U.S. private sector employment grew by a mere 22,000 jobs in January, significantly missing economist forecasts and signaling a continued cooling of the labor market as wage increases hold steady.
Private equity giant KKR is preparing haircare and beauty leader Wella Company for a potential U.S. initial public offering as early as this year, sources say, in a move that could value the Clairol and OPI owner significantly above its 2020 acquisition price.
Private payrolls expanded at a far slower pace than anticipated last month, according to ADP data, signaling potential cooling in the labor market as hiring momentum weakens across key industries.
The private sector added a mere 22,000 jobs to start 2026, signaling a persistent slowdown and raising concerns about broader economic resilience as key sectors continue to shed positions.
U.S. private sector job growth fell significantly short of forecasts last month, signaling a cautious start to 2026 and heightening anticipation for delayed federal employment data.
The first snapshot of the U.S. labor market in 2025 reveals a sharp deceleration, with private-sector job growth falling far short of forecasts and continuing a multi-year downtrend, even as wage pressures persist.
Veteran investor Stanley Druckenmiller has made a significant portfolio shift, fully exiting Eli Lilly—a dominant player in the booming weight-loss drug market—while establishing new positions in three established tech giants betting on AI. The move raises questions about timing and strategy in two of today's hottest investment themes.
As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.
Boingo Wireless has selected Globalstar's software-defined 5G platform, XCOM RAN, for deployment in its private wireless networks following successful technical trials in high-demand environments.
H&R Block's fiscal Q2 revenue climbed 11% to $199 million, driven by higher tax filing volumes and pricing. CEO Curtis Campbell points to new tax law complexity and strategic tech investments as key growth drivers, while the company reaffirms its full-year outlook.
Merck & Co. is reinforcing its core therapeutic pillars through a strategic equity investment in Eikon Therapeutics and a global oncology partnership with Guardant Health, while also spearheading efforts to expand access to Ebola vaccines.
A breakdown of PRL Global Ltd.'s (ASX:PRG) shareholder registry shows a distinctive structure, with retail investors holding a dominant 40% stake, while private companies control another 32%. This ownership mix raises questions about corporate governance, stock liquidity, and the company's appeal to institutional funds.
Citizens analyst Brian McKenna raises Main Street Capital's price target to $74, citing its scale and diversified portfolio as key drivers for steady growth in a shifting private capital landscape. The firm's recent full exit from KBK Industries underscores its successful investment strategy.
Electronic Arts posted a 38% surge in quarterly net bookings to $3 billion, fueled by the blockbuster launch of ‘Battlefield 6’. The results come as the gaming giant prepares for a $55 billion transition to private ownership.
Recently released court documents show convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein invested in Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream in 2014 and invited its co-founders to his private Caribbean island, raising fresh questions about the tech sector's ties to the disgraced figure.
Beyond its round-the-clock service and status as an informal disaster barometer, Waffle House remains a fiercely private, family-run empire. We trace its ownership from a 1955 Atlanta suburb to the present day, examining how the Rogers family maintains control and culture in a fast-food world.
Wilson Asset Management has liquidated its entire $4.16 million stake in BellRing Brands, the protein shake maker, following a near 70% decline in the company's share price over the past year. The exit highlights growing investor concern over margin compression and leadership transition.
An analysis of Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited's financial health reveals its Return on Equity significantly trails the construction sector average, prompting investor scrutiny over its high-debt approach to growth.
The board of the London-listed payments firm has unanimously rejected a revised $1.15-per-share offer from a consortium led by Helios Investment Partners, calling the bid 'highly opportunistic' and failing to reflect the company's future prospects.
A landmark lawsuit filed in Texas federal court targets a California physician for allegedly mailing abortion medication across state lines, testing a new state law that empowers private citizens to act as enforcers and setting up a clash with California's protective 'shield law'.
