Monday, February 23, 2015

Why BDIY, the World's Key Trade Gauge, Is Slumping (video)

Why the World's Key Trade Gauge Is Slumping (video above) - Bloomberg's Bart Chart: Bloomberg's Mark Barton takesook a look at the Baltic Dry Index, a key barometer of global trade, from 1985 to 2015 on "Countdown" (Feb 12th)

http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/BDIY:IND

Monday, February 16, 2015

Battersea Power Station, London, Sting has a New Pad (video)

Singer Sting has a New Pad in London and It's a Converted Coal Station -

House prices say a lot about the state of the British economy. Central London’s six-year property rally has started to wane, so is this an opportunity or a problem for new developers? Bloomberg’s Tom Gibson reports on one of London’s most exciting real estate projects, the Battersea Power Station.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Caravaggio Painting Auction, First in 39 Years (video)

Caravaggio Painting Up for Auction: The First in 39 Years: Video - Bloomberg:
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It's been almost 40 years since a Caravaggio painting has come up for auction. "The Boy Peeling Fruit" carries an estimate of $3-$5 million, considerably more than the sub $10,000 price the last time it came to market in 1976. Christie's Old Master Paintings Specialist Alexis Ashot explained why Caravaggio paintings are so rare on "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)



Monday, February 2, 2015

Classic Car Collectors, Market Index (video)

Classic Car Collectors Have an Index to See Where They Stand: Video - Bloomberg:
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Hagerty Insurance CEO McKeel Hagerty discusses the market for classic cars with Bloomberg's Matt Miller on "Bottom Line." (Source: Bloomberg)



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