Byron Allen wants Democrats to derail TV Tegna buyout
Media mogul Byron Allen appears to be courting major Democratic politicians once again as he attempts to stop a hedge fund’s acquisition of TV station...
Party City’s founder blames bankruptcy on private-equity firms
The founder of Party City blamed the retailer’s collapse into bankruptcy on mismanagement by private equity firms — claiming that they jacked up prices despite...
Here’s when US home price declines could end: Goldman Sachs
The ongoing plunge in US home prices may be nearing its end, Goldman Sachs analysts said in a note to clients this week. Long-term mortgage...
Clothing designer tricks AI-powered face recognition
An Italian clothing startup unveiled a men’s and women’s line that can evade facial recognition technology by tricking the AI-powered algorithm into thinking those wearing...
SEC takes new shot to pass trader conflict rule tabled after 2008 crisis
Wall Street’s top regulator on Wednesday unanimously voted to propose a rule barring traders in asset-backed securities from betting against the very assets they sell...
Bryan Johnson, 45, ‘spends $2M to get 18-year-old body’
A middle-age software developer worth nine figures says he spends around $2 million each year to bio-hack his body into regaining its youth. Bryan Johnson,...
Josh Kushner now ‘richer than Trump’ as billionaires Iger, Kravis take stake in firm: report
Jared Kushner’s baby brother will be picking up the check the next time he has dinner with his better-known sibling. Josh Kushner, founder of Thrive...
Lael Brainard in running to be Biden’s economic czar
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard is a contender for the White House’s top economic policy position, joining a list that includes Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo...
Dow falls as Microsoft’s dismal forecast hits tech stocks
Stocks pared their losses throughout the afternoon to close well off session lows, while S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday as a string of corporate earnings...
‘Terrible boss’ Nate Silver blasted by ex-employee
A woman who worked at data journalist Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight news site blasted him as a “terrible boss” on Tuesday as Disney-owned ABC is reportedly...