Tech slump and trade war shrink the fortunes of the world’s richest
Elon Musk is the most affected among the billionaires, who have seen hundreds of billions of wealth vanish in recent weeks due to stock market declines
The business magnates’ long goodbye: How the world’s richest people are planning their succession
Warren Buffett, Rupert Murdoch, Carlos Slim, Amancio Ortega, Juan Roig, Giorgio Armani and Bernard Arnault are facing one of the most critical moments for any family business: generational change. And in some cases, it is far from clear who will be their successor
Counter-reform at the office: Is the tyrannical boss back?
The Great Resignation didn’t come to pass, and telecommuting is faltering. Now, here comes the latest corporate fad, the return of the toxic leader
In his annual letter, Warren Buffett tells investors to ignore Wall Street pundits
Buffett also recounted how Berkshire’s insurance businesses thrived last year, but its massive utilities and BNSF railroad disappointed
A trickle of philanthropy: Why is generosity in crisis?
These days, donations are very volatile, with rich countries increasingly focused on financing domestic causes. They are turning their backs on the Global South
Warren Buffett, James Simons and Phil Knight are among the top charity donors of 2023
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Four universities received big gifts last year, along with four scientific research institutes and a health-care system
Warren Buffett’s firm reports $12.8 billion loss as investments fall but its insurers performed well
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Buffett has long said investors are better served focusing on Berkshire’s operating earnings, which exclude the value of its investments that can vary widely quarter to quarter
Warren Buffett’s company joins oil-buying frenzy this week by resuming its Occidental Petroleum buys
Berkshire bought nearly 4 million more shares of the Houston-based oil producer to give it more than 228 million shares and control of nearly 26% of Occidental
Europe is looking to fight the flood of Chinese electric vehicles. But Europeans love them
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says ‘global markets are now flooded with cheaper Chinese electric cars,’ with prices ‘kept artificially low by huge state subsidies.’
From Buffett to Soros, the five most profitable stock market plays in history
Big investors often take advantage of crises to place their most lucrative bets
Profits at Warren Buffett’s firm reach $36B as stocks surge and its insurance holdings perform well
The company’s cash pile grew to $147.4 billion from the first quarter’s $130.6 billion
The Ryan Reynolds case or how to invest like the rich and famous: when money makes more money
Some celebrities have made millions from investments, ranging from telecommunications to gin. They’re an example of the wide range of options open to those who have a high net worth – and a big public profile
Buffett touts benefits of buybacks in his shareholder letter
Critics of stock buybacks are “either an economic illiterate or a silver-tongued demagogue” or both, he said
Who is the wealthiest man in the world, Amancio Ortega or Bill Gates?
The fortunes of Zara and Microsoft founders fluctuate hourly, mirroring their shares’ market performance
Warren Buffet to Donald Trump: “Have you no sense of decency, sir?”
Legendary Wall Street investor slams the Republican candidate and challenges him to release his tax returns