Private markets will hold 10% of investor money in the years ahead, predicts Jan Van Eck, CEO of ETF and mutual fund manager VanEck, up from roughly 2% currently. VanEck has launched an ETF providing exposure to private investments through the shares of publicly traded alternative asset managers, but there are unique risks. The S&P 500 is less than 3% ...

Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran’s nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were called off. The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel’s ...

A massive search was stretching into its second day for a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her suburban Minneapolis home, an act Gov. Tim Walz called a politically motivated assassination. Authorities said the suspect also shot and wounded a second lawmaker and was trying to flee the area. ...

Juneteenth is coming up, and many are wondering if it’s considered a federal holiday. It is an official federal holiday, and this is the fifth year it has been recognized as one. For more than 150 years, the June 19 holiday has been an important observance to many Black communities across the country. Since it was designated a federal holiday, ...

Rate Field hosted a special mass and celebration in honor of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV Saturday, the first American-born pope and a confirmed White Sox fan. The event was emceed by Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky and featured speeches from those who know the pope personally, including Sister Dianne Bergent, Father John Merkelis and Cardinal Blase ...

“No Kings” protests scheduled throughout the state of Minnesota were canceled Saturday following the targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, leaving a former state house speaker and her husband dead. According to the Associated Press, the protests were canceled shortly after authorities encouraged Minnesotans to avoid ...

The Minnesota State Patrol is advising the public to avoid scheduled demonstrations across the state Saturday after the targeted shooting of two state lawmakers, leaving one legislator and her husband dead. According to authorities, flyers advertising the “No Kings” rallies scheduled nationwide Saturday were found inside the suspect’s vehicle. ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said that former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband, Mark, were killed in what appears to be a “politically motivated” attack. Minnesota Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also each shot multiple times, Walz said. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that she is ...

There have been “targeted shootings” in eastern Minnesota, according to Gov. Tim Walz. “Ive been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park,” he wrote on X Saturday morning. “The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more ...

NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer a live feed of the mass and celebration in the player above beginning at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday. In celebration of the first American-born pope, Chicago-area native Leo XIV, Rate Field is hosting a mass and celebration of the pope Saturday. The special occasion includes a message from Pope Leo himself, a White Sox fan who ...

Philippe Laffont, founder of Coatue Management, said bitcoins volatility initially deterred him from investing in the cryptocurrency. Institutional heavyweights are embracing the flagship crypto, which is a sign of maturity for bitcoin, he said. Over time, bitcoin has become less volatile. As it grows and as more people deem it valuable, then it must become ...

Philippe Laffont, founder of Coatue Management, said bitcoins volatility initially deterred him from investing in the cryptocurrency. Institutional heavyweights are embracing the flagship crypto, which is a sign of maturity for bitcoin, he said. Over time, bitcoin has become less volatile. As it grows and as more people deem it valuable, then it must become ...

Chicago-area residents are waking up to cloudy skies and mild temperatures to start the weekend, following a Friday that saw consistent cloud cover and steady afternoon showers. Temperatures are in the low-to-mid 60s to start out the day, with overcast morning skies anticipated to stick around until the afternoon, when sunshine is likely to emerge for ...

Israel launchedblistering attackson the heart of Irans nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to assault key facilities and kill top generals and scientists a barrage it said was necessary before its adversary got any closer to building an atomic weapon. Iran retaliated late Friday by ...

The Chicago Department of Transportation announced seven new speed enforcement cameras set to be activated this month. Each camera will have a 30-day warning period to start, when no fines will be issued. After that, citations will be issued to drivers who exceed the speed limit by six mph or more. If vehicles are driving six to 10 mph over the ...

What to KnowTrump today met with national security advisors to discuss Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation as tensions heighten in the region. Read full coverage here.Protesters are planning “No Kings” rallies in cities nationwide on Saturday whilea military parade in Washingtonwill mark the Armys 250th anniversary and coincide with ...

What to KnowTrump today met with national security advisors to discuss Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation as tensions heighten in the region. Read full coverage here.Protesters are planning “No Kings” rallies in cities nationwide on Saturday whilea military parade in Washingtonwill mark the Armys 250th anniversary and coincide with ...

What to KnowIran’s Islamic Republic News Agency said it launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel.Israel had launched airstrikes against Iran early Friday that increased the chances of an all-out war between the countries and expanding the long-running regional conflict.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation targeted Irans ...

The Israeli strikes offered “the oversold and undervalued dollar a catalyst for a rebound,” according to ING currency strategists. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major peers, was 0.42% higher on Friday morning, trading around 98.33. Prior to the strikes, it seemed like nothing could stem the dollar’s slide, with the ...

The Israeli strikes offered “the oversold and undervalued dollar a catalyst for a rebound,” according to ING currency strategists. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major peers, was 0.42% higher on Friday morning, trading around 98.33. Prior to the strikes, it seemed like nothing could stem the dollar’s slide, with the ...

The Cheesecake Factory, with its legendary multi-page menu of more than 250 items items and dozens of cheesecake flavors is opening next week in Naperville. The restaurant’s newest location, at 428 S. State Route 59, will open Tuesday, June 17 as part of Block 59, a new dinning and shopping district in the western suburbs. According to the ...

Stocks tumbled Friday after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran, pushing energy prices higher and adding another complication at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 571 points, or 1.3%. The S&P 500dropped roughly 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.7%. Nvidia and other stocks that have led the ...

Stocks tumbled Friday after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran, pushing energy prices higher and adding another complication at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 571 points, or 1.3%. The S&P 500dropped roughly 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.7%. Nvidia and other stocks that have led the ...

What to KnowIsrael launched airstrikes against Iran early Friday in a dramatic escalation that increased the chances of an all-out war between the countries and expanding the long-running regional conflict.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation targeted Irans nuclear program and “will continue for as many days as it takes to remove ...

A giant, Universal Epic Universe theme park portal is popping up in Chicago Friday, giving fans a sneak peek into Universal Orlando’s newest theme park. The Epic Portal, with a 30-foot replica of the parks signature gateway entrance, is part of a four-city tour, with Pioneer Court in Chicago as its final stop. “This is actually what they see when ...