A lawyer representing Vera Liddell, the former Illinois school cafeteria consultant who was sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings from a local district, says she committed the theft to fund her gambling addiction. “She’s just a little sweetheart that’s got a gambling problem,” her attorney,
Former broker Michael Charles Grande has been barred from working with registered investment and advisory firms after refusing to respond to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investigation into mutual fund recommendations he made to clients, the organization says. Grande is barred from associating with any registered FINRA firm in any capacity, a hearing officer ruled
CCMC Release As the vibrant colors of autumn approach, local garden enthusiasts and community supporters are invited to brighten their homes and support a worthy cause with a special Garden Mums Sale. From now through August 30th, you can purchase beautiful garden mums for just $13 each or take advantage of our special offer: buy
Abu Hanifah/iStock via Getty Images Dear Baron Emerging Markets Fund Shareholder Baron Emerging Markets Fund® (MUTF:BEXIX, the Fund) gained 4.18% (Institutional Shares) during the second quarter of 2024, while its primary benchmark index, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the Benchmark), was up 5.00%. The MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Growth Index (the Proxy Benchmark) also gained
Cortland has closed its sixth flagship value-add fund, Cortland Enhanced Value Fund VI, at its hard-cap of $1.5 billion, or 50 percent over its target, PERE has learned. The haul is more than double the size of the Atlanta-based multifamily specialist’s fifth fund in the series, which closed in 2021 with $650 million in commitments.
Hell’s Kitchen nonprofits and community organizations can once again apply for funding through the West Side Community Fund’s (WSCF) latest grant cycle. Hell’s Kitchen Community Cupboard was a past recipient of grant funding. Photo supplied. Applications are now open and will close on Wednesday, September 11. A group of businesses on Manhattan’s west side, the
While much of the blockchain games industry is enduring a season of drought, there’s no lack of momentum for the TON network. Indeed, with 285 games currently listed on TON, the blockchain – originally founded by Telegram – is thriving. Recently, it announced it’s setting up a $40 million venture fund – TON Ventures –
By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Trend-following hedge funds reversed their bearish views on Japanese stocks and started buying them late last week, J.P.Morgan analysts said in a note. Such hedge funds, known as commodity trading advisers or CTAs, use algorithms to profit from market trends. CTAs may have restored their positions in Nikkei
The foundation launched the new fund to facilitate greater community investment, action and collaboration to address challenges and create change. GGBCF photo By Olivia Coffin Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation — established in 1991 to “inspire and encourage” charitable actions and donations in Northeast Wisconsin — has launched the
pcess609 Dear Baron Real Estate Fund Shareholder: Following strong absolute and relative performance in the first quarter of 2024, Baron Real Estate Fund’s® (MUTF:BREIX, the Fund) performance reversed course and had a challenging second quarter. In the June quarter, the Fund declined 9.20%, underperforming the MSCI US REIT Index (the REIT Index), which fell 0.22%,