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Oregon Health Authority approves Samaritan’s affiliation with MultiCare Health System, advancing investment in local healthcare
Samaritan Health Services has received approval from the Oregon Health Authority for its proposed affiliation with MultiCare Health System.
H2F Proponency Transitions to the MCoE advancing the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness System
The H2F System continues to evolve as the US Army’s primary investment in Soldier readiness and lethality and is now aligned under the new Transformatio...
Gov. Reeves Announces Investment In Mental Health Services For Mississippi Youth » Office of Governor Tate Reeves
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief (CDBG‑CV) program, the Mississippi Development Authority has approved targeted funding to modernize treatment environments and establish new programming focused on long-term recovery.
Mozambique strengthens regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, boosting health protection
Mozambique has reached a major milestone in strengthening the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, with its national regulatory authority recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system.The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique (ANARME) has achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines under WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities.Mozambique becomes the 10th country in Africa to reach ML3, joining Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and marking further momentum in strengthening regulatory systems across the region.For people in Mozambique, stronger regulation means greater assurance that medicines and vaccines are appropriately evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy and monitored throughout their lifecycle. It also strengthens the country’s ability to identify and respond to safety concerns and substandard or falsified products, while supporting timely access to quality-assured health products.“Mozambique’s achievement is the result of sustained investment in regulatory capacity that will deliver crucial benefits for public health,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist and Assistant Director-General a.i. for Health Systems, Access and Data. “Strong regulatory systems protect people, build confidence in health products and help countries respond more effectively to evolving public health needs and challenges. Mozambique’s progress also contributes to advancing regulatory capacity across Africa and promoting more equitable access to safe and quality-assured medicines and vaccines.”Building a stronger regulatory systemMozambique’s achievement follows years of sustained efforts to build the institutions and capabilities needed for effective regulation.WHO worked closely with ANARME throughout this process, assessing the national regulatory system and supporting the authority in addressing identified gaps and strengthening priority areas.WHO evaluates national regulatory systems using its Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), which assesses the regulatory functions required to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. These include registration and marketing authorization, licensing, market surveillance and control, pharmacovigilance, regulatory inspection, laboratory testing and oversight of clinical trials, as applicable. WHO’s maturity levels range from 1 to 4. Reaching ML3 confirms a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system, while ML4 represents an advanced system focused on continuous improvement.Benefits for Mozambique and the African continentAn ML3 regulatory system can support more timely and predictable regulatory decisions, reinforce safety monitoring and help ensure that health products entering and remaining on the market meet appropriate standards.It also creates greater opportunities for regulatory cooperation and reliance – approaches that help authorities make use of the work and decisions of trusted regulators, reduce unnecessary duplication and allocate limited resources more efficiently, while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety and efficacy.As the first Portuguese-speaking country in Africa to reach ML3, Mozambique’s experience can also contribute to strengthening regulatory systems and fostering greater cooperation, knowledge sharing and reliance among Portuguese-speaking countries and across the African continent. Its achievement further reinforces a more connected African regulatory ecosystem, providing a solid foundation on which the newly established African Medicines Agency can build to advance regulatory convergence and cooperation across the region.Strengthening confidence in regulatory recognitionMozambique’s achievement comes as WHO strengthens the process through which the performance of national regulatory systems is recognized.The newly established Technical Advisory Group on Regulatory Systems Strengthening (TAG-RSS) brings together independent international experts to advise WHO on whether recommendations concerning regulatory authorities reaching ML3 and ML4 and WHO-Listed Authorities, are supported by the findings of WHO evaluation processes. Its recommendations provide an additional level of independent assurance, strengthening the impartiality, transparency and credibility of WHO’s recognition process.Mozambique is among the first countries to achieve ML3 following consideration and recommendation by the TAG-RSS. As part of the same TAG-RSS process, South Africa was recommended to retain its ML3 status for the regulation of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country, following an additional WHO assessment. This extends the recognition first granted in 2022 and underscores the sustained performance of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).The two recognitions highlight continued progress in strengthening regulatory systems across Africa, as well as the importance of continued performance, improvement and assessment in sustaining regulatory maturity.WHO will continue working with ANARME and SAHPRA to sustain these gains and support continuous improvement as science, technologies and public health needs evolve.
Quantbot Technologies LP Makes New Investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV
Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 17,799 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3
531,508 Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Bought by Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.
Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 531,508 shares of the company's stock, val
Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
The Missouri State Medical Association donated $1.5 million to Asclepius PAC and Patients First PAC, one of the largest political contributions this year.
Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music
People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. Their answers point toward turning New Orleans into a music industry city without leaving musicians behind or abandoning what makes us the greatest music city on earth.If a dusty city like Austin can transform itself into a major hub not just for music but the industry behind it, surely the birthplace of jazz — and pretty much all modern music by extension — can figure it out as well. +3 Mailbox Money: The Recording Academy’s Reid Wick on supporting, and growing, New Orleans’ music industry Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He'… California Dreaming: Pell discusses his time in L.A. and how New Orleans can help young musicians In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh … +2 Up from the street: To build a stronger music industry, support community first. At MaCCNO, most of our team aren’t just advocates, we’re also working musicians. Here are a … +2 Live and direct: Public investment in independent venues is key to a robust music economy. I’ve spent most of my adult life looking at the New Orleans music business from every side o… +2 Helping Hand: New Orleans doesn’t need more talent. It needs more infrastructure. People love to call New Orleans a music town. And they’re right. +2 \We out here: New Orleans doesn't need to be Austin. It's already a music industry city. +2 Futureshock: New Olreans has the music talent. Now it needs the innovation. New Orleans has long been known as a place for music creation and innovation. 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Jodi's Journal: Health systems' investments create broader opportunity in central Sioux Falls
"It would be a markedly different city had Avera Health and Sanford Health not chosen to grow their campuses in central Sioux Falls."
The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children
There is no greater hidden liability than untreated childhood trauma, and no higher-yield investment than breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse.
Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
Missouri’s oldest business association is the state’s newest big political donor.On Aug. 14, the Missouri State Medical Association split $1.5 million between t
US business activity surges to 52-month high: S&P Global
Strong business investment and high equity prices will likely fuel 2.1% economic growth this year, Goldman Sachs said.
Explained: Daniel Levy’s Spurs shareholding, Lewis family’s investment and Eight Sports claim
While Spurs fans may be focusing on the transfer market and the new season, there is no end in sight to the club's boardroom saga
'Got to play the game': Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
The Missouri State Medical Association is the state’s newest big political donor after contributing $1.5 million to fund two new PACs.
Neutrogena breaks silence after Hayden Panettiere's past claims spark backlash following her death
Neutrogena admitted making Hayden Panettiere "feel unsupported" after she spoke about postpartum depression, pledging a significant new investment.
Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.
Why do private equity firms take interest in buying pro sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.
Science is the new national security. What it means for Italy
Washington’s new strategy puts scientific and technological leadership at the heart of national security. Prof. Uricchio explains what this shift means for Italy — and why turning research excellence into strategic weight will require investment, talent and stronger research security
Prime Video to Invest More Than $2 Billion in Latin American Entertainment
Prime Video unveiled a landmark $2 billion-plus investment plan in Latin American entertainment spanning 2027 to 2030.
Prime Video Unveils Landmark $2 Billion-Plus Investment in Latin American Entertainment
Prime Video has unveiled a landmark $2 billion-plus investment plan in Latin American entertainment spanning 2027 to 2030 in a concerted bid to increase viewership and engagement. The move comes in wh...
Prime Video to invest $2 billion in Latin America between 2027 and 2030
The investment spans original programming and live sports across the region—with more than 25 new titles coming in 2027 alone.
KKR Invests In Indian Live Entertainment Company BookMyShow
Global investment firm KKR has signed definitive agreements to acquire a minority stake in Indian ticketing and live entertainment company BookMyShow, an
MDARD announces funding for Saginaw townhome project, West Branch business
New investments announced by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Wednesday at the Upper Peninsula State Fair include grant funding for projects in mid-Michigan.
Texas Health Arlington Unveils Renovated Women’s & Breast Centers
Community investment enhances patient experience, expands access to advanced technology and strengthens women's health services close to home.
Our Approach to Drought and Wildfire Is Economically Backwards
Investment to restore degraded land is an investment in economic resilience, write Diane Holdorf and Mahmoud Mohieldin.
New report finds NC business tax climate remains among nation’s strongest
North Carolina’s business tax climate remains highly competitive, but a new report says the franchise tax still weighs on investment and growth.
The Latest Resources from AVAC: Advancing Science, Expanding Access
Scientific breakthroughs accelerate HIV prevention—but only when they are matched with bold advocacy, sustained investment and equitable access. This month’s roundup highlights key prevention news, developments and takeaways from AVAC and explores what’s needed and what’s next to ensure the latest innovations move beyond headlines and into the hands of the communities that need them […]
Report: Small Business Inflation Fears Climb » CBIA
Renewed concerns about inflation are weighing on small businesses' economic outlook and tempering hiring and investment plans.
ULM receives $2.1 million from LDH to expand health sciences offerings
The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) has been awarded $2.1 million from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) through the Rural Health Transformation Project to expand programs in its College of Health Sciences, providing a significant investment in the university’s efforts to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce in Northeast Louisiana and across the state.
Major investor signs on with women's AUSL
PORTLAND, Oregon – Rule42 Sports Group announced a major investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), the premier women’s professional softball league, and the acquisition of Softball America, the leading source of news and rankings for softball players. The complementary moves position Rule42 to play a key role in
Bratvold joins Colliers' Des Moines office
Real estate brokerage and investment firm Colliers has announced that Tim Bratvold has joined their Des Moines office as associate vice president, focusing on the multi-family sector. He will work closely with Collier’s Minneapolis-St. Paul multi-family team, which closed more than $1 billion in multifamily transactions over the past two years. Before joining Colliers, Bratvold…
Baltimore’s fight with Agora tests the limits of its new consumer protection powers
Baltimore is testing its new consumer protection powers in a lawsuit against Agora, alleging it gave predatory investment advice that targeted older adults. While the city lawsuit does not name local victims, some families here have been affected.
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete with China and U.S.
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
KKR to buy stake in India's BookMyShow amid live entertainment boom
Global investment firm KKR will buy a minority stake in Indian ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow, the companies said on Wednesday, betting on a surge in demand for concerts and live events in the world's most populous nation.
KKR to buy 6% stake in India’s BookMyShow for up to $50 million, source says
By Vibhuti Sharma Aug 19 (Reuters) - Global investment firm KKR will buy a stake of about 6% in Indian ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow for $40 million to $50 million, a source told Reuters on Wednesday, as demand for live events soars...
UNC Health rebrands startup investment arm, adds $125M
Founded as Rex Health Ventures, UNC Health's investment arm has invested in 30 companies.
UNC Health Launches UNC Health Ventures, Marking Next Phase of Strategic Investment Platform
New initiative builds on Rex Health Ventures’ legacy to advance system-wide innovation, partnerships and long-term value.
CLA Heartbeat Index Economic Confidence Meets AI Reality Check
CLA’s Heartbeat Index finds strong economic optimism as leaders weigh AI investments against measurable business value.
Roundup: Louisiana International Terminal / Ethane demand / Robot rush
Gateway to growth: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit for the Louisiana International Terminal, clearing the way for construction of a major new container port on the Lower Mississippi River. Backed by Port NOLA, Terminal Investment Limited and Ports America, LIT is designed to handle the world’s largest container ships […]
Planned Parenthood to spend more than $600,000 against Susan Collins in Maine
The ad buy, which will focus on the senator’s vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, is the largest investment from Planned Parenthood Votes in any state this cycle.
Pennsylvania Highlights Housing Investments to Improve Health
Pennsylvania officials have committed $1 million in state funding to connect vulnerable Medicaid recipients with housing and health services. | State funding will bring housing support for Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions.
Will the AI bubble break American politics?
Is the massive investment in artificial intelligence creating a catastrophic economic bubble? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Damir Marusic sits down with Impact Theory co-founder Tom Bilyeu to break down the risks of AI-driven debt, shadow banking, and fast-depreciating GPU hardware. They examine how an AI market correction could ignite political extremism, critique US fiscal policy under Donald Trump, and discuss what it will take to rebuild the American middle class.
WeBrokr Advises MyGolfSpy on Strategic Investment from Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners and Bolt Ventures
/PRNewswire/ -- WeBrokr today confirmed its role as exclusive sell-side advisor to MyGolfSpy on its strategic investment from Graham Sports & Entertainment...
Lazard Expands Financial Advisory Business in DACH Region and Appoints Dr. Marco Superina to Lead Investment Banking for Switzerland
/PRNewswire/ -- Lazard today announced the expansion of its Financial Advisory business with the appointment of Dr. Marco Superina to lead investment banking...
Lazard Expands Financial Advisory Business in DACH Region and Appoints Dr. Marco Superina to Lead Investment Banking for Switzerland
/PRNewswire/ -- Lazard today announced the expansion of its Financial Advisory business with the appointment of Dr. Marco Superina to lead investment banking...
Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades
The rally in AI-linked stocks that marked the latest earnings season has shifted the focus of the AI investment story from whether Big Tech's spending spree will pay off to the kind of companies that will deliver returns over the longer term, investors say.
Michigan businesses need reliable energy, not legal battles
If Michigan wants to remain competitive, it should focus on policies that encourage investment and innovation, not actions that risk driving them away.
Mountain biking is an investment in children, community
On Father’s Day, my son and I were unloading our mountain bikes at Slaughter Pen, looking forward to spending the day together on the trails. As we were getting ready...
How to use a HELOC to buy investment properties and build wealth
Savvy property investors are tapping the equity in their primary homes to fund an investment purchase. Here's how it works.
German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show
German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners.
Mark Cuban tells Ro Khanna 'you don't understand business,' threatens investment shift over billionaire tax
Mark Cuban warned Rep. Ro Khanna that California's proposed billionaire tax could drive startup founders out of the state, vowing to avoid investing there.
Intermountain Health Named Nonprofit of the Year in Nevada by Urban Chamber of Commerce
The Urban Chamber of Commerce has named Intermountain Health Nonprofit of the Year in Nevada, an honor recognizing the health system's deep investment in the health, economic vitality, and long-term success of Southern Nevada.The award was presented during the Chamber's annual Green Tie Awards, its premier celebration honoring businesses, nonpro...
What's Devon Witherspoon's Record Seahawks Contract Really Mean?
Seattle’s record-breaking investment secures a cornerstone defender while setting a lucrative market benchmark that forces rival front offices to recalibrate their own star contracts immediately.
The Pandemic Decimated Chicago’s Famous Loop. Now, New Business Openings and $673 Million in Investment Are Fueling Its Recovery
A new report finds office vacancies are leveling off and businesses are filling empty storefronts.
Landed dream investment banking job, then quit
A young professional exited a stable investment banking career to chase her dream in fashion tech, creating a clothing brand and leveraging social media.
Jefferson Health reported a $181.5 million operating loss in fiscal 2026
The health system had a relatively strong finish to the fiscal year, logging its first quarterly operating profit excluding investment income in at least four years.
Measuring Whether Behavioral Health Crisis Systems Reach People in Need
Since passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, the United States has made significant investments in behavioral health crisis response systems,
Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports
Arizona has evolved into one of the nation's fastest-growing women's sports markets. Coaches, athletes and industry leaders explained how decades of progress, increased visibility and investment transformed the state's women’s sports culture.
FBI seized devices from Guggenheim CEO Mark Walter, top deputy: report
Federal scrutiny of the Chicago-based investment giant reached Walter and Guggenheim President Dina DiLorenzo months before Walter struck a $12.5 billion deal to sell the Lakers.
SEC Prepares to Ease Rule on Wall Street Political Donations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to ease a rule that restricts investment advisers from working for public pension funds if they’ve made political donations to state and local elected officials.
FSG announces strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC
Fenway Sports Group have issued the following statement regarding strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.
Canada Invests $24 Million To Study Impact Of Cannabis On Brain Health
Canada's health ministry this week announced a $24 million investment in research examining how cannabis use affects users' brain health.
Solina acquires Epicurean Butter
Epicurean Butter has been partnered with HC Private Investments since 2019.
MetroHealth Community Health Centers Secures Federal Funding to Strengthen Community-Based Care
MetroHealth Community Health Centers (MHCHC) was among 158 organizations nationwide selected to receive funding through a $102 million investment announced Thursday, August 13, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Flutter Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
Flutter Entertainment’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns about profitability despite solid revenue growth. Management pointed to deliberate investments in the U.S. business—especially increased customer promotions and the rollout of an expanded loyalty program—as factors that weighed on near-term earnings. CEO Peter Jackson acknowledged, “We recognize that this weighs on near-term earnings, but we're convinced it's the righ
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Atwater, announces $102M investment in health centers
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Atwater Thursday, highlighting new federal investments aimed at expanding access to prima
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Atwater to announce $102M investment in rural health care centers
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Castle Family Health Centers in Atwater to announce a $102 million investment alongside other members of the Trump administration.
Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions Acquires flexPATH’s 3(38) Business
The transaction will deepen the company’s custom portfolio and investment lineup service capabilities.
HHS Announces Historic Investment to Expand Health Center Program, Bringing Primary Care to Nearly 1 Million More Americans
HHS announced $102 million in New Access Points awards to significantly expand the reach of the Health Center Program.
MSG's concert business had a really good year, says Ariel Investments' Charles Bobrinskoy
Charles Bobrinskoy, Ariel Investments vice chairman, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss stocks in the sport sector, their valuations and much more.
Fresno bets on hotels, downtown investment to grow convention business
Fresno is using new hotel rooms, venue management and downtown investments to attract more conventions as the global events industry grows.
53% of Organizations Struggle to Translate Business Context Into AI Despite Rising AI Investment
/PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc., an AI-ready data and analytics company, today released its "2026 IT Leader Research: The State of AI Ownership, Agents, and ROI"...
See businesses that stay in Metcalfe Park and surrounding areas
Several businesses remain in Metcalfe Park despite corporate divestment, including locally owned Hayat Pharmacy, Bill the Butcher, and more.
BofA joins banks pouring billions into US infrastructure
Bank of America is the latest Wall Street firm to announce an investment in American infrastructure.
Generational wealth strategies are shifting as families and business owners eye Trump Accounts
Half of small business owners want their company's success to fund generational wealth, says Guardian Life research.
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Stock Looks Cheap On Sales While Online Risks Linger
PENN Entertainment has put long term shareholders through a rough ride, with the share price down about 71% over the past 5 years, yet the stock now screens as cheap on several valuation checks. Recent news around stronger physical casino performance and increased iGaming investment has refocused attention on whether the current price reflects the company’s mix of mature retail assets and a more competitive online business. The roughly 71% share price decline over 5 years leaves PENN...
We like life science, industrials, financials and tech sectors as key AI beneficiaries: CIO
Manulife Investment Management's Nathan Thooft says that while people tend to think of AI as a cloud story, in reality it is a lot of infrastructure and goes beyond language models and semiconductors.
Is the World Bank Ready for a Bigger Role in Global Health Financing?
The global health architecture is facing a financing crisis. Various proposals have been put forward, including an IDA Health Window—a ring-fenced fund at the World Bank for countries to seek support for financing their health systems. But could the World Bank absorb and effectively channel a greater share of health financing in the future? As the largest and most influential multilateral development bank, it is an attractive option: it works directly with country governments, provides financing through national budgets, offers both loans and grants, and supports investments across sectors based on country demand.
Nebraska business leaders push congressional delegation for stability, predictability
Nebraska business leaders are calling for greater predictability in trade and regulatory policy, citing concerns that broad-based tariffs could raise production costs and threaten future investment.
New Lakers buyer Joshua Kushner is a Democrat with sports roots
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has tried to forge his own legacy that includes sports investments.
5 PE Companies to Watch in 2026 and Beyond
This is an exclusive BHB+ article. It's been a turbulent year for behavioral health and investors value certainty. While deals are still crossing the
Village Capital launches NWA investment facility
Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm Village Capital recently launched a first-of-its-kind flexible investment facility supporting Northwest Arkansas-based startups. The Walton Family Foundation provided $700,000 to support the VilCap Innovative Capital...
Village Capital launches NWA investment facility
Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm Village Capital recently launched a first-of-its-kind flexible investment facility supporting Northwest Arkansas-based startups. The Walton Family Foundation provided $700,000 to support the VilCap Innovative Capital...
Real Estate Fund Set to Lose Boston Life Science Investment
A small US commercial real estate fund run by Deutsche Finance Group, the asset manager tied to many of the soured deals at German pension fund BVK, plans to file for insolvency after its investment in a Boston life sciences complex soured.
Yankees news: Giancarlo Stanton runs bases as rehab continues
Stanton getting close; Yanks get $2.6 billion investment; Gil at Hudson Valley; veteran reliever released at Triple-A
Pritt Investment Partners Introduces a Long-Term Investment Philosophy Centered on Viable Businesses Rather Than Unicorns
RESTON, Va., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For decades, much of the venture capital industry has focused on finding the next billion-dollar ...
Small business optimism rebounds in July, led by stronger hiring plans
NFIB said small business optimism rose above its long-term average in July, driven by stronger hiring and investment plans, though uncertainty remained elevated.
Digital Twin in Entertainment Market to Reach USD 2,533.2 Million by 2032, Growing at 31.4% CAGR, Says MarketsandMarkets™
Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Digital Twin in Entertainment Market is projected to grow from USD 492.4 million in 2026 to USD 2,533.2 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 31.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Growth is being driven by increasing adoption of virtual production technologies, rising investments in immersive entertainment experiences, and expanding deployment of AI-powered digital twin platforms across film, television, gaming, live events
F.N.B. Corporation Enhances Offering for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients and Business Owners with Investment in Family Wealth Advisory Services
/PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced today it has further enhanced its Family Wealth offering for ultra-high-net-worth clients with an...
UNCW Athletics, Novant Health and EmergeOrtho Forge Landmark Partnership to Enhance Student-Athlete Health and Wellness
WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW Athletics announced that Novant Health and EmergeOrtho are proud partners of the Seahawks, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. This multi-year agreement shows UNCW's dedication to providing a top-tier student-athlete experience through the largest transformational investment in UNCW Athletics history.
AGO Q2 Deep Dive: New Business Growth and Investment Volatility Shape Results
Financial guaranty insurer Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 30.6% year on year to $195 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.23 per share was 23.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's CEO, if you look closely
The first hint that something might be up with the recent debut trailer for Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator is an unusual choice of words—aside from that second one in the game’s title. “Don’t take your passengers too seriously,” the trailer’s narrator says, as he describes this upcoming game. It a car game about the gig work of driving eccentric people to their destinations, a riff on Crazy Taxi. And then, he says: “When I think I’ve met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets in.” “Randiest”? That suggests “randy,” which usually means having strong sexual desire. Yet none of the oddball backseat occupants featured in the trailer seem particularly lustful. One is an old man who considers his grandson a failure, another shares the theory that birds might control traffic lights, another says he’s banned from an aquarium. A little later, there’s a license plate, shown 63 seconds into the trailer, on the front of an SUV: USB DRV It’s a Texas plate. The symbol between those letters is a cog wheel. If you know, you know. That’s a reference to Texas-based Borderlands game development studio Gearbox Software (their logo features a cog wheel). More specifically, it’s a reference to Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford, who in 2018 found himself explaining the nature of video he’d saved on a USB drive that was found at a Medieval Times restaurant before being returned to the studio: “It was ‘barely legal’ porn. This girl’s handle was ‘Only 18.’” The “girl” in the video had committed a solo sex act that Pitchford, an avid practitioner of magic, found remarkable. “I realized, this is not a sex worker…This is a fucking magician.” Back then, the USB drive was central to competing lawsuits against Gearbox by the studio’s former lawyer and by Gearbox against him. A settlement in late 2019 “exonerated” Pitchford, per the Hollywood Reporter. The USB story has resurfaced at times, now in a trailer from a company that not long ago was corporate brethren with Gearbox. Saber vs. Gearbox The head of Saber told Game File that the reference is payback. “The dig is because Randy took shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4,” Saber CEO Matt Karch told me when I asked him about the license plate. “Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living.” Having interviewed Karch during a cross-country flight in late 2024, I can confirm that Karch was unimpressed with Pitchford during their time both working in the Embracer group. I’d approached him not out of surprise that there was animosity but that it was manifesting publicly now. Gearbox was founded in 1999, worked on a port of Halo early on, and developed hit series such as the loot-based sci-fi shooter Borderlands before it was purchased by The Embracer Group in early 2021 for $363 million (with a possible earn-out of over $1 billion, if certain targets were hit by 2027). Saber was founded in 2001, worked on a remaster of Halo early on, had a big hit with zombie shooter World War Z and was purchased by Embracer in early 2020 for $150 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $375 million. For a few years, the Embracer group was a voracious acquirer of game studios. Then, as investment dried up, it choked. In March 2024, Embracer sold Saber to an investment company controlled by Saber CEO Matt Karch, and it sold Gearbox in an all-stock deal to long-time Borderlands publisher Take Two Interactive. Other studios were shut down. Hundreds of developers were laid off. Gearbox didn’t say much about their Embracer experience, nothing too direct, at least. In the summer 2024, Pitchford told reporter and occasional Game File contributor Nicole Carpenter that Borderlands 4’s story was in some way thematically connected to Gearbox’s experience at Embracer: “There’s this cultural and emotional shift in me, personally, and at the studio. What does it mean to trade some autonomy for organization?” When Borderlands 4 came out, there was something stranger: the matter of “Embracer’s Bluff,” a location in the game featuring an AI-powered toilet and a large trash dump, according to a detailed Kotaku account of the place. Gearbox never commented on it; Take Two never got back to me about it when I asked them last year. By contrast, since Saber exited Embracer, Karch has been one of Embracer’s biggest defenders, casting their management as well-meaning and supportive despite the layoffs and studio closures that resulted from their excessive expansion. Like others, Saber’s Karch saw Embracer’s as a shot. With Rideshare Stimulator’s trailer, he’s returned fire. “It’s amazing to me how fast people forget those who went above and beyond for them,” Karch told Game File. A rep for Gearbox did not comment by press time. Game File is a reader-supported publication. Your backing makes my reporting—including any coverage of trailer-based beefs—possible. Good news! I’m currently running Game File’s first big sale of 2026. You can get a one-year subscription for 23% off. Click here to take advantage of the limited-time offer. And thank you for your support! Item 2: In brief… 🚫 Wal-Mart has laid off the staff of Restart, a games media outlet launched in 2024, Aftermath reports. 🟥 A GTA VI preview is on the way, at last, via an “extended look” that will premiere, unusually, on Netflix at 3pm ET on August 27, then officially go live elsewhere six hours later. Last week, Game File noted that Take Two label Rockstar Games is overdue for showing off GTA VI, based on the timing of the initial hands-off previews of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. During a call with investors, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders for GTA VI were “unprecedented and astonishing,” but added the company can’t predict how many of those pre-orders represent bonus sales vs. sales that otherwise would have been made at launch. During the same call, Zelnick was noticeably bullish on the future of playing games over streaming cloud connections (predicting wider adoption in three or so years). He sounded unbothered by Sony’s plans to stop making discs for new games (he said the business is 90% digital already and predicted that there could still be limited edition physical editions of games “in the same way there’s still vinyl in the recorded music business.”) 👀 Take Two wrote off $43 million in their spring quarter after deciding “not to proceed with further development of an unannounced title in its pipeline from a third-party developer.” 🤔 Some rare age-demographics from a big publisher: Capcom recently told investors that “users in their 20s account for approximately half of the users of both Pragamata and Resident Evil Requiem.” Item 3: The week ahead Tuesday, August 11 Game releases: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2; already out for PC, PS5, Xbox) continues the Bethesda strategy of putting Elder Scrolls games on everything; Royalty Free-For-All is a Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring public domain characters such as Mother Goose brawling with Oliver Twist in a stage based on the original Little Shop of Horrors movie. Wednesday, August 12 Game release: Pro Jank Footy (PC, console) is an arcade-style Australian Rules Football game with increasingly ridiculous rules, the more you play (I enjoyed the Steam demo) Thursday, August 13 Game release: Super Mario Sunshine (Switch 2, originally released in 2002 on the GameCube) is released for Switch 2’s Nintendo Switch Online service. This game is the black sheep of 3D Mario games. It’s the successor to the breakthrough Super Mario 64 and the rare Mario game built around a single (vacation resort) theme. Mario’s got a water-spraying backpack, a Yoshi pal and a lot of blue coins to collect.
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