Virginia
Amazon announces pro bono effort in exoneration case
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Amazon has released its 2024 Pro Bono Report, which outlines the company's community impact over the past year and reflects on a decade of service.
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ECONOMICS
Trump Victory Aligns with Bitcoin's First-Ever Rise Above $80,000 USD
On November 10, following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin ($BTC) achieved a historic milestone, surpassing $80,000 USD for the first time.
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Biden-Harris Administration sees record-breaking surge in new business applications
President Joe Biden and SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced that over 20 million business applications have been filed during the Biden-Harris Administration.
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SBA urges support for local businesses on Small Business Saturday
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging Americans to support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an event founded by American Express that celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2024.
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BANKING & FINANCE
PRYPCO CEO: 'You shouldn’t buy a full asset if you can afford it'
Amira Sajwani, founder and CEO of PRYPCO, said that purchasing fractional assets allows investors to "compete" with traditional "financial instruments" like bonds and stocks.
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CEO of Arrow Global: 'You can invest in credit at higher rates and still sit at the top of the security waterfall'
Private credit is increasingly shaping the financial landscape, propelled by macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. As interest rates remain high, private credit has become an attractive option for investors looking for higher returns and senior positions in security structures, especially compared to traditional equities.
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Waystone: Valuation model avoids obstacles and ensure ‘valuations are accurate and reflective of real market conditions’
Valuation in private equity and private credit remains a complex and contentious issue, with growing scrutiny from regulatory authorities who have identified areas where valuation methodologies need improvement to ensure accuracy and transparency. Austin Brady, a product lead at Waystone, said the firm’s practices in their valuation model include several steps to ensure “valuations are accurate and reflective of real market conditions.”
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HEALTH CARE
Amazon announces upfront pricing for prime members' health services
Amazon has announced the introduction of upfront pricing for clinical visits, treatment plans, and free medication delivery for its Prime members.
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Synergy Surgical donates to 'Camp Out for Kids'
In 2019, Synergy Surgical made a donation of $10,000 to the Camp Out for Kids Annual Fundraiser. This sponsorship underscores the company’s dedication to supporting initiatives that enrich the lives of children from underprivileged backgrounds.
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Synergy Surgical donates to 'Jennifer Fallick Cancer Center'
Synergy Surgical contributed $500 to the Jennifer Fallick Cancer Center in 2023, showing their commitment to supporting cancer care and patient wellness.
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Synergy Surgical donates to Mokena Mayors Charity Foundation
Synergy Surgical made a contribution of $150 in 2018, acting as a Hole Sponsor for the Mokena Mayors Charity Foundation.
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RETAIL
Bork on report analyzing 'doomsday mergers': 'The doom and gloom predictions that seem to go hand-in-hand with reports of potential mergers have been overblown time and time again'
New reports by the International Center for Law and Economics show that many high-profile mergers have been highly criticized, saying they will do major harm to both competition and consumers.
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Sugar Grove Ace Hardware hosting Halloween pumpkin-painting contest Saturday, Oct. 29
Sugar Grove Ace Hardware will hold its ninth-annual pumpkin painting event on Saturday, Oct. 29.
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Central Illinois Ace Hardware-Havana to hold grand reopening event through Saturday
Central Illinois Ace Hardware-Havana will be hosting a grand reopening now through Saturday.
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