Anchorage is a city of diverse people, from working families to small business owners, military personnel, and retirees, all drawn to Alaska's promise of opportunity. But lately, the city's financial management has been shaky. Instead of slapping on a new sales tax, it's time for Anchorage to tighte
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar
People in the US are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the fifth month in a row that their confidence has dropped. They are worried about jobs and how businesses are doing. A recent report showed that the measure of how people feel right now about the economy is at its lowest since early
Recent shifts in health policies and research have sparked debates and controversies across the United States. In a surprising move, many states led by Democratic governors are choosing to ignore a recommendation from a CDC advisory panel. They plan to keep suggesting that newborns get the hepatitis
Investors in Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. got a nice surprise recently. The company's board decided to give out an extra $0. 15 for each share. This bonus payday is set for January 26, 2026, but only for those who own shares by December 31, 2025. So, why the extra cash? The company made mor
Cintas, a major player in the business uniform industry, made a bold move. They offered to buy UniFirst, a competitor, for $275 per share. This is a huge jump from UniFirst's stock price on Friday. The offer is a 62% premium, which shows Cintas is serious. This isn't the first time Cintas has tried
Maridea, a wealth management firm, has just added a new team to its lineup. They are bringing on board Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta. This move is part of Maridea's plan to offer more services to their clients. Papotta is excited about this new chapter. He believes that combining
Health goals are popular, but many people struggle to keep them. The problem isn't always motivation. Often, the goals are too big to keep up. Starting small and focusing on science-backed habits can make a big difference. Alcohol is a big issue. Drinking too much can cause health problems. Even cu
Fulgent Genetics is making a big move in the lab world. They're buying two companies, Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx, for a cool $55. 5 million. This deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, but only if all the necessary approvals come through. Fulgent is known for its tech-based approac
Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire and father of Paramount's CEO, has stepped up to personally guarantee a massive $40. 4 billion equity offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. This move is aimed at easing concerns raised by Warner Bros. Discovery's board about Paramount's initial proposal. Warner Bros. D
