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Irenic Capital Management, a hedge fund known for activist campaigns, is expanding into private equity by hiring former Apollo Global Management principal E‑Fei Wang as managing director and head of private equity. Wang will lead efforts to execute buyouts and collaborate with other private‑equity firms on transactions valued at $5 billion or less. The move signals Irenic’s strategic shift to capture mid‑market opportunities beyond its traditional public‑equity activism. The hire was announced by co‑founder Adam Katz in a recent interview.
Tacit Therapeutics, an RNA‑editing startup focused on neurological disorders, announced its launch backed by a $19 million financing round. The capital, led by Andreessen Horowitz and DCVC, will fund the development of ADAR‑based therapeutics targeting diseases such as ALS, Huntington’s, and...
You built your agency on being the best designer in the room. But the thing that got you here is the thing that’s keeping you stuck. Now, somewhere between $200K and $500K, the thing you built your identity around—being the person...
Zoho unveiled the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a shared communication layer that lets AI agents orchestrate actions across Zoho’s suite and over 300 third‑party applications with a single natural‑language prompt. By exposing a standard API, MCP translates user intent into...
At Dreamforce 2025 Salesforce unveiled Agentforce Marketing, rebranding its legacy Marketing Cloud and embedding generative AI throughout the platform. The new suite replaces one‑way email blasts with two‑way, AI‑mediated conversations and leverages Data 360 to deliver unified, real‑time customer profiles....
The article argues that the most effective leaders distinguish themselves through authentic differentiation rather than blending in. It highlights how cognitive diversity, calculated risk‑taking, and strategic visibility create a competitive edge and foster innovation. Real‑world examples show that leaders who...
Recent speeches by Federal Reserve officials highlight artificial intelligence as a key driver of future productivity growth. They differentiate labor productivity—real GDP per hour worked—from total factor productivity (TFP), both illustrated in a FRED series covering 1988‑2024. Economists contend AI...
Universal Health Services (UHS) announced an $835 million acquisition of virtual behavioral‑health platform Talkspace at $5.25 per share, a 10% premium. The deal brings roughly 6,000 clinicians into UHS’s network, addressing chronic staffing shortages that have limited growth in its behavioral‑health...
Oil prices surged to near $120 a barrel as Iran’s conflict intensified following the appointment of a new supreme leader, then retreated to about $106 for Brent and $103 for WTI. The fighting threatens production and shipping in the Persian...
Paramount Skydance is pursuing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s portfolio, which includes the news network CNN. CNN projects $1.8 billion in revenue for 2026, making it a valuable asset. Critics warn that CEO David Ellison’s close relationship with former President...
German flag carrier Lufthansa has presented a “radical overhaul” of its collective agreement for flight attendants, targeting working hours, rest periods and sick‑pay provisions. The UFO union rejected the proposal outright and warned it will not resume talks until the...
Leverage announced an AI‑powered workforce productivity platform that links information across an organization’s existing applications and data sources. The solution lets employees ask natural‑language questions and receive answers, summaries, and automated outputs drawn from emails, documents, CRM, chats and more....
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. It's not going to get more closed than it already is. All the risk is now on the other side, i.e. when and to what extent it opens. You can bet Trump is very...
From the cofounder of an AI search visibility platform (@lil_bsz) on Reddit -> The GEO Bullshit - State of GEO in 2026 From him: "I’m a co-founder at an AI search visibility platform. By all accounts, I should be...
American Express, Waste Management, and Dell Technologies each announced dividend hikes of 16%, nearly 15%, and 20% respectively. The increases push yields to roughly 1.3‑1.7%, positioning the stocks as attractive income plays amid strong earnings momentum. Dell highlighted a record...
A former UniFi hosting provider discovered that the UniFi inform protocol includes an unencrypted MAC address in the first 40‑byte header. By extracting this MAC, he built a lightweight Go proxy that routes device inform packets to the correct tenant...
Air cargo networks across the Gulf are crippled by flight cancellations and airspace closures, prompting forwarders to reroute freight by truck, especially through Saudi Arabia. Freight rates have surged, with southern‑Asia to North America lanes up 36% and Asia‑Europe lanes...
Macro: USD & yields up; oil spike lifts risk‑off. Key: $5000 sup, $5150–$5200 res. Risks: Middle East safe‑haven vs dollar strength. Trade: Buy on decisive close >$5200. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
CEAT, the tyre manufacturer under the RPG Group, has rolled out a suite of workplace policies aimed at supporting women throughout their careers and personal lives. The new measures include a paid menstrual wellness leave, 26 weeks of maternity pay,...
Veteran fintech leader Keith Todd has launched Sapphire Technology Group Ltd., a London‑based firm built around the “Sapphire Doctrine” – a repeatable framework for high‑growth, stakeholder‑aligned transformation. The company will run two core initiatives: Sapphire Leadership, a C‑suite coaching program...
Recent employment trends combined with the oil price spike suggest recession risk is rising, and this was not on the market's bingo card this year... Though February job losses were skewed by one-time effects, the weakness is nonetheless part of...
The BrightLocal 2026 Local Consumer Review Survey reveals that 74% of shoppers now trust reviews from the past three months, while demand for 4.5‑star ratings has jumped from 17% to 31%. Consumers also expect at least 20 reviews before considering...
Taiwan’s February exports surged 20.6% year‑on‑year to US$49.8 billion, marking the 28th consecutive month of growth and pushing the trade surplus to US$12.77 billion. The first two months of 2026 recorded US$115.57 billion in exports, up 44.5% – the strongest bi‑annual performance in...
Why do so many organizations report AI adoption, yet see limited returns? New data suggests it’s not just execution. Fear of becoming less relevant, or even replaced, leads employees to “use” AI without truly embracing it. The real shift? Treat AI...
Comparably’s 2025 Best Companies for Women list placed ADP at the top and Workday at third, reflecting strong employee approval. ADP earned nearly 2,000 reviews with 91% positive, while Workday garnered about 900 reviews and a 94% positive rating. Both...
In this episode, Joelle Emerson, CEO and co‑founder of Paradigm, discusses how company culture is fundamentally a governance issue, tracing her journey from civil‑rights law to building a culture‑focused advisory firm. She explains how the rapid DEI push after 2020...
Fertilizer prices are soaring as the United States, Israel and Iran become entangled in a new geopolitical conflict, disrupting key Middle‑East supply chains. The spike mirrors the 2022 commodity shock triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which sent grain, fertilizer...
Royal Bank of Canada disclosed that CEO Dave McKay earned $22.09 million in 2025, roughly 30 percent above his target and equivalent to a year’s average Canadian worker pay in a single workday. The bank posted record earnings of $20.4 billion, a 25 percent...
Last chance to join us live for this FREE webinar. If your outreach feels like it’s disappearing into a black hole, there’s a reason. AI filters are screening messages, executive assistants are trained to block you, and decision makers are drowning...
$WTI above $100. $VIX above 33. Nikkei down 5.4%. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. Zero tankers transiting. This isn't a supply disruption. It's a supply deletion. And the SPR is at 40-year lows. https://t.co/WaTisWuS4y
EQB Inc. received Competition Bureau clearance to acquire President’s Choice Bank and related PC Financial assets from Loblaw, moving the deal closer to completion. The transaction still requires sign‑off from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the...
Iran's oil production is down 70%, according to reports. When the fifth largest oil producing country in the world (at 5 million barrels a day) drops like this, we now know what the underlying asset price will do. https://t.co/jRLuiAK0xM
Western economies cannot afford stagflation, particularly with current deficits. Before the "war" started. The Calligulino administration is composed of dimwits incapable of grasping the consequences of their actions. https://t.co/dtGLn9cwTw
The Bond Buyer’s 2026 Predictions report forecasts municipal bond issuance to surpass $500 billion, with many respondents arguing $750 billion or more is required to fund looming infrastructure needs. Overall supply, tax‑exempt and revenue bonds are all expected to grow, driven by...
An RIA we've worked with over the years is actively looking to hire a CIO. Some of the specs are below: 1) Mid-level experience (5-10yrs) 2) NYC area 3) CFA/CIO-savvy and can chat with clients 4) Focused on investing and not advising DM/email if interested.
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: This Week, In Recruiting - Issue 258 https://t.co/vuBoB9ef2w via @LinkedIn
Corporate venture capital (CVC) units are proliferating as firms chase digital disruption, yet many dissolve within a few years despite solid investment performance. Research shows the primary cause is internal tension—balancing strategic insight, financial returns, speed, and risk compliance—rather than...
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Your email list is a relationship bank account. You need to: • Make deposits (give value) • Before making withdrawals (ask for the sale) All roads lead back to giving
The post titled “The Marketing Moments Shaping The Industry” spotlights a recent Burberry campaign featuring musicians Teyana Taylor and Kid Cudi. The black‑and‑white diptych, shot by Tim Walker, illustrates how luxury brands are turning to high‑profile artists to create visually striking narratives. The...
SEC’s Corporate Finance division released a batch of new and revised Compliance Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) on Friday, primarily addressing Rule 701. The most notable change raises the exemption threshold from $5 million to $10 million, and several CDIs were updated without detailed redlines....
INBOX: Uncensored founded by Piers Morgan, appoints Rashida Jones as CEO, and secures capital raise to fund expansion.
Pilgrim’s Europe has commissioned agency Joint to launch a masterbrand campaign for Richmond sausages, rolling out across out‑of‑home (OOH) and social platforms. The initiative, titled "The Big Richmond Sit Down," showcases real families and friends enjoying the product in everyday...
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to provide a €405 million concessional loan and co‑financing for Uganda’s first Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) phase, a 272 km electrified line linking Kampala to the Kenya border at Malaba. The €2.7 billion project, with a...
Christine Feuell, the chief executive of Chrysler and Alfa Romeo North America, resigned abruptly on March 5, citing personal reasons. Stellantis appointed Matt McAlear as her successor, giving him immediate control of both Chrysler and Alfa Romeo NA while he continues to...
The request did not include the article text, only a placeholder indicating a pay‑wall prompt. Without the actual content, no details about CPP's interest in more established data centre platforms or the referenced $4 billion acquisition can be extracted.
Ministry of Defence permanent secretary Jeremy Pocklington told MPs the department expects its anti‑fraud return on investment to reach the public‑sector target of £3 recovered for every £1 spent by 2028, up from a four‑year average of 48p. The 2024‑25...
My debut in @TheFP - This Is How an Energy Crisis Starts - by Ellen R. Wald https://t.co/8Isvg3TkzQ @ACGlobalEnergy #oil #iran #oott
Lemonada Media announced a full‑time Senior Producer, Video position to lead video production for its expanding podcast slate. The role will design end‑to‑end workflows, edit long‑form episodes, and create short‑form cutdowns for platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, with a...
Enterprises are awash with AI pilots, yet most struggle to turn them into enterprise‑wide operating models. The Frontier Firm Initiative (FFI) at Harvard identified seven structural frictions that stall this "last‑mile" transition, ranging from governance gaps to fragmented platform stacks....
