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Jinhua Zhao, the David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, has been reappointed for a second five-year term, the deans of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences announced March 19.The reappointment begins July 1. “Jinhua is an outstanding leader, colleague and scholar who has strengthened the Dyson School’s position within the SC Johnson College, CALS and beyond,” said Andrew Karolyi, the Charles Field Knight Dean of the SC Johnson College. “He genuinely cares about students and faculty, and his passion and collaborative style have built…

Canada’s office and industrial vacancy rates both declined in early 2026, marking the first simultaneous drop in more than two decades, says a new report from Colliers. The Q1 2026 National Market Snapshot shows that the country’s commercial real estate sector entering a phase of recalibration and growth, said the commercial real estate advisory firm. The results point to improving fundamentals in office and industrial markets and steady performance in retail, said the company. National office vacancy fell 1% year-over-year to 13.6%, one of the most significant improvements since the onset of COVID-19. The decline reflects a market adjustment as…

Quibi notwithstanding, few streamers have had a reversal of fortunes quite as sharp as Mubi. Once aiming for the coveted spot as the cinephile’s streamer of choice, Mubi came close in 2024, when its tote bags were all the rage and a kaleidoscopic body horror satire called The Substance became an unexpected box office, critical, and Oscar success. In May 2025, Variety reported on the company’s Cannes buying spree and its quest to be “cooler than A24.” By June, it was fighting a PR grease fire that more or less engulfed its reputation. After securing a Best Picture nomination and…

1. What are the best mutual funds to invest in April 2026?The best mutual funds in April 2026 include a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and multicap funds such as HDFC Mid Cap Fund, ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF, and Kotak Multicap Fund. These funds are selected based on consistency, diversification, and long-term growth potential.2. Is April a good time to start investing in mutual funds?Yes, April is considered an ideal time to start investing as it marks the beginning of the new financial year in India. It allows investors to align their financial goals, plan taxes effectively, and begin…

After a decade of rapid expansion, private credit is entering what may be its first meaningful stress test. The asset class has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar market, attracting both institutional and wealth capital, supported by its promise of stable income and downside protection. However, in recent months we have seen a shift in sentiment, as rising redemption requests, discounts in listed vehicles, and broader market volatility have triggered renewed scrutiny around the resilience of the model. At the center of the debate is a familiar question: whether private credit represents a structurally sound evolution…

The International Monetary Fund has warned stablecoins need to be properly regulated.It warned of the reserves backing them being unstable.The body did say that the digital tokens have many benefits.The International Monetary Fund has again issued a warning about stablecoins — this time raising concerns over possible bank runs.In a report this week, the IMF said that while stablecoins can bring benefits such as low transaction costs and speed, they face risks, particularly if they are not correctly regulated.“As a form of privately issued digital money, stablecoins are subject to runs and pose potential risks to monetary and financial stability…

Harvard Economics professor Ludwig Straub thought he had missed a spam call.Instead, it was the American Economic Association informing him that he had been awarded the 2026 John Bates Clark Medal — one of the most prestigious honors in economics.“It felt very much unreal,” Straub said. “I was working from home, and then they tried calling me, but I didn’t hear the call.”Straub, a macroeconomist who studies global economic dynamics, is the second consecutive Harvard professor to receive the award. He follows Stefanie Stantcheva, a professor of political economy at Harvard, who won last year. Past recipients include Harvard economists…

Dan Geller is a Staff Attorney at Antimonopoly Counsel and can be reached at [email protected].In 2023, the city of Evanston, Illinois raised its ambulance fee from $1500 to $2000, with a $15 mileage charge tacked on. Like many municipalities, city officials and taxpayers have gotten used to ever-increasing prices for basic services, all bucketed under the “cost of living” crisis we’re dealing with. In fact, yesterday the Michigan University consumer sentiment indicator hit the worst reading it has ever recorded, going all the way back to 1961. The endless increases in prices for all sorts of random necessities is a…

Equity mutual fund inflows jumped 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March, compared with Rs 25,977 crore in February. On a year-on-year basis, inflows rose 61% from Rs 25,082 crore.Among the 11 sub-categories, flexicap funds attracted the highest inflows at Rs 10,054 crore, marking the second month of inflows exceeding Rs 10,000 crore.Smallcap funds received the second-highest inflows at Rs 6,263 crore, followed by midcap funds at Rs 6,063 crore. Value/contra funds saw the lowest positive inflows at Rs 2,155 crore. ELSS funds and dividend funds recorded outflows of Rs 437 crore and Rs 59.21 crore, respectively, in March.Also Read…

Apr 11, 2026 High-net-worth investors have shifted toward alternative investments and other methods to mitigate risk during recent market fluctuations, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. These households have utilized options contracts to hedge against particular risks within their portfolios.Market stress has been linked to geopolitical tensions, which some investors believe have recently shown signs of progress, lifting stock prices. However, analysts note that underlying uncertainty may persist. High-net-worth households now control a larger portion of investable assets compared to ten years ago, meaning their reactions to volatility can influence the broader market.Many traders and institutional investors in the…