Investing is not a simple task. It requires careful planning and understanding of risks. But what if the way you're measuring these risks is not quite right? This is a concern raised by some financial experts about a widely used method for assessing portfolio risk. The standard approach, created in
Janney Montgomery Scott, a firm owned by KKR & Co. , is making some big changes. They're in talks to sell off parts of their business. Specifically, they're looking to sell their division that advises banks and their institutional equities business. This sale is part of a larger plan to focus more o
A big change is happening in Abbotsford. The Abbotsford Centre is now called Rogers Forum. This happened because the city, Canucks Sports and Entertainment (CSE), and Rogers Communications made a deal. The city owns the building, but CSE has been managing it since 2022. They pay the city $750, 000 e
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, wh
Modern buildings are becoming more intelligent, with sensors monitoring various aspects like temperature and air quality. However, these sensors often fail to capture all necessary data, leading to gaps that can disrupt building management efforts. Researchers recently developed a clever solution t
The Dallas Mavericks are at a crossroads. Nico Harrison, the general manager, was let go recently. This happened after a big trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. The team is not doing well. They have many injuries and a bad record. Patrick Dumont, the team owner, said they want to build a win
Arsenal's recent success is a testament to their smart planning. The team has handled injuries well, thanks to a strong squad. This shows how important it is to have good players in every position. Now, with players coming back from injuries, manager Mikel Arteta has a big decision to make. He need
The Giants are in a tough spot after letting go of their coach mid-season. They have a lot of choices, but not much time to decide. Some candidates are already working for other teams, so they'll have to wait until the season ends to talk to them. The Giants seem to like coaches they already know.
In the world of health, knowing your blood sugar levels is key, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. A recent study took a close look at how these levels change over time and their link to heart disease in Chinese patients. The focus was on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), a common measure of blo
