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When Andrew Ajao MBA’24 and Radhika Kasera MBA’24 enrolled at Babson College, they both wanted to impact the school’s culture and sought the opportunity to make a real difference. Ajao, who is originally from Nigeria, wanted to create an opportunity to support other Black students, share experiences and network, and he says he is personally committed to supporting, mentoring and advocating for inclusion and growth on campus. Casella shares a similar commitment to helping her community, but her goal is even more specific: to help at least five women achieve goals related to their entrepreneurial journeys while in school. It’s…

ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 26: Rapper 2 Chainz attends the Smoothie King opening at the Atlanta Hawks Draft Watch Party at State Farm Arena on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. User Notice: By downloading and using this photo, users agree to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) 2 Chainz is known for making hit songs. Now, he’s making a name for himself in another field: the smoothie business. The rapper and businessman recently announced a partnership with health drink brand Smoothie King to open a new Smoothie King kiosk at Atlanta’s State…

Walgreens Boost Alliance Inc. plunged 24.7%, the biggest drop in the S&P 500 index, after the company reported weaker-than-expected earnings, cut its outlook and said it could close hundreds more stores over the next three years.Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. saw its shares plummet 16.6% after it reported its latest quarterly sales and full-year profit outlook below analysts’ expectations.Spice maker McCormick Inc. rose 5.8 percent, the market’s biggest gainer, after beating analysts’ profit estimates.In the bond market, government bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 4.28% from 4.33% at Wednesday’s close. The yield on…

Google Research recently announced the 20 winners of this year’s Founders Funds Initiative, which aims to back Black- and Latinx-led startups with a focus on socially responsible practices and AI-centric innovation. The initiative is backed by a massive $5 million funding from Google. This comprehensive initiative will recognize startups across a range of sectors, including healthcare, the environment and community support. A key criterion for the selection is the startups’ commitment to advancing AI aligned with social responsibility goals. With this, Google Research hopes to highlight its commitment to promoting diversity in AI development and fostering inclusivity in the field…

Hoechst Group Workers’ Pension Fund, a Frankfurt-based German multi-employer occupational pension provider, said in its 2023 financial statements that it is focusing this year on new direct investments, mainly in bonds with higher credit ratings. Instead, the pension scheme suspended new investments in real estate, investment funds and alternative asset classes. Hoechst Group Pension Insurance expects a decline in real estate valuations in 2024, which could affect dividends from indirect real estate investments, adding that it has stepped up investments in high-quality registered bonds (Namensschuldverschreibungen) in 2022 and 2023 amid rising interest rates. Investments in registered bonds will increase from…

COLORADO — Aspen Peterson, a senior at Evergreen High School and CEO of the award-winning business HighSchoolBabysitters.com, achieved a significant milestone by leading the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 24-019, designating the first week of June as “Colorado Youth Entrepreneurship Awareness Week” and creating a statewide Governor’s Youth Business Competition. The bill, co-sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger and supported by Governor Jared Polis, aims to spotlight youth businesses and encourage entrepreneurial education for Colorado’s young people.Aspen sits on the Youth Advisory Board of Young Americans Financial Education Center and Young Americans Bank, the only bank in the world exclusively for…

U.S. stocks were volatile on Thursday as chipmaker Micron’s (MU) outlook hit hopes for a rally in tech stocks and investors assessed new economic data ahead of an inflation gauge key to Federal Reserve policy.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) was little changed after climbing on Wednesday to close just shy of its all-time high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was in a flat range and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) rose 0.1%.Micron’s current-quarter sales outlook met expectations, but that didn’t satisfy investors who were hoping for a more dramatic performance boost from the AI ​​company, sending the stock price…

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were little moved in morning trading on Wall Street Thursday as the market awaited a key report on inflation.The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, with gainers and losers among the index’s roughly split. The index remains near the all-time high it hit last week.The Nasdaq rose 0.3%, just off its all-time high, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 3 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 10:04 a.m. Eastern time.Walgreens Boost Alliance Inc. plunged 23.9%, the biggest drop in the S&P 500 index, after the company reported weaker-than-expected earnings, cut its outlook and said…

Matthew Perry’s death investigation takes shocking turn! Via Getty The investigation into Matthew Perry’s death takes a surprising new turn. It has been revealed that Friends star Matthew Perry has tragically died at the age of 54. Via Getty Images Perry, best known for his role in “Friends,” passed away at the age of 54 due to a variety of factors. Via Getty Images An autopsy determined he died from the acute effects of ketamine and other conditions. Via Getty Matthew Perry’s journey with addiction and recovery is an emotional chapter in his life, marked by candid memoirs and public…

Black Luxe & Co. is pleased to announce that their fifth annual Black Luxe Expo will take place at their new location in Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave. This high-energy celebration of Black entrepreneurship and culture will take place on Saturday, September 21st from 2pm to 8pm. New City, Same Purpose Historically held in the High Point Furniture District, Black Luxe Expo will return for its fifth year in downtown Winston-Salem’s vibrant Innovation Quarter. Located in the heart of Winston-Salem’s business district, the move to Bailey Park not only provides a dynamic and fresh environment, but also increases awareness for…