Sitting Billions Berkshire

Billions of levelling-up cash in limbo

Towns and cities call on the Labour government to deliver the funds promised for vital regeneration.

Mass deportation could cost billions

Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports

President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Alphabet Revenue Jumps 15% to $88.3 Billion

The tech giant’s 34 percent increase in quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations, driven by its advertising and cloud businesses.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion

The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.

Tech - The New York Times - October 30

Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6 Billion Equity Deal

The German industrial giant is acquiring software and technology company Altair, a deal that will increase Siemens’s digital business revenue.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit

The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Kroger Finalizes $1.37 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement

Kroger finalized a $1.37 billion settlement in connection with the grocery chain’s role in the U.S. opioid crisis, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion

The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion

Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Corruption overshadows Ukraine's multi-billion reconstruction progam

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Samsung Electronics Plans $7 Billion Share Buyback

The South Korean technology giant’s stock repurchase plan comes amid investor concerns over its flagship memory-chip business, which is missing out on the artificial intelligence boom.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

MicroStrategy’s stock surges on $4.6 billion bitcoin buy

MicroStrategy shares are surging on the software company and cryptocurrency play’s $4.6 billion bitcoin buy.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

MicroStrategy’s $30 billion Bitcoin Bet Is Paying Off

The stock is up 460 percent this year thanks to the crypto—more than double Nvidia’s returns.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry

With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe.

7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle

The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 16 hours ago

1960s civil rights protesters who staged historic sit-in finally have arrest records cleared

Simon Bouie told his mother and grandmother he wasn’t going to get in trouble back in 1960.

2024 Zozo Championship leaderboard, scores: Justin Thomas sits two shots back of lead after Round 3 in Japan

The two-time PGA Championship winner will enter the final round two strokes off the lead

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Week 9 Overreaction: Texas A&M sits atop the SEC & Notre Dame boosts its resume | College Football Enquirer

Following Week 9, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde overreact to the outcomes of Texas A&M vs. LSU, Notre Dame vs. Navy and Colorado vs. UCF. They discuss the quick progression of this ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after big win vs. Cowboys

Here is where the San Francisco 49ers and the rest of the NFL stand in the latest power rankings heading into Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

College football rankings: Penn State sits above Ohio State as Georgia moves to No. 2 in CBS Sports 134

The Buckeyes check in one spot behind the Nittany Lions ahead of their pivotal Week 10 meeting in Happy Valley

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

The Playlist: Week 2 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

As NBA injuries continue to mount, Dan Titus reveals his pickups to help fill the void on your fantasy hoops rosters.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Start/Sit: Why Jordan Hawkins just might be the man for the moment, and more

Jordan Hawkins has hit the base running, taking advantage of injuries to key players

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Therapy-speak and 80s hairstyles: will Harris’s Brené Brown sit-down swing white female voters?

The Democrat’s cozy chat with the vulnerability expert was largely apolitical – which could play well with a key demographic. In the quest to win over white female voters – 53% of whom showed up ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Fantasy Football Week 9 Running Back Preview: Waiver adds, deep stashes, starts, sits, and more

Everything you need to know about the running back position in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Fantasy Football Week 9 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Matthew Stafford a must-start, plus more sleepers

Quarterbacks you want in Week 9 lineups, and those you should avoid

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Fantasy Football Week 9 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Darnell Mooney and Courtland Sutton stay hot

Wide receivers you want in Week 9 lineups, and those you should avoid

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

College Basketball Rankings: Kansas sits at No. 1 in Top 25 and 1 as 2024-25 season tips off Monday

The Jayhawks are in the top spot of CBS Sports' daily rankings on the opening day of the college basketball season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

The Playlist: Week 3 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Dan Titus shares his favorite hoops adds for the week, including two Wizards with their fantasy value on the rise.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Fantasy Basketball Week 3 Start/Sit: Is Gradey Dick here to stay, plus more players to get into your lineups

Gradey Dick has been outstanding for the Raptors