In an effort to shake up the world of private equity investing, Forge Global’s CEO Kelly Rodriques has joined forces with Accuidity to introduce the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index. This collaboration aims to address the challenges faced by investors in accessing unicorns in a market where initial public offerings are faltering. Describing this initiative
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The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the American economy, shedding light on the cracks and resilience within it. Among the various sectors affected, childcare emerged as a critical aspect as daycares closed, schools shifted to remote learning, and parents struggled to balance work and childcare responsibilities. Despite a return to baseline employment levels in the
The upcoming election season has brought attention to the trillions of dollars in expiring tax breaks from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). The fate of these tax provisions could significantly impact the taxes of most Americans after 2025, unless Congress decides to extend them. Both President Joe Biden and former President
Cricket, a sport that may not be as prevalent in the United States compared to other parts of the world, is experiencing a surge in interest thanks to the efforts of high-profile CEOs and investors. As the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup makes its debut in the U.S., significant investments totaling nearly a billion dollars
In today’s competitive job market, many applicants are finding themselves facing tougher challenges when it comes to securing employment. However, despite the difficulties that come with prolonged unemployment, there may be a silver lining in the form of opportunities for tax planning. According to certified financial planner Jaime Quinones from Stockade Wealth Management, a temporary
The recent bankruptcy of Synapse, a fintech middleman, has unveiled a significant shortfall of $85 million between the deposits owed to customers and what partner banks are currently holding. This has led to more than 100,000 customers of various fintech firms being locked out of their savings accounts for nearly a month, marking one of
In December of 2023, Apollo Asset Management Co-President Scott Kleinman made a bold statement by going against the market consensus of predicting rate cuts. While many were expecting multiple rate cuts in 2024, Kleinman took a contrarian view and bet against it. Surprisingly, his prediction has been proven right so far, as rates have remained
GameStop, the popular video game retailer, recently reported its fiscal first-quarter results, and the numbers were not encouraging. The company’s net sales for the period were $881.8 million, representing a significant 29% decline from the previous year. This decline was even more severe than what analysts had predicted, with estimates ranging from $900 million to
The United States experienced a significant increase in millionaires last year, outpacing the rest of the world. According to a report from Capgemini, the U.S. added 600,000 new millionaires in 2023, bringing the total millionaire population to 7.5 million people. These millionaires amassed fortunes totaling $26.1 trillion, representing a 7% increase from the previous year.
Chinese electric car company Nio, founded almost a decade ago, is set to make a big leap into the Middle East market this year. The CEO, William Li, announced on an earnings call that the company will be introducing its lowest-cost brand, Firefly, in the first half of the coming year. Nio, which has recently