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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway plows another $529 million into Occidental Petroleum, boosting its bet on the energy stock to $8.5 billion
Business Insider - 23 Jun 2022 15:13
Berkshire now owns more than 16% of the oil-and-gas company, which is benefiting from the surge in energy prices this year.
WHO Calls Urgent Meeting Over Whether Monkeypox Outbreak Signals International Emergency
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 20:21
The expert committee will weigh whether monkeypox constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization's highest alert level.
In EY's split, fortune may favour the dull
The Economist - 23 Jun 2022 14:02
Bean-counters v lion-tamers
Twitter, GWI Study Soccer, World Cup Fans Prior to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
AdWeek - 23 Jun 2022 17:30
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off Nov. 21 and runs through the crowning of a champion Dec. 18, and Twitter and GlobalWebIndex took the pulse of soccer--OK, football--fans as the tournament approaches. Twitter and GWI f...
Build a Strategy that Addresses Your Gnarliest Challenges
Harvard Business Review - 23 Jun 2022 16:15
Effective strategies are more than glorified to-do lists.
This couple built a scenic, ultra-modern tiny house in the mountains for $62,000 — see inside
Business Insider - 23 Jun 2022 17:29Discord: How to Turn On the Explicit Media Content Filter on a Server
AdWeek - 23 Jun 2022 17:00
By default, when someone creates a Discord server, the server's members will be able to post media content in its channels without the media being scanned for explicit content. However, a server's administrators can chan...
Wells Fargo is undergoing a major transformation under CEO Charlie Scharf. But controversies and layoffs continue to dog the bank.
Business Insider - 23 Jun 2022 15:32Fed Stress Test Finds Big Banks Can Weather Severe Recession
Wall Street Journal - 24 Jun 2022 00:30
The ability to lend and maintain capital levels in a hypothetical downturn is measured by the central bank in an annual test.
California Risks Missing Its Climate Targets. Here's How It Can Get On Track And Add Billions In Economic Growth.
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 15:45
California is not on track to achieve its climate goals, but just a few policies would rapidly cut harmful emissions, add billions to the state's economy, and avert climate catastrophe.
"Markets Should Brace Themselves": Steve Forbes Warns Of "Several Major Crises"
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 14:00
Markets should brace themselves: A crisis with the Japanese yen is coming, and the results won't be pretty.
BIS Says Crypto Weaknesses Have Materialized Following Market Sell-Off
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jun 2022 04:30
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the global body for central banks, claims the weaknesses in crypto that were pointed out before “have pretty much materialized.” BIS General Manager Agustin Carstens opine...
Are Black Businesses Ready For Another Recession?
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 02:44
Black-owned businesses were slammed by the pandemic-induced recession of 2020. They may be staring at another downturn soon.
Why BA still appears to have a Heathrow problem
Sky News - 23 Jun 2022 19:42
"I've had plenty of luck over the last five years, all of it bad."
Swan Bitcoin CEO against crypto lenders: Users are way under-compensated for the risk
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jun 2022 18:02
The CEO of Swan Bitcoin, Cory Klippsten, criticizes Celsius Network and other centralized crypto lending platforms, warning of possible market contagion.
Dehumanization Is a Feature of Gig Work, Not a Bug
Harvard Business Review - 23 Jun 2022 16:05
The 40 million Americans who’ve rented out their services to platforms like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash may be canaries in the coal mine of the new world of work.
Nike Is Reportedly The Latest Global Brand To Exit Russia Completely
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 16:02
The sports apparel maker's decision to leave comes three months after it suspended its retail operations in the country.
Homes lost. Savings destroyed. How medical debt has upended these people's lives
L.A. Times - 23 Jun 2022 16:00Bitcoin and Ethereum Inch Higher, MATIC Extends Its Rally, BNB Accelerates
Crypto News - 23 Jun 2022 16:00
Bitcoin price is holding the key USD 20,000 support zone and moving towards USD 21,000 again. BTC is currently (11:43 UTC) trading near USD 20,700 and is unchanged in a day and down 8% in a week. A clear move above USD 2...
Germany declares natural-gas shortage after Russia throttled its supply over the Ukraine war
Business Insider - 23 Jun 2022 15:50Germany Decries 'Economic Attack' By Putin As It Inches Towards Gas Rationing
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 15:23
Europe's largest economy is in the midst of a "gas crisis," Germany's economic affairs minister said, as he directly blamed Vladimir Putin for driving up prices.
Bloomingdale's Stands Strong As The Retail World Evolves
Forbes - 23 Jun 2022 15:15
Bloomingdale's will celebrate its 150th anniversary this fall. Lots of excitement!