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Venture investments fell in the first quarter of 2024 to a near five-year low, PitchBook says. Funds started falling when the Federal Reserve first raised interest rates, and large exits have slowed in the past couple of years. Plus, \\u201canother test for the community\\u201d: Where Baltimore port workers and nearby businesses stand. Also, how campaign ads shape voters\\u2019 economic views and what the Realtors settlement means for buyers and sellers.
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