It’s not uncommon for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire large stakes in companies, however, the company’s founder, Warren Buffett, rarely spends his own money on stocks. That’s what made his purchase of 2 million shares in Seritage Growth Properties this week so special. His 2 million shares are worth 8% of the company and Buffett is […]
Bill Gates and a group of international investors are pouring billions of dollars into clean energy. Microsoft’s co-founder will announce the new plan at the Breakthrough Energy Coalition, a climate change summit in Paris that will also be attended by President Obama and French President Francois Hollande. The new fund includes more than two dozen public […]
Oil is currently trading around $42 per barrel and that’s bad news for producers in some parts of the world. In the United Kingdom it costs $52.50 to produce a barrel of oil and in Brazil the cost is $49 per barrel. In Canada oil producers are barely breaking even at $41 per barrel. As […]
Almost five months after announcing what many considered a long shot campaign for president, real estate mogul Donald Trump is still leading Republican primary polls nationwide. Carly Fiorina’s candidacy has also received greater attention over the last two months. Their campaigns represent a continued tradition in American politics: the businessman (or businesswoman) candidate. Here are […]
If you live in the South or West this year there is a very good chance you will find yourself paying more for rent. Rent for single-family homes in those two parts of the country have increased the most according to RentRange. The biggest hikes occurred in Cape Coral/Fort Myers, Florida, with the average rent increasing […]
Donald Trump loves to call himself an amazing businessman and he regularly claims to be worth than more than $10 billion. In reality, Mr. Trump’s father was already a wealthy real estate mogul during his formative years, and many of Mr. Trump’s businesses outside of real estate have failed miserably. 12 Donald Trump brands went […]
Before you can get hired by Google and change the world, you first need to find the top technology schools that can best help you build your skills. The U.S. is known for some of the best technology schools in the world. From Massachusetts to California. Many hopeful entrepreneurs have gone to these prestigious schools only […]
Today’s announcement of a deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program also will lift many, if not all, of the crippling economic sanctions that the West has levied over the years. While inhibiting the Islamic Republic’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon was the goal of the P5+1 nations (the U.N. Security Council – the United States, […]
Warren Buffett has invested in some of America’s most iconic brands including Coca-Cola, Geico, and Wrigley. Berkshire Hathaway is also the most successful investment firm in the world, a title that has allowed Mr. Buffet to remain as one of the world’s richest people. In his many years as an investor Warren Buffett has offered […]
An anti-Airbnb group has released a new advertisement that refutes the idea that the short-term rental service assists the regular Joe. ShareBetter has released a new advertisement on television locally in the New York area and nation-wide online in anticipation of reaching as many cities as possible where the “illegal hotels” are looking to expand. […]
The word “bailout” became ubitious during the Great Recession. From banks “too big to fail” to the faltering auto industry in Detroit, Washington has been the go-to lender of last resort for many American companies. And the rise of the tea party on the right and Elizabeth Warren (and Bernie Sanders) on the left have […]
Image Source The possibility of one day being rich enough to afford a privately owned island paradise is the definitive property dream for many budding entrepreneurs. The appeal of such a getaway is undeniable: a Robinson Crusoe-like fantasy of absolute privacy coupled with the surrounding natural beauty of a world far from the pressures of […]
Image Source Making it big in business is no easy feat; a lot of blood, sweat and toil is often required to reach the top. Perseverance, smarts and skill are all key – yet notwithstanding such effort and ability, when success is achieved, the financial rewards can be great, with personal fortunes sometimes amounting to […]
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It’s said that management involves dealing with complexity, and leadership involves helping others deal with change. Particularly in today’s 24-hour and global markets, in which your customers and your competitors can come from anywhere, the maxim’s truer than ever. Change or die, and to do this you’re going to need some good direction. Unfortunately, more […]
The U.S. has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to corrupt leaders whose dirty laundry has been aired throughout the past decade. From insider trading to shady dealings while in political office to fraud and other unlawful practices while heading a company, you have to hand it to these guys – they’re nothing if […]
