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AvalonBay, Equity Residential announce $69B merger, creating real estate behemoth

AvalonBay and Equity Residential announce a merger with an enterprise value of $68B, creating a major apartment REIT.

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NextEra-Dominion merger: What’s in store for Virginia?

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Anheuser-Busch to invest $5.8M to expand Williamsburg brewery

St. Louis-based beer producer Anheuser-Busch announced Thursday that it is investing $5.8 million to upgrade its Williamsburg Brewery.

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Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger

Nexstar Media Group asks appeals court to expedite review of order halting its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna amid tens of millions in losses.

Real Estate

Neil Amin speaks at a groundbreaking celebration Monday. Photo courtesy Shamin Hotels

Shamin Hotels breaks ground on $100M+ hotel in Richmond

Shamin Hotels celebrated breaking ground Monday on a $100M+, dual-brand Marriott hotel in Richmond's Scott's Addition.

Money

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Wall Street indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 

Wall Street indexes closed slightly higher amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks and mixed earnings reports from Walmart and Nvidia, impacting market sentiment.

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Arlington County taps new economic development director

Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority as its new chief economic development officer.

People

Chantilly-based government contractor Amentum has named Sam Nazari as its inaugural chief AI architect. Photo courtesy Amentum

Amentum names inaugural chief AI architect

Chantilly-based government contractor Amentum has named Sam Nazari as its chief AI architect, a newly created position.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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Forty Under 40 recognizes up and coming business professionals — Under the age of 40 — based on their professional accomplishments, comm[...]

Best Places to Work in Virginia

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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns

US debt load could undercut Warsh’s plan to shrink Fed balance sheet

Markets begin eyeing a Fed rate hike around the turn of the year

Oil prices up 2% as Trump and Iran’s comments dent peace hopes

FCC approves Verizon’s $1B spectrum purchase

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5M

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

US weekly jobless claims fall amid labor market resilience

Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to 209,000, signaling labor market resilience despite inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions.

OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO soon, aiming for a September debut as competition and SpaceX's filing loom.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Oil prices slump after Trump comments while analysts point to supply crunch

Oil prices dropped over 2% after President Donald Trump's comments on Iran peace talks, while analysts warn of ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East.

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GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%

GameStop increased its stake in eBay to about 6.6%, advancing its bid to acquire the e-commerce giant despite eBay's rejection.

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Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump paused planned attacks on Iran to allow for negotiations, easing Middle East conflict concerns.

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Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

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Millennials burn out while holding it all together

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Local leaders shape solar’s future

A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. Stocks pushed further into record territory on Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 to an all-time high close for a fifth day, helped by strength in financials and technology. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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