The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key player in global development finance, is shifting its focus to boost local-currency lending and direct investments in African companies. This move aims to help projects grow big enough to catch the eye of major global investors. Makhtar Diop, the IF
American Express, a major player in the financial industry, has been making waves with its recent stock performance. Over the past year, the company's stock has surged by 32. 15%, and in the last month alone, it's up by 9. 12%. This growth has pushed the stock to new all-time highs, with a notable p
West Fraser, a major player in the forestry industry, is facing a tough road ahead due to the uncertain trade environment between the US and Canada. This isn't just about lumber; it's about the broader economic relationship between the two countries. The company's future depends on how well it can a
Marco Voci has taken a new role at Houlihan Lokey, a big name in investment banking. He's now a Managing Director in their Consumer Group, based in London. His job? To focus on active lifestyle, branded consumer products, and luxury goods in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He'll team up with ot
A large building in Bergen County is getting a new purpose. It will soon be home to a special adult daycare center. The place is 67, 000 square feet big. It is fully leased to Lily Life. This center is mainly for the Korean community nearby. The building is at 2 Christie Heights St. in Leonia. It is
Wall Street is going all-in on AI, and the big banks are leading the charge. JPMorgan Chase, for instance, has a massive technology budget of $18 billion, with a significant chunk dedicated to AI. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, is a big fan of their generative AI suite, which has been rolled out to ov
Vulvar Extramammary Paget's disease is a rare skin cancer. It often comes back after treatment. This makes it a tricky condition to manage. Doctors usually treat it by cutting out the affected area. But because it's so rare, there's still a lot we don't know. Like what makes it come back and how to
Blazpay is making waves in the crypto world, having raised over $1 million and sold more than 139 million tokens. The project is in its third phase, with only a few tokens left before the price goes up. Right now, you can get tokens for $0. 009375, which is even lower than the seed price of $0. 008.
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it's the non-small-cell kind (NSCLC). Doctors usually don't recommend a common treatment called EGFR-TKIs for a specific mutation called EGFR exon 20 insertion. Why? Because these mutations don't respond well to the treatment. But here's a twist: a sp
The U. S. has stopped making pennies, and retailers are feeling the pinch. Gas stations, fast-food chains, and big-box stores are struggling to adjust prices and handle cash transactions. This sudden change has left many businesses frustrated and scrambling for solutions. Retailers are facing a tou
