Wheat prices soar as Russia-Ukraine tensions flare
Global inflation is finally coming down, but heightened geopolitical tensions could mean that food is about to get a lot more expensive.
2023-07-20 02:23
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors — despite the New York-based firm's pledge to accelerate investment in climate-friendly companies.
2023-07-19 01:25
Blackstone to invest $150 million in London-based hedge fund Astaris
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK Blackstone Group LP is to invest $150 million in London-based Astaris Capital Management
2023-07-18 21:52
BlackRock names Aramco boss to board
By Natalie Grover LONDON The world's top asset manager BlackRock has named Amin Nasser, the chief of the
2023-07-18 05:20
ICE buyout target Black Knight sells a second unit to ease antitrust path
(Reuters) -U.S. mortgage data vendor Black Knight will sell its Optimal Blue business for $700 million, shedding a second unit
2023-07-17 22:18
BlackRock to expand proxy voting choice to retail ETF investors
By Ross Kerber The world's top asset manager BlackRock said it will offer proxy voting choices to U.S.
2023-07-17 19:27
Crucial deal on Ukraine grain exports on the brink of expiring
A crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine is set to expire Monday unless Russia agrees to an extension.
2023-07-16 21:46
Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler recalls 'lunatic' attempting to 'sacrifice' bandmate Tony Iommi
A crazed person tried to knife Tony Iommi because of the band's satanic imagery.
2023-07-16 15:19
BlackRock quarterly profit rises as more investors flock to its funds
BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, posted a 25% rise in its second-quarter adjusted profit on Friday,
2023-07-14 18:25
'The Blacklist' checks off its final name with an overdue series finale
The NBC drama came to an end on Thursday.
2023-07-14 12:45
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth are treated in its hospital.
2023-07-13 07:51
Black principals call for investigation of Chicago school district after they were fired from their jobs
Activists in Chicago are calling for an investigation after Chicago Public Schools fired at least seven of the district's Black principals over the 2022-2023 school year.
2023-07-08 04:47