Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is looking at an investment in Canada

Warren Buffett walks the floor and meets with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of their annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024.

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett said that Berkshire Hathaway is looking into an investment in Canada. He said to an arena packed of investors on Saturday, “We do not feel uncomfortable in any shape or form putting our money into Canada.” “Actually, we’re just focusing on one thing right now.” The multibillionaire speculator has previously made investments … Read more

Inflation has slid again in Europe. Here’s what that means for interest rates

The European Central Bank is reflected in the river Main in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 21, 2024. The inflation that has squeezed European shoppers fell more than expected in March to 2.4%, as cost spikes in the grocery aisle eased and overall price rises headed down in the two biggest economies, Germany and France.

FRANKFURT, Germany  — The price increases that had been burdening European consumers decreased in March, as overall price increases in the two largest economies, Germany and France, began to decline and cost spikes in the grocery aisle subsided. The 20 nations that use the euro saw an annual inflation rate that was lower than the … Read more

Will A.I. Boost Productivity? Companies Sure Hope So.

Economists doubt that artificial intelligence is already visible in productivity data.

Economists doubt that artificial intelligence is already reflected in productivity figures. However, large corporations frequently discuss implementing it to increase productivity. Wendy’s menu boards. freezers at Ben & Jerry’s grocery shop. The marketing of Abercrombie & Fitch. Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more integrated into many core components of the American customer experience. Whether … Read more

Mnuchin putting together US investor group to buy TikTok

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks during the Future Investment Initiative Institute Priority Summit in Miami on March 30, 2023.

Mnuchin putting together US investor group to buy TikTok After the House of Representatives enacted legislation forcing TikTok’s parent firm, ByteDance, based in China, to sell the app to American interests owing to national security concerns, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is organizing a group of American investors to purchase the app. “It’s a great … Read more

Ex-Amazon engineers lose 6-figure ‘Shark Tank’ deal off 1 blunder: ‘That’s the biggest mistake startups make’

Boona co-founders Brett Skaloud and Jeff Feiereisen pitch their Tandem showerhead on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”

Ex-Amazon engineers lose 6-figure ‘Shark Tank’ deal off 1 blunder: ‘That’s the biggest mistake startups make’   Three years ago, Brett Skaloud and Jeff Feiereisen left their engineering positions at Amazon to launch a showerhead firm that has amassed thousands of clients, social media virality, and a $5 million annual sales projection. Their attempt to … Read more

US stock futures edge lower as focus turns to CPI data

US stock futures edge lower as focus turns to CPI data.

US Stock futures edge lower as focus turns to CPI data   As profit-taking crippled the technology sector, U.S. stock index futures sank in evening deals on Sunday, extending losses on Wall Street. Attention will now be focused on important forthcoming inflation data. The technology sector, particularly NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), suffered a dramatic decline in … Read more

Waymo is cleared to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles

Waymo is cleared to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles   In a slam dunk move for innovation, Waymo, the trailblazing autonomous taxi service, has just received the nod from California regulators to weave its driverless magic through the bustling streets of Los Angeles and San Mateo counties. This green light from the California Public … Read more

How to Hack Your Habits: Discover Your Money Personality and Take Control of Your Spending

What's Your Money Personality? How To Manage Spending?

We should all talk about money more since it is beneficial to all of us. Join the discussion with Worth More, our 2024 financial wellness guide, which covers everything from managing debt, relationships, and savings to negotiating pay increases and, most importantly, investing in oneself. When it comes to money, we all have problems, and … Read more

US Job Market Explodes in January: 353,000 New Jobs Kickstart 2024 Boom

The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang.

The US economy defied expectations and stormed out of the gates in 2024, adding a whopping 353,000 jobs in January. This marks the highest monthly job gain since February 2020, sending shockwaves through analysts and sparking optimism for the year ahead.   CNN in New York — According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released … Read more

Paytm Payments Bank Shutting Down? What You Need to Know

Paytm Payments Bank Shut Down: RBI Orders Closure Over Compliance Issues.

February 1, BENGALURU – In a severe setback to one of the biggest payment companies in the nation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has ordered the Paytm payments bank subsidiary (PAYT.NS), opens new tab to stop taking new deposits in its accounts or popular wallets from March. According to a person familiar with the … Read more