Month: March 2026

Mar
17
2026
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By Lily Chang
Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil Surges, Stocks Sink: Iran War Threatens Crude Supply

Investments and Business
Oil markets surged on Monday after the United States and Israel executed coordinated strikes on Iran, intensifying worries about a wider Middle East conflict and potential disruptions to global energy flows.Markets respond as tensions escalate in the Middle EastUS crude futures rose 7.5% in early trading, while Brent crude, the international benchmark, spiked 6.2%, briefly surpassing $82 per barrel before settling around $77. This surge follows weeks of speculation about potential military action, which had already nudged oil prices higher in anticipation of conflict.Meanwhile, stock futures for major indices slid. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones each dropped over…
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Mar
16
2026
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By Lily Chang
¿Qué tendencias están cambiando el desarrollo de software con generación de código por IA?

AI-Native Software: Unlocking the Best Pricing Models

Investments and Business
A Closer Look at Pricing Strategies for AI-Native SoftwareAI-native software differs from traditional SaaS because intelligence is not an add-on; it is the core product. Costs are driven by data ingestion, model training or inference, compute usage, and continuous improvement loops. Value is often delivered dynamically rather than through static features. As a result, pricing models that work for classic software subscriptions may fail to capture value or protect margins for AI-native businesses.Successful pricing emerges when three factors work in harmony: the value customers believe they receive, the underlying cost structure shaped by compute and data, and a sense of…
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Mar
16
2026
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By Lily Chang
Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation Visits Spring Park Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida

Ellavoz Foundation Enhances Literacy at Jacksonville’s Spring Park Elementary

Social Responsibility
Students at a Jacksonville elementary school enjoyed an unforgettable day focused on imagination, narrative exploration, and meaningful interaction as a nationally recognized author arrived on campus, an effort designed to boost enthusiasm for literacy and inspire a stronger passion for reading among young learners.The Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation (ECLF) recently sponsored a special author event at Spring Park Elementary School, a Title I campus in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its broader mission to help close literacy gaps in underserved communities. The visit featured New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry, whose children’s books often explore themes of friendship, belonging,…
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Mar
13
2026
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By Lily Chang
How are co-investments reshaping the economics of private equity deals?

Co-Investments’ Role in Private Equity Deal Structures

Investments and Business
Co-investments provide limited partners, including pension funds, sovereign investors, and family offices, with the opportunity to place capital directly alongside a private equity sponsor in a particular transaction, giving them focused access rather than relying solely on a blind pool fund; over the last ten years, this approach has evolved from a niche option into a core component of private equity dealmaking.The growth has been driven by rising fund sizes, intensified competition for assets, and investor demand for lower fees and greater control. Industry surveys estimate that global private equity co-investment allocations now exceed several hundred billion dollars, with many…
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