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Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - 5d -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 22h -
Dutch pensions to invest €100bn in risky assets boosting Europe’s defence efforts
APG boss says largest part of investment to be within bloc owning to ‘attractive valuations’Financial Times - 4d -
Pension Protection Fund vows to invest more in ‘juicy’ UK assets
Britain’s £32bn lifeboat scheme says it will invest in infrastructure and scale-up companies if allowed to growFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 2d -
Local boxers make waves at Southeastern Golden Gloves Championship
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE — Four local athletes representing Loughran's Olympic Boxing competed in the Southeastern Golden Gloves this past Saturday in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Super heavyweight Masen ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.BBC News - 3d -
Private equity firms urge UK to rethink carried interest tax change
Blackstone, KKR and EQT among buyout groups raising concerns over government reformsFinancial Times - 7h -
Tencent invests $1.25B in Ubisoft’s new core games operating division
Tencent has invested $1.25 billion in a new Ubisoft operating division that includes the core games Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six brands. Ubisoft, the French video game ...VentureBeat - 6d -
1-gram vs. 1-ounce gold bars: Which is a better investment this April?
Both gold investment types have unique benefits this April. Here's how to determine which could be better for you.CBS News - 21h -
The box office is bleak. Here's how local theaters are surviving the downturn
With no major tentpoles and few hits, local theater owners are feeling the pinch. So far, box office revenue is down 11% compared to the same period last year.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
The use and abuse of investment bank bonuses
HSBC’s sacking of bankers without a payout is part of a wider reset of incentivesFinancial Times - 4d -
The hidden cost of predictable investment rebalancing
Those basis points add upFinancial Times - 1d -
New Orleans Saints invite Southeastern WR to their local pro day for a second look
The New Orleans Saints invited Southeastern wide receiver Darius Lewis to their local pro day over the weekend for a second look.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
5 Tips for Motivating Employees When Times Are Tough
Investing in employee engagement is investing in your success.Inc. - 21h -
Navigating Trump-Era Market Volatility: How to Invest Amid Uncertain Times
People with bond and international stock funds have held their own, despite a shaky U.S. stock market and the uncertainty and turmoil flowing from the White House.The New York Times - 5d -
A16z speedrun opens applications for fifth event, offers $1M investment
A16z Speedrun is taking applications for its fifth event, where startups in the interactive and tech spaces receive advice and funding.VentureBeat - 2d -
How Trump’s Tariff Flip-Flopping Is Dragging on Private Investment
Data from PitchBook shows that the predicted M&A ‘Trump Bump’ has largely failed to materialize.Inc. - 2d -
Local high school athlete selected to represent Team USA in Australia
SHADY SPRING, WV (WVNS) – Shady Spring High School Sophomore Jack Billeter is making waves on the state level of track and field – and soon enough, he’ll be taking his talents to the international ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Local student-athletes receive Kip Nininger scholarships on Yellowstone night
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Over at the Berglund Center on Saturday the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs were able to defeat the Macon Mayhem 5-4. During the second intermission a special ceremony was held to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK’s largest local authority declares major incident over bin strike
Birmingham city council is concerned about the health risk of 17,000 tonnes of rubbish going uncollectedFinancial Times - 2d -
All three local men's lacrosse teams record wins
The SUNY Oneonta men’s lacrosse team rolled to a 20-5 victory over SUNY Plattsburgh on Saturday. After falling behind 3-0, the Red Dragons scored eight unanswered goals and would score the final 11 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kamala Harris to speak at Gold Coast real estate conference but not to local media
Former US vice-president will next month take part in a moderated on-stage conversation at the Australasian Real Estate Conference. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election ...The Guardian - 2d -
Local notebook: Mayville State's Mackenzie Hughes earns All-American honors
Apr. 1—GRAND FORKS — Mayville State's Mackenzie Hughes, a former Thompson High School standout, has been named to the NAIA All-American team. Hughes averaged 20.9 points and shot 45.1 percent from ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
End of era for local owners says 'let down' Wycherley
Shrewsbury owner Roland Wycherley feels "let down" by the failed process of selling the club.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL urging local businesses to apply to be part of 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
The NFL Draft will be taking over Pittsburgh in just over a year, and a lot is happening right now to help the city shine.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LOCAL ROUNDUP: HPU men land former GDS standout Young
HIGH POINT — High Point University men’s basketball has landed another transfer portal commit. And he’s someone very familiar with the Triad. Jaydon Young will join the Panthers next season. He ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
United Football League starts second season. These local players are on team rosters
Ex-Blue Hens Nolan Henderson from Smyrna and Kedrick Whitehead from Middletown are key players on their UFL teamsYahoo Sports - 1d -
Bucs host a local QB prospect ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
Bucs host QB prospect with Tampa Bay connection ahead of the NFL Draft.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Local college notes: WPI's Ken Kaufman honored for NABC milestone
Dan Briand steers Anna Maria baseball to success; Holy Cross to honor baseball, softball greats; HC's Riga finalist for national coach of yearYahoo Sports - 19h -
‘Y’all Street’ is an exercise in Texas-sized ring kissing
It is not clear whether local exchanges are particularly usefulFinancial Times - 1d -
Singapore’s Temasek snaps up stake in Indian snack maker Haldiram’s
Bet on middle-class shoppers said to be largest private equity consumer deal in IndiaFinancial Times - 3d -
Thames Water selects KKR as preferred bidder
Private equity interest comes as UK’s largest water utility fights to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - 3d -
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, but Its Restaurants Will Stay Open
A group that includes the restaurant’s founders will buy restaurants from the private equity firm that owns many locations of the chain.The New York Times - 1d -
Xi Jinping Meets Global Business Leaders Amid Trade Tensions
German investment in China’s auto industry has been one of the few bright spots as foreign investment has slowed to a crawl.The New York Times - 5d -
America cannot afford to break global investor trust
Even the most powerful nation in the world needs foreign investmentFinancial Times - 2d -
An AI 'gold rush.' What to know about OpenAI's record $40-billion funding round
The latest $40-billion investment round will bring the ChatGPT's valuation to $300 billion.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Why JPMorgan, BlackRock want to 'privatize' more of your stock and bond money in volatile market
From private credit to lower-volatility equity income strategies, big money firms are bringing more high-net-worth strategies to the masses.CNBC - 3d
