SALZBURG, Austria — Finland and Sweden need to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) now while Russia’s Putin is focused on Ukraine, the alliance’s former chief told CNBC. The two Nordic countries have been considering joining NATO in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Becoming NATO members […]
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New White House press secretary on following your ‘passion’: ‘You’ll be knocked down … but the rewards are pretty amazing’
Karine Jean-Pierre’s appointment as the first Black woman and openly gay person to become White House press secretary is a major stride in representation — and she knows it. The press secretary role is a high-profile job. Jean-Pierre, 44, will spend every day speaking on behalf of President Joe Biden […]
The 3 best books to help you live a happier, more successful life, according to a productivity expert
A good book can turn hours into minutes, or transport you to another world – but a great book can inspire you to change your life. Chris Bailey, an author and productivity expert, tells CNBC Make It that he has pored over “countless” books on productivity throughout his career to […]
How an ex-Blue Origin intern got a $500,000 check from Mark Cuban to build a major SpaceX rival
Seven years ago, Tim Ellis sent Mark Cuban a life-changing cold email. Ellis was an engineer at Jeff Bezos’ space startup, Blue Origin, and he dreamed of launching his own rival company. His cold email to Cuban was an investment pitch that called space “sexy” and teased the idea of […]
Worried about a recession? Here’s how to prepare your portfolio
FG Trade | iStock | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. “We all understand that markets go through cycles and recession is part of the cycle that we may be facing,” said certified financial planner Elliot Herman, partner at […]
Carbon capture challenges are not deterring investor at Bill Gates’ firm
06 January 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Wismar: Smoke rises from chimneys of wood-processing industrial plants at the seaport of Wismar. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB (Photo by Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images) Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Eric Toone is a technical lead investor for Bill Gates‘ climate tech […]
Meet a human trafficking survivor who built her own business with $400
It started with just a few hundred dollars. Entrepreneur Nakia Vestal escaped human trafficking as a teenager and began working at beauty salons and shops. After gaining experience and disliking her job opportunities, Vestal decided to go into business for herself. In 2017 and with $400, Vestal founded DollMaker Lashes, […]
How Elliott Associates’ proposal to split two businesses at Western Digital may build value
A Western Digital office building is shown in Irvine, California, U.S., January 24, 2017. Mike Blake | Reuters Company: Western Digital (WDC) Business: Western Digital is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of data storage devices and solutions and operates in two market-leading franchises: hard disk drives (“HDD”) and NAND […]
Diesel fuel is in short supply as prices surge — Here’s what that means for inflation
The prices for gas and diesel fuel, over $6.00 a gallon, are displayed at a petrol station in Los Angeles, March 2, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Diesel prices are surging, contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global […]
Chelsea takeover: Todd Boehly consortium signs agreement to take over from Roman Abramovich
Chelsea’s stadium, Stamford Bridge. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Todd Boehly’s consortium has signed an agreement to purchase Chelsea from Roman Abramovich. The proposed deal, announced by the club in a statement in the early hours of Saturday morning, has to be approved by the UK Government and […]