June 30, 2026

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Tax

What Triggers Permanent Establishment of Tax Obligations

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Diana Nehro (shareholder, New York/Boston) and Carlos G. Colόn-Machargo (of counsel, Atlanta) discuss common employment practices that may trigger “permanent establishment” tax obligations abroad. Carlos and Diana, who is chair of the firm’s Cross-Border Practice Group, provide an overview of issues to consider when engaging workers (including contractors)

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Energy

Abruña receives Global Energy Prize

Héctor Abruña, the Émile M. Chamot Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is among the winners of the 2024 Global Energy Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievements in scientific and technical research and development in the field of energy.  The other recipients this year are

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Investments

Investing in gold? Experts say to avoid these 4 options

A gold investment could make sense in today’s economic climate, but you’ll want to avoid certain assets, experts say. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images The price of gold has hit several new milestones in 2024, the most recent of which was a new record high of $2,435 per ounce in late May. Although the price of gold

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Technology

Seeking Alpha’s top Quant picks in Information Technology as Q2 earnings approach

With an impressive show so far this year, the S&P 500’s Information technology sector (NYSEARCA:XLK) clocked an 8.32% gain in the last three months, making itself the highest outperformer compared to the broader market. The artificial intelligence frenzy led a bull run in tech stocks, with investors rallying on the demand for data driven storage

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Fund

Assets in UCITS and AIF Funds Doubled Over the Last Decade to Reach €20.7 Trillion

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has published its annual Fact Book on the behavior and main trends of the European investment fund industry, as well as a general review of regulatory developments in the 29 European countries. One of its main conclusions is that in the last decade, assets in UCITS and

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Insurance

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and Its Rated Subsidiaries

LONDON, July 12, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Aspen Insurance UK Limited (AIUK) (United Kingdom), Aspen Bermuda Limited (ABL) (Bermuda), Aspen American Insurance Company (AAIC) (Austin, TX) and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) (Bismarck, ND). Concurrently,

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Stock Brokers

CVS Health (CVS) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock’s price. Do they really matter, though? Let’s take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to

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Energy

Get tips for lowering high Colorado energy bills, and find out how to get assistance paying them

Temperatures across Colorado are expected to reach triple-digits for consecutive days into the weekend. As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside. Xcel Energy says there are ways customers can save on summertime electric bills. CBS  The best way

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Property

Violent Crime Remains Down, Property Crimes Spike in June – Tallahassee Reports

Halfway through 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department remain down when compared to 2023. However, the numbers show a significant increase in property crime incidents in June. Last month TR reported that during the four days after the May 10 storm – when three tornadoes moved through

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Energy

Icon Energy Corp. Announces Listing on Nasdaq and Pricing

ATHENS, Greece, July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Icon Energy Corp. (“Icon Energy” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ICON), an international shipping company that provides worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per

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