Business Highlights: FTX execs’ plea deals, inflation gauge – mySA

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge kept secret that two of Sam Bankman-Fried’s executive associates were cooperating with investigators so the cryptocurrency entrepreneur wouldn’t get spooked and fight extradition from the Bahamas to the United States. Federal Judge Ronnie Abrams’ decision in Manhattan was revealed Friday with the unsealing of transcripts of guilty pleas by … Read more

Exxon Mobil, Newmont rise; Mission Produce, Nutanix fall – mySA

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: News Corp., up 49 cents to $18.56. Michael Bloomberg is reportedly interested in buying Dow Jones from the media company. Mission Produce Inc., down $2.22 to $12.39. The avocado producer reported weak fiscal fourth-quarter financial results. Nutanix Inc., down $2.23 to … Read more

San Antonio seeks feedback on ordinance requiring businesses to … – San Antonio Express-News

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is asking businesses and residents to weigh in on an ordinance that would require businesses to post signage in their restrooms about domestic violence resources. It’s intended to complement state-mandated signage about preventing human trafficking, according to a Metro Health news release. People can submit feedback on the potential … Read more

San Antonio wedding planner sued over Food Box contract with USDA – San Antonio Express-News

Gregorio Palomino, the San Antonio event planner who received a $39.1 million contract from the federal government to feed needy families early in the coronavirus pandemic, faces a lawsuit accusing him of fraud and misrepresentation. In its suit, Fork and Garden LLC alleges that Palomino and his company CRE8AD8 violated a “joint venture agreement involving … Read more

San Antonio event planner faces lawsuit linked to $39.1 million Food … – San Antonio Express-News

Gregorio Palomino, the San Antonio event planner who received a $39.1 million contract from the federal government to feed needy families early in the coronavirus pandemic, faces a lawsuit accusing him of fraud. In its suit, Fork and Garden LLC alleges that Palomino and his company CRE8AD8 violated a “joint venture agreement involving the USDA … Read more

Germany formally suspends guarantees for business with Iran – mySA

BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Friday it is formally suspending export credit and investment guarantees for business in Iran in the wake of authorities’ crackdown on protests. The Economy Ministry said it also has suspended other “economic formats,” including a dialogue on energy issues, in view of “the very serious situation in Iran.” … Read more