Geopolitics & Trade

Activist investor JANA Partners demands Markel dismantle its diversified model, sell its Ventures unit, and launch a $2B buyback to fix chronic underperformance.

Banks capture only 4% of their clients' wealth. A new partnership aims to fix this multi-trillion dollar problem by unifying fragmented data.

A new partnership between Collectly and Sunbit uses AI and instant financing to make healthcare affordable, promising cost transparency for patients and providers.

A new UAE parts hub by ROX and JINGDONG Logistics promises to cut after-sales wait times from two months to one week across the MENA region.

An energy tech firm closes a landmark $25M offering and seeks more to fund its $850M zero-waste facility, betting on a clean future for coal.

Private equity giant Clearlake acquires power solutions firm Qualus, signaling a major investment in North America's aging and transforming energy grid.

Becker and the University of Missouri launch a new course to address critical knowledge gaps, aiming to better prepare candidates for CPA and CMA exams.

Ready-mix drivers mark one month on the picket line, demanding fair wages and citing a deep pay gap with colleagues in a neighboring county.

A new Northwestern study shows California's Soluna app significantly reduces youth distress, anxiety, and depression, with benefits sustained over months.

A major expansion of a homegrown school meals program aims to nourish children and boost local economies, turning classrooms into hubs of community growth.

NSF now offers a one-stop shop for sanitation and electrical safety, streamlining compliance for manufacturers in a rapidly growing food equipment market.

As Davidson Homes expands into Charlotte's suburbs, the national builder promises value. What does its entry mean for local competition and homebuyers?

A new 'growth-governance' standard challenges the costly paid ad model, promising clinics sustainable growth through data integrity and patient loyalty.

A massive $65 billion technology park is rising in rural Indiana, promising thousands of jobs and a new, community-focused model for megaprojects.

NFP names Aclaimant a preferred partner, signaling a major shift toward integrated, data-driven risk management for mid-sized businesses.

Fusion Financial Partners' co-founder will help shape AdvizorStack's open-architecture platform, signaling a major shift away from vendor lock-in for RIAs.

UNC-Chapel Hill opens a major D.C. office, a strategic move to deepen federal ties, expand student opportunities, and leverage its powerful alumni network.

In a bold move, Audible has opened a 'bookless bookstore' in NYC. Is this a clever marketing stunt or the future of retail for digital brands?

A new alliance offers educational pathways to 8,600 senior care workers, aiming to solve critical staffing shortages and upskill the industry's workforce.

A new partnership between distributor Semitech and NVE Corp. aims to ease sourcing for vital digital isolators, boosting stability for key industries.