Rick Rothacker
Bradenton Herald
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Hedge fund manager to buy Carolina Panthers for record price
Hedge fund manager David Tepper is expected to sign a deal Tuesday to buy the Carolina Panthers for $2.2 billion in cash. The deal is subject to approval by NFL owners, who meet next in Atlanta next week. → Read More
Hedge fund manager emerging as likely buyer of the Carolina Panthers
Signs are pointing to hedge fund manager David Tepper as the winning bidder to buy the Carolina Panthers, sources told the Observer on Friday. → Read More
Wells Fargo has its own troubles 10 years after saving Wachovia. Some wonder: What if?
Charlotte, North Carolina based Wachovia was sold to Wells Fargo 10 years ago at the peak of the 2008 economic recession. With the major banking business now facing its own financial struggles, people wonder if Wachovia could have survived. → Read More
In Panthers sale, why some of Charlotte's richest families are in for a big payday
After the Carolina Panthers are officially sold, minority partners who own roughly 52 percent of the team may get a significant payday. It's unclear which of the roughly one dozen individuals and families will stay on with new owners. → Read More
Despite report, hedge fund billionaire says he's still bidding to buy Panthers
Billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper says he is still in the bidding process to buy the Carolina Panthers. His comments came after the The New York Times reported Monday that Tepper dropped out. → Read More
Charlotte businessman says pursuing a Carolina Panthers bid isn't 'prudent'
Charlotte businessman Felix Sabates has been working since December 2017 to pull together a group to potentially buy the Carolina Panthers. Now he is dropping plans to invest in the NFL team because the price is too high. → Read More
Canadian steel company CEO latest potential Panthers bidder; price reportedly rising
Alan Kestenbaum, a steel and mining industry executive, has surfaced as the latest potential bidder for the Carolina Panthers, sources familiar with the bidding process told the Observer. There are at least three other likely bidders. → Read More
Billionaire’s row: A deep look at the potential bidders for the Carolina Panthers
Three names have surfaced as likely bidders for ownership of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers – Charleston businessman Ben Navarro, Miami hedge fund manager David Tepper and Philadelphia e-commerce entrepreneur Michael Rubin. Profiles of the candidates to buy the team. → Read More
Potential Panthers bidder’s partners? Another billionaire, maybe Diddy, Stephen Curry
Michael Rubin, the e-commerce billionaire who is considering a bid for the Carolina Panthers, has lined up Brooklyn Nets minority owner Joseph Tsai as a partner and could add rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs and NBA star Stephen Curry. → Read More
How a small-town Kansas firm became entangled in an NC Ponzi case
The Rick Siskey Ponzi case has highlighted the role that lightly regulated companies such as Kansas-based Mainstar Trust play in the retirement savings business. These companies allow investors to make riskier investments but say they play no role in vetting the actual assets. → Read More
Another former president expected to pay respects to Billy Graham this week
Former President Bill Clinton plans to pay his respects to the late Billy Graham on Tuesday, a source close to Clinton told the Observer Monday. → Read More
‘It’s just history:’ Mourners gather Monday to pass by Billy Graham’s casket
Mourners gathered at the Billy Graham Library in late February to remember the late Billy Graham. They’ll be able to pass by his closed casket, made of pine plywood and topped with a wooden cross. → Read More
Senator wants details on Russian's purchase of Trump mansion
The top Democrat on the Senate Finance panel has asked the Treasury Department for records involving a Russian oligarch’s purchase of a home from Donald Trump. → Read More
Carolinas HealthCare System changes name to Atrium Health
Carolinas HealthCare System said it’s changing its name to Atrium Health to reflect growth from one Charlotte hospital to regional health care giant. → Read More
Ohio bank to buy Charlotte-based NewDominion
An Ohio-based bank has agreed to buy Charlotte-based NewDominion Bank, which will leave Charlotte with one bank headquartered in the city. → Read More
Family of Rock Hill boy who died at N.C. hotel reaches high-priced settlement
The family of an 11-year old Rock Hill boy who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Best Western hotel in 2013 has agreed to a legal settlement. → Read More
Family of Rock Hill boy who died at Best Western hotel reaches high-priced settlement
The family of an 11-year old Rock Hill boy who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Best Western hotel in 2013 has agreed to a legal settlement. → Read More
Family of Rock Hill boy who died at N.C. hotel reaches high-priced settlement
The family of an 11-year old Rock Hill boy who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Best Western hotel in 2013 has agreed to a legal settlement. → Read More
Here’s how a Panthers sale might work
Here’s a look at the basic steps the Panthers might take to sell the NFL team, according to Charlotte bankers. → Read More
Pat McCrory has new radio show
Former Gov. Pat McCrory who long served as Charlotte’s mayor has landed a regular spot on Charlotte talk radio station WBT-AM (1110). → Read More