The accumulated regulations over the decades have been blamed for the slow economic growth in the U.S. A recent study revealed that the buildup of regulations have caused higher costs and more complicated decision-making for the firms operating in the economy.
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Apple Hints Possible Investment In SoftBank’s $100 Billion Tech Fund
Unconfirmed reports surfaced about Apple meeting with the telecommunications giant SoftBank for a $1 billion investment in the latter's tech fund. The fund is set to be launched next year to support emerging technologies.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Invests In Virtual Reality Firm Survios
Virtual reality firm Survios has raised a total of $50 million in its round of funding, including an investment by Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Honda, Grab Seals Partnership With Strategic Investment
Honda has invested an undisclosed sum to Uber's Asian rival, Grab, in a partnership that looks to boost services amid increased competition.
Advisors Incorporate ESG Investing Into Client Portfolios
ESG investing continues to be a trend in the market as it provides unique opportunities and exposure to investors who are seeking to combine their principal values with their investment selections.
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Northern Ireland's Department for Communities stated that the government has committed $44 million to address the issue of homelessness. The funding will be used to provide support services for the homeless sector which Minister Paul Givan has communicated with in order to know their views.
DST Global Leads $80 Million Private Investment in Nubank. Yuri Milner of DST Global, the investment firm started by a Russian venture capitalist, has led an $80 million private investment in a Brazilian start-up called Nubank, the company is expected to announce this week.
Walmart to invest $1.3 billion in Mexico. On the news is the Walmart's Mexico unit will invest $1. 3 billion over the next three years, company officials announced Wednesday at an event with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.
The Pittsburgh pension fund investments are projected to fall short in 2016. This is due to the underperforming financial markets.
Observing the overall stock markets, a report identified the five stock market sectors best for investment in 2017. Predicted to continue the upward trend and have lots of potential for profits are the automobile industry, building and construction, industrial machinery, toys sector, and water sector.
Glencore and Qatar takes $11 billion stake in state-run oil producer Rosneft. Russian President Vladimir Putin personally announced the deal which is expected to close mid-December.
The firm Morgan Stanley Smith Barney was fined $1.5 million for technical failures including a broken online link, preventing clients from checking fund prospectuses online for nine months.
An investigation on spread-betting revealed that 82% of users lost money. In response, the Financial Conduct Authority proposed for stricter rules for the industry.
President-elect Donald Trump met with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son on Tuesday. The telecom mogul confirmed his plan to invest $50 billion in the U.S., with the aim of creating 50,000 jobs.
