1. Loews Executives Facing Some Difficult Choices.
- Author
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Fabrikant, Geraldine
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FAMILY corporations , *CONGLOMERATE corporations , *FAMILY-owned business enterprises , *DIVERSIFIED companies , *INVESTMENTS , *INVESTORS - Abstract
Focuses on the legacy of Laurence A. Tisch, the co-founder of the Loews Corporation, whose death at age 80 leaves behind a multi-billion dollar diversified conglomerate. Why his death comes at a difficult time for the company; Speculation on the future of Loews, now run by Tisch's son, James Tisch; Question of whether there are new investment opportunities for Loews; Views of analysts; Background on the company; Stock performance; How problems at the insurance unit have continued to unsettle investors; Outlook.
- Published
- 2003