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Performativ secures Series A to expand AI wealth management platform

Performativ, a Danish wealth management technology company, has raised $14m in Series A financing to broaden its footprint in Europe and step up its push into the private banking and enterprise segments. The funding round was led by Deutsche Börse…

Protective Life to acquire Obsidian from Genstar

Protective Life has struck a deal to acquire Obsidian Insurance Holdings and its affiliates from Genstar Capital, giving the insurer an entry point into the specialty property and casualty segment. The acquisition will be carried out through the Protective Life…

141-year-old candy store chain closes all retail locations

The candy retail industry has suffered from a combination of economic issues this year, including fallout from higher cocoa prices, rising labor costs, and consumers cutting back on spending on non-essential items. Inflation and rising interest rates increased the cost…

Walmart makes surprising move beyond retail

Walmart, a name synonymous with value pricing, large stores, and wide product selection, is now preparing to offer another service that pushes the company beyond its traditional retail business. The retail giant has built one of the largest retail businesses…

Microsoft & OpenAI Break Up But Stay Friends with Some Benefits

Microsoft & OpenAI Break Up But Stay Friends with Some Benefits – Moby THE GIST Sam Altman made it official bright and early Monday morning: OpenAI is seeing other people. Microsoft will stay the ChatGPT-maker’s “primary” cloud partner, but OpenAI…

New ETF Filings Tout Ways to Play Prediction Markets with Your Retirement Savings. A Lot Could Go Wrong.

Soon, investors may be able to wager on who wins control of the Senate, the outcomes of major geopolitical conflicts, and who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all in their brokerage accounts. Investing, gambling, what’s the difference? Isn’t…

Accenture to roll out Copilot to 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft (April 27)

(Corrects headline and paragraph 1 of April 27 story to say Microsoft is rolling out Copilot to 743,000 Accenture employees, not all Accenture employees) By Aditya Soni April 27 (Reuters) – ‌Microsoft is rolling out its Copilot 365 AI assistant…

Does homeowners insurance cover mold? Here’s everything you need to know.

Homeowners insurance generally doesn’t cover mold issues unless they result from a covered peril on your policy, such as water damage from a burst pipe or overflowing toilet. However, exact coverage depends on the terms and conditions of your plan….

Billionaire Joe Edelman Likes This Stock

We just covered the Billionaire Joe Edelman’s 10 Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential and Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) ranks 10th on this list. Elite investors have been positioning themselves in Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) stock as the firm transforms…

What to Expect From lululemon athletica’s Q1 2026 Earnings Report

lululemon athletica inc. (LULU), headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand for women and men. Valued at $17.4 billion by market cap, the company produces fitness pants, shorts, tops and jackets…