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EU carbon border charge is in force, but certificates are sold from February 2027
The EU's carbon border charge is in force since 1 January 2026, but importers buy certificates only from February 2027, with prices set off EU carbon auctions.
Con Edison's Rate Plan Shows How New York Sets Utility Rates, From Filing to Vote
New York utility rates are set in a public, multi-stage Commission process. Con Edison's January 2026 plan shows how each stage works, and what it approved.
Skyworks completes $22 billion Qorvo acquisition in all-stock-and-cash merger
The RF semiconductor deal, funded through $2 billion in bonds with a Goldman Sachs bridge facility as an unused backup, combines two major suppliers and creates a $7.7 billion revenue company with…
Why Spotify, Slack and Coinbase skipped the IPO underwriters
Direct listings let existing shareholders sell shares publicly without underwriters, cutting costs and lock-up periods. But they require the company to already be well-known.
Torque Sofa Review: One Founder's Dispute and the Vanishing Amazon Listing
A founder's warranty fight over a Torque sofa set, and why the Amazon listing he bought from is now marked unavailable.
FedEx and Advent Take 37% Stakes Each in InPost's $8.9 Billion Buyout
FedEx and Advent International's €7.8 billion purchase of one of Europe's largest parcel-locker networks signals a shift in how carriers compete beyond doorstep delivery.
How SWIFT's Bank-Level Sanctions Checks Became a Vulnerability for $6.9 Billion in Russian Payments
SWIFT delivers messages, not money. Banks enforce sanctions. When one bank turned a blind eye to forged documents, billions moved.
Royal Caribbean Pays $3 Billion for Half of Sandals Resorts
A cruise operator's $3 billion purchase of half of Sandals Resorts shows how leisure travel capital consolidates around platform strategies that lock in customers across multiple vacation types.
What New York's LLC Transparency Act Requires After Governor Hochul's Veto
Foreign LLCs already authorized to do business in New York must disclose beneficial owners by December 31, 2026, but the veto exempted all U.S.-formed entities from the requirement.
Newmark Names Susan Machtiger to Lead Its Consulting Practice
With trophy office space scarce in Manhattan, companies need strategic advisors to evaluate location decisions as part of broader business strategy, not just lease negotiations.
How to evaluate venture debt when interest rates stabilize
Rising Federal Reserve rates made venture debt more expensive. Here's how founders compare costs against equity rounds and bank loans, and which terms actually matter.
What New York Companies Must Model Before Expanding to a New State
Labor costs, payroll taxes, and regulatory requirements vary dramatically by region. Here's what companies need to project before opening operations elsewhere.
What Financing Options Exist for New York Startups Beyond Venture Capital
Bank loans, SBA programs and equipment financing offer competitive terms for growth-stage companies seeking alternatives to equity funding.
How New York companies benchmark pricing against competitors
Systematic price benchmarking beats guesswork, but companies must navigate antitrust constraints and New York's algorithmic pricing rules to stay legal and competitive.
How venture debt extends runway alongside equity for New York startups
Startups can borrow 25-35% of their last equity round at 8-15% interest, preserving ownership but adding fixed payment obligations.