A few weeks ago he stepped in to begin a short executive apprenticeship at Shire ($SHPG), where he will soon take the helm from departing CEO Angus Russell. The Bayer marketing vet won a choice position in the move. Over Russell's 13-year stint at the head of Shire he made it into...
I would disagree on a couple of points. His kids purchased prior to the largest run ups and in an inexpensive area. The income to price ratio has changed dramatically in that time. Additionally, I would add that while you can always move to less expensive areas, the major centres...
Why did small, inexpensive, bead-filled animals lead to a collectors' frenzy in the mid-to late-'90s? Barring the basic principles of supply and demand, the phenomenon will likely remain a mystery—as will the fact that rare Beanie Babies still routinely fetch thousands of dollars on the re...