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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.

Prime Minister Li Keqiang is Optimist for China's Economic Recovery

In the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) last Thursday, Premier Li Keqiang deliver keynote speech. He pledged the government will refrain to intervene in economic and market.

Mar 30, 2016 08:03 AM EDT

Mexico's January economic activity increases 2.9%

Economic activity in Mexico increased 2.9% during January 2016 from the corresponding period in 2015. The rise in economic activity was due to a robust performance by three sectors in the country.

Mar 30, 2016 08:01 AM EDT

Bitcoin underrated by more than $200 according to Investment Bank Needham & Co

The report released by Needham & Company, an investment bank and asset management company, showed that bitcoin has been undervalued by more than $200, nearly 58% based on the current price.

Mar 30, 2016 07:58 AM EDT

Current and Former Players Participated in Four-Day NFL Finance Camp

National Football League (NFL) will hold boot camp on April 4 to 7, 2016. A total of 28 current and former players with their family members participated in the finance camp in Florida.

Mar 30, 2016 07:56 AM EDT

France Emerged as Booming Tech Landscape, Startups Raised Almost 1 Billion Euros in 2015

French tech startups managed to secure almost 1 billion euros in funding last year, establishing the country’s place in the European tech landscape. Most investments were still made by domestic investors, although there are prominent foreign investors involved in big fundings.

Mar 29, 2016 09:35 AM EDT

Ineos Plans to Relocate HQ to England this 2016

After moving its headquarter for six years in Swiss, the petrochemical giant sets to return home. Founder and CEO Jim Ratcliffe planned to relocate its headquarter back to England.

Mar 29, 2016 09:29 AM EDT

Macquarie Led Group Wins Approval From Louisiana Acquiring Cleco For $3.4 Billion

A group of investors led by Macquarie has reached an agreement with utility company Cleco to acquire the latter for $3.4 billion during October 2014. The acquisition proposal has previously been rejected by Louisiana PSC last month due to absence of best interest offerings to the Cleco customers. However, the deal has been approved on Monday following revised commitments from both the parties.

Mar 29, 2016 09:27 AM EDT

Gobi Partners and Malaysia Venture Capital to invest in Southeast Asia tech start-ups

Gobi Partners along with Malaysia Venture Capital has created a $14.5 million investment pool to focus on tech start-ups in the Southeast Asian region.

Mar 29, 2016 09:22 AM EDT

Another Canadian Startup Introduced Smart Shirt With Built-in Sensor

Smart shirt has been a new frontier in the wearable tech. Another Canadian startup company Hexoskin introduced its Hexoskin Smart product as another smart shirt.

Mar 29, 2016 09:21 AM EDT

Philippine Business Group Ayala Intends To Manufacture Local Car Brand With Spare Parts

Ayala Corporation, the largest business group by assets in the Philippines has already acquired certain stake in the automotive industry through IMI. Now, the conglomerate eyes to expand its dominance over the industry in line with a comprehensive program naming CARS. With support from the program, Ayala will go for manufacturing local car brand along with spare parts production facility.

Mar 29, 2016 09:20 AM EDT

Companies in UK Only Show Little Concern Over Brexit

As the country divided in the Brexit issue, British companies showed a little concern regarding Brexit. They considered Brexit do not affect their business activity.

Mar 29, 2016 09:14 AM EDT

Asia-based apps boost online shopping sector

Online shopping is made easy with the advent of smartphones, creating a new era for online sellers. Online marketing sector has gained from many e-commerce apps over the recent period.

Mar 29, 2016 09:10 AM EDT