News from November 2023


School events this week in Centerburg: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Centerburg this week.

Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator launches GMO's first ETF

Goldman Sachs announced its Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator has introduced GMO's inaugural ETF. Known as the U.S. Quality ETF, it draws on GMO's investment expertise to focus on U.S. high-quality stocks, providing efficiency, transparency, and liquidity inherent in the ETF structure. This latest development occurred as part of Goldman Sachs' ongoing commitment to innovating within the financial sector.

Goldman Sachs introduces Marquee MarketView

Goldman Sachs announced the launch of Marquee MarketView, a visual analytics dashboarding ecosystem accessible through Marquee, their digital platform. The tool is designed for the exploration, consumption, and sharing of insights from institutional investors and eligible corporate clients. This initiative was taken in an effort to provide more accessible and comprehensive data analytics for its clients.

Bank of America enhances car shopping experience with digital tools

``` Bank of America announced a new feature allowing clients to prequalify for auto financing without affecting their credit scores, providing information on potential borrowing amounts and estimated terms. The bank's Digital Car Shopping tool has also been enhanced with improved search functions, electric vehicle inventory filtering, integrated loan applications, and in-platform CARFAX™ reviews. This innovation is in line with the bank's commitment to simplifying finance processes for its clients.

JPMorgan Chase completes final steel beam at 270 Park Avenue HQ

JPMorgan Chase announced the completion of the framing for its global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue with the raising of the final steel beam, a 1,388-foot structure. JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO Jamie Dimon, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and local officials were present at the event. The headquarters will house approximately 14,000 employees upon completion.

Arlington Capital Partners acquires Exostar from Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo announced that Arlington Capital Partners has successfully concluded the acquisition of Exostar, LLC from Thoma Bravo, marking the completion of the deal. Exostar is a provider of cloud-based secure business collaboration software catering to regulated industries such as aerospace and defense, healthcare, life sciences, banking, financial services, and insurance. This acquisition provides Arlington with a new opportunity to expand its footprint in the technology industry.

OpenAI reaches 'agreement in principle' to reinstate Altman after ousting the CEO five days prior

After a turbulent five days, Sam Altman will again lead OpenAI as CEO. The move comes after employee threats to quit and an offer from Microsoft to Altman. OpenAI tweeted late November 21 that they had reached an agreement for Altman's comeback and a new board structure.

As WeWork goes bankrupt, other co-working spaces continue to grow in the Chicago-area

The global office-sharing company WeWork and several hundred of its affiliates recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court. The case was filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey on November 6. This comes amidst a general upswing in the co-working space industry, with other major players showing strong financial growth.

The Right Kind of Magic: State Farm Launches New Creative Campaign with Top Celebrities and Athletes

State Farm, the well-known insurance company, is set to launch a new creative campaign called "The Right Kind of Magic." This campaign combines the star power of top-tier celebrities and athletes with the iconic State Farm jingle and the beloved character Jake from State Farm.The campaign will kick off on Thanksgiving Day during the Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast on NBC. Jimmy Fallon, the popular late-night talk show host, will perform the magic jingle that will make Jake from State Farm appear in the "You’re Joking" spot.Following the parade, the campaign will...

H.I.G. Capital concludes Tastes on the Fly sale

H.I.G. Capital announced the sale of its portfolio company, Tastes on the Fly, to Paradies Lagardère, the North American travel retail division of the publicly traded Lagardère Group, on the French stock exchange. The financial advisory role for Tastes on the Fly was undertaken by William Blair & Company, while legal counsel for H.I.G. and Tastes on the Fly in the transaction was provided by Kirkland & Ellis.

Wells Fargo and Enterprise announce $20m housing innovation winners

Wells Fargo announced the winners of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, a $20 million competition initiated by the Wells Fargo Foundation and Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise). Six organizations secured grants ranging from $2 million to $3 million each, along with support from peers and industry experts, to amplify their innovative housing solutions and enhance home accessibility and affordability nationwide.

Wells Fargo partners with team Rubicon to train Veterans to rebuild homes

Wells Fargo announced the Wells Fargo Foundation in providing a $750,000 grant to establish the Team Rubicon TRades Academy. The TRades Academy initiative aims to equip individuals with trade skills, such as contracting, electric, plumbing, and HVAC, for application in various communities, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters, according to a press release by Wells Fargo.

BofA doubles support for veteran loan fund

Bank of America announced a doubling of its two-year commitment to support the Veteran Loan Fund in its second round. The Veteran Loan Fund, a national collaboration involving various Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and specialized veteran service organizations, offers responsible capital and technical assistance to underserved veteran entrepreneurs, according to a press release by Bank of America.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses invests $100 million in rural Arkansas

Goldman Sachs announced its 10,000 Small Businesses is extending its $100 million Investment in Rural Communities initiative, launching in Arkansas. Additionally, it is committing $20 million to the community development financial institution (CDFI) Hope Enterprise Corporation, according to a press release by Goldman Sachs.

Dr. Stephen Bane on Aniston and Diaz septoplasty: 'if you have a wonky nose, all the nasal spray in the world will not help'

Dr. Stephen Bane, an ENT specialist, said that a septoplasty procedure is the best solution for a deviated septum. Hollywood stars Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz had similar procedures done to help with breathing and overall health. Dr. Bane, a former U.S. Navy flight surgeon, trained in general surgery in New York at NYU and Bellevue Hospitals and was recognized as one of Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2020.

Nasdaq acquires Adenza

Thoma Bravo announced that Nasdaq has successfully concluded the acquisition of Adenza from Thoma Bravo. Adenza is recognized for delivering essential risk management, regulatory reporting, and capital markets software to the financial services sector, according to a press release by Thoma Bravo.

New York U.S. Rep. Espaillat honors Flying Food Group for 'positive impact' in East Harlem

U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) has honored Flying Food Group for donating book bags and laptop computers to 500 students in East Harlem.

Flying Food Group's Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust donates $20 million to Field Museum to support education initiatives

The Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust, affiliated with the Flying Food Group (FFG), has made a generous donation of $20 million to the Field Museum of Chicago. The donation was announced during the museum's annual gala by David L. Cotton, CEO of FFG and a Museum Trustee. The gift is intended to support the museum's educational programs and initiatives, which benefit thousands of students in Chicago and beyond.

Wells Fargo and Allspring partner to support Native American communities though fund share class

Wells Fargo & Company has teamed up with Allspring Global Investments to introduce a Tribal Inclusion share class for the Allspring Government Money Market Fund. According to Wells Fargo, this share class will be exclusively available to its corporate clients.

T-Mobile's Un-carrier program reaches network milestone by covering 300 million people with ultra capacity 5G months ahead of schedule

In a recent development, T-Mobile, the leading telecommunications company, has outperformed industry expectations with its Q3 2023 results. This success is attributed to significant customer growth propelled by exceptional network quality and value proposition within its unique growth areas.