Philadelphia Phillies capital raise values the team at around $3 billion

The Philadelphia Phillies recently raised close to $500 million in capital from three new investors, according to two people familiar with the deal.

Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago

Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise Funding Valuing It at $40 Billion

The new fundraising effort would substantially increase startup’s valuation from spring.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Lucid CEO defends $1.75 billion capital raise following stock drop

Peter Rawlinson said the raise was a timely, strategic business decision to ensure the EV maker has enough capital for its ongoing operations and growth plans.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Lucid CEO says Wall Street misinterpreted $1.75 billion capital raise

DETROIT — Investors misinterpreted a public offering last week by Lucid Group that raised roughly $1.75 billion — and led to the stock’s worst daily performance in nearly three years — CEO Peter ...

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager

Sports - ABC News - 6 hours ago

SAP Gains $26 Billion in Market Value, Surging Past ASML

The German business-software company’s shares climbed more than 5% after it raised its revenue and earnings forecasts for the year on strong demand for AI.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion

The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Now Valued Over $1 Billion Per Sportico

The Columbus Blue Jackets paid an expansion fee of $80 million to start in 2000.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Nigerian banks race to raise capital after order to bolster balance sheets

Central bank moves to promote stability in industry while country struggles with deteriorating economy

Business - Financial Times - October 20

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Boeing’s capital raise provides a breather through next year

Next for Boeing are arriving at an agreement with its striking factory workers and ramping up production.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Lankinen stops 26 shots as Vancouver blanks Philadelphia 3-0

Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves for his fourth career shutout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Philadelphia DA issues warning against voter interference: 'Eff around and find out'

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) issued a warning against voter interference at a press conference Monday. “I want people to be reassured that, when they get up tomorrow to go vote ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Bus fares to rise to £3 in England under new cap

The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision.

Capitals 3-2 win ends Stars' winning streak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh scored to help the Washington Capitals end the Dallas Stars’ season-opening winning streak at four with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3

Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports

President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

The equity or debt raise of up to $25 billion would be over three years Boeing said.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

Boeing said Tuesday that it could raise as much as $25 billion in shares or debt over three years, a move to increase liquidity as the troubled manufacturer faces a more than monthlong machinist ...

Lucid stock tumbles following public offering to raise $1.67 billion

Lucid intends to use the proceeds "for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, capital expenditures and working capital."

Business - CNBC - October 17

The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support

An international conference for Lebanon in Paris raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support

World - ABC News - October 24

Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation

Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.

Business - CNBC - October 28

ASML share plunge wipes over $50 billion off Dutch chip giant's value

ASML published its third-quarter earnings Tuesday, a day earlier than expected.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Don’t ‘boy mum’ me. These stereotypes around raising children do enormous harm | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Biology can play a role in how girls and boys behave. But it’s parents who turn small differences into big ones. According to the internet, I’m a “boy mum”. It’s not a term I’d heard until I gave ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

3 Former Sabres Released By Same Team

These three former Buffalo Sabres players have all been released by the same team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops

The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

HSBC shares surge on another $3 billion buyback plan and earnings beat

HSBC shares increased 4% on Tuesday as the British bank beat analysts’ earnings expectations for the third quarter and launched another $3 billion share buyback plan.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Biden to unveil $3 billion investment in U.S. ports in Baltimore

President Biden will announce initiative to modernize ports across the U.S. and improve working conditions for dockworkers.

Biden Announces $3 Billion to Cut Carbon Emissions at U.S. Ports

On a visit to Baltimore, the president said federal grants would help upgrade port infrastructure at 55 sites nationwide.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Assessing every NFL team's cap situation: Who can make a big trade? Who has the best draft capital?

As the Nov. 5 trade deadline nears, we looked at cap space and draft capital for all 32 teams. Which franchises can actually maneuver big deals?

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Capitals end the Golden Knights' season-opening winning streak at 3 with a 4-2 victory

Alex Ovechkin had two assists as the Washington Capitals ended the Vegas Golden Knights' season-opening winning streak at three with a 4-2 victory

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Capitals snap the Stars' season-opening winning streak at 4 with a 3-2 victory

Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh scored to help the Washington Capitals end the Dallas Stars’ season-opening winning streak at four with a 3-2 victory

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 31 saves as Lightning shut out Capitals 3-0

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves for his 35th career shutout and the Tampa Bay Lightning ended the Washington Capitals’ five-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - October 26

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