Trump administration withdraws $2.2 billion in federal funds from Harvard amid legal dispute over campus antisemitism
Trump Administration Cancels $2.2 Billion Grant to Harvard WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has decided to cancel a $2.2 billion grant intended for Harvard amid an ongoing legal dispute regarding the Ivy League institution’s handling of anti-Semitism, as indicated by a senior White House official. Michelle Bulls, who oversees Foreign Studies at the National Institutes […]
Investors Added $58 Billion to US ETFs Despite April’s Instability
April highlights In April 2025, the Morningstar Global 60/40 Index saw a 0.76% rise, recovering from previous monthly losses. US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) raised $58 billion during the month. The UltraShort-Bond ETF attracted significant interest with a $15 billion inflow. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF maintained its position as the largest ETF by net worth. […]
Credit Suisse to provide $511 million for assisting Americans in avoiding $4 billion in taxes
Credit Suisse has admitted guilt to criminal charges and has agreed to pay a hefty fine of $511 million for assisting affluent Americans in concealing over $4 billion from the federal authorities. This recent plea deal culminates a long investigation by the Department of Justice, which spotlighted what officials termed a significant criminal tax evasion […]
3G Capital acquires Skechers for $9.4 billion, making the footwear company privately owned
3G Capital, a private equity firm, has finalized an agreement to acquire Skechers and transition the footwear brand into a private entity. This multi-billion dollar agreement, announced on Monday, received “unanimous” backing from Skechers’ board. As part of the arrangement, 3G Capital will buy Skechers shares at $63 each. Shareholders of Skechers can also choose […]
NASA supports Trump’s budget plan, even with a $6 billion reduction for the agency.
Last week, President Trump unveiled a budget proposal allocating approximately $6 billion to NASA. Interestingly, a NASA official suggested that this reduction—even though it seems drastic—might actually enhance efficiency and exploration efforts. “This cut,” Ryan Whitley from NASA explained, “presents an opportunity to innovate the implementation of space missions.” He emphasized the importance of minimizing […]
DoorDash to buy UK competitor Deliveroo for $3.9 billion
Doordash has announced plans to acquire its UK competitor Deliveroo for $3.855 billion, following a resurgence in negotiations last month. The proposal stands at 180p per share, which has raised Deliveroo’s stock from about 2% to 175.6p per share. There had been a standstill in discussions previously, mainly due to disagreements regarding Deliveroo’s valuation. Doordash […]
Fake documents and phony donations: Credit Suisse penalized for aiding wealthy Americans in concealing over $4 billion from taxes – CNN
Credit Suisse has agreed to plead guilty to US charges related to helping wealthy Americans avoid taxes, coupled with a payment exceeding $510 million. The bank’s services division was sentenced on Monday for colluding to conceal over $4 billion from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through at least 475 offshore accounts, according to a statement […]
Barbie manufacturer increases prices because of Trump tariffs as Ford alerts about $1.5 billion expense | Trump tariffs
Mattel’s Response to Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Mattel, the company behind Barbie, has expressed concerns that Donald Trump’s significant tariffs will lead to increased prices for some products in the U.S. This is because the tariffs will raise costs for toy manufacturers. The United States accounts for roughly half of Mattel’s global toy sales, with […]
South Korea proposes a $20 billion military enhancement agreement to Canada
Three South Korean firms, in collaboration with government backing, have unveiled an ambitious plan for Canada worth up to $20 billion aimed at modernizing submarines, artillery, and armored vehicles. It was reported that this initiative marks a rare instance of teamwork among competitive Korean companies and the Seoul government, with the proposal being initiated by […]
Santander Offloads Most of Its Polish Banking Operations for $7.9 Billion – PYMNTS.com
Santander Sells Majority Stake in Polish Business to Erste Group Santander has announced a significant deal, selling most of its Polish operations to the Erste Group for $7.9 billion. This partnership, which was disclosed on May 5th, will enable Santander to tap into the payment system more effectively. The Bank of Spain noted that the […]