Analysts from China Renaissance and Jefferies keep a “Buy” recommendation for Maoyan Entertainment, the Chinese film‑ticketing and streaming firm. Both firms set their target price at around HK$6. 80 to HK$7. 40, showing confidence in the company’s future growth. Maoyan reported earnings for the
SoFi, best known for online loans and student refinancing, quietly launched a platform where big companies can handle both regular money and cryptocurrency in one place. Businesses can deposit cash, send payments, and settle trades anytime without jumping between a bank, a custody service, or a cryp
Maine’s District 2 House race has a candidate who’s turning heads—not with flashy promises, but by sticking to principles. Jordan Wood isn’t just another name on the ballot. He’s pushing for big changes, especially how money influences politics. Unlike many running for office, he refuses all donatio
Mukilteo’s city hall faced a bumpy ride with its financial paperwork last year. Instead of handing over its 2023 money records to state auditors by the end of May, the city took an extra seven months—a delay of 221 days. Staff changes got the blame. A lot of people left the finance team around 2022,
Joerg Kukies is leaving public service to return to private banking. After years in Berlin’s finance circles, the well-known German economist will join Morgan Stanley in May. He’ll start in London before settling in Frankfurt, where he’ll lead the bank’s German and Austrian operations plus oversee a
In early 2024, Ripple rolled out new tools for big businesses. One was Ripple Treasury, a platform for companies to handle cash and digital money all in one place. Instead of waiting days for overseas payments, firms could now move funds in seconds using RLUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin. Companies
The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance
The U. S. Department of Labor is proposing a rule that could let 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts invest in things like cryptocurrencies and private market deals. This comes after President Trump issued an order last year asking the Labor Department to rethink how employers can add thes
Columbia’s upcoming board election is almost here, and all four contenders have met the deadline for their financial disclosures. The Missouri Ethics Commission received the reports by 5 p. m. on Monday, giving voters a clear view of each candidate’s fundraising status. There are four hopefuls vy
New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act
