Business

“WWE agrees to merge with UFC to create a new company run by Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon”

“Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment has agreed to merge with UFC to form a new publicly traded company controlled by Endeavor Group , the companies announced Monday morning. Endeavor will own a 51% stake in the new combat sports and… Continue Reading…

Business

“Bed Bath & Beyond again warns of bankruptcy if new stock offering doesn’t pay off”

“Bed Bath & Beyond is warning of a bankruptcy filing — again — if a proposed $300 million stock offering doesn’t pay off. The beleaguered retailer said in a securities filing Thursday that its lenders downsized its loan. If it… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Super rich New Yorkers — including billionaire Carl Icahn — are fleeing the Big Apple in droves. Here are the top 3 states they’re quickly escaping to”

“…Between 2019 and 2020, the number of New Yorkers earning between $150,000 and $750,000 fell by nearly 6%, according to the New York City Independent Budget Office…. Moreover, the number of real high earners — those making over $750,000 —… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Bank of America has raked in $15billion in new deposits after SVB collapse”

“SVB imploded late last week after depositors tried to withdraw $42 billion from the institution, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) taking over the bank over the weekend. Meanwhile, the New York Department of Financial Services took possession of Signature Bank on… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Fed’s New Backstop Shields Banks From $300 Billion of Losses”

“…There were some concerns that the taxpayer could now be on the hook for covering losses suffered by banks and that questionable management and investments were now being protected by the government. Banks, for example, now can limit accepting losses… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Why it’s so hard to build new electrical transmission lines in the U.S.”

“…Building new transmission lines in the United States is like herding cats. Unless that process can be fundamentally improved, the nation will have a hard time meeting its climate goals. The transmission system in the U.S. is old, doesn’t go… Continue Reading…

Banking, Real Estate

“US lenders are starting to go bankrupt with new mortgages down 47%…” 

“…A report from ATTOM reveals that new mortgage originations were down 47% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the year before. That’s a 19% decrease from the previous quarter and represents the biggest annual drop in 21 years.… Continue Reading…

Business

“Amazon set to begin new round of layoffs affecting more than 18,000 people”

“…Earlier this month, CEO Andy Jassy said the layoffs would affect more than 18,000 employees, primarily in its human resources and stores divisions. Amazon said in November it was looking to cut staff, including in its devices and recruiting organizations. CNBC reported at the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“96% of workers are looking for a new job in 2023:..”

“…A whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023, largely in search of better pay, according to a recent report by jobs site Monster.com… Nearly half, or 40%, of jobseekers need a higher income due to inflation and rising… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Coinbase settles with New York state financial regulator for $100 million, stock spikes”

“Coinbase settled a case with New York’s state financial regulator, the parties announced Wednesday, and will pay a $50 million fine and invest a further $50 million in compliance efforts. Regulators from the New York Department of Financial Services said that the company… Continue Reading…