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Blackstone Nears Deal for Jersey Mike's Subs
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2024 02:37
The deal would value the closely held sandwich chain at around $8 billion, including debt.
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
BBC - 19 Nov 2024 02:00
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
Microstrategy to Raise $1.75 Billion for More Bitcoin Purchases
Bitcoin.com - 19 Nov 2024 00:30
Microstrategy Incorporated has unveiled a bold plan to raise $1.75 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes, doubling down on its commitment to bitcoin investments. Business Intelligence Firm Seeks ...
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Edge Lower
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2024 16:28
U.S. natural gas futures edged lower, relinquishing part of the previous day's gains, with the market focused on expectations for coming cold weather to lift demand.
Farmers march into central London to protest against new inheritance tax - video
The Guardian - 19 Nov 2024 16:04
Thousands of farmers from across the UK protested in central London against changes in the 2024 budget that will mean some farmers paying inheritance tax. Farmers were previously exempt. The farmers, who were joined by J...
Rheinmetall Targets $21.2 Billion in Sales by 2027 as Western Defense Budgets Rise
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2024 15:38Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2024 15:25Mulberry cuts jobs in 'rebuild' after poor sales
BBC - 19 Nov 2024 15:19
The company's newly-appointed CEO says the luxury goods industry faces "significant uncertainty".
Federal jobs are known for their stability. Now they could be in jeopardy as Musk pushes for deep spending cuts.
Business Insider - 19 Nov 2024 15:03Goldman channels 'Art of the Deal' as it targets 6,500 for S&P 500 next year
Market Watch - 19 Nov 2024 14:38Crypto Valley Exchange to Go Live in January With Cheap On-Chain Futures and Options Trading
Coin Desk - 19 Nov 2024 14:00
The decentralized exchange for futures and options trading plans to go live on Arbitrum on Jan. 8.
JGBs Consolidate; May Be Backed by Hopes BOJ May Skip December Rate Hike
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2024 02:54
JGBs consolidated in the morning Tokyo session but may be supported by hopes that BOJ may skip a rate increase in December.
Yen Strengthens in Likely Technical Recovery
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2024 02:51
The yen strengthened against other G-10 and Asian currencies in a likely technical recovery following its recent sharp weakness.
Coinbase CEO Advocates Ending Individual Income Tax Entirely, Shifting Burden to Businesses
Bitcoin.com - 19 Nov 2024 02:30
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong wants to scrap income taxes entirely, dumping the 150,000-page tax code and shifting the chaos to businesses. Coinbase’s CEO Challenges America's Tax Code Chaos With Controversial Idea Bria...
UK's largest retailers warn Budget will lead to job cuts
BBC - 19 Nov 2024 02:24
Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.
DOJ antitrust officials reportedly pushing for Google to sell off Chrome browser
Business Insider - 19 Nov 2024 01:46Donald Trump taps crypto advocate Lutnick as commerce secretary
Coin Telegraph - 19 Nov 2024 23:55
The future commerce secretary is a billionaire whose Wall Street firm has ties to Tether.
Nvidia is the most 'monopolistic and powerful' stock this money manager has ever seen
Market Watch - 19 Nov 2024 23:5513 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury I spotted in Jackson Hole, the Aspen of Wyoming
Business Insider - 19 Nov 2024 23:43
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is home to a popular airport for private jets, ranch-style mansions, and members-only clubs that cater to the ultrawealthy.
The Fed's rate cuts will spark a $2 trillion exodus from money market funds, Apollo chief economist says
Business Insider - 19 Nov 2024 23:43Florence Pugh says she was diagnosed with PCOS — then another doctor falsely told her that was 'not possible' for a 27-year-old
Business Insider - 19 Nov 2024 23:35Bitcoin Mining Firm Compass Establishes 30 MW Site in Iowa
Bitcoin.com - 19 Nov 2024 23:32
Compass Mining is constructing a new Bitcoin mining facility in Iowa, aiming to expand its self-owned infrastructure portfolio in the United States. Compass Mining’s Iowa Expansion Highlights Growing U.S. Presence Comp...