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Carlyle completes acquisition of SNP to support international growth and expansion

Global investment firm Carlyle has finalized its acquisition of SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE through a voluntary public cash takeover offer.

Carlyle provides significant loan to support Dexian's refinancing efforts

Carlyle, a global investment firm, announced its Global Credit platform has provided a $270 million unitranche term loan to Dexian.

UC Berkeley addresses visa revocations impacting students and graduates

In a recent communication, UC Berkeley informed its community about the revocation of visas for six individuals associated with the institution.

UC Berkeley graduate programs excel in 2025 US News & World Report rankings

UC Berkeley's graduate programs were again recognized for their excellence in the 2025 survey conducted by US News & World Report.

Secretary Bessent discusses key policies and challenges in interview with Tucker Carlson

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Secretary Scott Bessent discussed several key policy issues impacting the United States under President Trump's administration.

Treasury Department announces new senior appointments under Secretary Scott Bessent

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, under the leadership of Secretary Scott Bessent, announced the appointment of key figures to senior positions.

IBM boosts AI capabilities with Hakkoda acquisition to enhance data transformation

IBM announced the acquisition of Hakkoda Inc., a global data and AI consultancy, to enhance IBM Consulting's data transformation services.

Carlyle Group to release Q1 2025 financial results on May 8

The Carlyle Group Inc., a global investment firm, announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on May 8.

Senate approval of FY 2025 budget resolution receives Secretary Bessent's endorsement

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent released a statement in response to the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution.

Crypto Price Shifts for April 6, 2025

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on April 6, 2025.

Canadian consumer sentiment declines amid ongoing US trade conflict, survey shows

The Bank of Canada's latest survey, conducted online between January 29 and February 19, 2025, with follow-up phone interviews from February 20 to 25, sheds light on Canadian consumer sentiment amid ongoing trade conflict with the United States.

Philadelphia Fed's summit to address economic mobility and community collaboration

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is set to host the Economic Mobility Summit on April 22 and 23, 2025, at the Loews Hotel in Center City Philadelphia.

Canadian business sentiment declines as US trade conflict fuels uncertainty

The Bank of Canada's latest Business Outlook Survey highlights a decline in business sentiment in the first quarter of 2025.

AlpInvest secures $4 billion for strategic portfolio finance fund

AlpInvest Partners, a global private equity firm and subsidiary of Carlyle, announced the successful fundraising of $3.2 billion for its AlpInvest Strategic Portfolio Finance Fund II (ASPF II).

FDIC releases CRA compliance evaluations for January 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its latest list of state nonmember banks that have recently been assessed for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

IBM and the Masters tournament enhance digital fan experience with AI technology

IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced enhancements to the digital fan features on the Masters app and Masters.com for the upcoming 2025 Masters Tournament.

The White Lotus finale: Berkeley professor examines complex themes in HBO series

As the finale of the third season of "The White Lotus" approaches, UC Berkeley associate professor Poulomi Saha offers a closer examination of the series' complex themes.

California dry winter impacts salmon and trout populations

Recent research highlights the significant impact of the dry winter of 2013-2014 on California's salmon and trout populations.

Researchers investigate sex-based differences in chronic low back pain

Researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco are exploring the intricacies of chronic low back pain through their study, comeBACK.