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Chicago-based registered investment advisor Hightower is laying off approximately 5% of its staff as part of an “ongoing strategic realignment,” a company spokesperson said.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will be playing against Chicago Fire FC in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match on Wednesday. This will be the first of Miami's two matches which will be played this week. On Saturday, Inter Miami will host FC Cincinnati. Inter Miami is at 13th place 33 points from 30 matches. Chicago is at 11th place with 37 points from 31 matches. Meanwhile, more than 61,000 fans bought tickets to see Lionel Messi play in Chicago on Wednesday. The Inter Miami superstar might not appear due to an injury, so the Chicago Fire are offering something of a consolation gift to the spectators. The Fire posted Tuesday on their website, «To show our appreciation, the Chicago Fire will be offering a $250 account credit toward new memberships for the 2024 season — or a $50 account credit for anyone unable to use the new member credit — to all single-game ticket buyers who attend our match vs. Inter Miami regardless of which players are able to make an appearance on the pitch.» Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire FC live streaming, kick off date Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire FC's MLS game will be played at Soldier Field on Wednesday, October 4. The kick off is scheduled to take place at 8.30 pm (ET). The MLS match between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire FC will be live streamed on Apple TV app.

United Airlines is making its second large order of new planes in less than a year, again seeking a mix of 110 aircraft from Boeing and rival Airbus as it renews its fleet

A New York company plans to build an offshore wind energy project 42 miles off New Jersey

Reuters, this decision is attributed to the effects of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike, which has now entered its 18th day and has impacted operations at these facilities. Also Read: UAW Strike Hits Demand for Steel The UAW confirmed that it submitted a fresh contract offer to GM on Monday. However, GM responded by stating that they had received the counterproposal, but there were still significant differences to be addressed.

VanEck's Ethereum Strategy Fund (EFUT) is set for listing on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), according to an announcement on its website.

Automotive News executive editor Jamie Butters discusses the expansion of the UAW strikes and its impact on car buyers.

Mariah Carey unveiled her "Merry Christmas One and All" tour, set to spread holiday cheer across North America, starting on November 15. The 13-date tour will begin at California's Yaamava Casino in Highland on November 15, and include stops in Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Detroit, and more, concluding at New York City's Madison Square Garden on December 17, just a week before Christmas. Mariah Carey shared the news on social media, saying, «Announcing the MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL Tour!» Tickets for "Merry Christmas One and All" tour will be available through presales starting on October 4 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general sale on October 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Rostin Behnam highlighted his agency’s activity in the crypto sphere and the need for up-to-date legislation at the Financial Industry Association Expo 2023 event in Chicago. He described the CFTC Enforcement Division’s efforts as a “nonstop drumbeat.”

A New York company plans to build an offshore wind energy project 42 miles off New Jersey

The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks that covers about 4,000 workers in three states

Investment management firm VanEck is set to launch its Ethereum Strategy ETF on Oct. 2, with the product now listed on its website under the ticker EFUT and set for trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Taylor Swift is set to grace the NFL scene once again amid rumors about her relationship with Chiefs' star tight end Travis Kelce. Following her appearance at the Chiefs' Week 3 game in Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, Swift is expected to attend the upcoming showdown between the Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night, according to a report by Front Office Sports. The Sunday Night Football game is therefore, generating buzz, especially after the Chiefs' recent game against the Chicago Bears claimed the top spot for the week.

₹42,999 for one-way and ₹52,999 for return. Apart from this, Air India said that all-premium economy fares start from ₹79,999 for one way and ₹1,09,999 for return. It added that currently, Air India’s premium economy class is available to guests traveling on select routes: Bengaluru-San Francisco, Mumbai-San Francisco, and Mumbai-New York.

VanEck has announced that it will donate 10% of all profits from its upcoming Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the Ethereum core developers for a period of ten years. 

Global asset manager VanEck will donate 10% of all profits from its upcoming Ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to Ethereum core developers for ten years, the company announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sept. 29. 

Invesco and Galaxy Digital aim to introduce a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) as more and more asset managers continue to explore digital asset products.

Bitwise Asset Management has revised its spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application and confirmed that trading for two Ether (ETH) futures ETFs will commence on Oct. 2.

iHeartRadio has unveiled its star-studded 2023 Jingle Ball lineup, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, and Jelly Roll

Union Auto Workers leaders on Friday. However, UAW chief Shawn Fain responded in kind as he expanded the first-ever simultaneous strike against the Detroit Three. Fain on Friday ordered workers to walk off the job at Ford's Chicago assembly plant and GM's Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant.

AP reported that Union President Shawn Fain told workers in a video appearance that the strikes were escalated because Ford and GM refused “to make meaningful progress" in contract talks. Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes. Also Read: United Auto Workers present new counter-proposal to Chrysler parent Stellantis ahead of planned strike Ford and GM responded strongly as tensions in the verbal dispute with the union escalated further.