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therealdeal.com
3 days ago
Los Angeles

AvalonBay and Abode Lack Funding for West LA Civic Center

Market conditions may impact funding for a proposed retail village development in West Los Angeles, raising concerns about project feasibility. [ more ]
Venture
TechCrunch
1 day ago
Venture

VC fund performance is down sharply - but it may have already hit its lowest point | TechCrunch

The SFERS venture portfolio had a negative IRR in 2023, showing a decrease in overall fund performance and the struggle to overcome losses. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

The startup fundraising squeeze could persist as VCs struggle to refill their own coffers | TechCrunch

Startups may still face challenges in fundraising despite IPO window opening and potential interest rate cuts.
VC fundraising is facing hurdles due to challenges in attracting new capital from limited partners, impacting investment in startups. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

LACERA decreases venture capital allocation range, cites market conditions

LACERA decreased VC allocation range despite successful performance.
Analysts view the move as a one-off rather than indicating a trend. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine

Traders are again selling out-of-the-money bitcoin call options to generate yield, favoring this strategy over cash and carry arbitrage. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miner GRIID Shares Extend Drop After Nasdaq Listing

Shares of GRIID Infrastructure (GRDI) continued to drop after its listing on Nasdaq following a merger with a SPAC
GRIID's shares fell 43% on its first day of trading and continued to decline on the second day [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Top Biglaw Firm Plans To Break Away From Its 170-Lawyer Offices In Greater China

Biglaw firms are reducing their presence in China due to market conditions, data security risks, and US-China relations. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Law

L.A. sees a surge of billboards for personal injury lawyers. You'll never guess why

A surge in billboards and bus ads for personal injury law firms has occurred in Los Angeles due to pandemic-induced market conditions. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

See Ya Next Year, IPOs! Biglaw Partner Gives Insights On The 'Challenged' IPO Market

The IPO market has been challenging with unfavorable market conditions.
Valuation expectations are being reset, leading to more discussions about moving forward with deals.
Boards and management teams are opting to focus on their businesses for the rest of the year. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years

Inflation in foodservice sector falls below 10% for the first time in two years, signaling a positive shift in market conditions. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

SunPower details Bay Area job cuts, will slash more than 100 jobs in region

SunPower cutting over 100 jobs in the Bay Area due to reduced costs in the solar energy market. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Home Sellers Are Becoming 'More Realistic' During the Best Time of the Year To List

Home sellers are entering the spring market with more realistic expectations, anticipating less bidding wars and more balanced conditions. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 months ago
SF real estate

Buying a House in 2024: How to Overcome the Challenges

Despite high prices and low inventory, the long-term benefit of buying a house outweighs the current challenges in the real estate market.
Mortgage rates have been on the rise, but economic signals suggest a potential decline in rates in 2024. [ more ]
TipRanks Financial
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Maintaining Hold on Alphabet Amid Innovation and Market Headwinds - TipRanks.com

Brian White maintains a neutral stance on Alphabet Class A stock with a Hold rating.
Factors influencing the Hold rating include regulatory uncertainty, competitive market, and expected economic challenges. [ more ]
TipRanks Financial
1 month ago
Graphic design

Adobe Sell Rating Affirmed Amid Slowing Growth and Competitive Challenges - TipRanks.com

Phillip Securities analyst Paul Chew maintained a Sell rating on Adobe with a price target of $465.00.
Paul Chew cited factors like Adobe's decelerating revenue growth, competition, and delayed revenue potential from AI tools for his Sell rating. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

VCs will get liquidity in 2024 from the secondary market, not IPOs

Investors expected IPO market to open in 2024, but few major IPOs have materialized. Market conditions and company decisions play a role in this delay. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Startup companies

5 Steps For Startups To Overcome the Difficult Funding Market | Entrepreneur

Take actions to ensure business survival during tough venture capital markets.
Venture capital markets saw a significant decline in 2023, making it challenging for startups to raise capital. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Life Is Strange Studio Cuts 20% Of Staff

Deck Nine Games announced layoffs due to the worsening market conditions in the games industry.
The studio's leadership took pay cuts to minimize the impact on employees. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Bank to offer 95% mortgages but only on certain homes

Santander offers 5% deposit mortgages on new-build homes, reducing previous deposit requirements significantly.
Housing market faces challenges as mortgage rates are impacted by wider market conditions such as swap rates. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

LA Home Brokers Mull Fed's Pledge for Steady Rates Ahead

Mixed opinions among L.A. real estate professionals on the Federal Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement.
Some agents relieved that the market will hold steady, while others expect increased transactions. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Fundraising

Fundraising in Europe During a Downturn: 3 Hidden Benefits for Bold Founders | Entrepreneur

Times of economic turbulence can actually benefit new ideas and fledgling companies.
Less competition in fundraising during economic downturns can be an advantage for startups. [ more ]
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