We're Era Billionaire

‘We’re in the era of the billionaire,’ human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating

In 2024, an average of nearly four new billionaires were coined every week, according to Oxfam. Much of their wealth will be passed down to heirs.

CNBC - 10h

Pakistan to seek extradition of billionaire tycoon from UAE

Developer Malik Riaz Hussain says fraud allegations by anti-corruption watchdog are attempt to ‘blackmail’ him

Financial Times - 11h

Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Other Billionaires at the Inauguration

The sight of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and others at President Trump’s swearing-in was another sign of how business is adapting to a new Washington.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire

The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.

The New York Times - 2d

'We're in the era of the billionaire,' human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating

The rich are getting richer.

NBC News - 9h

The New Rules of the Trump Era

Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.

The New York Times - 9h

Why exactly are tech billionaires kissing Trump’s ring?

Once upon a time, the ultimate aspiration of the ultra-wealthy was to accumulate enough “F-you money” to operate above societal constraints.

The Hill - 15h

Markets brace for Trump-era volatility

US stocks ticked higher but currencies swung the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration

Financial Times - 1d

Here are the 4 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Donald Trump returns to the White House, and Abbott Laboratories is set to report quarterly earnings.

CNBC - 2d

‘He is power’: billionaires line up for Trump’s inauguration

Top business leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos flock to watch ceremony at the Capitol

Financial Times - 2d

Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration

Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.

Inc. - 2d

'We're taking it back': Trump promises action on Panama Canal

Speaking during his inaugural address, President Trump vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," return Alaska's Denali to "Mount McKinley" and retake control of the Panama Canal.

NBC News - 2d

Tech billionaires attend inauguration church service

Top tech billionaires including some who were critics of Trump during his first term flock to his inaugural celebrations.

BBC News - 2d

Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon said tech billionaires attendance at Trump's inauguration is a sign of their "official surrender" to Trump.

ABC News - 2d

What we're hearing: Arsenal's striker search, Liverpool to let Núñez go?

The January transfer window is open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?

ESPN - 2d

The Assist That Made Magic Johnson a Billionaire

He might even be a better entrepreneur than he was a basketball player, if that’s possible.

Inc. - 2d

Billionaires and their cash head to Washington for Trump’s inauguration

CEOs are lining up for a swearing-in ceremony that is expected to smash fundraising records

Financial Times - 4d

We're buying more of an underappreciated stock and downgrading another that has broken out

The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to more than 2%.

CNBC - 5d

In Panama, we're a laughing stock because of Trump

Donald Trump's threats to take back the Panama Canal have been met with laughter and mockery by Panamanians, who view him as a buffoon, while also taking his threats seriously due to America's ...

The Hill - 6d

Apple slides on disappointing iPhone data in China. Here's why we're not panicking

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 6d

The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, who died aged 32.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Here are the 8 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Inflation data and bank earnings will take center stage.

CNBC - Jan. 12

Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality

The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

We're buying more of this retail stock that's showing positive sales momentum

The company is having a nice fourth quarter, according to a note published by Truist on Friday.

CNBC - Jan. 10

We're buying more of a newer stock that is wisely pushing into a fast-growing market

We first added the company to our portfolio in October.

CNBC - Jan. 8

We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor

The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big

The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas

According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.

Wired - Jan. 7

Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump: 'We're going to try to have a policy where no windmills are being built'

President-elect Trump signaled Tuesday that he would oppose all new wind energy production in his second term in remarks to reporters. “We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool, Man United, Olmo latest

The January transfer window is now open but what are our reporters hearing about potential deals?

ESPN - Jan. 6

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Maga vs the billionaires

Trump’s fragile coalition is already splintering over immigration

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Here are the 5 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Nvidia's Jensen Huang will be at CES, and investors will get a fresh batch of labor market data.

CNBC - Jan. 5

What we're hearing about the coaching vacancies

A team-by-team look at the various hot spots for change.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires

Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.

Inc. - Jan. 2

We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain

The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

The 16 TV shows we're excited for in 2025

Whether it's returning series like "The White Lotus, "Severance" and "The Last of Us," or new shows like "Watson" and "Long Story Short," there will be plenty of TV to watch in 2025.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

We don't really know how many homes we're building

Even holiday caravans have been known to skew England’s housebuilding data

Financial Times - Jan. 2

The 25 movies we're most looking forward to in 2025

We asked Times staffers for the films they were most stoked for, sight unseen. Brace for a "Freakier Friday," a new "Superman," the return of Malick and more.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

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