Old hotel goes dark for repair

Old hotel goes dark for repair

An aging Roanoke Valley hotel has closed for renovations. The former Airport Plaza Hotel will reemerge later this year as a budget-priced establishment called Spark under the Hilton umbrella, according to Kalyan Hospitality of Glen Allen. Kalyan’s project manager Cedric Johnson said he immediately closed the establishment upon its purchase in October. Two of its … Read more

Why US Stocks Don’t Care If the Fed Takes Time Cutting Rates

Why US Stocks Don’t Care If the Fed Takes Time Cutting Rates

To get John Authers’ newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, sign up here. Tuesday’s core CPI print for February came in hotter than expected, yet the stock market wasn’t bothered. For much of 2023, the S&P 500 moved inversely to expected fed funds rates, with the index selling off while the Federal Reserve was expected … Read more

Search the latest Macon County real estate transfers

Search the latest Macon County real estate transfers

 2635 E. Geddes Ave., $61,000, Gzim Bekteshi to Debra Bullington 433 S. 22nd St., $36,500, Rosalba Hernandez Martinez to Alejandro Andrade and Rocia Leiju 1464 E. Cantrell St., $15,000, Brad Beil to Chester P. Hutchins 808 S. Gravel Pit Road, $107,500, Mary M. Peer nka Mary M. Harmeier to Alezander Major 2330 S. 70th St., … Read more

Del. looks to boost sports-related tourism | The Latest from WDEL News

Del. looks to boost sports-related tourism | The Latest from WDEL News

When it comes to competing in the sports tourism market, Delaware is not playing games. Two years ago, the BMW Championship – the PGA Tour’s first visit to Delaware – generated more than $30-million for the regional economy. Delaware has also hosted youth and college tournaments in lacrosse, volleyball and women’s basketball. The facilities and … Read more

Tech companies kick off the new year with more layoffs | Clayton News The Street Partner Content

Tech companies kick off the new year with more layoffs | Clayton News The Street Partner Content

TheStreet’s J.D. Durkin brings the latest business headlines from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as markets close for trading Tuesday, January 16th. Full Video Transcript Below: J.D. DURKIN: I’m J.D. Durkin, reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks were in the red to close out today’s session. The Dow closed down over … Read more

Trump’s Businesses Got Millions From Foreign Governments While He Was President

Trump’s Businesses Got Millions From Foreign Governments While He Was President

Updated Jan. 4, 2024 1:26 pm ET WASHINGTON—China and Saudi Arabia topped a list of 20 countries whose governments or state-linked entities pumped millions of dollars into Donald Trump’s properties while he was president, according to a new report and previously undisclosed records that shed light on Trump’s potential business conflicts as he seeks a … Read more

Search engine optimization tips for a small business

Search engine optimization tips for a small business

DOUG AND POLLY WHITE Special correspondents QUESTION: I have just started a new business. I think it’s critical for us to develop good Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so that people can find us easily on the web. Do you have any advice for how to accomplish this? ANSWER: We agree, depending on your business, good … Read more

Goldman Ramps Up Credit Business in India, Targets Rich Diaspora

Goldman Ramps Up Credit Business in India, Targets Rich Diaspora

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plans to ramp up its credit business in India and sees an increasing opportunity to target the nation’s wealthy diaspora as global investors shift their focus from China to what is now the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The investment bank wants to broaden the range of loans it offers through its … Read more

Citigroup to shutter municipal business as CEO Fraser’s overhaul continues

Citigroup to shutter municipal business as CEO Fraser’s overhaul continues

Citigroup is shutting down its municipal business, a move that will affect around 100 employees, as the bank continues to overhaul its business under an reorg by chief executive, Jane Fraser. The bank has decided that the unit is “no longer viable given our commitment to increase the firm’s overall returns”, according to a memo … Read more