Prologue Journal – Page 40347 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Midmarket Private Companies Show Resilience in Uncertain Economy

Wall Street Journal Many U.S. midmarket private companies continue to perform well, despite higher interest rates and economic uncertainty, according to the latest Golub Capital Altman Index data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/midmarket-private-companies-show-resilience-in-uncertain-economy-6ca636dc

Peak Real Estate: This Tiny Wyoming Community Has Some of the Country’s Priciest Mountain Homes

Wall Street Journal Despite Wilson’s small population, properties command hefty price tags. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wilson-wyoming-mountain-real-estate-e26d82d3

Wellington Management Raises $476 Million for Biotech Venture Fund

Wall Street Journal The Boston-based money manager aims to be a larger player in life-sciences venture capital. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wellington-management-raises-476-million-for-second-biotech-venture-fund-f244f058

Work Advice: Autism acceptance at work starts in the mental space

Washington Post While designers look at making accommodating workplaces, a South Korean TV series shows the challenges and possibilities in adopting a more inclusive workplace mentality. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/13/autism-office-workadvice/

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal CorVel, ANZ and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. https://www.wsj.com/articles/financial-services-roundup-market-talk-7b60c7b9

Russia to retaliate against Norway’s decision to expel 15 diplomats

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, the 15 employees of the Russian embassy in question had been conducting intelligence activities under diplomatic cover https://tass.com/politics/1603711

Thailand makes a splash as water festival returns, tourism rebounds, income ‘skyrocketing’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Celebrations for the Songkran festival, described as the world’s largest water fight, had been muted or barred for a few years, mainly due to Covid-19. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216950/thailands-new-year-revelry-returns-streets-tourism-rebounds-income-skyrocketing?utm_source=rss_feed

Kremlin responds to The Hague court ruling on Naftogaz’s losses in Crimea

Pravda Ukraine Russia will analyse the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which ordered it to pay US$5 billion in compensation for losses and lost property of Naftogaz [the largest national oil and gas company of Ukraine – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397719/

Inflation Keeps Cooling

New York Times Prices aren’t climbing as quickly as they once were. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/briefing/cooling-inflation-prices.html

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal ArcelorMittal, Givaudan and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-35e33b49