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StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise

Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%

Business - Financial Times - October 30

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Invest in Others to Get a Return From Your Community

A conversation with IBest Wines founder Ingrid Best about leveraging community and networks.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Slaying some of the biggest passive investing bogeymen

Goldman goes to battle

World - Financial Times - November 4

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.

Sequoia investing into DecaartAI for engineless game creation

DecaartAI reveals a running version of Minecraft that does not use a game engine, only generative AI, potentially revolutionizing game creation.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue

IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Globant and Qiddiya Investment Company announce new partnership

World - Yahoo News - November 5

The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa

The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Why you should invest in gold before 2025

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say.

A New Trump Administration Is No Reason to Change Investing Plans

Big changes are coming in the next Trump administration. But your investing plans needn’t change, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Tencent to Invest $500 Million in Cloud Infrastructure in Indonesia

Tencent Holdings plans to set up its third internet data center in Indonesia, as the Chinese tech giant furthers its partnership with GoTo Group and Alibaba Group.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

The top 10 family offices for startup investments

CNBC partnered with Fintrx to analyze single family offices that made the largest number of investments in private startups in 2024.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his maker

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes

Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?

Biden meets with world leaders ahead of the election

President Biden met with world leaders in Germany on Friday. The leaders now wondering what their relationship with the United States will look like after the upcoming election. NBC’s Aaron ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Hyundai chief meets with India PM Modi

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners

The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.

Business - Inc. - October 22

New York’s Old Guard Meets a Sexy Newcomer

The literary establishment welcomes Feeld, a very sex-positive dating app, at a party on the Upper East Side.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Meet Hollywood's AI Doomsayer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The actor says AI companies use movies and TV to make money without fairly compensating actors and the industry should “get ahead of that flood.”

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Leaders meet at Commonwealth summit with slavery reparations on agenda

Commonwealth leaders convened in Samoa to discuss climate change and reparations for Britain's role in transatlantic slavery.

Selection headaches as England meet Germany again

England manager Sarina Wiegman has selection headaches as the Lionesses meet Germany for the first time since the Euro 2022 final.

Meet the salad hawkers that are valued like tech stocks

But rally for Sweetgreen and Cava may not stay fresh and valuations may prove too rich

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen

The U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

Clear eyes, blocked views, bad seats: Meet the fan who exposes stadium view obstructions

Michael Barker isn't your average college football fan. He has toured all 134 FBS stadiums with the goal of finding the worst seat in the house.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting

Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Meet the DIY group for men fixing loneliness and loss

Group that focuses on DIY projects is oversubscribed by men of all ages who want to avoid loneliness.

Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla

Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Should You Require Video On During Team Meetings?

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Cashman talks Soto, Alonso with Boras at meeting

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started talks with agent Scott Boras about keeping Juan Soto with New York, and they also discussed power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Meet the new leader of the UK Conservative Party

Badenoch has always presented herself as a no-nonsense, right-of-center conservative with a powerful belief in free markets and personal responsibility.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receipts

World - Financial Times - November 6

Silver Lake and Shore Capital deal creates large chain of US petcare clinics

Merger of Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary sets up group valued at $8.6bn