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By Jake Pearson NEW YORK -- Paul Soros, a successful innovator in shipping, philanthropist and the older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York City on Saturday after a long bout with a host of illnesses, said his son Peter Soros. He was 87. Soros, an engineer and businessman, founded Soros Associates, a world leader in the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Paul Soros, a shipping magnate, philanthropist and older brother of billionaire investor George Soros, died on Saturday at age 87, his son said. Paul Soros passed away at his New York City home, his son, Jeffrey Soros, said. The New York Times said Soros had been treated for Parkinson's disease, cancer, renal failure and diabetes. "Through ...

Shipping magnate Paul Soros, the older brother of billionaire businessman George Soros, died yesterday at age 87 at his Manhattan home, according to reports. Paul Soros had been suffering from several illnesses including cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, his son, Peter, told The AP.He ran Soros Associates, a...

The Gold Report: A news story in mid-May reported that billionaire hedge fund manager George Soros had almost $240 million ($240M) in gold-related positions. Moreover, on May 16 he had purchased $25M in call options on the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ). What are your thoughts on that move?