Education Insights from the Media Sector with Edward Hanapole

Education Insights from the Media Sector with Edward Hanapole

Edward Hanapole is the leader of the media and entertainment practice at Alvarez and Marsal. With experience in various media sectors such as education, publishing, and broadcast, he offers a unique perspective in his conversation with host Mike Palmer. They delve into how media companies are adjusting to direct-to-consumer models in the wake of the … Read more

France shows determination to address its €15 billion absenteeism crisis by postponing sick payments and reducing public sector benefits.

France shows determination to address its €15 billion absenteeism crisis by postponing sick payments and reducing public sector benefits.

France is facing a growing deficit, leading to significant tax increases and aggressive cost-cutting measures announced recently. Among the various steps taken by the French government is a crackdown on absenteeism in civil services, a problem that is costing the economy €15 billion. Addressing absenteeism could result in savings of around €1.2 billion as part … Read more

Collaborating with the housing sector to promote educational equity

Collaborating with the housing sector to promote educational equity

School officials are currently working on addressing the influx of new students coming from the Villages of Patterson development that is under construction. Concerns have been raised by school officials and community members about the schools’ ability to handle another large wave of development without a mitigation agreement in place. Education and housing are closely … Read more

Stock market today: Tesla’s unexpected earnings boost sends its stock soaring, while tech sector challenges weigh down the market for the third consecutive day.

Stock market today: Tesla’s unexpected earnings boost sends its stock soaring, while tech sector challenges weigh down the market for the third consecutive day.

U.S. stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday, extending the losing streak on Wall Street to three days as the market grappled with rising Treasury yields and disappointing earnings. However, after hours, Tesla’s stocks saw a surge following a better-than-expected earnings report, rising by more than 9%. Tesla announced plans to begin production on more affordable … Read more

US oil sector granted extension to prevent shutdown in Gulf of Mexico

US oil sector granted extension to prevent shutdown in Gulf of Mexico

The US oil industry successfully obtained a delay in a significant legal battle with environmental advocates over regulations that could potentially lead to the shutdown of production in the Gulf of Mexico. A federal court ruled on Monday that agency regulations set to expire in December could remain in effect until May, despite concerns about … Read more