Internship Spotlight: James Carpenter
I had the privilege of interviewing James Carpenter, a senior in the Stillman School of Business who interned with Deloitte this past summer.
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Bill Ackman Plays Welfare Problem Solver
Whenever Bill Ackman speaks publicly, you’re bound to hear about it, and it’s not just because he’s one of the most prolific hedge fund managers out there.
Read MoreMichael Jordan and Denny Hamlin Create New NASCAR Team
57-year-old Michael Jordan is purchasing a NASCAR team, which will begin competing in the 2021 Cup Series season. Jordan teamed up with current NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to buy the NASCAR charter of Germain Racing, with the new team name yet to be announced.
Read MoreSteve Cohen Completes Purchase of New York Mets
The entire baseball world has been waiting to see who would end up purchasing the New York Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families, as such a transaction has been rumored to be in the works for well over a year.
Read MoreAustralian Travel Restrictions Leave Thousands Stranded
Australia has seen some of the most uncompromising travel measures during the outbreak, including banning foreigners from entering, citizens from leaving, and mandatory 14-day quarantine in hotels. At the same time, thousands of Australian citizens have been stuck in foreign countries, unable to return home.
Read MoreRussian Opposition Figure Navalny Poisoned
Alexei Navalny, an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill on August 20th during a flight to Moscow. He fell into a coma and was then airlifted to a hospital in Berlin, Germany. Tests run by two independent labs in Sweden and France, along with tests performed by the Russian military, that proved he was poisoned by Novichok.
Read MorePaper Versus PDF: Which is the Better Textbook?
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many learning institutions have embraced the virtual learning format, which has created a plethora of learning optionality.
Read MoreTechnology’s Social Dilemma
Since the 20th Century, computer processing power has increased astronomically, the staggering majority of that increase being seen in the last two decades. On the forefront of technology’s impact, we begin to see how social media and other platforms that seemingly exist to connect people, influence individuals on levels they are not even aware of. The common notion is “we’ll adapt to it,” but in reality, this societal change is driven by technology that is both above our understanding and advancing at an ever-rapid pace.
Read MoreThe Sound of Shattering Glass: Jane Fraser Named CEO of Citigroup
“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the brick that others have thrown at her.” – Anonymous
According to Fortune, the number of women running Fortune 500 companies represents a mere 7.4% of the top spots in 2020. However, Jane Fraser shattered the glass ceiling and has helped to pave a way for women on Wall Street. Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the United States, named Ms. Fraser to take the reins as chief executive in February. She is the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank and will succeed Michael Corbat who has been CEO for eight years.
Read MoreTiffany and Co. Sues Louis Vuitton Over Failed Acquisition Deal
Tiffany and Co. announced that they are suing French Company Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH) on Wednesday September 9th. This began on November 25th, 2019, when LVMH had approval from their board of directors to carry out the plan of acquiring Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion.
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