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UAE: Indians, Pakistanis among top investors in Sharjah property - News | Khaleej Times
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Best Countries for Golden Visas: Tips for Applying as Programs End: Spain is the latest country to announce the end of its residency-by-investment program ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/best-countries-for-golden-visas-tips-for-applying-as-programs-end
Real Estate: Secret revealed! Majority of HNIs prefer this investment model to generate wealth in realty space
financialexpress.com/money/real-estate-secret-revealed-majority-of-hnis-prefer-this-investment-model-to-generate-wealth-in-realty-space-3468511/
Blackstone, KKR mortgage REITs stung by office debt challenges: Blackstone Inc and KKR & Co mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) are grappling with ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/27/blackstone-kkr-mortgage-reits-stung-by-office-debt-challenges
A couple that built a seven-figure portfolio share their strategy: Before Carl and Mindy Jensen discovered the FIRE movement, they didn't know what index funds ...
businessinsider.com/couple-built-seven-figure-portfolio-share-investing-strategy-financial-independence-2024-4
Kasa Living's 33-page pitch deck that raised $70 million in funding: Kasa Living is trying to disrupt vacation rentals. Here's the pitch deck CEO Roman Pedan ...
businessinsider.com/kasa-livings-33-page-pitch-deck-that-raised-70-million-in-funding-2024-4
Jagran Group FO's Aarti Gupta on investment strategy, caution on private market and more
vccircle.com/jagrangroup-fo-s-aarti-gupta-on-their-investment-strategy-caution-on-private-market-and-more
Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order: The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-to-weigh-in-on-request-to-hold-trump-in-contempt-for-breaking-gag-order
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial: Jurors will now have a three-day weekend to think about what they heard during the first full week of ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/takeaways-trump-hush-money-trial-friday-day-8/
Former National Enquirer boss reveals sleazy tactics the tabloid used to protect Donald Trump and smear his rivals
cnn.com/2024/04/24/media/national-enquirer-trump-protect-smear/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Biden: We're gonna be sending equipment to Ukraine in the next few hours: US President Joe Biden has announced that the first batch of aid to Ukraine under the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452796/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
ft.com/content/fc8355e6-3219-4681-a4da-73feca50cd8a
Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
The Chips Act has been surprisingly successful so far: More than halfway through its incentives spending, the US will have far greater scope to manage shocks
ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723
The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/the-sports-bra-announces-plans-to-franchise-with-investment-from-alexis-ohanian.html
Quick Glance: The Sports Bra Announces Franchising Plans with Investment from Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
- The Sports Bra, a now-iconic Portland destination that made history as the first women’s sports bar in the world, has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.
- Investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian - the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams - will fund the effort in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns from the investment will be invested back into girls’ and women’s sports via the foundation, the Sports Bra wrote in a post on Instagram.
- Owner Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in Portland in 2022, and the business thrived in a city and state that has consistently showcased strong support for women’s sports.
- But the growing hype around women’s sports is not unique to Portland. The popularity of women’s professional sports has seen a significant national uptick thanks, in part, to the emerging stardom of athletes like Sophia Smith, Caitlin Clark and others.
Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-set-up-11-bln-ev-production-base-canada-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
Nomura profits surge as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record: Investment bank and brokerage boosted by soaring stock and fixed-income trading
ft.com/content/1b2ec092-ed94-4624-9c8f-3a80e76b894a
NY Attorney General asks judge to reject $175 million bond in Donald Trump's civil fraud case
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/21/letitia-james-donald-trump-civil-business-fraud-case/73405546007/
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.
- James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.
- Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
The Trump family’s latest side hustle: Melania’s selling $245 Mother’s Day necklaces
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/25/melania-trump-selling-mothers-day-necklaces
Once the West Coast's crown jewel, San Francisco's real estate market is crashing
nypost.com/2024/04/23/real-estate/san-franciscos-real-estate-market-is-crashing/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Alvin Bragg Reveals Trial Plan Against Donald Trump: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg lists previous "misconducts and criminal acts" against Donald Trump ...
newsweek.com/alvin-bragg-reveals-trial-plan-against-donald-trump-hush-money-case-1891485
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Equities platform Midas raises $45M Series A as fintech retains its sparkle in Turkey
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/equities-platform-midas-raises-45m-series-a-as-fintech-retains-its-sparkle-in-turkey/
Quick Glance: Midas Raises $45M in Series A Funding
- A fintech startup called Midas has successfully raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of Canada. This enables investors in Turkey to invest in US and Turkish equities.
- With over 2 million users in Turkey's retail market, Midas offers lower transaction and commission fees for Turkish customers. Additionally, the company provides financial content, real-time stock market data and news, as well as company profiles to educate the market.
- The new funding is intended to introduce three new products: cryptocurrency trading, mutual funds, and savings accounts. Midas plans to expand beyond Turkey and target countries in the MENA region.
- Other participants in the round included International Finance Corporation, Spark Capital, Earlybird Digital East Fund, and Revo Capital. Previously, Midas had already completed a $11 million seed round in 2022 and aims to strengthen its presence in the Turkish financial sector.
Prosecutors seek to ask Trump about civil fraud, E. Jean Carroll cases and more if he testifies in hush money case
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/prosecutors-seek-ask-trump-civil-fraud-e-jean-carroll-cases-testifies-rcna148270
Company defends Trump’s $175 million bond in new filing : Trump’s $175 million bond is secured by his cash, according to the company backing an arrangment that ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/16/trump-bond-175-million-court-challenge-hankey/
Trump's hush money trial begins Monday. Here's what to expect.: Jury selection is scheduled to begin April 15, and the trial could last as long as eight weeks.
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-hush-money-trial-guide-what-expect-rcna145943
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Trial Amid Presidential Campaign Allegations
- Jury selection begins April 15 with a potential eight-week trial ahead.
- Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, denying allegations of suppressing scandals.
- Key witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels might testify against Trump.
- Despite Trump's denial of wrongdoing, witness testimonies pose a significant challenge.
Trump’s Only Options for His Defense Are Really Quite Bad: Alvin Bragg’s case will leave little room for the former president’s lawyers.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trump-trial-stormy-daniels-alvin-bragg-cohen-defense.html
In a luxe N.Y. condo, residents battle over dumping the Trump name : “Like when your parents are getting divorced”: Inside the hallways of the building where the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/19/trump-building-new-rochelle-name/
Alexis Ohanian makes an unprecedented investment in women’s track: Seeing “tremendous upside” in the sport, the billionaire is funding a women-only event this ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/04/23/alexis-ohanian-is-funding-women-only-track-event-this-fall/
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster: Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/business/golden-visa-spain-europe-housing-crisis.html
Trump rails against wind energy in fundraising pitch to oil executives: “I hate wind,” the former president told oil industry officials at a recent Mar-a-Lago ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/17/trump-wind-power-oil-executives/
Letitia James Gets Nearly $2 Million in 9 Days: The New York attorney general, who has been a thorn in Donald Trump's side, secured nearly $80 ...
newsweek.com/letitia-nyc-pathward-trump-assets-1891895
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: The presidential candidates have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/tax-day-reveals-a-major-split-in-how-joe-biden-and-donald-trump-would-govern/
Letitia James Is Winning Over Some Republicans: Nearly 1 in 5 Republicans gave James positive marks in a new poll.
newsweek.com/letitia-james-poll-republicans-1892158
Toobin implies Trump remarks after court may hurt him if played for jury : Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin suggested former President Trump’s remarks after the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4599244-toobin-trump-remarks-after-court-may-hurt-him/
Toyota Makes $1.4 Billion EV Investment in Indiana Facility: The latest financing effort follows an additional $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky ...
wsj.com/business/autos/toyota-makes-1-4-billion-ev-investment-in-indiana-facility-594607ac
Tokyo-area condo prices hit record high for third year in a row: In central Tokyo's 23 wards, the average condo price rose 5.7% to ¥104.64 million ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/tokyo-condo-price-record-high/
Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants stronger foreign investment rules. What does that mean?
smh.com.au/national/treasurer-jim-chalmers-wants-stronger-foreign-investment-rules-what-does-that-mean-20240425-p5fmge.html
What to know about Trump’s NY trial lawyers, Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles: When Donald Trump appears for his first criminal trial on Monday ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/trump-lawyers-todd-blanche-susan-necheles/
Google plans $3 bln data center investment in Indiana, Virginia: Alphabet unit Google said on Friday it would invest $3 billion to set up a data center campus in ...
reuters.com/technology/google-plans-3-bln-data-center-investment-indiana-virginia-2024-04-26/
Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
electrek.co/2024/04/25/toyota-preps-new-electric-suv-us-highlander-ev/
Who are the key players in Donald Trump's Manhattan hush money trial?: Jury selection in the trial began Monday, April 15.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/key-players-donald-trumps-manhattan-hush-money-trial/story
Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans: Shares in Meta plunged in premarket trading Thursday as the company’s plans to “invest aggressively” in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/investing/meta-stock-plunges-ai-spending/
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Small-time investors in Trump’s Truth Social reckon with stock collapse: Trump Media shareholders have voiced doubt and fury over the company’s plunging price ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/14/truth-social-investors-faith-trump/
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Apple says it wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam: Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-wants-spend-more-suppliers-vietnam-2024-04-16/
Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
Empty SF office tower at 995 Market St sells at near 90% discount: An empty San Francisco office tower in the Mid-Market neighborhood at 995 Market Street ...
sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/s-f-tower-sells-90-discount-19418186.php
Alvin Bragg Just 'Neutralized' Possible Donald Trump Witness—Ex-Prosecutor: Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of Trump's company ...
newsweek.com/alvin-bragg-just-neutralized-possible-donald-trump-witnessex-prosecutor-1889375
Quick Glance: Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case
- Retired Trump executive Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for admitting to lying under oath in a civil fraud lawsuit against the former president by New York’s attorney general.
- Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury related to the valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse, despite his deep loyalty to Trump and previous jail time for tax evasion.
- Important aspects include Weisselberg's testimonies in unfavorable trials for Trump and his decision not to testify in Trump's upcoming hush money criminal trial.
- Weisselberg's willingness to admit wrongdoing, age, and his role in Trump's organization were considered in his sentence, mirroring a previous case where he served a reduced jail term. He is likely to be involved in Trump's hush money trial, even if not as a witness.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash after demolishing a historic home to build a mega-mansion
nypost.com/2024/04/22/real-estate/critics-rip-chris-pratt-for-tearing-down-beloved-la-home/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Demolition of Historic Home in LA
- Actor Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash for demolishing a historic home to make way for a massive mansion.
- The 1950 Zimmerman house designed by Craig Ellwood with landscaping by Garrett Eckbo was purchased for $12.5 million and torn down.
- Despite being a potential historic site, the house was demolished to make room for a modern farmhouse, sparking regret and criticism from architecture enthusiasts.
- The Los Angeles Conservancy and Eichler Network raised concerns and lamented the loss of the architectural gem, while designers and Mid-Century architecture fans expressed frustration over the demolition.
Danish Carlsberg Group to invest about US$50.5 million in Ukrainian business: The Danish Carlsberg Group will invest about UAH 2 billion (approx. US$50 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452793/
Everything We Know About Donald Trump’s Wild Civil Bond Saga: A giant financial drain on Donald Trump’s coffers is at the center of his appeal on his fraud case ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/everything-we-know-about-donald-trumps-wild-civil-bond-saga.html
South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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UAE: Some residents sell gold, jewellery as prices of yellow metal hit record - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/uae-some-residents-sell-gold-jewellery-as-prices-of-yellow-metal-hit-record
Biden administration agrees to provide billions to Samsung to expand chip manufacturing in Texas
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Jon Stewart Mocks Donald Trump's Courtroom Nap: "The Daily Show" comedian poked fun at Trump reportedly falling asleep during his New York "hush money" trial.
newsweek.com/jon-stewart-donald-trump-trial-nap-daily-show-sleepy-don-court-new-york-hush-money-1890634
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations: Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/gdp-q1-2024-increased-at-a-1point6percent-rate.html
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
wsj.com/economy/housing/housing-affordability-taxes-insurance-costs-rise-bca64df1
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
Boss behind Scarborough’s newly-approved zip line hopes project can ‘get town buzzing’ with investment and jobs
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/boss-behind-scarboroughs-newly-approved-zip-line-hopes-project-can-get-town-buzzing-with-investment-and-jobs-4592684
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: Joe Biden and Donald Trump have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/tax-day-how-biden-trump-would-govern/
The $1.6 Billion Quest to Build America’s Tallest Skyscraper in…Oklahoma: A developer plans a 1,907-foot tower overlooking sprawl and farmland ...
wsj.com/us-news/oklahoma-skyscraper-americas-tallest-eaae69d2
Here's where the world's top 0.001% are putting their money, according to wealth experts
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/heres-where-the-worlds-0point001percent-are-putting-their-money-according-to-wealth-experts.html
TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass: Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/tiktok-bytedance-jeff-yass.html
Legal Defense Fund For Trump Allies Has Spent $478,000 This Year But Next To Nothing On Attorneys’ Fees
forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2024/04/16/trump-patriot-legal-defense-fund-allies-attorney-fees/
Sony Reportedly in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount - IGN: Sony is reportedly in talks to join a joint bid with investment firm Apollo Global Management to ...
ign.com/articles/sony-reportedly-in-talks-to-join-a-bid-to-buy-paramount
What jury selection in a high-profile N.Y. trial is like from the inside: Fifteen years ago, I served on the jury in a high-profile case in Manhattan ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/what-jury-selection-high-profile-ny-trial-is-like-from-inside/
Court questions alternate jurors to fill last five seats in Trump’s criminal hush-money trial - live
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/apr/19/trump-trial-jury-updates-republicans-biden-latest
Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case: Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/asia/vietnam-lan-fraud-death-sentence.html
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
5 ‘Dream Bathroom’ Upgrades That Homeowners Tend to Regret: Luxe bathroom trends, from zellige tiles to vessel sinks, seduced these homeowners and interior ...
wsj.com/style/design/bathroom-upgrades-homeowners-regret-1d921e72
Home owners likely to pay higher mortgage rates for a while more, say market watchers
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/homeowners-higher-mortgage-rates-property-real-estate-interest-rates-finance-federal-reserve-4266046
Quick Glance: Homeowners Face Prolonged High Mortgage Rates Amid Market Challenges
- Currently, mortgage rates can be above 4 percent. An anticipated rate decrease is now expected by the end of next year.
- Observers noted a trend of homeowners transitioning to fixed mortgage rates due to a high interest rate environment.
- Real estate agents highlighted challenges in finding tenants with an oversupply of apartments in the market.
- Analysts suggested that homeowners may need to endure longer periods of high mortgage rates before seeing significant declines.
Why recycling metal is an opportunity too good to waste: Recycling energy-transition metals from battery, electric vehicles and renewable energy products offers ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/why-recycling-metal-is-an-opportunity-too-good-to-waste/
Real Bedford gets £3.6m cryptocurrency investment: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.
bbc.com/news/articles/cv27e9qn4qno
Drew Carey Speaks Out About Funding Writers Meals Amid Strike: “It Was the Right Thing to Do”
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/drew-carey-talks-funding-writers-meals-2023-strike-1235873989/
BlackRock steps up security for Larry Fink after ‘anti-woke’ backlash: Asset manager’s chief has become a popular target for criticism over its ESG investing ...
ft.com/content/c1296bc4-978b-45c3-83db-c798d2439062
Thames Water could hike bills by £200 a year to help cut sewage spills: Bill set to hit £627 by 2030 to pay for investment projects
standard.co.uk/news/london/thames-water-bill-increase-sewage-spills-b1153027.html
China’s GDP jumps 5.3% in first quarter: Growth rate beats expectations as Beijing tries to steer manufacturing-led economic revival
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Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters: With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/business/everton-sale-777-partners.html
Stocks are headed for a 'reset' that could hurt returns for years: CIO: People's wealth could take a huge hit as the stock market peaks after one of the longest ...
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Volkswagen announces R4bn investment in Kariega plant: Volkswagen Group Africa on Tuesday announced a R4bn investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-16-volkswagen-announces-r4bn-investment-in-kariega-plant/
Amazon to invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers: Amazon.com's cloud-computing arm said it would invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers ...
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Jordan van den Berg: The 'Robin Hood' TikToker taking on Australian landlords: Jordan van den Berg's vigilante-style approach has won him fans and critics amid a ...
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HSF achieves record total comprehensive income: AFTER three consecutive years of decline, Trinidad and Tobago’s Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF) has turned ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/hsf-achieves-record-total-comprehensive-income/article_8d1ad640-fa06-11ee-bdf4-d3481b83fdfb.html
Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 bln India investment during visit, sources say
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-musk-likely-unveil-2-3-bln-india-investment-during-visit-sources-say-2024-04-17/
The Apprentice crown champion after tense finale as one candidate slips up: Lord Alan Sugar has crowned Rachel Woolford as the winner of this year's The ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-bbc-apprentice-winner-2024-32619686
Goldman Sachs beats estimates with 28% rise in profits: Investment banking and trading arms both report strong results
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Sick of Your Blue State? These Real Estate Agents Have Just the Place for You.: Agents in South Carolina, the fastest growing state in the country last year ...
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan to boost economic cooperation - News | Khaleej Times
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