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Financial Times - Business
The BlackRock private data deal that minted a UK billionaire
Sale of Preqin for £2.5bn has catapulted founder Mark O’Hare into ranks of Britain’s wealthiest peopleUnited Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Betting Markets Favor Harris as Democratic Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has a 50% chance of being the party’s nominee, compared with President Biden’s 29% and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 12%, according to derivatives contracts traded on PredictIt. -
The New York Times - Business
Investors Bet on Rate Cuts as Recent Data Suggests Slowdown
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year. -
The New York Times - Business
What June Jobs Report Could Mean for Interest Rates
As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack. -
MarketWatch - Business
Betting markets give Harris better chance of being Democratic nominee than Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday moved ahead of President Joe Biden in some betting markets as to who would be the candidate to take on former President Donald Trump in the presidential election.Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Djokovic hails Fearnley after tough Wimbledon test
British wildcard Jacob Fearnley takes a set off seven-time champion Novak Djokovic but falls short of creating a seismic shock at Wimbledon. -
BBC News - Top stories
All Blacks defeat 'tough to take' - George
England captain Jamie George says his side are "gutted" not to have claimed their first win in New Zealand since 2003. -
The Guardian - World
Spain’s Dani Olmo: ‘Germany are a tough opponent. This could be a final’
RB Leipzig forward faces club teammates and a former manager in the first quarter-final of Euro 2024. Dani Olmo would like to set the record straight. “David Raum claimed he had blocked me but I can categorically deny that,” he says.. He and his ... -
The Guardian - World
VIP Taylor Swift ticket holders get obstructed view – are pricey packages worth the cash?
Pricey deals on the Eras tour shows are part of a growing trend – but some acts offer more for less cash. Complaints from Taylor Swift fans who paid £660 each for premium concert seats but say their views were blocked by stage equipment have ... -
Inc. - Business
E.l.f. Cosmetics Is Selling Real-World Products on Roblox
The beauty brand is one of many engaging with the video game platform--but its new expansion brings it into new e-commerce territory. -
MarketWatch - Business
Jeff Bezos aims to sell another $5 billion of Amazon stock, after earlier selling spree
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
The New York Times - Business
Book Review: ‘Private Revolutions’ by Yuan Yang
In “Private Revolutions,” Yuan Yang follows the lives of women in a rapidly changing modern superpower. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-Equity Insiders Offer Their Summer Reading Picks
Among this year’s recommendations: a novel on Shakespeare’s marriage, a book on doing business in Putin’s Russia, a take on ‘magical overthinking’ and two works by industry veterans. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private Equity's Diverging Deal Making and Fundraising Outlooks
Views on the industry often depend on which side of the market the firm occupies. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
John Deere Classic Best Bets
Brad Thomas is back with another round of best bets for the John Deere Classic -
ESPN - Sports
Porter to face federal charge in betting scandal
Court papers indicate former Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him. -
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ABC News - Sports
Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024
Kylian Mbappé has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “footballing legend” and “one of a kind” as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals -
MarketWatch - Business
Cathie Wood’s ETFs sell Tesla’s stock for the first time in 9 months
The sale comes after Tesla’s stock closed Tuesday at a six-month high after strong second-quarter deliveries data. -
MarketWatch - Business
Charter’s stock is down 20% this year — but Citi sees new reason to sell
Citi just downgraded Charter’s stock, warning that estimates could be too high. -
CBS News - Top stories
Iconic Texas painting saved from Goodwill sells for over $100,000
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Peloton Co-Founder John Foley Sells Manhattan Townhouse for $35.5 Million
The former CEO sold the 25-foot-wide redbrick West Village home in an off-market deal. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Democrats' Economic Message Was Always a Hard Sell. Now It Has a Wounded Salesman.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump both could make a better case for their economic records, but Biden’s challenge is bigger. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
NBC News - Top stories
Deepfake creators sell nonconsensual video on ‘hidden’ websites that take Visa and Mastercard
Fake sexually explicit videos of celebrity women from around the world are still being bought and using Mastercard and Visa credit cards. -
ABC News - World
The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Britain's general election is a big event for political gamblersUnited Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Why Investors Keep Betting Big on the U.S. Economy
Political uncertainty and a mountain of debt don't change that the American economy and markets are the best-performing in the world. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Betting on Brooks
Matthew Pouliot recommends a pair of new callups and an Orioles hurler this week.Fantasy Football -
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CNBC - Business
Private payrolls grew by just 150,000 in June, less than expected
Companies added 150,000 jobs for the month, below the upwardly revised 157,000 in May and the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 160,000. -
CNBC - Business
Women’s soccer draws private-equity interest as team valuations soar
Sixth Street and Carlyle have each have each struck deals at soaring team valuations. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Pro Take: Private Credit Embraces Nontraded Business Development Companies
Perpetual nontraded business development companies made up 42% of all BDC assets in 2023, fueling the expansion of the private-credit market. -
NBC News - Top stories
Shooting at private Kentucky residence leaves 4 dead and 3 injured
Five people, including the suspect, are dead and three others are injured after a shooting early Saturday in northern Kentucky. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 odds, time, prop bets: Picks, predictions from top betting expert
SportsLine betting expert Matt Severance reveals his 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest picks for Thursday's contests at Coney Island without Joey Chestnut -
MarketWatch - Business
Hedge fund selling of tech stocks has limited potential for crash, JPMorgan says
Hedge funds in June sold off tech stocks at their fastest rate on record. This sell-off has limited the potential for a crash, JPMorgan said.