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Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business
Quarterly results boost Gautam Adani’s conglomerate as it seeks to bounce back from damaging allegationsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
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Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
U.S. dollar jumps as Donald Trump recaptures the White House
The U.S. currency's gains extended as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
The Family That Went Against the Grain---and Built a Billion-Dollar Company
It was a side hustle. Now it’s a tortilla empire. Siete Foods did it in seven steps.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11 -
Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days
Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Oil bigwigs open wallets for Trump after billion-dollar request
Oil and gas tycoons made significant contributions to the Trump campaign after the former president asked the industry for $1 billion to support his reelection bid — and reportedly said it would be ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
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Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies
When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches ...Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest
Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiersWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Sources: Madrid eye Jan. deals, keen on TAA
Real Madrid are considering making signings in the winter transfer window with Trent Alexander-Arnold their preferred option to address their defensive issues, sources told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer
UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
‘The storm before the storm’: UK lawyers race to deal with deluge of Budget enquiries
Proposed changes to inheritance and capital gains taxes have led to frenzy of client activityWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Singapore to Halt $1.7 Billion Allianz Deal
The Singapore government plans to put a halt to a proposed deal by Germany’s Allianz to buy a majority stake in Singapore insurance company Income Insurance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6 Billion Equity Deal
The German industrial giant is acquiring software and technology company Altair, a deal that will increase Siemens’s digital business revenue.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.World - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation
Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firmsBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Hurricanes, storms cost US $500 billion this year: Analysis
Hurricanes and tropical storms have caused economic losses of nearly $500 billion as they have ravaged the country this year, according to analysis by AccuWeather. Experts estimated that the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations
The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
This $4 Billion Mall Deal Could Hit Retailers With Higher Rents
The giant private equity firm Blackstone bought a shopping center landlord, and rents at strip- and mini-malls will likely climb, hitting grocers, pharmacies, and retailers in urban areas.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Adani begins to cut off power supplies to Bangladesh
Indian conglomerate threatens to halt flows from coal-fired plant over debt disputeBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Bangladesh staves off more Adani power cuts
Dhaka makes assurances to clear its bills after conglomerate threatened to halt electricity suppliesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Infrastructure is destiny in the AI era
It’s increasingly clear that building more data centers and power plants will catalyze a reindustrialization of the U.S. that benefits the entire country.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Eye on America: New hotel runs on clean energy, and growing threats of inland flooding
In North Carolina, we learn about the growing threat of severe flooding facing inland communities. And in Connecticut, we check in at the only hotel in the country that runs entirely on renewable ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy was head-butted by his cattle during bye week, dealing with bloody eye
“It’s full of blood and I get dizzy, so it’s not easy to be upright and be in a normal function.”Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Manchester City 4-0Tottenham, Arsenal 5-0 Brighton: WSL and more – as it happened
Manchester City and Arsenal both recorded big wins over Spurs and Brighton respectively while Watford beat Oxford 1-0. Jobe Bellingham, younger brother of Jude, has received his first call-up to ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Longboard Pharmaceuticals’ stock soars amid Lundbeck’s $2.6 billion deal to acquire the company
H. Lundbeck plans to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals in a $2.6 billion deal, the companies announced Monday.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Stripe's $1.1 billion deal for crypto firm Bridge marks much-needed win for VCs
Investors that got into Bridge Network a few months ago are tripling their money after Stripe agreed to buy the crypto company this week.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion deal
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion dealSports - ABC News - October 24 -
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion deal
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion dealEntertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
TKO to acquire Professional Bull Riders and other Endeavor assets in $3.25-billion deal
In an all-equity deal, publicly traded TKO will receive Professional Bull Riders, live events business On Location and global sports marketing agency IMG.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
Saudi sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform
At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
5 Tips to Modernize Your IT Infrastructure
Digitally transforming your business on an ongoing basis will save on costs and staff time.Business - Inc. - October 31