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How a Charity Linked to Madoff’s Circle Pumps Millions Into Causes It Battles

April 8, 2026

In 2011 a woman whose late husband once worked alongside Bernie Madoff set up a charity called Freedom Together. She’s still in charge, drawing a small paycheck while the foundation’s accounts swell with seven-figure donations every year. That steady flow of cash makes you wonder who really benefits

finance

Ackman Wants to Flip Universal Music’s Stock to the US

April 8, 2026

Bill Ackman’s investment firm now owns over 4% of Universal Music Group—the company behind artists like Taylor Swift and Drake—and he thinks moving the Dutch-based label to a US stock exchange could unlock hidden value. His plan involves swapping shares into a US-listed shell company, a move he clai

finance

Air Lease and Sumisho Air Lease Sign Final Deal, Ready to Merge

April 7, 2026

Air Lease, a Los Angeles airline leasing firm, has secured the last regulatory green light needed to finish its merger with a unit of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. The approval clears the final hurdle, allowing the deal to close later this month if all remaining conditions are met. The merger will

politics

From Brewery Owner to City Hall: Why Business Skills Matter in Local Government

April 7, 2026

Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift

finance

New Tax Rules Push Nonprofits to Think Ahead

April 6, 2026

Nonprofits are facing fresh challenges as a big tax package rolled out in 2025 adds new rules that touch everything from donor gifts to university endowments. The law does not change when the yearly Form 990 must be sent to the IRS, but it introduces new tax rules that finance teams need to study

politics

Business leaders push back against NYC mayor's tax plans

April 6, 2026

New York City's business community is raising alarms about recent moves by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A major business group leader shared that companies worth billions are quietly considering leaving the city or moving jobs to states with lower taxes. This follows news that a huge investment firm, Apoll

technology

Tech Funds That Might Be Worth a Look

April 4, 2026

The world’s stock markets are feeling the heat from rising tensions in the Middle East. When big tech names dip, some investors see a chance to buy at lower prices. One way to cut risk is by putting money into technology ETFs instead of single stocks. These funds spread the investment across many co

technology

Why Old-School Software Might Beat New AI Hype

April 3, 2026

The idea that new AI startups will crush every company that isn’t built for AI misses a simple truth: many old software firms already have what AI needs most. Customers trust them, their teams know their systems inside out, and they can upgrade without starting from zero. That’s not just survival—it

opinion

Tech Giants Push Their Own Streaming Rules—and It Could Hurt You

April 2, 2026

Big Tech isn’t just fighting over who owns Hollywood anymore. They’re quietly working behind the scenes to control how streaming actually works. Companies like Netflix, Samsung, and Meta aren’t just making shows—they’re teaming up to shape the hidden rules that decide how videos play on your phone,

finance

Venu Welcomes New Investor Relations Leader

March 31, 2026

Venu Holding Corporation, a company that builds and runs live music venues across the United States, has appointed Sarah Rothschild as its new senior vice president of strategic finance and investor relations. The move comes after Venu announced that the Colorado‑based firm would bring in Rothsch