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CCAP's dividend reset to a 19% yield has split BDC investors. We examine the coverage risk, non-accrual trends, and what to watch in the next quarter.
TD's Christian Medeiros says the July 2026 CUSMA deadline opens a decade-long review window. Markets that treat it as a binary event risk misreading the mechanism.
Anthropic's internal drug discovery program targets neglected diseases while building AI tools for drugmakers. The move follows mixed results from tech giants in healthcare.
American Soldiers Evaluation Services paid $400K for a 4,000-sq-ft office on East Josephine Street. Guillot Properties files mixed-use plans near Airline Highway. Planning commission meets Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia's CMA requires early adoption of IFRS 18 by early 2027. Companies on local GAAP face the biggest overhaul as income statements get a defined operating profit line.
Loss aversion keeps traders in losing positions after the thesis breaks. Research shows a mechanical stop-loss improves risk-adjusted returns by removing emotional decision-making.
A French proverb says money isn't found under a goat's belly. Robin Sharma and Coco Chanel agree: the grind matters more than the breakout for long-term wealth.
Women earn 80.6% of men's wages and spend more time caregiving, leaving them with lower Social Security benefits. Longer life expectancies make claiming decisions critical.
Companies are adopting cloud cost management tools to manage rising AI spending as budgets tighten. FinOps teams and new software help track GPU usage and control cloud bills.
Altillion closed a $5M seed round led by EIC Rose Rock and Flathead Forge to commercialize its IRIS and ALIX technologies for extracting minerals from brine.
Straiker, an agentic AI security startup, raised $64M in Series A led by Marathon and Citi Ventures. Total funding reaches $85M. New policy engine launched.
Non-audit revenue grew from 73% to 82% of Big Four income from 2013-2018. Australia's Treasury proposes structural separation, civil penalties, and mandatory audit rotation every 10 years.
Nebex raised a $30M seed round led by GV and secured a J.P. Morgan banking relationship to build a market infrastructure layer connecting sovereign space programs with startups.
Amazon's Alexa Shopping now shows 365-day price history, helping shoppers spot buying opportunities and avoid peak prices. The feature covers millions of products.
Logo of Naseej International Trading Co. Naseej International Trading Co. announced the prospectus for its capital increase through a SAR 163.5 million rights ...
Al Jouf Cement signed a Syria export contract, part of a transformation program targeting cost cuts and new border markets. Chairman Ba-Eisa signaled the first phase focuses on logistics and capacity allocation.
Future Vision for Health Training Co. signed two agreements with the Saudi Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine to host medical conferences in 2025 and 2026.
ACIG's board tasked management with evaluating options to strengthen the Saudi insurer's financial position. The review could lead to capital raising or restructuring.
Saudi Cabinet reviews infrastructure plans under Vision 2030. Commitment to non-oil spending holds for construction and engineering sectors.
Higharc, an AI startup that connects home design to construction, raised a $95M Series C led by Insight Partners. Total funding now exceeds $170M.
Daikin Industries announced a new medium-term program after Elliott Management took a 3% stake. The analyst covering the stock expects value-accretive moves. Full details at the next investor briefing.
Eaton's Alpha Score sits at 47, signaling mixed risk/reward. See what would trigger a shift in the outlook and how to position.
The Education Department expanded the list of programs qualifying for higher borrowing caps under Trump's repayment changes. The rule follows a court ruling and faces further legal battles.
A tortoise named Tom was captured by police after a three-week disappearance ended when he was spotted crossing a road in England. His owner had spent hours searching.
Real Matters will report third-quarter fiscal 2026 results before the open on July 30, with a conference call at 10 a.m. ET hosted by CEO Brian Lang and CFO Rodrigo Pinto.
Ford faces warranty costs and potential legal exposure after recalling 741,000 trucks and SUVs for a transmission defect that can cause unintended rollaway. Watch for scope expansion or new crash reports.
Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) said depression kept him from Congress for months, missing 140+ votes. The disclosure removes uncertainty but leaves a competitive seat in play for 2026.
Calhoun's 1830s proposal to refuse abolition petitions exposed a constitutional fault line. The gag rule only delayed a reckoning. The question remained unresolved.
SMBC Asia Rising Fund deploys $12-15M in follow-on capital across Easy Home Finance, Vayana, and DPDzero. Easy Home Finance leads with a $30M Series C for affordable housing expansion.
India's June rainfall was 40% below normal, the 5th lowest since 1901. July monsoon forecast at 94% of LPA threatens kharif sowing and water availability. Farmers may need to switch crops.