A Michigan farmer bought back the 131 acres his family had lost over the decades; in 2026, he sold the development rights so the land can never be broken up for housing

Deal-making momentum is driven by available financing and open markets, while M&A activity focuses on large strategic deals. Private credit has seen a correction, which is seen as healthy for markets. High US yields influence sponsor math, but monetization and exits remain key constraints. Hyperscalers’ AI financings involve third-party capital, assessing cash flows and guarantees….

Co-working operators leased over 1.91 lakh seats in top cities during the first half of this year. This represents a significant 68 percent annual increase in demand for flexible office spaces. Bengaluru saw a 32 percent rise in coworking seat leasing, while Hyderabad more than doubled its leased desks. Mumbai also experienced a sharp jump…

Meta explored cutting some teams by up to 60% and handing their work to AI agents under a plan code-named Project OT. Hatched at Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii retreat, it involved two layoff waves, pods of three replacing traditional teams, and keystroke tracking to train AI models. Staff revolted, internal sentiment fell from 74% to 55%,…