The Top 10 Financial Tweets For Wednesday, August 14

There are millions of tweets written every day. Benzinga sifts through the maelstrom of information to find the ten best tweets of the day that are either informative, insightful, or just down right comical.

1. Alberto Nardelli

Electionista's Alberto Nardelli (@AlbertoNardelli) tweeted an awesome fact that is clearly befitting of the number 1 spot in today's top tweets. Despite the best efforts of society, renewable energy was actually a lower percentage of total energy in 2011 than in 1971.

In 1971, 13.12% of the world's energy came from renewables. In 2011, 12.99% http://t.co/pXCoByNgK6 - a thought-provoking read.

— Alberto Nardelli (@AlbertoNardelli) August 14, 2013

2. David Wessel

The Wall Street Journal's David Wessel (@davidmwessel) tweeted this morning following the news that Paulson and Co. is acquiring Steinway Musical Instruments (NYSE: LVB) for $40 per share. However, shares traded over $41 Wednesday morning as the market priced in the chance of a higher counter-offer coming.

John Paulson's investment firm to buy Steinway, the 160-yr-old piano maker, for $503 Million http://t.co/FuTuoo1QRJ via @WSJ

— David Wessel (@davidmwessel) August 14, 2013

3. Walt Mossberg

AllThingsD's Walt Mossberg (@waltmossberg) tweeted this morning that Blackberry (NASDAQ: BBRY) could be a takeover target solely due to its patents.

BlackBerry's Patent Portfolio Ripe for Picking @johnpaczkowski http://t.co/WpTFAhmzND

— Walt Mossberg (@waltmossberg) August 14, 2013

4. Joseph Weisenthal

Business Insider's Joseph Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) tweeted out an article this morning highlighting the fact that the situation in Fuksihima, Japan has not improved more than two years after the nuclear power plants leaked.

Over two years later, and the situation at Fukushima remains frighteningly out of control. http://t.co/4WcXXfFjki

— Joseph Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) August 14, 2013

5. Scott Bleier

Create Capital's Scott Bleier (@CreateCapital) tweeted this morning after Carl Icahn disclosed a new stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

do I have to start saying it again? #YOULLBESORRY $AAPL

— Scott Bleier (@CreateCapital) August 14, 2013

6. Jamie McGeever

Reuters' Jamie McGeever (@ReutersJamie) tweeted a quote from Janet Yellen that speaks for itself. Yellen is one of the leading candidates to become the next Fed Chariman, replacing Ben Bernanke.

"I did not see and did not appreciate what the risks were with securitization, ratings agencies, shadow banking system, SIVs" - Janet Yellen

— Jamie McGeever (@ReutersJamie) August 14, 2013

7. Steve Collins

Steve Collins (@TradeDesk_Steve) tweeted out this morning following the escalation of the conflict in Egypt. Reports circulated that hundreds have been injured in clashes today and some casualties have been reported.

State of Emergency in Egypt starting now

— Steve Collins (@TradeDesk_Steve) August 14, 2013

8. Russian Market

Following up on Egypt, Russian Market (@russian_market) tweeted an interesting photo and wonders if, and when, the U.S. will declare the conflict in Egypt a civil war.

#Definition: Civil war is a war between citizens of the same country. #Egypt pic.twitter.com/9MqOu19z38

— Russian Market (@russian_market) August 14, 2013

9. Paul R. La Monica

CNNMoney's Paul R. La Monica (@LaMonicaBuzz) tweeted out a funny little pun following Cree's (NASDAQ: CREE) poor earnings and guidance.

How many people does it take to get screwed by a light bulb stock? $CREE down 20% on guidance. But love ads with Lance Reddick of The Wire!

— Paul R. La Monica (@LaMonicaBuzz) August 14, 2013

10. Limerick King

And to wrap it up, a limerick from Limerick King (@TheLimerick King).

QE has not led to inflation It's now a much worse situation Velocity's low But risk assets grow So now it's just wealth confiscation

— The Limerick King (@TheLimerickKing) August 14, 2013