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Private equity giant KKR’s antidote to worker discontent — employee stock ownership programs

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KKR’s private equity co-head says it’s a great time to do deals, but be sure to exercise caution

Private equity firms should be motivated to hunt for deals despite the challenging interest rate environment as the potential purchase…

Watch live: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after rate decision

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GDP grew at a 2.4% pace in the second quarter, topping expectations despite recession calls

The U.S. economy showed few signs of recession in the second quarter, as gross domestic product grew at a faster-than-expected…

China VC slump is set to drag Asia-Pacific fundraising down to a decade low

BEIJING — China-focused venture capital and other private investment funds have had a slow start to the year and are…

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy: Manage your risk because everyone I’ve talked to got Fed ‘dead wrong’

It’s vital for investors to manage risk right now no matter where interest rates go, according to CME Group CEO…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Meta Platforms, Chipotle Mexican Grill, ServiceNow and more

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Meta Platforms – Shares of Meta Platforms jumped nearly 6% on…

The Dow just posted its best winning streak since the 1980s. Why it keeps going higher

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just won’t stop going higher it seems like. What is behind this historical momentum for…

Fed approves hike that takes interest rates to highest level in more than 22 years

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a much-anticipated interest rate hike that takes benchmark borrowing costs to their…