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Skydance extends final offer to Paramount as merger talks stick on a possible shareholder vote
A potential dealbreaker is whether to hold a so-called "majority of the minority" vote on the deal, which would grant common shareholders potentially sway.Business -
Ukraine can keep on fighting Russia — but the 'victory' it wants might be out of reach
With future military aid looking uncertain, uncomfortable questions are being asked as to what "victory" Ukraine could realistically achieve against Russia.Business - Ukraine -
This 35-year-old had 5 failed businesses before starting her grocery store chain – now it brings in over $8 million a year
Success didn't come easy for Pang Gek Teng, the 35-year-old founder and CEO of Surrey Hills Grocer, an Australian-inspired grocer and café brand in Singapore.Business -
‘A real wildcard’: World’s largest wealth fund issues inflation warning on hot commodity markets
The chief executive of the world's largest wealth fund says there are many wildcards in financial markets right now.Business -
Los Angeles is using AI in a pilot program to try to predict homelessness and allocate aid
In Los Angeles, a Homelessness Prevention pilot program aims to use predictive AI to identify individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless.Business -
5 in-demand freelance jobs you can do from home—some pay over $200 an hour
To help freelancers find the best opportunities, Freelancer.com has identified 5 in-demand freelance jobs, based on listings posted on its database in 2024.Business -
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies tumble amid Middle East tensions
By Sunday morning it had rebounded to trade above $64,000. Other coins like ether also saw heavy selling, down by up 10% in some cases.Business - Crypto -
Cramer explains how to maintain a 'balanced' portfolio as the economy slows
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday said Wall Street is currently going through a tricky stage of the business cycle and told investors to invest in diverse companies.Business -
Trump classified documents trial in Florida postponed indefinitely
The trial on charges that Donald Trump willfully retained classified national security records after leaving the White House was scheduled to start May 20.Business - Donald Trump -
Americans can't stop 'spaving' — here’s how to avoid this financial trap
"Spaving," or spending more to save more, can lead to excessive spending and high-interest credit card debt if you aren't careful, experts say.Business -
IRS aims to more than double its audit rate for wealthiest taxpayers in strategic plan update
The IRS has released an update on its strategic operating plan, which includes more audits on the wealthiest taxpayers, large corporations and partnerships.Business -
This family traveled for a year. Here are the biggest mistakes they made
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan talks about the challenges and lessons she learned while traveling with her family to 29 countries in the span of a year.Business -
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison after plea deal
Five months after pleading guilty to money laundering violations, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison.Business -
Cyberattack on UnitedHealth firm forces doctors to dig into personal savings to stay afloat
Many doctors have been left without a way to get paid for their services.Business -
'You can live like a king' by retiring in Europe, says CFP—but make these 3 moves first
Retiring in Europe can slash your cost of living, allowing you to retire early or boost your lifestyle, says Traveltirement founder and CFP Tommy Sikes.Business -
Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it's already beating Tesla in parts of China
EV brand Zeekr is selling more cars than Tesla in parts of China, and plans to expand in Europe and Latin America this year, Zeekr CEO Andy An told CNBC.Business - China -
Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices
The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.Business -
Employee stock purchase plans offer 'free money' — but also carry complexity and risk, experts say
If you work for a publicly traded company, you may have access to discounted company shares via an employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP. Here's what to know.Business -
Tesla surges after Elon Musk says new affordable EV models coming
Tesla shares surged 12% on Wednesday after CEO Elon Musk said the company plans to produce new affordable EV models by early 2025.Business - Elon Musk -
Trump trial: National Enquirer would 'embellish' negative stories about Trump's 2016 rivals, Pecker says
Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to a scheme to silence porn star Stormy Daniels from speaking about an alleged tryst with him.Business - Donald Trump -
Homeownership isn't for everyone, money coach says: Don't fall for artificial 'pressure to buy'
Latina financial expert Jannese Torres, host of the "Yo Quiero Dinero" podcast, discusses what she has learned about certain milestones such as homeownership.Business -
Skytrax names the best airports of 2024 — and Singapore's Changi is no longer No. 1
Singapore's Changi Airport has lost its position as the world's best airport to Doha's Hamad International Airport, according to Skytrax.Business -
'Where do you see yourself in five years?': Recruitment expert on why you shouldn't care about this age-old question
A quickly evolving job market means having a five year career plan has become difficult. Here's what those in their early careers should consider instead.Business -
Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation
Powell said that while inflation continues to make its way lower, the current state of policy should remain intact.Business - Federal Reserve -
White House will ‘wait and see’ on Iran response after attempted Israel strike
President Joe Biden convened a meeting of G-7 leaders to coordinate a diplomatic response to Iran’s attack.Business - Iran -
The upcoming bitcoin halving is different from others before it. Here’s what investors need to know
With the advent of ETFs, this cycle could be the one where bitcoin's trend of diminishing post-halving returns reverses.Business -
European Central Bank gives strong signal that cuts are on the way despite Fed uncertainty
The euro zone's central bank held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting.Business - Federal Reserve -
Cramer says hot CPI data may not reflect the reality of inflation, citing trends in key categories
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday said the hotter-than-expected consumer price index data may not accurately represent the state of inflation.Business -
Apple announces new iPad Pro with M4, iPad Air tablets
These are the first new iPad models Apple has released since October 2022.Business - Apple -
Earnings will drive the market next week — what we expect from 2 portfolio stocks
Without any major economic reports, earnings — especially forward guidance and management commentary — will drive the action.Business -
She's worked for Nike, the NBA — and Maya Angelou. Meet abstract artist Ya La'ford
Ya La'ford has commissions until 2028 and current and former clients include the NFL, the NBA and Nike as well as celebrity musicians and TV stars.Business - NBA -
Hedge funds are ‘dead as a doornail,’ says chairman of ultra-rich investors' club Tiger 21
Hedge funds are "dead" as an investment asset class among members of Tiger 21, a network of ultra-high net worth investors, said founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.Business -
Family offices are looking beyond the stock market for higher returns, new report finds
Unlike stocks, alternatives such as private equity and private companies have more gradual valuation changes, smoothing out volatility.Business -
DJT stock plunges 8% as Trump qualifies for 36 million bonus shares
Trump will receive an additional 36 million shares, worth about $1.15 billion, if the stock closes above a $17.50 minimum share price.Business - Donald Trump -
Here's where the world's top 0.001% are putting their money, according to wealth experts
There are about 28,420 centimillionaires globally, largely concentrated in New York City, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, London and Beijing.Business -
Caitlin Clark salary criticism a 'false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Since Caitlin Clark was drafted, debate about her salary has dominated social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains the economic truth behind it.Business - WNBA -
3G Capital quietly exited its Kraft Heinz investment last year
3G Capital, which helped to engineer the Kraft Heinz merger, had seen its influence at the company wane.Business -
Shares of Wynn Resorts rise after another great quarter but are still cheap
Another quarter of great results from the casino operator, including beats for every property and upbeat guidance.Business -
Disney shares tumble on light guidance. But here's why we're raising our price target
Disney's current quarter guidance disappointed Wall Street. But the sell-off looks overdone to us.Business -
Don’t forget to do this one thing before writing your resume, says ex-Nvidia recruiter
Throughout your career, keep a running list of your work accomplishments in a Word document or a lengthy resume. Update it regularly.Business