In December, U. S. companies increased their borrowing for equipment by 5. 9% compared to the previous year, hitting near-record levels. This surge in financing, which included loans, leases, and lines of credit, totaled $10. 6 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking a rise from the previous
Charlotte, North Carolina, is becoming a hotspot for law firms. Paul Hastings just opened a new office there. They brought in some big names from other firms. Danyeale Chung from Cadwalader and Holly Loftis, Aleks Kopec, and Mark Nesdill from Haynes Boone are now leading the team. Paul Hastings exp
U. S. Bancorp, a bank based in Minneapolis, is making a big move. They are buying BTIG, a smaller investment bank backed by Goldman Sachs, for up to $1 billion. This deal is part of a bigger trend. Regional banks from the Midwest are taking a bigger slice of the investment banking pie. U. S. Bancor
UFC 324 left fans with a lot to talk about. Justin Gaethje made history by becoming the first two-time interim lightweight champion, proving that age is just a number. His fight against Paddy Pimblett was a wild one, with Gaethje coming out on top despite being the underdog. Pimblett, on the other h
IonQ, a major player in the quantum computing world, has just made a bold move. They are set to acquire SkyWater, a company that specializes in semiconductor manufacturing. This isn't just any acquisition; it's a strategic play that could change the game. Quantum computing is still in its early sta
In a surprising turn of events, Intel's latest chips have outperformed Apple's M5 chip in some tests. But, this victory might not last long. Two laptops, the MSI Prestige 14 Flip and the Lenovo IdeaPad, were tested with Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 chips. The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and the Cor
This week, Black celebrities made their mark on the global stage, proving their influence in fashion, film, and music. Paris Men’s Fashion Week was a major highlight, with stars like Usher, Chris Brown, and Travis Scott making appearances. Usher and Chris Brown were seen at Louis Vuitton, while Trav
Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire fo
A fierce winter storm hit the U. S. , causing major travel chaos. Thousands of flights were canceled, and many more were delayed. This happened because of heavy snow and freezing rain. The storm made it hard for people to get around. The U. S. National Weather Service warned that the storm would br
Farmers in the US are facing a tough situation. Their income is dropping. At the same time, the cost of health insurance is going up. This is because the extra help from the government to pay for insurance is gone. This help was part of the Affordable Care Act. It ended last year. Farmers like Jame
