Documents tagged "December"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019206.txt
Edward Snowden is a former National Security Agency (NSA) employee who stole and released classified information in 2013. He claimed to be a whistleblower exposing NSA overreach, but has been accused of lying about his actions and dealings with Russian intelligence. The article suggests that Mr. Snowden intended to engage in espionage and not just expose the NSA's activities. He is currently seeking a pardon.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018084.txt
This document discusses a special tax benefit for founders and investors of new startups and angel investing, which was enacted as part of a federal tax law provision. The benefit allows profits from investments in startup companies to be exempted from all federal income taxes under certain circumstances. This special tax benefit is applicable only to stock issued between September 28 and December 31, 2010, and has specific requirements for the founder or investor, such as holding shares of a qualified small business for at least five years. The document emphasizes that time is of the essence to take advantage of this tax benefit.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015650.txt
The document is a response from Virginia Giuffre in a court case where Alan Dershowitz has asked for clarification or relief from a confidentiality order regarding her deposition. The deposition contains sensitive information about Giuffre's experiences as a minor victim of sexual trafficking, and she supports the confidential nature of the deposition being provided to law enforcement to investigate the crimes committed against her.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014525.txt
The email discusses the investment outlook for the year ahead and reflects on 2016 as a period of uncertainty with economic concerns such as China's growth path, oil prices, and U.S. consumer spending. The author notes that despite these concerns, maintaining a balanced and diversified position led to better performance in the long run. The email also mentions a "mid-cycle slowdown" and includes an image showing West Texas Intermediate spot price and broad trade-weighted dollar value over time.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014523.txt
The document discusses the US Healthcare Year Ahead and recommends buying stocks in ACAD, AGN, ANTM, CELG, CVS, DHR, EW, EVHC, RARE, REGN, WBA. It highlights key people such as Richard Kahn from HBRK Associates Inc. and Amanda Ens, who are involved in the analysis of the healthcare sector. The document also addresses topics like the Washington DC backdrop, a review of various scenarios related to the ACA, and the views by analysts on biotech and specialty pharma sectors.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014498.txt
This document is a newspaper article from December 2016 that discusses tax hikes in the Virgin Islands due to an empty government piggy bank. The article mentions back pay for court-ordered expenses and an increased unemployment insurance rate for businesses. It also touches on topics such as sin taxes, time-share owners, and Puerto Rico.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014460.txt
The European Equity Strategy report outlines key takeaways and predictions for the year ahead. Key topics include reflation, EPS growth, defensive vs cyclical rotation, political risk, valuation overhangs, ECB reversal on QE, and potential market highs. The report recommends a more balanced approach to investing and cautiousness regarding UK domestic Retail and Travel sectors. It predicts high single-digit upside for European equities, but also notes that politics could weigh near term. Additionally, the report suggests that modestly higher yields and higher equities are compatible as long as inflation breakevens do not fall.