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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Crypto Fund Grows Even When Markets Shrink

Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, is launching another crypto fund. The new pot will be worth two billion dollars and should close by mid‑2026. Earlier, the firm pulled in four and a half billion for its 2022 fund, but this time it will raise faster. This change helps the firm keep up wit

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Chapter for Dark Horse: A Shift in Leadership and Vision

Dark Horse Entertainment has entered a new era as its long‑time CEO, Mike Richardson, steps down after four decades of guiding the company from a small Oregon comic book shop to a global media powerhouse. The decision comes as part of Embracer Group’s plan to refresh Dark Horse’s direction after

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Leader at Webtoon: Yongsoo Kim Takes the Helm

Webtoon Entertainment, a top webcomic platform, has chosen Yongsoo Kim as its new president. Kim, who started at the company in 2022, will now head senior leadership and report to founder CEO Junkoo Kim. The move aims to speed up projects and spark fresh ideas across Webtoon’s worldwide operation

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Takes the Helm at One10, Aiming for Bigger Growth

One10 LLC, a company that uses science to boost motivation and performance, has announced that Drew Carter will become its new President and CEO. The change comes as part of a long‑term plan that the firm has been developing for several years, with a focus on growth through 2030. Carter will lead

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Seafarers Get New Safety Choice Amid Gulf Tensions

A recent shift in policy lets sailors decline voyages through the Middle East Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz, when danger spikes. The move follows rising military tensions and incidents that left ships damaged and crew injured or dead since late February. About 300 vessels are currently stuck

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Ford’s Sales Drop as Electric Push Slows

In February, Ford sold 149, 962 cars in the United States, a 5. 5% fall from last year’s 158, 675 units. Year‑to‑date sales reached 285, 324, down 5. 4% compared with the same period in 2025. Despite the overall decline, Ford’s large SUVs performed strongly: the Expedition grew 27%, the Explorer j

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

EU Picks New Fund Managers for €5 Billion Tech Investment

The European Union is preparing a new fund that will pour €5 billion into cutting‑edge technology companies, such as those developing quantum computers and artificial intelligence. The plan is to hand over the fund’s day‑to‑day operations to a private management firm chosen in April. The selectio

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

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