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Thanks to daily trade notifications, investors can get an early look at which stocks are being added to the ETFs from Ark Funds, led by Cathie Wood. The last two trading days have shown accumulation of a new position. What Happened: In each of the last two trading days, Ark Next Generation Internet...

The streets of Mississauga are mean! That’s what Canadian mixed martial artist “The Spartan” Elias Michael Theodorou jokingly called his start in the world of professional fighting. After an informal fight in secondary school, Theodorou developed an itch for the sport. “...

A leading men’s grooming brand announced a SPAC deal Tuesday after months of rumors. The SPAC Deal: Manscaped, a leader in men’s grooming and “below the waist” care, is going public in a SPAC merger with Bright Lights Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: BLTS). The merger gives...

The surge of sports betting acquisitions continues with the parent company of several sports leagues investing in the growing sports betting vertical. What Happened: Endeavor Group Holdings Inc (NYSE: EDR) announced the acquisition of OpenBet for $1.2 billion, consisting of $1 billion in cash and $...

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Tyrone Woodley took place Sunday night. Here’s a look at how the boxing match went and how a wager on Paul would have paid out. What Happened: Paul was named the winner of the match via split decision. Paul moves his boxing record to 4...

If you collect trading cards or World Cup stickers, chances are you’ve heard of the 60-year-old Italian company Panini. Rival Topps announced a SPAC deal earlier this year, and Panini could also be taking the same route to go public. What Happened: Panini is in talks to go public...

The third fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier may have lasted only one round, it was one of the most memorable ones of this year. What Happened: After Poirier beat McGregor in January to even the series 1-1, the two clashed for what was expected to be the final time in the main event of...

Fighting competition Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) found a new sponsor in major cryptocurrency financial services firm Crypto.com (CRYPTO: CRO). What Happened: According to a Wednesday announcement, as part of the partnership, Crypto.com will place their branding on UFC...

Charles Oliviera and Michael Chandler clash in Saturday night's main event for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. Both fighters weighed in at 155 pounds. Oliviera (-135) is the slight favorite, although there's an easy argument for Chandler (+110) to win. The Breakdown For...

The Forbes Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes list had a record four $100 million earners for the period of May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The previous three years contained three $100 million earners. The $1.05 billion earned by this year's top 10 was up 28% from last year's and came...

The parent company to UFC, Professional Bull Riding, Euroleague Basketball and other sports assets is going public this week. About Endeavor Group: Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR) is planning to sell 21.3 million shares at a price point of $23 to $24. Endeavor Group operates as a content,...

This week’s IPO calendar has several offerings on the docket. Many of the names are unfamiliar to most investors but are in areas that could see growth. FTC Solar: Solar tracker systems company FTC Solar (NASDAQ: FTCI) plans to sell 18.4 million shares at a price between $18 and $20. The...

DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) announced Thursday that it is the sportsbook and daily fantasy partner for UFC, the world’s premier MMA organization. What Happened: DraftKings, an online betting and iGaming leader, will now be able to offer fans “in-game promotions, activations...

It was in 1992 when I got punched in the face for the first time. I had made it all the way through high school without ever getting into a fight. And even when I felt a man’s fist slam into my chin, I wasn’t actually fighting. I was trying to get out of the way of a fight that had...

Is there room for more than one major MMA league? The Professional Fighters League is adamant that there is simply more demand than supply for quality MMA fights, and the league is looking to fill the gap. After signing a multiyear deal with ESPN, the PFL saw 46% year-over-year growth in its TV...