Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Unveils $1 Billion Fund Targeting Sports-Tech Startups
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 20 May, 2025 Comments (0)
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith teams up with Accel’s Ryan Sweeney to launch HX One LP, a $1 billion investment fund aimed at growth-stage tech startups in sports and entertainment. Their strategy uses Smith’s teams as innovation labs and focuses on booming sports-tech sectors like digital media, payments, and health wellness.
US Stock Futures Dive as China Hits Back with Tariffs Amid Escalating Trade War
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 10 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
On April 9, 2025, US stock futures took a steep dive as China's counter tariffs heightened trade tensions. This move followed Trump's hefty tariffs on Chinese imports, stirring fears of a looming US recession. As Beijing retaliated, restrictions expanded on American companies, intensifying anxieties over global economic disruptions.
Nickel Price Surge: A Genuine Boom or Just a Temporary Glitch?
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 9 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
Nickel's recent price surge fuels debate over its sustainability, driven by mine closures and disruptions in New Caledonia. Analysts remain cautious, weighing short-term supply issues against long-term risks like potential oversupply and dwindling demand. Attention is focused on production stability and market conditions to decipher nickel's future trajectory.
From Dragons’ Den to Business Triumphs: Deborah Meaden's Remarkable Investment Journey
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 10 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
Deborah Meaden, a stalwart of Dragons’ Den since 2006, has directed over £6 million into innovative ventures with an emphasis on sustainability. Celebrated for her frank style and environmental savvy, Meaden has backed successful businesses like Magic Whiteboard and Hope and Ivy while navigating the complexities of failed and liquidated ventures. Her role goes beyond finance, offering invaluable mentorship to budding entrepreneurs.
Universal Credit deductions will be capped at 15% of the standard allowance from April 2025, raising annual incomes by £420 for 1.2 million UK households. The change follows court challenges and is part of cost-of-living relief, though issues like advance loan repayments remain.
In a significant move, Google has announced that the Pixel 9a smartphone will receive 7 years of operating system and security updates. This aligns it with the same extended support policy as Google's flagship Pixel 9 Pro series. The Pixel 9a, priced at $499, becomes a competitive option for users seeking long-term software support.
The body of Thai worker Nattapong Pinta, killed during captivity in Gaza after his abduction in 2023 by the Mujahideen Brigades, has been recovered by Israeli forces. Over 50 hostages remain in Gaza, most believed dead. Thailand mourns and arranges repatriation as fighting continues.
Jarvis Cocker, frontman of Pulp, has chosen Suede’s 1993 hit 'Animal Nitrate' as his favorite 1990s song. He reminisces about a time before Britpop's commercialization, celebrating the raw energy of the era. Cocker praises how Suede, together with bands like Stereolab, shaped a music scene that was authentic and untamed, preceding the glam influence's mainstream dominance.
Brighton & Hove Albion staged a remarkable comeback against Chelsea, winning 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round. After an early mistake by goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, Brighton equalized through Georginio Rutter, with Kaoru Mitoma's controversial goal sealing the triumph. This win boosts Brighton after a recent heavy loss and further extends Chelsea's away game struggles.