These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars

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

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.

The New York Times - 2d

UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities

British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businesses

Financial Times - 2d

Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April

Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.

CBS News - 18h

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

Wired - 6d

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs will up your money game

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - 5d

Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club

Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 5d

Crunchbase’s AI can predict startup success with 95% accuracy—will it change investing?

Crunchbase pivots to AI-powered predictions engine with 95% accuracy for startup funding rounds, abandoning historical data in favor of predictive intelligence that forecasts acquisitions and ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 19

Luka Dončić and a trade that could change NBA history

The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could change NBA history -- for everyone.

ESPN - 1h

Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...

The Guardian - 5d

China's latest action plan shows it's trying to boost foreign investment amid geopolitical tensions

China is trying yet again to boost foreign investment, amid geopolitical tensions and businesses' calls for more concrete actions.

CNBC - 2d

Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threat

Apple on Monday reaffirmed a commitment to spend hundreds of billions on U.S. soil in the coming years amid pressure from President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 2d

This 1 Small Change to Every Email Is the ‘Most Effective Thing You Can Do’ Says Communications Expert

‘Language mimicry’ can lead people to trust you, says Ping author Andrew Brodsky.

Inc. - 6d

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life

Kelsey McKinney, author of the new book “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” talks about the joys and problems gossiping has brought to her relationships.

The New York Times - 1d

Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

Tomas Telegramma ’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty. Rome. Late summer. The crowds aren’t easing, ...

The Guardian - 4h

47-year-old grew up thinking she’d work on a cattle farm—now her company raises millions for small businesses

Hello Alice co-founder Elizabeth Gore has worked with small businesses through the United Nations and Dell. Now she's doing it as an entrepreneur herself.

CNBC - 3d

VC Firm Slow Ventures Is Investing $60 Million in Content Creators. Here’s What It’s Looking For

Megan Lightcap, partner at Slow Creator, on the fund’s thesis and what makes a pitch successful.

Inc. - 22h

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

BBC News - 5d

The College Football Playoff Could Get the Change That Everybody Wants

The subjectivity baked into the process of determining a national champion is both maddening and alluring, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

NFL mulling one of these two rule changes to new kickoff; league could also make drastic change to onside kick

The league requires 24 of the 32 owners to approve any rule changes

CBS Sports - 2d

Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone

Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas

ABC News - 2d

Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season

Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.

CNBC - 5d

Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You

Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.

Wired - 7h