Macy’s, a department store giant, recently announced that its board has decided to terminate negotiations with Arkhouse and Brigade, an activist group that was in talks to take the retailer private for $6.9 billion. The reason cited for this decision was the lack of certainty of financing and the failure to deliver compelling value. Despite
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As China’s highly anticipated “Third Plenum” gets underway, there are dire predictions regarding the constraining of the financial sector, especially in light of the country’s slowing economic growth. The focus is shifting towards reinforced support for high-tech and manufacturing, areas that are expected to see continued success in the coming years. It is believed that
The prospect of impending U.S. interest rate cuts is causing a stir among investors, who now find themselves at a crossroads. The dilemma they face is whether to maintain their allegiance to the stalwart Big Tech stocks that have been the backbone of market returns for an extended period, or to pivot towards lesser-loved sectors
The recent $2.65 billion deal between Saks Fifth Avenue parent HBC and department store chain Neiman Marcus is a strategic move to boost their negotiating power with vendors and enhance their ability to control costs. In the midst of a luxury retail market grappling with slowing demand due to high interest rates and inflation, this
The real estate market in Manhattan is experiencing a significant shift, with apartment prices on the decline and inventory on the rise. Reports indicate that the average sales price for real estate in Manhattan has fallen by 3% to slightly over $2 million. Additionally, the median price decreased by 2% to $1.2 million, while luxury
Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of favoring the financial industry over the interests of the American public. This accusation comes after reports surfaced that Powell may be advocating for changes to regulations that would reduce the capital cushion large American banks are required to hold under the Basel III Endgame
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
In April, signed sales contracts on existing homes experienced a significant drop of 7.7% compared to March, marking the slowest pace since April 2020. This decline, reported by the National Association of Realtors, came as a surprise to many industry experts who anticipated flat sales compared to the previous month. The decrease in pending sales,
Ryan Salame, once a trusted lieutenant of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, has been handed a harsh sentence of 90 months in prison, equating to seven and a half years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. These consequences are coupled with a hefty financial burden, as Salame has been ordered to forfeit more
As the 2024 general elections in India approach, the initial opinion polls suggested a strong likelihood of the NDA, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, securing a third term with a significant majority. However, the actual progress through the first five phases of voting has raised doubts about these projections. Lower voter turnout, along with
The latest data from the National Association of Realtors has revealed some interesting trends in the real estate market for the month of April. The report shows a 1.9% decrease in sales of previously owned homes compared to March, with a total of 4.14 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis. This decline
China’s recent efforts to boost its real estate market have been met with uncertainty and skepticism from analysts. While the government’s move to increase support for the sector is seen as a positive step, experts believe that it will take time for these policies to yield tangible results. Despite the measures taken by Chinese authorities,
When looking at Ares Capital (ARCC), one can see that it is a company that focuses on providing financing solutions for small- and middle-market companies. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share with a dividend yield of 9.1%. The company’s core earnings per share slightly missed analysts’ estimates but the
The late Charlie Munger, a revered investment icon, was recently honored through a stunning bronze bust sculpture at the Omaha Marriott during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. This 24-inch tall sculpture became a focal point for guests at the hotel, captivating the attention of Berkshire shareholders and even Munger’s daughter, Wendy, and his longtime executive