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UK watchdog scrutinises investment trusts’ battle with US hedge fund

FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votes

Financial Times - Jan. 16

The death of DEI is exaggerated, says fund manager targeting Starbucks and Nike

The creator of a fund designed to punish companies engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion activities says the Republican sweep hasn’t really deterred companies as much as has been suggested.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Germany's Scholz under fire over funding for Ukraine aid package

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

The greatest celebrity anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart’s divorce

According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him since. Put yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific

A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023

Financial Times - Jan. 16

L.A. museums launch $12-million emergency fund for artists hit by the fires

The Getty, LACMA, MOCA and Hammer museums have partnered with George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's foundations and other groups to create the L.A. Arts Fire Relief Fund.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

Scott O'Neil takes over as the CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf

Scott O'Neil is officially the new CEO of LIV Golf

ABC News - Jan. 15

U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding

After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.

Inc. - Jan. 15

World Monuments Fund Puts Moon on List of At-Risk Sites

The organization said that more than 90 important sites on the moon could risk destruction if space tourism is left unregulated.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Biden Trump-proofs $74bn in climate funding but $20bn remains vulnerable

Allocation of funds from Inflation Reduction Act makes it harder for president-elect to halt green initiatives. The Biden administration has raced to allocate $74bn of funding for climate ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024

VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.

Inc. - Jan. 14

The class-action suit against Israel's funding defies law and logic

Their case is entirely without legal merit.

The Hill - Jan. 13

Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Crude hits 6-month high as new US sanctions trigger global supply fears

Brent crude tops $81 a barrel after Washington targets Russian oil revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 13

TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"

Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.

CBS News - Jan. 12

These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims

Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the LA wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Why this fund manager is fighting higher inflation with dividend stocks

These high-quality, dividend-paying stocks in 3 sectors stand to benefit from rising prices.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Another fire roars to life in Los Angeles, triggering new evacuations

As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales

The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.

BBC News - Jan. 10

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can guide your money decisions

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Jamie Lee Curtis Offers $1 Million to Fund Wildfire Relief

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis offered the money to aid in battling the Palisades fire.

Inc. - Jan. 9

IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'

The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.

CNBC - Jan. 9

UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning

Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donation

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund

Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Germany needs €150bn fund to revamp infrastructure, chairman says

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes

Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round

The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.