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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 - Feb. 24

Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals

Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advances

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth: Seagulls boost Champions League hopes

Brighton edged past Bournemouth in a thrilling encounter.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

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 - Feb. 25

How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rights

Financial Times - Feb. 26

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

The very best way to invest in the stock market

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Masdar, TAQA and Eni to boost UAE/ Italy/Albania energy co-operation

Yahoo News - Feb. 26

House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency

Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage

Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.

Inc. - Feb. 26

How European nations are appealing to Trump, boosting defense spending

European nations that are part of NATO are boosting their defense spending and are appealing to President Trump's demands on contributions. Charlotte Howard, The Economist's executive editor, joins ...

CBS News - 6d

Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds

Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump’s powers to spend the money. On one side of ...

The Hill - 6d

UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing

Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer Rothesay

Financial Times - 5d

A buyout of Walgreens is supposed to boost the stock, but this analyst says sell

Deutsche Bank believes the hype over a Sycamore buyout and subsequent breakup has gone too far, and puts the deal at risk.

MarketWatch - 5d

China adviser pushes for lower marriage age to boost births

Thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for annual meeting of country’s rubber stamp parliament

Financial Times - 2d

AMC’s stock could get a boost from these three factors: analyst

AMC Entertainment Holdings is in a good position for growth after the movie-theater chain and original meme stock reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue last week.

MarketWatch - 2d

Capri may sell struggling Versace to Prada. That’s boosting Capri’s stock.

Versace would return to Italian ownership after it was acquired by Michael Kors in 2018.

MarketWatch - 2d

BAE chief in line for bonus boost under ‘golden handcuffs’ pay deal

UK’s biggest defence contractor becomes latest FTSE 100 company to propose bigger rewards for top executives

Financial Times - 2d

Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion, Boosted by Its Latest Claude AI Model

Anthropic’s fundraising success shows how a well-timed product launch can dazzle investors.

Inc. - 2d

Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing

Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security cost

Financial Times - 1d

Germany’s future coalition partners to relax debt rules to boost defence budget

Conservative alliance and Social Democrats to propose exempting spending of more than 1% of GDP on defence. The prospective partners in Germany’s next government have said they will seek to loosen ...

The Guardian - 1d

EU think-tank looks to ETFs to boost European defence companies

There has been a surge in interest in weapons makers, but current ETFs offer only global exposure

Financial Times - 22h

Germany’s Merz strikes ‘game-changing’ deal to boost defence spending

Move to relax debt brake marks historic shift in country’s conservative approach to borrowing

Financial Times - 19h

South Korea signs security agreement with Poland to boost economic and defense cooperation

South Korea and Poland have signed a cooperation agreement as the democratic allies find themselves united in their security concerns despite the vast geographical distance between them

ABC News - 11h

Tata Electronics, Himax, and PSMC Team Up to Boost India's Chip Industry

Yahoo News - 9h

Czech Republic to boost defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030

Yahoo News - 9h

Trump layoff plan gets reprieve

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge gives Trump go-ahead on mass layoffs A federal judge refused a request from ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

How Washington plans to defend the dollar

Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president

Financial Times - Feb. 22

What's in the House GOP budget plan?

The House is expected to vote on a budget plan this week. It will be a key test to see if Republicans can unify around President Trump's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Will Johnson's budget plan pass in the House?

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the lower chamber is very close to having enough votes to pass the budget plan that President Trump endorsed. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email Some agencies are planning to send a ...

The Hill - 5d

What is Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan?

The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.

The New York Times - 1d

Live Nation expects a big 2025, boosted by stadium shows, but sees some bumps in the first quarter

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. reported a dip in fourth-quarter sales Thursday, but that figure still came in above expectations, and the Ticketmaster parent said it expected bigger gains this year ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 21