Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya went from working on a farm with little money to running a billion-dollar business — and he did it without sticking to a plan. The 50-year-old billionaire said his adaptability helped propel his success on a recent episode of the ReThinking podcast with organizational […]
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After 3 days at a Hawaiian resort, couple decides to buy part of it for $1.1 million
Joan and Ned Woodward had a feeling they’d enjoy their stay at Timbers Kaua’i, but they had no idea the Hawaii resort would become a permanent fixture in their lives. The Washington, D.C.-based couple decided to vacation at the 450-acre resort community last summer after receiving a glowing review from […]
Here’s the salary Americans say they need to be happy — it’s over $100,000 in 17 states
Money can’t literally buy happiness. But it can buy safety, security and experiences that make life more joyful and less stressful. Americans say it would take a lot of money — upwards of $230,000 a year — to feel secure, and even more — $483,000 — to feel rich, according […]
Don’t keep your job loss a secret — here’s how to talk about it as you hunt for a new role, experts say
Woman carrying a cardboard box, leaving office. JGI/Tom Grill Even though the job market is still favorable for workers, Americans looking for a new role are facing more competition compared with two years ago. But workers who find themselves unexpectedly job hunting aren’t always making the most of a valuable […]
Warning labels in the U.S. seem to be everywhere. Here’s why they may be pointless
Warning labels are designed to inform consumers about potential risks of using a product, but they have become too prevalent to be beneficial. “Warning labels really were fairly rare until the 1960s,” said W. Kip Viscusi, a distinguished professor of law, economics, and management at Vanderbilt University. “Beginning in the […]
Top Wall Street analysts see solid potential in these five stocks
The Rivian name is shown on one of their new electric SUV vehicles in San Diego, U.S., December 16, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters There is more to investing in the right stocks than just buying them after a hot earnings report. Investors can become better informed by researching the […]
Spain votes in a major election that could bring the far right back to power
A banner showing an image depicting Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, leader of the PP Party. Voters in Spain head to the polls on July 23 to cast their votes and elect Spain’s next government. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spain voters are heading to the polls […]
Bullpen gets a new stock that can continue to benefit from Wall Street’s broadening rally
An old favorite is going back in the Bullpen, our watch list of stocks we’re considering buying for the Club’s portfolio. In addition to improving business trends and a cheap valuation, the thinking is that this particular stock could benefit further from the broadening market rally, which has seen the […]
Barbie’s designer made missiles for Raytheon first as ‘Barbenheimer’ rocks box offices
The first Barbie Doll from 1959 is displayed at the interactive exhibition “The World of Barbie” on June 28, 2023, at Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, California. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images A weapons engineer turned doll maker is the unexpected link to “Barbenheimer,” the affectionately dubbed […]
Retail bets on zero day options are growing, but they may come at a price
It’s a sophisticated trading strategy that’s becoming more accessible to retail investors. The strategy: Zero days-to-expiration options — which is essentially a one-day bet on the direction of the markets. And CBOE Global Markets CEO Ed Tilly is in the thick of it. His company offers them all five weekdays. […]