Bill Gates-controlled investment firm transferred $1.8 billion in stock to Melinda Gates as they announced split

Bill Gates’ investment firm transferred $1.8 billion in stock to Melinda Gates as the pair announced the end of their 27-year marriage, according to a new report. Cascade Investment LLC transferred more than 14 million shares of Canadian National Railway Co. and more than 2.9 million shares of AutoNation Inc. on Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing regulatory filings.-- More...