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A Victory Lap for the Boss of the Pebble Beach Extravaganza

The New York Times

A Victory Lap for the Boss of the Pebble Beach Extravaganza

The Concours d’Elegance, a showcase of some of the world’s finest cars held over the weekend, was a capstone to Sandra Button’s two decades of leading the organization that puts it on.

The New York Times

The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention

NPR

The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention

Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy. (Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)

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BlackSun Raises $1 Billion for New Sports and Media Fund

Private equity group BlackSun has raised $1 billion for its inaugural investment vehicle, Mega Fund I, with the target of reaching $7 billion to invest across sports, media, entertainment and technology.

More SpaceX stock is about to hit the market. Here’s what to know.

More SpaceX stock is about to hit the market. Here’s what to know.

About 7% of SpaceX shares held by insiders are set to be made eligible for trading.

Nigeria Approved a US$45 Million Rail Link to Its Lagos Ports. Almost Nobody Noticed

Nigeria Approved a US$45 Million Rail Link to Its Lagos Ports. Almost Nobody Noticed

Nigeria approved a US$45.3 million rail link to four Lagos ports in February 2025. The Dangote refinery is why it matters, and it is still largely unbuilt. The post Nigeria Approved a US$45 Million Rail Link to Its Lagos Ports. Almost…

A Small Nigerian Refinery Has Been About to Start Making Petrol Since 2024

A Small Nigerian Refinery Has Been About to Start Making Petrol Since 2024

Aradel says petrol output at its Ogbele refinery will start in 2027. The same 3,000-barrel unit was called mechanically complete in October 2024. The post A Small Nigerian Refinery Has Been About to Start Making Petrol Since 2024 appeared…

7 things you should always keep in your car

7 things you should always keep in your car

For peace of mind on the road and safety here’s what will keep you prepared for almost any scenario.

CNBC

Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan

Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.

CNBC

Aegon Sticks With Winning Steepener Bet Despite US Bond Buying

Aegon Asset Management is betting that the gap between short- and long-term US borrowing costs will continue to widen despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bid to contain rates on longer-dated bonds.

Egypt Sets New Rules for Short Selling on the EGX Stock Exchange

Egypt Sets New Rules for Short Selling on the EGX Stock Exchange

Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority issued Board Resolution 155 of 2026 on 19 August, a full rulebook for securities lending and short selling on the EGX. It sets total cover of 150%, a 40% free-float lending ceiling, an uptick rule and…

Jakarta Futures Exchange Eyes Role in Planned Commodities Bourse

Indonesia’s ambition to launch a new commodities exchange by Jan. 1 is achievable if it uses existing platforms rather than starting from scratch, according to the deputy chief of the Jakarta Futures Exchange.

A.P. Moller Capital Agrees to Buy Control of a Moroccan Logistics Group

A.P. Moller Capital Agrees to Buy Control of a Moroccan Logistics Group

A.P. Moller Capital agreed on 17 August to take a majority stake in Casablanca's Globex Investissement. The deal still needs Moroccan competition clearance. The post A.P. Moller Capital Agrees to Buy Control of a Moroccan Logistics Group…