Mastercard is making waves in the crypto world. They are close to buying Zerohash, a startup that helps with stablecoins and blockchain tech. Zerohash, based in Chicago, was founded in 2017. They help companies with crypto payments and trading. This deal is huge, around $2 billion. It shows how big companies are betting big on crypto. Mastercard wasn't the only one ...
A new housing project is on the rise in North Las Vegas, bringing nearly 200 affordable apartments to the area. The Senator Joseph M. Neal Jr. Apartments, named after Nevada’s first Black state senator, will offer a mix of one and two-bedroom units. This project is a big deal because Las Vegas is in desperate need of more housing. The city needs 92, 000 more units, a...
Truist Financial Corp recently made a notable investment in the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL). They bought 108, 893 shares, worth about $8. 2 million, during the second quarter. This purchase makes them a small but significant stakeholder, owning around 0. 44% of the ETF. This isn't the only big investment in VBIL. Other major players have also been ac...
Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro sports. They would handle day-to-day operations and make big decisions...
In the first quarter, investors made some notable changes to their holdings in the Vanguard Materials ETF (NYSEARCA:VAW). Baird Financial Group Inc. trimmed its stake by 3. 3%, selling off 167 shares. This left them with 4, 894 shares, worth about $924, 000. Other big players also jumped in. Park National Corp OH boosted its stake by a whopping 591%, now holding 44, ...
New Mountain Finance Corporation is getting a lot of attention from big investors. LPL Financial LLC just boosted its investment by 5. 3% in the first three months of the year. They now own 184, 034 shares, worth about $2. 03 million. But LPL isn't the only one. Other big players like Merit Financial Group, Vise Technologies, and Oppenheimer & Co. have also been buyi...
Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, are considering a move into Spanish football by potentially buying Malaga. This isn't just about adding another team to their collection. They want to use their experience from running Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox to help Malaga grow. They are particularly interested in buying a big chunk of the club from its current major...
Last week, the La Grange Business Association held its annual meetup at Plymouth Place Auditorium to discuss the role of entrepreneurship in community growth. Stephanie Posey, the LGBA board president, highlighted the profound impact of local businesses on the economy and community. "Entrepreneurs are the heart of La Grange, " she stressed. La Grange Village Presid...