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Warren Buffett says Berkshire may only do slightly better than the average company due to its sheer size
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at press conference during the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, April 30, 2022. CNBC Berkshire Hathaway‘s Warren Buffett said his sprawling conglomerate may only slightly outperform the average American company due to its sheer size and the lack of buying opportunities that could […]
Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings jump 28% in the fourth quarter, cash pile surges to record
Warren Buffett ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Meeting in Omaha, NE. David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a big rise in operating earnings in the fourth quarter, thanks to huge gains in its insurance business, while its cash pile expanded to record levels. The […]
Once you hit this credit score, banks will ‘fall all over themselves’ to work with you, says money expert—it’s not a perfect 850
It may be hard to imagine digging yourself out of $100,000 in credit card debt and boosting your credit score by 400 points. But it’s possible—just ask Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Khalfani-Cox boosted her credit score from the low 400s to a perfect 850 after spending three years paying down her debt. […]
Why widespread tech layoffs keep happening despite a strong U.S. economy
The tech sector is having a big 2024. Nvidia just crushed earnings expectations. The artificial intelligence boom remains in full swing. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index is up more than 8 percent year to date. The U.S. economy is also doing surprisingly well, adding 353,000 jobs in January, well ahead of […]
Why airlines are raising baggage fees — and charging you more at the airport
Travelers arrive for flights at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on March 16, 2021. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images Airlines are raising their prices to check a bag — again. Just how much you it will cost you, however, depends on when you pay for the […]
Starboard nominates directors to Alight’s board. A plan to improve margins could be on the horizon
xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Company: Alight (ALIT) Business: Alight provides cloud-based integrated digital human capital and business solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: employer solutions, professional services, and hosted business. The employer solutions segment offers employee wellbeing, integrated benefits administration, health-care navigation and other services. The […]
The immigration crisis may bankrupt cities such as New York, Denver and Chicago as federal funds fall short of needs
The recent surge of migrants has put major cities across the U.S. under significant financial pressure. “I think it’s at this point, politically unsustainable for the Biden administration to maintain this unlimited flow into what’s essentially a welfare state network of cities like New York, Denver and Chicago,” said Simon […]
Prosecutors want Binance’s CZ kept on tighter leash ahead of sentencing
Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2022. Benoit Tessier | Reuters U.S. prosecutors Friday asked a judge to tighten the bond conditions of billionaire Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” […]
Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Salesforce, Snowflake, Domino’s
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week’s market action, advising them to pay attention to earnings reports from companies including Salesforce, Snowflake and Domino’s. “I don’t know if the rosy hue from Nvidia has staying power for next week,” Cramer said. “But there are plenty of good […]