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“Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power”

“The Global Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Investment Partnership is initially looking to raise $30 billion for new and existing data centers. The fundraising, which could total $100 billion, will also be used to invest in the energy infrastructure needed to power… Continue Reading…

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“Advertising group suspends brand safety unit after Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit”

“The World Federation of Advertisers said Thursday that it’s suspending the operations of its Global Alliance for Responsible Media nonprofit initiative. GARM was started in 2019 in part to help advertisers avoid having their promotions show up alongside content they… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Are You Richer Than Your Peers? The Net Worth Needed To Be In The Top 10% Of Your Age”

“The net worth required varies significantly by age group, with older Americans generally having more time to accumulate wealth: • 18-29: $281,550 • 30-39: $711,400 • 40-49: $1,313,700 • 50-59: $2,629,060 • 60-69: $3,007,400 • 70+: $2,862,000 …” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/richer-peers-net-worth-needed-200324549.html

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“Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores as investor group looks to save the brand”

“Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware federal court on Monday, but a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it.  Express, whose portfolio includes its… Continue Reading…

Business, Real Estate

“London’s famed BT Tower sold to U.S. hotel group for $347 million”

“British telecoms group BT said Wednesday it had agreed to sell London’s iconic BT Tower — once an important piece of network infrastructure — to developer MCR Hotels for £275 million ($346.6 million). The 189-meter (620-foot) structure has loomed over the capital… Continue Reading…

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“Wood-delivery startup Wonder Group gets $100 million investment from Nestle”

“Food-delivery company Wonder Group has gotten a cash infusion from Nestle, as the startup looks to sell high-tech kitchen equipment and prepared ingredients to businesses such as hotels, hospitals and sports arenas. The deal includes a $100 million investment from Nestle,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Storm-ravaged Libya faces a long road to recovery as humanitarian groups ask for $71 million in aid”

“…According to the UN Development Programme, “humanitarian partners are requesting $71.4 million to respond to the most urgent needs of 250,000 people targeted out of the 884,000 people estimated to be in need, over the next three months.” Roula Abubaker, a… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Blackstone, Thomson Reuters Selling $3 Billion of LSE Group Stock”

“A consortium of investors including Blackstone Inc. and Thomson Reuters Corp. are looking to sell £2.4 billion ($3 billion) worth of stock in London Stock Exchange Group Plc, two months after their last disposal of the company’s shares. The group,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Shopper turnout hit record high over Black Friday weekend, retail trade group says”

“A record number of holiday shoppers – 196.7 million – flocked back to stores and hunted for deals from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation, which tracks the figure for in-person and… Continue Reading…

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“31 [Million] Americans to bet on Super Bowl, gambling group estimates”

“A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates released Tuesday by the gambling industry’s national trade group. The American Gaming Association forecasts that over $7.6 billion will be wagered on pro football’s… Continue Reading…