Finance

Checking in on what happened this year and how things will change going forward.

The conglomerate held more than 433,000 shares of Jefferies, the New York-based investment bank, as of Sept. 30, according to a quarterly filing Monday.

The rising frequency of down rounds -- whereby companies raise equity funding at reduced valuations -- has increased tech firms' appetite for debt, both conventional and convertible.

The platform allows homeowners to pay for their mortgage and recommends other home services of value.

A look at six diverse startups.

Findings from Embroker indicate that startup founders are shifting their focus to managing risks surrounding reputation and social responsibility.

The new product will be based on a recent revision to the Department of Veterans Affairs' handbook for lenders, according to the company.

With venture funding drying up many young firms' survival is in doubt.

The area promises huge opportunities to gain experience and has the right infrastructure to power long-term growth.

Connective Capital, which debuted this month, has raised $35 million to back technology startups trying to detect, prevent or manage the spread of wildfires.