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The article discusses efforts of animation studio DreamWorks Animation to diversify and expand into businesses other than movies. Topics discussed include the role of DreamWorks chief executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, drops in the company's stock price, and the role of the company's chief brand officer Michael Francis.

The article reports that investment company Istithmar PJSC, owned by the ruling family of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, has owned a major stake in London, England-based Standard Chartered Bank. The company seeks to diversify its income beyond the oil sector. Istithmar announced that it held 2.7 percent of the bank's stocks.

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.