We recently had a chat with management over at Pinetree Capital (PNP.TO) and they were very optimistic about a handful of diverse investments they’ve made in the cloud computing (LeoNovus, LTV.V), microprocessors (Poet Technologies, PTK.V) and bio-tech (Lorus Therapeutics, LOR.TO) spaces. As a brief primer, Pinetree is a diversified investment and venture capital firm focused… Continue Reading

Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Dealbook (The New York Times) is out with a new article on the latest betting scheme being proposed by Wall Street; a market to buy and sell real financial interests in entertainment stars.  Fantex Holdings announced today that it will open a marketplace in the US where investors can trade an interest in the… Continue Reading

Here’s a gambling story about the late great media billionaire Kerry Packer from Australia. One casino boss remembered, “I was lucky enough back in the day to actually witness this gentleman sign several markers one night for at least 6 million while sitting in the high limit room of one of Vegas finest casinos, I’ll… Continue Reading