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RealPage faces Justice Department lawsuit over alleged collusion in rentals

RealPage faces Justice Department lawsuit over alleged collusion in rentals

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice, along with attorneys general from eight states, filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a software company, accusing it of illegally collaborating with landlords to reduce competition and keep rent prices high, affecting millions of tenants. The civil lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in North Carolina, alleges that RealPage uses its technology to manipulate and distort market dynamics. “RealPage operates as a digital intermediary that aggregates and misuses critical rental property data,” according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the company profits at the expense of tenants, who face inflated prices, and honest…
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Daughter of tycoon Mike Lynch rescued after superyacht sinks off Sicily

Daughter of tycoon Mike Lynch rescued after superyacht sinks off Sicily

Divers successfully located Hannah Lynch, daughter of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, among the submerged remains of a luxury yacht on Friday evening, a reliable source said. Hannah, 18, was the last of six people missing after the Bayesian hit a severe storm and sank early Monday. Authorities confirmed six bodies were recovered from the yacht, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, a charity trustee; and Clifford Chance attorney Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda, a jewelry designer. Earlier this week, the death of Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian…
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Nvidia in the spotlight in the last week of a volatile August

Nvidia in the spotlight in the last week of a volatile August

As we bid farewell to another tumultuous month in the financial markets, Nvidia stands out as a beacon of interest for investors and market analysts. The technology sector, known for its rapid growth and equally rapid fluctuations, has seen its fair share of ups and downs this August. In this context, Nvidia’s performance in the coming week is highly anticipated, potentially offering insights into broader market trends and the health of the sector. Why Nvidia? Nvidia, a leader in graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, often serves as a barometer for the technology industry. The company’s innovative…
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Deutsche Bank shares up 4% after settlement of major Postbank acquisition lawsuit

Deutsche Bank shares up 4% after settlement of major Postbank acquisition lawsuit

Deutsche Bank has successfully negotiated settlements with about 60 percent of the plaintiffs in a long-running legal battle over allegations that it undervalued its acquisition of Postbank. That acquisition occurred more than a decade ago. In a recent announcement, Deutsche Bank revealed that it has finalized agreements with more than 80 claimants at a rate of 31 euros ($34.53) per share, as originally offered by the bank. This agreement is expected to positively impact Deutsche Bank's third-quarter pre-tax profit of 430 million euros. By the close of trading at 4.25pm ​​in London, Deutsche Bank shares had risen 3.95%, hitting a…
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