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U.S. jobless claims still showed few private-sector layoffs, but more ex-federal workers got benefits
The private sector is still culling very few jobs, the latest report on jobless claims shows, but more federal workers fired by the Trump administration are applying for benefits.MarketWatch - 5d -
UK private sector growth hits six-month high in boost for Reeves – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Japan’s private sector output is falling this month for the first time since last October, a new poll has found, and at the fastest rate ...The Guardian - 1d -
How to successfully pivot from a federal job to the private sector
Since President Trump took office in January, more than 24,000 workers at 18 federal agencies have been fired in an effort to reduce the size of the government. However, in recent days, federal ...The Hill - 4d -
As Federal Cuts Brush Against Private Sector, Should Your Company Make a DOGE Contingency Plan?
A really good long-term business plan may include processes to follow in disaster scenarios. It’s something to think about, as Elon Musk’s DOGE teams upends the federal government and side effects ...Inc. - Mar. 10 -
UK services growth offers respite for Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
Private sector output expands more than expected in March and at its fastest pace in six monthsFinancial Times - 1d -
Ministers give green light to £10bn Lower Thames Crossing
Private sector expected to finance much of project to east of London after years of delayFinancial Times - 22h -
Here are 10 ways DOGE can remake our outdated Defense Department
The Department of Government Efficiency has a unique opportunity to modernize the defense business, to bring it to the level of innovation and efficiency enjoyed by America’s private sector.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Experts warn of major security risk as foreign recruiters eye fired federal workers
Thousands of fired federal workers offer appealing experience and skills -- to the private sector and foreign adversaries alike, experts tell ABC News.ABC News - 4d -
Accenture Confirms Revenue Drop as DOGE Reviews Consulting Contracts
Elon Musk’s offensive against federal spending is clawing back some of the $65 billion in consulting contracts, some of the most prominent private sector companies to be affected.Inc. - 4d -
Government workers, managers cling to remote work despite mandates
The federal and state government’s efforts to force workers back into the office will run into the same resistance and noncompliance that we have seen in the private sector — only the consequences ...The Hill - 21h -
Is the chip sector having a meltdown? By this measure, it’s mostly just Nvidia.
Broadcom and Marvell shares have been hit recently. But Nvidia alone is responsible for about three quarters of the chip sector’s lost market cap in the weeks since the DeepSeek news.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Lynch: The PGA Tour doesn’t own a major. For private equity, that’s a big problem
Now that private equity is in the game, a debate that was once a tedious mix of politics and peevishness has real commercial meaning.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst attends private workout of Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillian
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was in attendance for Tetairoa McMillian's private workout this week.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Report: Saints schedule private meeting with Texas QB Quinn Ewers
The Saints are doing their homework on this QB class. They'll meet privately with Texas Longhorns passer Quinn Ewers before his pro day.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wealth managers dump investment trust shares
But retail investors buy into the troubled sectorFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Update Buffs D1.3 Sector And Extends TMNT Event
A small update has arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 And Warzone on March 11, and the patch notes reveal a buff for Season 2 Reloaded's new D1.3 Sector special weapon. Call of Duty's TMNT ...GameSpot - Mar. 11 -
Ecuador enlists founder of Blackwater private army as ally in ‘war’ on crime
Daniel Noboa, who is seeking re-election as president, announces partnership with Trump supporter Erik Prince. Ecuador ’s president, Daniel Noboa , has announced a “strategic alliance” with ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Private moon lander falls silent after two-week lunar mission
The Blue Ghost moon lander from Firefly Aerospace — the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful mission — has gone quiet after two weeks.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Endeavor officially goes private as Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell change roles
Beverly Hills entertainment company Endeavor became a privately owned company Monday, with Ari Emanuel, previously the CEO, becoming executive chairman of WME Group — which runs businesses such as ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Trump pick to head Social Security Administration denies plans to privatize
Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano, whom President Trump has picked to head the Social Security Administration, told senators Tuesday that there are not any secret plans to privatize ...The Hill - 18h -
Private lunar lander dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole
A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south poleABC News - Mar. 7 -
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market
With the new Trump administration, private equity firms see a greater opportunity in the $12.5 trillion in assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Private equity is heading for a shake-up, experts say: 'This market actually is a good reset'
"You need to have your private markets beating your public market," Gaia Investment Partners' Serena Tan said.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after a 2-week mission
It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon missionABC News - Mar. 17 -
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Blending public and private markets is a 'great investment' for retirement
Major asset managers and plan providers want to increase the share of private assets in the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion to group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm
A group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm is buying the NBA's Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion.CNBC - 5d -
Report: Titans holding private workout, throwing session with Miami QB Cam Ward
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward will reportedly have a private workout and throwing session with the Tennessee Titans.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Hong Kong’s cargo sector faces a tariff test
City’s strategic position makes it increasingly vulnerable to escalating geopolitical tensions between US and ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
New Orleans Saints scout Oklahoma State cornerback at a private workout after pro day
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black may be the best player not invited to this year's combine. The Saints hosted him for a private workout instead.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Private Island Comes on the Market in Italy
The sale of an island just off the coast of Bacoli, near Naples, has pit the quest for a rich investor against a more communal alternative.The New York Times - 3d -
Jack Ma’s AI comeback
Alibaba is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sectorFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Just 86 extra UK care home beds created in 2024, data shows
Declining availability highlights challenges for care home sectorFinancial Times - 10h -
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle
D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Guess could become the next fashion company to go private after stock price halves in a year
Guess Inc.’s stock soared 30% on Monday after the maker of clothing, footwear and accessories said it received an offer from New York-based investment company WHP Global to take it private for $13 ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
How the rich use insurance to invest in private credit without steep tax bills
Private credit has exploded in popularity among investors, with the market soaring from $1 trillion in 2020 to $1.5 trillion at the beginning of 2024, according to alternative data provider Preqin.NBC News - 17h -
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Dell is a buy as the AI sector takes a hit, Jim Cramer says
As the market sell-off continues, CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested Dell is a good stock to buy even while investors lose faith in the validity of the AI boom.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector
Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to failFinancial Times - Mar. 13
