What We're Reading ~ 9/28/16

Investing to avoid the consequences of being wrong [aaii]

Comments on investment philosophy [Bronte Capital]

9 ways to improve investing performance [Livewire Markets]

The traits and processes that lead to better forecasts [aaii]

Cognitive bias cheat sheet [Better Humans]

How to build a business that lasts 100 years [TED]

KLX shares could lift off [Barrons]

Why the great divide is growing between affordable and expensive US cities [WSJ]

Amazon's latest ambition: competing with UPS and FedEx [WSJ]

Why video games could be causing a big problem in America [Washington Post]

Jack Ma's grand ambitions [Fortune]

Negative rates nails savers [Mauldin Economics]

When restaurants ditch the dining room [Eater]

Farallon Capital Discloses KLX Position (Spin-Off From B/E Aerospace)

Andrew Spokes' hedge fund firm Farallon Capital has filed a 13G with the SEC regarding shares of KLX Inc (KLXI).  Per the filing, Farallon now owns 7% of the company with 3,675,000 shares.

This is a newly disclosed equity position for the firm and the filing was made due to activity on January 16th.  KLX was recently spun-off from B/E Aerospace (BEAV) and BEAV shareholders received 1 KLXI share for every 2 BEAV shares held.

Given that Farallon didn't own BEAV as of the end of the third quarter, they either bought BEAV in the fourth quarter and then received KLXI shares in the spin-off, or they just purchased KLXI straight up once it was separated.

Per Google Finance, KLX is "the distributor and service provider of aerospace fasteners and consumables. The Company offers ranges of aerospace hardware and consumables, and inventory management services across the world. The Company operates in two segments: Aerospace Solutions Group (ASG) segment and Energy Services Group (ESG) segment. Its customers include oil and gas companies that are engaged in the exploration, and production and development of oil and gas properties. The Company through its network and information technology systems offer services to commercial airliners, business jet and defense original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) and its subcontractors, airlines, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operators. The Company provides access to over one million stock keeping unit (SKUs). Its systems support both internal distribution processes, along with customer services, including just-in-time deliveries and kitting solutions."