A CEO from an alternative trading platform, Kelly Rodriques, is determined to shake up private equity investing and provide a solution for the stagnating initial public offering market. In collaboration with Accuidity, Forge Global launched the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index in the recent spring – a move that aims to offer a more accessible
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Cricket may not be as mainstream in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, but that hasn’t stopped high-profile CEOs and investors from trying to change that. With the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S. for the first time, nearly a billion dollars have been invested
In December 2023, the prevailing sentiment in the market was that there would be a series of rate cuts in 2024. However, Scott Kleinman, the Co-President of Apollo Asset Management, had a different perspective. He made a contrarian call by betting against any rate cuts in the upcoming year. This decision has proven to be
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, is making significant strides in its global expansion efforts by introducing new services targeted at small businesses in the U.S. and Europe. One of the key initiatives announced by Alibaba.com, the company’s business-to-business platform catering to companies outside of China, is the launch of “Alibaba Guaranteed.” This new service is
Ramp, the rapidly growing expense management company valued at $7.65 billion, has recently announced its foray into the realm of business travel through a strategic partnership with Booking Holdings’ Priceline. This innovative product, named Ramp Travel, leverages the power of artificial intelligence and automation to revolutionize the process of booking and managing expenses related to
The recent surge in major Asian chipmaking stocks and Nvidia suppliers can be attributed to renewed optimism over artificial intelligence. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) reached a valuation of over $3 trillion for the first time, surpassing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) to become the second most valuable company on Wall Street. This surge was fueled by the market’s
Jennifer Lopez has been dominating the streaming world with her latest Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas, which has garnered nearly 60 million global views. This impressive feat has landed the movie in the top spot on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second consecutive week. It’s worth noting that Atlas marks Lopez’s fourth No.
The leadership team at Paramount Global recently presented a go-forward plan at their annual shareholder meeting, outlining strategic priorities in the event that a sale of the company does not happen. The plan, presented by the “Office of the CEO” comprised of CBS CEO George Cheeks, Paramount Media Networks CEO Chris McCarthy, and Paramount Pictures
The pre-market trading session has revealed a significant surge in GameStop’s stock, with a remarkable over 77% increase. This surge comes amid speculation that Keith Gill, famously known as Roaring Kitty, holds a stake in GameStop worth $116 million. On the other hand, AMC Entertainment has also seen a notable rise of about 25% in
Monzo, a prominent British digital challenger bank, recently made headlines by announcing its first full year of profitability. According to the fintech startup’s annual financial report, it recorded pre-tax profits of £15.4 million ($19.6 million) in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This achievement marked a significant turnaround from the previous year, where Monzo suffered a loss
Dutch digital bank Bunq has set its sights on obtaining a banking license from UK financial regulators, with hopes of achieving this milestone by the end of the year or early next year. CEO and founder Ali Niknam expressed optimism about the process, acknowledging the differences in regulatory requirements between the UK and other European
The past week has been a tumultuous one for the software and enterprise tech industry. With Salesforce executives revealing that deals are getting delayed, Dell experiencing shrinking margins, and Okta facing macroeconomic challenges, it was clear that the sector was in for a rough ride. Veeva’s CEO also highlighted the competition posed by generative artificial
The recent transition to faster trade settlements for securities in the U.S. has been met with processing bumps, according to market participants. The move from a two-day settlement cycle (T+2) to a one-day settlement cycle (T+1) was adopted to comply with a rule change by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This shift in the
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a solid first quarter with substantial growth in comparable sales. The company exceeded analyst expectations, with earnings per share of $3.30 compared to an expected $2.95, and revenue of $3.02 billion versus an anticipated $2.94 billion. This strong performance led to a 5.3% increase in comparable sales, driven by higher transaction