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Gordon Brothers Acquires Big Lots; Hochul Targets Hedge Funds

1/10/2025

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Gordon Brothers has stepped in to acquire Big Lots Inc., safeguarding its brand and ensuring job security by reallocating assets to retailers like Variety Wholesalers. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to propose legislation to curb hedge fund acquisitions of single-family homes, striving to protect affordable housing for everyday buyers in a market increasingly dominated by investors.

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Gordon Brothers has stepped in to acquire Big Lots Inc., safeguarding its brand and ensuring job security by reallocating assets to retailers like Variety Wholesalers. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to propose legislation to curb hedge fund acquisitions of single-family homes, striving to protect affordable housing for everyday buyers in a market increasingly dominated by investors.