LABJ WEEKLY EDITION
Health Care Special Report
The market for health care in the Southland has never been more robust.
Growing Pains at Activision
GAMING: Company seeks to balance mobile, console
Activision Blizzard announces better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and a loss of 3 million users.
Fulgent Enters Home Market
HEALTH CARE: Genetic testing kits bypass doctor visits
Fulgent Genetics enters the market for at-home genetic tests.
Women Execs Warm to Men’s Watches
FASHION: Luxe timepieces viewed as a sign of progress
Men’s luxury watches, particularly those from Rolex Group, are in fashion among L.A.’s businesswomen.
Ports in a Storm
LA, Long Beach are feeling the impact of tariffs
Port of Los Angeles head Gene Seroka warns of consequences from the U.S.-China trade war.
Herbalife Names Agwunobi as CEO
HEALTH CARE: Activist investor Carl Icahn raises his stake in the company to 24%
Herbalife Nutrition announces John Agwunobi will become its next CEO.
Squar Milner Announces Acquisitions
ACCOUNTING: Deals for SRG and BPE&H team expands presence in LA market
Accounting firm Squar Milner continues to expand its L.A. footprint with two new deals.
Valence Links Black Professionals
TECH: Upfront leads $2.5 million raise to support social network startup
The team at Valence Enterprises looks to connect black professionals.
LA Malls Work to Win Back Holiday Shoppers
Malls are going all out this season to boost sales and foot traffic
L.A.’s malls seek to entice holiday shoppers this season with celebrities, cocktails and parties.
LGBTQ-Focused Index Launches
WeHo firm tracks top 100 companies for investors
LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings launches an index tracking companies committed to advancing equality.
J2 Planning $500M Offer
Internet services firm will use funds on credit balance
Hollywood-based internet services firm J2 Global Inc. intends to sell $500 million in convertible senior notes.
Military Business Boosts Boingo
Wi-Fi provider narrows losses in third quarter
Boingo Wireless sees a boost from contracts to provide Wi-Fi to the military.
HMBradley Nabs $3.5M
Digital banking startup looks to launch in 2020
Halleman Bradley to launch a tech-focused banking platform following a $3.5 million seed round.
Va. Firm Invests in Playa Vista
Harbor Group pours $24M into multifamily building
Harbor Group International invests in Silicon Beach Live Apartments.
Stockdale Capital Plans New Medical Building
Beverly Grove outpatient facility will include retail
Stockdale Capital Partners plans to build a 145,000-square-foot medical office building in Beverly Grove.
Swig Co. Renovates Office Spaces
Updates to TrueCar tower attract new tech tenants
Swig Co. is banking on renovating older office properties in some of L.A.’s hottest markets.
A Helping Hand
Susan Burton I A New Way of Life
STYLE: Susan Burton from A New Way of Life keeps things casual but respectful.
Kilroy Looks to Hollywood, Tech
REAL ESTATE: Developer optimistic on several fronts
Kilroy Realty Corp. CEO John Kilroy sees much to be optimistic about in L.A.’s real estate market.
Molina Hit by Big Loss
HEALTH CARE: Insurer downgraded after Texas cuts
Molina Healthcare loses a major Medicaid contract in Texas.
FinTech Firm Adds Banking
TECH: Dave drops fees, attracts 1 million to wait list
Dave Inc. has branched out into the banking business.
Sneaker Attack
Ntwrk blends streetwear style with a QVC approach
Ntwrk’s Aaron Levant and Jamie Iovine look to sell streetwear with a QVC approach.
Plugging Away
LA’s still the place for electric vehicle-makers, but success remains elusive
Los Angeles’ electric vehicle companies keep plugging along despite setbacks.
Edison Preps $4B Nuclear Project
AECOM will start San Onofre demolition in 2020
Southern California Edison announces start date for AECOM-led project to decommission the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
Flood Control Project Set
Tetra Tech wins Army Corps of Engineers contract
Army Corps of Engineers awards Tetra Tech a contract worth up to $40 million.
Smart & Final Revamps Ecommerce
Grocer aims to provide personalized experience
Smart & Final Stores revamps online shopping portals and mobile apps.
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