Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings

Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - 1d

US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data

Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a toll

Financial Times - 1d

Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda?

YouTube appears to be actively promoting pro-Chinese government and anti-American content while suppressing voices critical of China's communist regime.

The Hill - 1d

How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers

A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...

The Hill - 8h

Warren Buffett Used the Same Word 13 Times in His Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, and the Reason Is Inspiring

‘During the 2019-23 period, I have used the words ‘mistake’ or ‘error’ 16 times in my letters to you.’

Inc. - 6h

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...

The Guardian - 1d

Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.

The New York Times - 1d

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.

CNBC - 1d

Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch - 1d

Federal judge extends decision blocking DOGE from Treasury payment system

A federal judge on Friday extended an earlier decision barring employees with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a sensitive federal payment system at the Treasury ...

The Hill - 21h

Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

CNBC - 2d

Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling

Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.

MarketWatch - 1d

Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits

Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.

MarketWatch - 4h

No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'

There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”

ABC News - 3d

Lab-Grown Meat Gains Support in Nebraska

Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups.

Inc. - 1d

Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains

“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.

MarketWatch - 1d

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.

NBC News - 2d

Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders

One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...

CBS News - 1d

What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - 1d

Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds

Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.

CBS News - 4h

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.

CNBC - 2d

Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter

Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...

MarketWatch - 1d

DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions

Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.

Wired - 1d

Warren Buffett prefers stocks over cash and other takeaways from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders

Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, defends Berkshire’s cash pile but says the company will always prefer equities when they’re attractive.

MarketWatch - 7h

Berkshire operating earnings surge 71% in fourth quarter, cash hoard balloons to record $334 billion

Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter results on Saturday. The company's Class A shares popped more than 25% in 2024.

CNBC - 8h

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond franchise from Broccoli family

Amazon reached a deal with the Broccoli family, the James Bond franchise's longstanding producers, to form a new joint venture.

CNBC - 2d

Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise

The family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.

The New York Times - 1d

Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gains

The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.

NBC News - 8h

White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes

The Trump administration used the White House’s official social media accounts to post a political themed message for Valentine’s Day.

The New York Times - 1d

Complaint: ICE attorney allegedly made racist, xenophobic posts on X

The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.

CBS News - 1d

Reese posts Unrivaled's first 20-20 game in win

Angel Reese recorded the first 20-20 game in Unrivaled history as the Rose handed the Owls their first loss of the season.

ESPN - 6h

'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash

Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.

ESPN - 6h

Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings

Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity market

Financial Times - 1d

'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership

"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".

NBC News - 1d

China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom

Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technology

Financial Times - 9h

Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.

Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.

MarketWatch - 4h

The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.

MarketWatch - 4h

‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift

Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday LIV representatives also present in Washington Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up, with Tiger Woods ...

The Guardian - 2d

Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, ...

NBC News - 1d

Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings

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