A former employee of Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has filed a lawsuit alleging that she faced "intentional infliction of emotional distress" from harassment at the YouTuber's production company, was asked to work during maternity leave, and was wrongfully fired just a few weeks after returning from leave. According to the lawsuit, plaintiff Lorrayne Mavromatis and other female employees were demeaned...
A former employee of Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has filed a lawsuit alleging that she faced "intentional infliction of emotional distress" from harassment at the YouTuber's production company, was asked to work during maternity leave, and was wrongfully fired just a few weeks after returning from leave. According to the lawsuit, plaintiff Lorrayne Mavromatis and other female employees were demeaned by their male colleagues, who perpetuated a toxic, "male-centric workplace." Mavromatis was one of the few women in the executive suite at Beast Industries before she was fired. The lawsuit claims that she faced unwanted sexual advances and comme … Read the full story at The Verge.
The move, which could open up medical research on cannabis as well as banking services for growers, follows an executive order to reclassify the substance in December.
The move, which could open up medical research on cannabis as well as banking services for growers, follows an executive order to reclassify the substance in December.
Software maker Vast Data has raised a $1 billion Series F, tripling its valuation to $30 billion. Vast Data CEO Renen Hallak says the company is readying itself for an IPO. Hallak joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Software maker Vast Data has raised a $1 billion Series F, tripling its valuation to $30 billion. Vast Data CEO Renen Hallak says the company is readying itself for an IPO. Hallak joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Key PointsFund acquired 43,072 shares of J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - JPMorgan International Value ETF; estimated transaction value $3.72 million based on quarterly average pricing.
Key PointsFund acquired 43,072 shares of J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - JPMorgan International Value ETF; estimated transaction value $3.72 million based on quarterly average pricing.
Love Employee/iStock via Getty Images 2026 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 YTD Q1 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since 6/30/1984 Polaris Intl. Equity Composite (net of fees) 5.13% 5.13% 34.62% 16.92% 8.03% 8.87% 10.44% Polaris Intl. Equity Composite (gross of fees) 5.26% 5....
Love Employee/iStock via Getty Images 2026 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 YTD Q1 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since 6/30/1984 Polaris Intl. Equity Composite (net of fees) 5.13% 5.13% 34.62% 16.92% 8.03% 8.87% 10.44% Polaris Intl. Equity Composite (gross of fees) 5.26% 5.26% 35.33% 17.51% 8.57% 9.44% 11.24% MSCI EAFE Index, gross dividends reinvested -1.12% -1.12% 21.88% 14.18% 8.45% 8.91% 8.95% Click to enlarge Composite returns are preliminary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. 2026 started out well, with global growth tracking slightly above expectations. The U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% following a December cut, and several other G20 central banks maintained or reduced rates, creating a broadly supportive macro backdrop through January and February. Cyclicals drove strong early returns, even as U.S. tariff threats continued. March brought a decisive turn. The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent energy prices sharply higher. Both the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan held rates steady but cautioned that the ongoing conflict poses risks of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. The pivot reshuffled sector leadership — lifting energy and defensive positions while tamping down AI-adjacent cyclicals. On this backdrop, the Polaris International Equity Composite gained 5.13% (net of fees), outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index, which returned -1.12%. The Composite outperformed in most sectors including double-digit gains from materials, energy and utilities, while information technology and health care added measurably. Absolute detractors included consumer discretionary, industrials and communication services. Holdings in Norway, Italy, Japan Spain and the Netherlands contributed most, along with off-benchmark countries including Canada and South Korea. China decl...
Sky Sports declines offer to renew long-term contract Value of bilateral international cricket in decline Cricket South Africa has yet to secure a UK television rights deal for England’s marquee Test series next winter with Sky Sports declining an offer to renew a long-term contract that expired last year. Sky’s apparent reluctance to extend a relationship that began more than 30 years ago has lef...
Sky Sports declines offer to renew long-term contract Value of bilateral international cricket in decline Cricket South Africa has yet to secure a UK television rights deal for England’s marquee Test series next winter with Sky Sports declining an offer to renew a long-term contract that expired last year. Sky’s apparent reluctance to extend a relationship that began more than 30 years ago has left CSA searching for alternative broadcast partners so that the three Tests over Christmas and three one-day internationals in January are televised in the UK. Continue reading...
The pace of advances in artificial intelligence is changing the structure of how deals are getting done in the space, according to Tony Kim, Centerview Partners ’ co-president of investment banking. “These deals are being driven by AI time. It’s changing every month. You don’t know where it will be in three months,” Kim said on Bloomberg Television. “How could you possibly set up for a deal that c...
The pace of advances in artificial intelligence is changing the structure of how deals are getting done in the space, according to Tony Kim, Centerview Partners ’ co-president of investment banking. “These deals are being driven by AI time. It’s changing every month. You don’t know where it will be in three months,” Kim said on Bloomberg Television. “How could you possibly set up for a deal that could take 18 months to close? That’s why you’re seeing this pivot to partnership type transactions and that really has become more of a norm in the AI field.” Kim helped advise Scale AI on its investment from Meta Platforms Inc. last year valuing it at more than $29 billion. As part of the investment, Scale CEO and co-founder Alexandr Wang joined Meta on its AI team. Instead of acquihire deals, Kim calls them “LIFT deals”, which stands for license, IP, founders and talent. These agreements don’t have components that are reportable to antitrust authorities, he added. However, these deals don’t fully escape government scrutiny. “Various jurisdictions around the world have come out and said, ‘Hey this looks like an M&A deal. I’m going to look at it more closely.’” He said that’s the case with Nvidia’s agreement to license Groq technology, announced late last year. Nvidia Corp.’s $20 billion licensing deal with artificial intelligence startup Groq is being probed by a pair of Democratic senators over whether it violates antitrust laws by improperly avoiding a merger review and illegally consolidating its power in the market for AI computing, Bloomberg News reported last month.
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
Joel Greenblatt built his reputation on the “Magic Formula,” a framework that focuses on buying companies with high earnings yield and strong returns on capital. It’s a simple idea, but it has consistently pointed toward high-quality businesses trading at reasonable prices. When Greenblatt leans into a theme, it usually reflects both quality and valuation discipline. ... Joel Greenblatt Made These...
Joel Greenblatt built his reputation on the “Magic Formula,” a framework that focuses on buying companies with high earnings yield and strong returns on capital. It’s a simple idea, but it has consistently pointed toward high-quality businesses trading at reasonable prices. When Greenblatt leans into a theme, it usually reflects both quality and valuation discipline. ... Joel Greenblatt Made These 4 AI Stocks His Top Positions. Here’s Why They’re Worth a Closer Look