Harris Williams

Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 Lightning II is an exceptional American fighter jet developed with assistance from BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman. It first flew in 2016 and is rapidly being incorporated into fleets worldwide. What sets the F-35 Lightning II apart is its unparalleled features, such as stealth, maneuverability, and the ability to cruise at supersonic speeds without afterburners. Additionally, it is highly versatile in its weapons load and capable of carrying up to 18,000 pounds of munitions.

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The owner of Royal Mail has unequivocally accepted a £3.57 billion ($4.6 billion) takeover bid from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, solidifying the sale of one of Britain’s oldest and most iconic institutions. International Distribution Services (IDS), which owns the loss-making postal service, has firmly accepted a £3.70-per-share ($4.69) takeover offer from Křetínský’s EP Group. But who’s Mr. Křetínský, and what drives his pursuit of the postal service?

Born into a modest family in the small Austrian village of Thal, with a population of 2,200, Arnold Schwarzenegger asserted his dominance by winning the prestigious title of Mr. Universe four times. He then went on to conquer Hollywood with his iconic roles in “The Terminator” and “Hercules in New York.” Transitioning to politics, he became the Governor of California and smartly capitalized on his fame to amass a staggering fortune. Today, at 76 years old, he boasts a net worth of $1 billion. Schwarzenegger’s wealth has primarily come from smart investing, not just from his acting career.

Michael Dell experienced the largest single-day decline in his wealth as the computer company he founded reported disappointing results, causing an 18% drop in Dell Technologies Inc. shares in New York. As a result, Dell’s net worth fell by $11.7 billion to $107.1 billion, marking the most significant decrease on record. Michael Dell’s wealth primarily comes from Dell Technologies Inc., a company he started over 40 years ago while studying at the University of Texas. His substantial stake in Broadcom Inc. also contributes to his net worth, despite recent declines in the company’s shares.

Gautam Adani, with a net worth of $111 billion, has claimed the 11th spot as the richest person in the world, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, whose wealth of $109 billion now places him at No. 12. Following a bullish endorsement from U.S. brokerage Jefferies, shares of all Adani Group companies surged by up to 14%. The group is now aggressively expanding with a planned $90 billion capital expenditure over the next decade.

JPMorgan was the leading investment bank globally as of June 2024 in terms of market share of revenue. Between January and June 2024, JPMorgan’s revenue accounted for 9.2 percent of the global investment banking revenue. Goldman Sachs followed, with a market share of 7.3 percent. All five of the top-ranked investment banks were American multinational investment banking firms.

One of the challenges faced by small to medium-sized businesses is maintaining sufficient cash flow. Businesses must receive customer payments on time in order to pay suppliers on time. They may also have difficulty securing loans and lines of credit that allow them to keep sufficient cash on hand. Digital platforms that address both of these areas are key to the future success of SMBs, says Priority CEO Thomas Priore.

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Veriforce (or the “Company”), a global provider of supply chain risk management solutions (“SCRM”), from Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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