Data Center Capex Surged 51% to $455B in 2024, According to Dell’Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about...
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Middle Market Firms Weigh Economic Uncertainty Against Hiring, Investment Plans
Middle market business leaders are navigating economic uncertainty with a mix of caution and confidence, with a majority planning to...
Axios Analyzes How a Weakening Economy Could Benefit Private Equity and Venture Capital
– Axios, in a recently published article, suggests that a weakening U.S. economy could provide a silver lining for private...
American Investment Council Releases Report Showcasing Private Equity’s Economic Impact
– A new analysis from the American Investment Council (AIC) showcases the investments that private equity firms are making across...
Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Drop 42% in February; Total Filings Rise 3%
Commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings fell 42% in February 2025, dropping to 481 from 826 in the same month last...
Biz2Credit: SMB’s Average Earnings Dropped Nearly $10K in January
Biz2Credit released its monthly Small Business Earnings Report for January 2025, which revealed that average monthly earnings were $32,300, the...
CFPB Halts Operations Amid Leadership Changes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has suspended its supervisory activities and closed its headquarters following directives from newly appointed...
Trump Revives Push to End Carried Interest Tax Break
President Trump has renewed his efforts to eliminate the carried interest tax break, a longtime target of his, as part...
CFO Optimism Surges Post-Election, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
Confidence among chief financial officers (CFOs) has surged following the 2024 U.S. elections, with 68% of finance leaders expressing optimism...
Northern Trust Forecasts Moderate Equity Returns, Strong High-Yield Bonds and Private Credit Growth
Northern Trust has released its 2025 Capital Market Assumptions (CMA) report, projecting moderate returns for global equities, improved performance in...
