article thumbnail

Saturday links: masochistic mental games

Abnormal Returns

wsj.com) Automakers are lining up to cash in on battery manufacturing incentives. arstechnica.com) Why it's time to start taxing cars by weight. wsj.com) De-extincting species raises all manner of ethical questions. huddleup.substack.com) Why pro athletes are subject to taxes in so many jurisdictions.

Medicine 130
article thumbnail

Weekly Market Insights – April 10, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Stocks weathered the news well but buckled on weak manufacturing and services data in subsequent days. This information is not intended to substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Vijay Mallya Scam Demystified | Vijay Mallya Case Study

Trade Brains

The UB Group boasted a national market share in excess of 50% and also controlled 60% of the total manufacturing capacity for beer in India. The airlines in India were hit harder due to the taxes and levies imposed by the government. Kingfisher had created three new departments in the airline to avoid paying capital gains tax.

Banking 52
article thumbnail

The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. Does it want to focus solely on manufacturers, or extend screening to organizations that distribute alcohol, partner with alcohol companies, and so forth?

article thumbnail

The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. Does it want to focus solely on manufacturers, or extend screening to organizations that distribute alcohol, partner with alcohol companies, and so forth?

article thumbnail

2017 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting

Brown Advisory

Buffett and Munger celebrate good business and investment practices, the potential for human achievement, high ethics and decency to one’s fellow man. In the utility business, the regulatory structure of the industry will pass a cut in corporate tax rates through to the customers, so Berkshire won’t get to keep it.

article thumbnail

2017 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting

Brown Advisory

Buffett and Munger celebrate good business and investment practices, the potential for human achievement, high ethics and decency to one’s fellow man. Corporate Tax Cut Potential to Benefit Berkshire. In Berkshire’s investment portfolio, the deferred tax liability on its accumulated gains would decline, and Berkshire would keep that.