State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

Will enrolling in a credit card debt management program hurt your credit?

Certain debt relief strategies can have a negative impact on your credit — but is debt management one of them?

Streeting bets on better NHS management but doesn’t go for structural reform

Labour will keep independent commissioning body NHS England despite large disagreement that the system works

World - Financial Times - November 14

Milan beats London and New York as home to most expensive shopping street

Rents on Via Monte Napoleone have jumped as tax break schemes lure the super-rich

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone becomes world’s most expensive shopping street

Rental growth and euro’s strength against dollar help a European street to top of list for first time in 34 years. If the names Fendi, Dior and Valentino were rubbed from the shop fronts, Milan’s ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘I can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?

“I have very high limits, so charges barely make a blip on my credit-utilization ratio.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Watch for more Jersey Mike’s sub shops as it wins backing from private-equity giant Blackstone

The New Jersey-based sub giant, reportedly valued at $8 billion, aims to grow beyond 3,000 locations in the U.S.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

FICO and VantageScore are the 'Coke and Pepsi' of credit scoring, says credit expert—what to know about each

Although your VantageScore and FICO credit scores are calculated differently, the key to maintaining healthy scores is the same, according to credit expert.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Why States Are Offering Workers at Private Companies Access to I.R.A.s

With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting

The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.

NHS must improve productivity in return for extra money, Streeting says

Health secretary says he expects value for money for taxpayers after £25 billion cash injection.

The family shop saying goodbye after 64 years

The Hartley family has watched the world from behind the counter of their store since 1960.

Critics say approval of ‘climate credits’ rules on day one of Cop29 was rushed

Agreement on rules paving way for rich countries to pay for cheap climate action abroad breaks years-long deadlock. Diplomats have greenlit key rules that govern the trade of “carbon credits”, ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Credit card debt among retirees jumps — 'It's alarming,' researcher says

There's been a significant increase in the share of retirees with credit card debt since 2022, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Moody's credit rating upgrade for Cyprus opens the door to investment, president says

The president of Cyprus says Moody’s two-notch credit ratings upgrade to A3 from Baa2 will open the threshold to quality foreign investment that will generate new jobs

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Jane Street invested in start-up turning China’s noodle shop sales into securities

Micro Connect has amassed wealth of real-time data on China’s economy by financing small businesses in exchange for revenues

World - Financial Times - November 15

In forgotten parts of Singapore's iconic Orchard Road shopping street, a new era is taking shape

Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping street, is 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long but much of the activity takes place in the middle of the stretch.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers

Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changes

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Developing world needs private finance for green transition, says Cop president

UN’s top climate official warns ‘no country is immune’ from climate disaster as conference begins in Azerbaijan. Businesses in the private sector must stump up cash for the developing world to ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Outgoing Manulife CEO says more scrutiny of private equity deals ‘welcome’

Roy Gori says increased oversight would be a way to reinforce confidence in the insurance industry

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

White Sox hire Will Venable as manager, AP sources say

The Chicago White Sox have hired Will Venable to take over as manager, turning to the former big league outfielder to help turn around the team after a miserable season

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Chicago White Sox hire Will Venable as manager, AP sources say

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Asset manager says China's 'extreme valuations' look ideal for stock picking

Pzena Investment Management sees more opportunities in China and Japan.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says

Chelsea women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor has condemned the homophobic abuse that striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis faced after they announced they are expecting a baby

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Portfolio manager says a 'healthy' correction could come if earnings and growth stall

Brian Arcese, portfolio manager of Foord Asset Management, said slowing earnings or GDP growth could cause a correction.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees

Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Assisted dying law would hit other NHS care, says Streeting

The health secretary has ordered officials to review the costs for the NHS of implementing changes in the law.

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns taken to court for unpaid $24K credit card debt

Burns makes nearly $500K annually and is in his second year as Golden Flashes head coach

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.

Parents — specifically, male parents — voted for President-elect Donald Trump this election cycle in an ongoing show of support for the Republican Party by voters with children, according to exit ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Trump wants to provide a tax credit for caregivers. Here's what experts say about the proposal

At a recent campaign rally, President-elect Donald Trump said "it's about time" caregivers are recognized. Here's what we know about his tax credit proposal.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Speaking Hypothetically, GTA Trilogy Dev Says "It's A D**k Move" To Remove Crediting

Not everyone is happy about a recent update for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition. The CEO and co-founder for the developer behind the remake compilation seems particularly ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: There's 'real risk' Trump will axe funding in 2025, lawyer says

Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill will likely slash Biden-era tax breaks for electric vehicles in 2025 to raise money for a tax cut package.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

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