Berkshire posts record operating profit, net declines Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a record quarterly profit on Saturday, bolstered by a significant increase in income from insurance underwriting. Berkshire said net income fell 64%, ... 05/4/2024 - 1:20 am | View Link
Macquarie annual profit slumps as commodity windfall fades; shares down Australia's Macquarie Group posted a 32% drop in its full-year profit on Friday due to weaker performance across its commodities, global markets and asset management businesses. 05/2/2024 - 3:03 pm | View Link
Coinbase posts $1.2B net income in Q1, surpasses entire 2023 earnings Coinbase has seen a strong rebound in its first quarter of 2024, boosted by growth in market performance and the launch of Bitcoin ETFs. 05/2/2024 - 10:45 am | View Link
iFast posts second strong quarter; earning upgrades According to Mo and Cheong, iFast’s ePension division will be a “key earnings growth driver” for 2024 and 2025. However, they expect PBT to moderate over the coming quarters “as headcount ramps up in ... 05/1/2024 - 10:35 pm | View Link
Peacock Adds Three Million Paid Subscribers as Comcast Posts Revenue Bump Comcast's Peacock gained three million paid subscribers in the March quarter, aided by its airing of an NFL Wild Card playoff game, the company said in its earnings re ... 04/25/2024 - 12:18 am | View Link
Clavesana in Italy. Eric and Christina SchwendemanSome Americans are choosing to retire abroad because of healthcare costs and divisive politics. Many of them are moving to Italy, where the cost of living is more affordable. They like Italy's dedication to a work-life balance, especially compared to American hustle culture. Eric and Christina Schwendeman's relationship got serious the day he brought up retirement."I have a long-term plan," Eric, 53, recalled telling his now-wife nearly two decades ago.
Russia's military has a a body of sound doctrine to govern its operations, but it hasn't adhered to them in Ukraine. Musa Sadulayev/AP PhotoRussia's huge cost in invading Ukraine is fallout for not following its own military doctrine. Russian commanders have frequently erred on the basics of military operations, a RAND expert said.
The AI boom has shades of the dot-com bubble but might be even more dangerous. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty ImagesThe AI frenzy has shades of dot-com mania but with one big, dangerous difference. Professor Erik Gordon noted internet startups had far fewer investors than Big Tech does now. Companies like Nvidia are huge and make money, but if they do crash there'll be sweeping fallout.
Debra Crockett retired early in the US and moved to Turkey. Debra CrockettDebra Crockett decided to retire early eight years ago and moved from the US to Turkey. Her Social Security checks are enough to cover her basic monthly expenses given the strength of the US dollar. She said moving abroad was the best financial decision she made for her retirement.
People tend to accumulate things like mugs, spices, and bags in their kitchens. Justin Lambert/Getty ImagesI help my clients get rid of things they don't need or use anymore. Kitchens can be a big source of stress and clutter. People can collect things like mugs and spices that they don't use for years.
Disney+ never aired an episode of "Bluey" that is about pregnancy. And it never explained why. Getty Images"Bluey" was the second-most streamed show in America last year. It is carried by Disney+. But Disney has refused to air one of its episodes, called "Dad Baby," which is about pregnancy. So its Australian distributor has released it on YouTube for free.