Glazer Capital welcomed Erik Mahland to the newly created role of director of convertibles at the $2 billion arbitrage firm. In his new position, Mahland will be expanding Glazer Capital’s efforts to expand its investments in convertible arbitrage. “We are excited to have Erik Mahland join our team and bring his 20-plus years of experience […]

Glazer Capital hires former Soros exec

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Official Partners found success by catering to the top of the residential market. Its connection to star broker brothers could be its downfall.

First came the accusations of rape. Now 3 owners of the Alexander brothers' beleaguered brokerage firm are jumping ship.

Specialist short-seller Hindenburg Research is betting against Super Micro Computer Inc., accusing the Silicon Valley server manufacturer of accounting manipulation and sanctions evasion, among other things. Hindenburg said its three-month investigation into the company had unearthed “glaring accounting red flags, evidence of undisclosed related party transactions, sanctions and export control failures, and customer issues.” On […]

Short-seller Hindenburg targets Super Micro Computer over ‘red flags’

Big Lots has agreed to pay retention bonuses to keep four top executives on board as the retailer navigates through an ongoing period of operational and financial uncertainty. The company’s board of directors on Aug. 12 approved one-time cash retention awards totaling about $5.2 million for the executive officers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from earlier this month.

Big Lots offers $5.2M in retention bonuses to 4 executives

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Many are curious about Mark Zuckerberg’s wife, wondering who she is, her work, and how their relationship has evolved over the years. When it comes to tech moguls, few names are as prominent as Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. However, beyond his digital empire, there’s a significant figure who has been by his side throughout his journey—his wife.

Who Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife? Priscilla Chan’s Age, Job & Relationship History

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Featuring high-speed joints at 9 radians per second and wrists with a 300-degree range, the system excels in agile tasks.

Alex: New humanoid robot tackles dumbbells, dishes and diverse tasks like a pro

Hedge funds saw the second highest level of investor inflows this year during July, with managers attracting some $3.3 billion of net new capital, as more than two-thirds of strategies made gains in a solid start to the second half of 2024 for the industry, according to Citco. New data published by the global alternative […]

Multi-strat hedge funds now a ‘focal point’ for investor flows

Artificial intelligence seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. Some people embrace AI, while others fear it. Many workers worry that AI will steal away their livelihoods. And while that might be true for some jobs, other professions will likely require the human touch for years to come.

10 Lucrative and Growing Jobs That AI Won’t Replace Anytime Soon

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

Pool and spa supplies retailer Leslie’s, Inc. has announced a shakeup to its C-suite. The company has named Jason McDonell as its next chief executive, effective Sept. 9, as former CEO Mike Egeck is departing from the retailer. John Strain, Leslie’s chairman of the board, has been appointed interim CEO until McDonell assumes the role.

Advance Auto Parts leader named next Leslie's CEO

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It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes): A Look Back at His Tragic Death

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

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A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The insurance industry is on the verge of a significant hiring surge, with more than half of insurers planning to increase their workforce in the coming year, according to the Q1 2024 Insurance Labor Market Survey by the Jacobson Group and Ward/STG Performance Benchmarking. The property/casualty segment is leading this trend, with 53% of companies expecting to add staff, particularly in commercial lines. The primary drivers behind this expansion are anticipated business volume growth and entry into new markets.

Insurance Industry Braces for Major Hiring Boom in 2024

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Yesterday, a federal grand jury in Kansas indicted seven individuals, including five current and former high-level officers of the Boilermakers Union for alleged roles in a $20 million embezzlement scheme that spanned 15 years. The defendants, led by 71-year-old former union president Newton Jones and 76-year-old former secretary-treasurer William Creeden...

2 Former Union Presidents Among 7 Indicted in Boilermaker Scheme

Employers are still clamoring for workers with deep expertise. That means it might make sense to go deep on a subject instead of being a generalist.

AI might threaten jobs unless you're a specialist

Alight Inc., one of the country’s largest recordkeepers, has announced Dave Guilmette as its new CEO. He will also maintain his current role as vice chair of the board. As part of Alight’s succession planning, Guilmette replaces Stephan Scholl, who stepped down as Alight’s CEO and as a board member but will stay on as an adviser for six months.

Alight Names Dave Guilmette as CEO

The chief executive officer of British smartphone startup Nothing is ending the company’s hybrid work arrangement — and he’s encouraging employees that aren’t happy with the decision to find a new job. Suggested Reading. Carl Pei, who founded the London-based consumer electronics firm in October 2020,...

A tech startup is ending hybrid work — and the CEO says employees who don't like it should leave

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Two Sigma co-founders step aside, appoint new co-CEOs

Two Sigma announced today that Co-Chairman and Co-Founders John Overdeck and David Siegel...

Two Sigma co-founders step aside, appoint new co-CEOs

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