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A Busy October for H.I.G. Capital: Multi-Sector Investments Reflecting Market Agility

As global markets continue to present both challenges and opportunities, H.I.G. Capital, the Miami-based alternative investment powerhouse, has launched a series of strategic moves that underscore its agility and foresight. With $65 billion of capital under management, H.I.G. has long been known for its diverse investment approach. However, the firm's activities in October 2024 paint a picture of a company not just participating in market trends but actively shaping them.

Oct 13, 2024 10:13 PM EDT

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The Surge in Copper Prices: Predictions and Market Reactions

The global copper market has been experiencing a significant surge in prices, driven by supply constraints and increasing demand. This trend has caught the attention of investors, industry analysts, and policymakers alike, as copper is needed in various sectors, particularly in the growing fields of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Here are some of the key factors behind the price surge, market reactions, and future predictions for copper prices.

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Belgian Billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov Puts Private Jet on Market for $46m

Shukhrat Ibragimov, the chairman of mining giant Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), has put his Dassault Falcon 8X up for sale for $46 million.

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IC Funded: Revolutionizing Prop Trading for Retail Traders

IC Markets has recently launched its proprietary trading platform, IC Funded, and it's already creating a buzz in the trading community. What started as a soft launch has now captured the attention of traders worldwide, highlighting a significant shift in how retail traders can access capital and participate in the markets.

German economy narrowly avoids recession

Europe's largest economy offered mixed signals on Friday that suggest it's down but not out.

Feb 22, 2019 11:59 AM EST

Does the presence of colleges and hospitals increase home prices?

Whether the presence of a college or hospital increases a home's value has to do with the institution's size and the ZIP code's population, says a new study by computer scientists at the University of California, Riverside.

Feb 08, 2019 10:15 AM EST

GM finds jobs for almost 1,000 workers at soon to close factories

Feb 06, 2019 01:37 PM EST

LVMH takes control of Christian Dior in mammoth deal

The French luxury group gains full control of the 70-year-old Parisian fashion house Christian Dior in a mammoth deal worth around €12.1 billion.

May 01, 2017 06:39 PM EDT

Burberry posts ‘lackluster’ results

UK luxury fashion retailer Burberry posts lackluster set of results for its second half following an impressive result in the third quarter, a retail analyst stated.

Apr 30, 2017 09:56 PM EDT

Amazon acquires e-commerce platform Souq.com

Amazon executives did not disclose the value of the deal to which Goldman Sachs refer to as the "the biggest-ever technology M&A transaction in the Arab world."

Mar 29, 2017 10:40 AM EDT

American Airlines to buy $200 million worth of shares in China Southern

The deal ties American Airlines, one of the three big carriers in the US, with one of China's big three state-run airlines.

Mar 28, 2017 11:51 AM EDT

Qatar pushes £5 billion UK investment despite Brexit

Qatar claims that Brexit will have no impact on its investment efforts as the country is looking into the long-term view.

Mar 28, 2017 12:10 PM EDT

UK banks face new stress test scenario by the Bank of England

Bank of England prepares new stress test scenarios to be given to UK's biggest banks in preparation for any sudden slowdown in foreign interests in UK assets. The Brexit vote last year has triggered a sharp drop in the value of the pound.

Mar 28, 2017 11:15 AM EDT

New pound coin's hidden security features, problems and availability

The new 12-sided £1 coin comes into circulation on Tuesday with a hidden security feature that would stamp out fraud and counterfeiting.

Mar 29, 2017 03:39 AM EDT

Starbucks lags behind Dunkin's performance

Wall Street notes many people are starting to buy their drinks at Dunkin' Donuts instead of the popular caffeine company Starbucks. Dunkin' Brands' shares, which houses Dunkin' Donuts, went up 10 percent this year and 25 percent over the past 12 months.

Mar 27, 2017 12:37 PM EDT

More big brands pull ads from YouTube

The brands told reporters on Thursday that they were pulling either some or all of their ads from Google-partnered websites. This comes after they were being alerted that their ads were still appearing next to extremist videos even after when YouTube has apologized for the matter.

Mar 27, 2017 12:16 PM EDT