Warren Buffett strikes measured tone on markets in first remarks since stepping back

Warren Buffett strikes measured tone on markets in first remarks since stepping back

Warren Buffett offered a measured but cautionary read on markets in his first public comments since stepping back from the chief executive role at Berkshire Hathaway , warning of lingering fragility in the banking system while downplaying the significance of recent volatility. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, the 95-year-old investor said stress in financial…

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Fivespan brings amicable activism to Appian in a bid to build value

Fivespan brings amicable activism to Appian in a bid to build value

Company: Appian Corp. (APPN) Business: Appian provides business process management (BPM) solutions. Its products include BPM software, case management, mobile application development and platform-as-a-service. The company was founded by Matthew Calkins, Robert Kramer, Marc Wilson and Michael Beckley in 1999 and is headquartered in McLean, Va. Stock Market Value: $1.86B ($25.21 per share) Activist: Fivespan…

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