Markets & FinanceIt's not everyday that a figure as influential and prescient as Peter Thiel throws his considerable weight, and that of his investment vehicles, behind an asset class, especially one as volatile and n...
By Sarah Chen · 2 min read · August 22, 2025
Markets & FinanceThe S&P 500 found itself in a familiar, unwelcome position on Tuesday, extending its losing streak to a fifth consecutive session. This broad-based index, often seen as a bellwether for the broader U....
By Sarah Chen · 2 min read · August 21, 2025
Markets & FinanceIn a move that underscores the continued appetite for essential infrastructure services within the private equity world, Blackstone has struck a significant deal to acquire Shermco, a leading provider...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 2 min read · August 21, 2025
Markets & FinanceAmazon’s latest strategic maneuvers in the grocery sector are certainly turning heads, signaling a significant expansion of its ambitions beyond mere online ordering. We're seeing the e-commerce titan...
By Sarah Chen · 3 min read · August 21, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt was a classic tale of two markets on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite taking a hit while the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to eke out a gain, largely thanks to a robus...
By Marcus Penniford · 2 min read · August 19, 2025
Markets & FinanceThe world of investment banking, ever in flux, saw another notable shift this week as Bill Derrough, a highly regarded restructuring banker from Moelis & Company, made the jump to Jefferies Financial ...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 2 min read · August 19, 2025
Markets & FinanceIn a move aimed squarely at addressing stakeholder concerns and fostering collaboration, medical-device giant Medtronic announced today it will add new independent directors to its board. This strateg...
By Marcus Penniford · 2 min read · August 19, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt’s a peculiar situation, isn't it? Just a few years ago, the opening of the multi-trillion-dollar 401(k) market to alternative investments, particularly private equity, was heralded as a monumental ...
By Theo Bodden · 3 min read · August 19, 2025
Markets & FinanceWell, it looks like that robust summer rally, which had so many of us feeling optimistic, is starting to hit a patch of turbulence. We saw the Dow Industrials drift lower yesterday, a clear sign that ...
By Theo Bodden · 2 min read · August 18, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt’s no secret that the American family unit is undergoing a profound transformation. Demographic data consistently points to a significant trend: more Americans are choosing to delay parenthood, or f...
By Theo Bodden · 3 min read · August 18, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt’s a peculiar twist in the current economic narrative: while many fast-food giants grapple with a noticeable slowdown, particularly among lower-income consumers, a surprising segment of the restaura...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 3 min read · August 18, 2025
Markets & FinanceThere's a quiet, yet utterly seismic, shift happening in Silicon Valley, one that threatens to fundamentally alter its very DNA. It's not a new product launch or a regulatory crackdown; it's the AI ta...
By Sarah Chen · 4 min read · August 17, 2025
Markets & FinanceThere’s a quiet exodus underway, a steady migration of some of Europe’s most promising and established companies looking across the Atlantic for a different kind of future. It's not just about market ...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 3 min read · August 16, 2025
Markets & FinanceOn a day like today, with the sun beating down and the market indices seemingly reaching for the sky, you'd be forgiven for thinking about a leisurely afternoon on the beach. There’s a palpable sense ...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 3 min read · August 16, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt was a day that truly underscored the enduring influence of a single, well-placed investment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average notched its first intraday high of 2025 on Tuesday, a significant miles...
By Eleanor Bromley-Hawke · 3 min read · August 15, 2025
Markets & FinanceThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently come down on private-equity firm TZP, levying a fine of over $500,000 for what it describes as miscalculated and excessive fees collected from...
By Adaeze Okonkwo · 2 min read · August 15, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt’s an open secret in the tech world: Intel, once the undisputed titan of silicon, has been struggling. Years of manufacturing missteps, design challenges, and a failure to adapt quickly enough to a ...
By Marcus Penniford · 4 min read · August 15, 2025
Markets & FinanceIt was another remarkable session on Wall Street, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite notching their second consecutive closing highs. This latest leg up in the U.S. equities market isn't j...
By Theo Bodden · 2 min read · August 13, 2025