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Uber Teams with Avride to Offer Robotaxi Rides in Dallas in Latest Expansion

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Uber Teams with Avride to Offer Robotaxi Rides in Dallas in Latest Expansion

Uber Technologies Inc. is launching autonomous rides with Avride Inc. in Dallas as part of a previously announced partnership, marking the latest US city where the ride-hailing giant is offering such a service. Customers who request an UberX, Uber Comfort or Comfort Electric may be matched with one of Avride’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis at […]

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Residents of Michigan Border Towns Reject Expansion of Cannabis Stores

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Texas Hemp Industry Breathes Sigh of Relief as Legislators Avoid Ban

In the summer, the board in mostly rural Niles Township gave a preliminary OK to 21 cannabis stores along one road currently dotted with businesses and surrounded by farmland. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters rejected them all. Nearly 6 in 10 voters in the township along Michigan’s border with Indiana approved a ballot measure prohibiting

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Afore Begins Virginia Expansion With Acquisition of Norfolk’s Salzberg Agency

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Duffy Acquires Sartori Agency of Massachusetts

Afore Insurance Services, LLC announced its acquisition of Salzberg Insurance Agency in Norfolk, Virginia, a firm with an 87-year history of serving the Hampton Roads business community. Terms were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Salzberg will operate as part of Afore’s Mid-Atlantic region. The leadership including Ralph Soussan, principal, and staff will continue to serve

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Walmart’s Expansion is Set to Bring Growth to Real Estate Markets—Is Tracking New Locations the Next Best Investing Strategy?

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In This Article U.S. big-box chain retailer Walmart is on an aggressive expansion plan. Real estate investors could do well by following in its wake.  Walmart recently announced plans to construct or convert more than 150 stores nationwide, including locations in key markets in Texas, California, Florida, Alabama, and Utah. In doing so, the retailer

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PHLY Makes Largest Acquisition in Its History with Collector Car Business Expansion

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PHLY Makes Largest Acquisition in Its History with Collector Car Business Expansion

Philadelphia Insurance Companies announced the acquisition of the Collector Vehicle Division from Ignyte Insurance, a Carlyle backed portfolio company. The transaction, valued at $615 million, is the largest acquisition in the 63-year history of Philadelphia Insurance Companies. The deal includes all collector vehicle insurance business and employees from: American Collectors Insurance, J.C. Taylor Insurance, Condon

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Oh, the Places Broadband Won’t Go Under West Virginia Expansion Plan

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Oh, the Places Broadband Won’t Go Under West Virginia Expansion Plan

Last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that the state had finalized its $1.2 billion plan to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses in the state. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring broadband to every corner of our state and help every West Virginian reach their full potential,” he said. But buried in

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Gallagher Re Agrees to Buy Steadfast Re in Australia; Lockton Re Launches in Dubai for Expansion in MENA Region

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Gallagher Re Agrees to Buy Steadfast Re in Australia; Lockton Re Launches in Dubai for Expansion in MENA Region

Gallagher Re Agrees to Buy Steadfast Re in Australia Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance broker and subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher, has signed an agreement to acquire Steadfast Re Pty Ltd., a Sydney-based reinsurance broking firm. Terms of the deal are not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Kenya’s Britam Seeks More African Expansion After Imminent Congo Entry

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Kenya’s Britam Seeks More African Expansion After Imminent Congo Entry

Kenya’s biggest publicly traded insurer by market value is planning expansion in African nations with low insurance penetration to augment and diversify revenue. Britam Holdings Ltd., which already has operations in seven African nations, will mostly focus on acquisitions rather than greenfield operations, Chief Executive Officer Tom Gitogo said Friday. The insurer also intends to

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