Blackstone is buying Jersey Mike’s: it also has a stake in these big brands

by

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Blackstone is poised to become the majority owner of Jersey Mike’s through an acquisition that the investment firm announced on Tuesday. The investment firm, run by CEO Stephen Schwarzman, will hold a majority ownership stake in Jersey Mike’s through its “most recent flagship private equity vehicle and other funds … Read more

This Samsonite Luggage Set at an All-Time Low Price Makes Travel Easier and More Affordable This Black Friday

by

Hard-sided luggage used to scream “overpriced plastic box,” but designs like Samsonite’s Evolve SE series have really changed the game. You can snap up luggage that’ll actually protect your things when you’re flying and have to do the unfortunate task of checking bags. And if it does get dented somehow, your goodies inside should remain … Read more

Florida sheriff breaks up alleged massive gang check fraud conspiracy

by

A massive check fraud conspiracy resulted in the arrests of three gang members following a yearslong investigation, authorities announced on Tuesday. The alleged crimes victimized 200 people and businesses in Polk County, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.  Back in June 2022, Polk County Sheriff’s office deputies responded to a … Read more

Genprex secures exclusive gene therapy license for cancer By Investing.com

by

AUSTIN, Texas – Genprex , Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:), a clinical-stage gene therapy company, has obtained an exclusive license from the University of Michigan for a patented gene therapy technology. The license pertains to the combination of Genprex’s lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy, with ALK-inhibitors for the potential treatment of ALK-positive lung cancer. The agreement … Read more

12 Best Turntables (2024), Tested and Reviewed

by

Vinyl’s biggest selling point isn’t the sound. It’s the physical experience: shiny, delicate records; liner notes writ large; covers you want to frame and hang on your wall; and the way the stylus spins across the jagged surface, reproducing your favorite artists’ music as if by magic. Maybe you’ve always been interested in building a … Read more

Software firm Odoo hits $5.3 billion valuation in secondary share sale

by

Fabien Pinckaers, CEO of Belgian-based enterprise software startup Odoo. Odoo Odoo, a startup taking on SAP in the realm of enterprise software, boosted its valuation to 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) in a secondary share round led by Alphabet‘s venture fund and Sequoia Capital. The Belgium-based company develops open-source enterprise resource planning software, with over … Read more