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The Blackstone Fund BREIT Faces Big Questions
The New York Times - 7 May 2024 13:09
Wall Street has been debating how the investment giant's $59 billion real estate fund has managed to outperform virtually all its rivals.
Th 20 best plus size formal dresses to wear this wedding season
Business Insider - 7 May 2024 16:04One Wordle a day not enough? The New York Times opens archive of 1,000-plus past puzzles
Fast Company - 7 May 2024 14:00
Subscribers can go back and play any of the puzzles they missed--including the ones from the original site. If you can’t get enough of Wordle, The New York Times might just have a solution to quench that insatiable add...
Ad execs tout TikTok's benefits for businesses in cringeworthy video: 'So oblivious'
New York Post - 7 May 2024 00:59
The timing of the video raised some eyebrows given the current bipartisan push on Capitol Hill to crack down on TikTok over national security concerns.
Wet weather woes cause damp start to spring for retailers and restaurants
The Guardian - 7 May 2024 07:00
Consumer caution over high interest rates and energy bills adds to bleak start to the year for sector Cold wet weather and caution about spending amid high interest rates and energy bills have delivered a dismal start to...
Disney to cap Marvel output at 3 movies per year to focus on 'quality'
New York Post - 7 May 2024 19:47
Disney said it will release no more than three Marvel movies and up to two Disney+ shows each year as it focuses on “quality” following criticism that the company has been cranking out too many mediocre superhero fli...
FDIC probe finds widespread sexual misconduct occurred for years at bank regulator: sources
New York Post - 7 May 2024 18:26
An independent report also found evidence of widespread retaliation against employees who complained about supervisor misconduct, and little evidence that such retaliation was addressed.
How the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud is taking rap battles high tech
Fast Company - 7 May 2024 16:15
After a month of back-and-forth involving AI and other technology, the beef between the two rappers is still sizzling--and represents an evolutionary leap for how diss tracks are made and distributed. The long-simmering ...
Kellogg's gives UK employees time off on 'Summer Fridays' — with a catch
Business Insider - 7 May 2024 18:53CCP Games readies tests for blockchain game Project Awakening | Hilmar Veigar Pétursson interview
Venture Beat - 7 May 2024 14:30
During 2024, CCP Games will have multiple playtests for Project Awakening, a next-generation blockchain game set with the Eve Online universe. The next tests, dubbed Phase III, get underway on May 21 where about 5,000 pe...
From lower interest rates to strong bargaining power, 5 long-term benefits of high CIBIL score
livemint.com - 7 May 2024 16:05
With a high credit score, you are likely to qualify for loans and credit cards with lower interest rates. Over time, this can save you a significant amount of money in interest payments, especially on large loans such as...
How the outcome of Biden and Trump's election rematch might impact stocks
Market Watch - 7 May 2024 16:36Netflix announces Virgin River game, Sonic Mania Plus coming to platform
Venture Beat - 7 May 2024 23:06
Netflix announced the latest games for its platform, including Sonic Mania Plus, Braid and a new dating sim based on its Virgin River series.
Tech start-ups, new cars and an enterprise award
Sky News - 7 May 2024 16:02
Ian King talks to Alex Kendall, co-founder of British driverless car start-up Wayve about their new investment.
Arista Networks OKs $1.2 billion in buybacks as revenue jumps on strong cloud demand
Market Watch - 7 May 2024 23:07
Arista Networks said its revenue rose more than expected in the first quarter and authorized $1.2 billion in share buybacks.
Apple just unveiled new iPads — including Pro models with OLED screens for the first time
Business Insider - 7 May 2024 16:11Sweetgreen Is Introducing Steak. What About Its Climate Goals?
The New York Times - 7 May 2024 14:30
The fast-casual chain aims to be climate neutral by 2027, but beef is a big contributor to climate change.
Palantir made a ton of money this year thanks to strong US demand. But don't expect much growth in Europe.
Business Insider - 7 May 2024 09:39Bitpay Partners With Moonpay to Enhance Crypto Selling Experience on App
Bitcoin.com - 7 May 2024 21:34
On Tuesday, the crypto payments processor based in Atlanta, Bitpay, revealed its collaboration with Moonpay. The partnership, Bitpay emphasized, enables users to sell bitcoin and other crypto assets directly through the ...
6 luxury brands, from Coach to Gucci, that have gotten into the restaurant game
Business Insider - 7 May 2024 21:14International Paper stock rises on report of $15 billion buyout offer by Brazil's Suzano
Market Watch - 7 May 2024 16:06Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez made their Met Gala debut as a couple. Here are the other billionaires that joined them.
Business Insider - 7 May 2024 14:33
From Jeff Bezos to Kim Kardashian. Here are the billionaires who snagged an invite to the 2024 Met Gala.