Private-equity buyout activity slows down in a troubling sign for investment banks

• Here’s when Walgreens will go private after its $10 billion private-equity buyout

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  Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

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  The Guardian - Feb. 24

• This fund manager sees tailwinds for banks despite unexpectedly slow start to the year

  Cheryl Pate of Angel Oak Capital Advisors remains optimistic but says more favorable conditions for banks may take longer to materialize
  
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• 3 signs it's not too late to invest in gold

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• C3.ai’s stock falls as revenue growth beats expectations but slows down

  C3.ai shares tumbled more than 5% in extended trading Wednesday.
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 27
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  Federal Judges Are Ordering Trump to Slow Down. Will He Listen?

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  The New York Times - 4d

• Breaking down Trump's investment plan with TSMC

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  CBS News - 3d

• Class UK defence investments as ethical, Labour MPs urge banks

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  VC Firm Slow Ventures Is Investing $60 Million in Content Creators. Here’s What It’s Looking For

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  Inc. - Feb. 25

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