Category: Front Page (ZP)

Tortoise in Barron's

DESPITE THE FLURRY, these deals aren’t an indictment of MLPs in general and don’t make sense for that many companies. “It’s a unique situation for a limited number of MLPs that are very mature,” says Matt Sallee, a portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital Advisors, an energy-investing specialist. Individual investors may have reason to be disgruntled, […]

root9B in Politico

US banks targeted in new Russian hack Analysts said the attach was only a preparation for a larger scale attack. Bank of America, Regions Bank, TD Bank, and Commercial Bank International of UAE are among the US and international financial institutions targeted by a Russian hacker group previously linked to Kremlin-aligned cyber-espionage, according to research […]

Tortoise in Bloomberg

Crude Futures Rise on Weaker Dollar as Inventories Drop Again by Moming Zhou and Mark Shenk Crude futures rose for a second day as the U.S. dollar weakened to a four-month low, boosting oil’s investment appeal, while inventories fell again. Gains for New York-traded oil futures lagged behind Brent after U.S. refineries reduced their crude […]

EquityZen in Inc.

Most Startups Will Never Be Unicorns–and That’s OK By Maria Aspan on May 12, 2015 It’s ludicrously easy for Uber and other billion-dollar startups to raise money. But it’s still incredibly difficult for nearly anyone else. There’s a wide gap between the haves and have-nots among entrepreneurs seeking venture capital, though it’s not one that’s […]

root9B in ValueWalk

Russian Hackers Target U.S. Banks [REPORT] By Mark Melin on May 13, 2015 Russian state-sponsored cyber hackers, or organizations with state ties, are preparing to target Western banks and financial institutions, some in the U.S., a new report from cyber security firm Root9B says. The groups were identified as APT28 and Pawn Storm and are […]

root9B in SecurityWeek

Russian Cyber Espionage Group Planning to Hit Banks: Report By Eduard Kovacs on May 13, 2015 APT28, the notorious cyber espionage group that is believed to be sponsored by the Russian government, is planning to attack various financial institutions from across the world, according to a report published on Tuesday by cybersecurity services and training […]

Grano talks cyber-security

Military Experts an Advantage in War Against Hackers Says Root9B CEO Human beings are ultimately behind corporate hackings, so cyber-security firms need to employ the best trained people to beat them at their own game, said Joseph Grano, CEO of Root9B Technologies. Grano, a former Green Beret, added that root9B differentiates itself from other cybersecurity […]

Tortoise on MLP's

Much of the discussion about MLPs in recent months has revolved around the sharp declines in oil prices. But beyond oil-price volatility, what’s affecting the MLP market? What trends should investors watch out for, and what opportunities are available now? We spoke with two MLP experts: Jeff Jorgensen, director of research for Center Coast Capital […]

Grano letter to RTNB shareholders

NEW YORK, March 31, 2015 — Joseph J. Grano, Jr.,  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of root9B Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: RTNB), today issued a Letter to Shareholders in connection with the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2015.  Investors may access these documents, free […]