In a bold move, Attorney General Letitia James of New York has asked a judge to permanently ban former President Donald Trump from the state’s real estate industry. This request also includes a lifetime ban from serving as an officer or director of a New York corporation. Additionally, James is seeking a substantial fine of
The job market is experiencing a cooldown, which means that workers can expect smaller annual raises moving forward. Labor experts predict that U.S. companies will offer average salary increases of 4% in 2024, down from 4.4% in the previous year. A survey conducted by Willis Towers Watson shows that companies’ total salary budgets, including raises
The crypto community is brimming with anticipation as they await the long-awaited ruling from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This development comes after more than a decade of unsuccessful attempts to obtain approval. Thirteen companies have filed applications for a spot bitcoin ETF,
In a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become buzzwords, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban stands out as a staunch advocate for these organizational principles. Despite recent skepticism from fellow billionaires Elon Musk and Bill Ackman, Cuban believes that smart businesses embrace DEI to put themselves in the best position to succeed. He asserts
In a groundbreaking move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Florida’s plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. This first-in-the-nation decision has the potential to significantly reduce medication costs for Americans. However, it has also faced fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry, which argues that drug importation may compromise the safety and
Retirement is a phase of life that many individuals look forward to, but in order to live your best life during retirement, it is crucial to make the most contributions while you are still working. One way to do this is by participating in a 401(k) plan, where employees can put up to $23,000 in
Peloton, the renowned fitness company, has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with TikTok. This collaboration is a crucial part of Peloton’s strategy to transform its public perception and appeal to a wider range of customers while facing declining sales and profits. By joining forces with TikTok, Peloton aims to establish a new fitness hub on
The performance of Cliff Asness’ multistrategy fund at AQR Capital Management has been commendable, with a return of 18.5% in the previous year. This achievement is even more remarkable considering it was achieved after fees. However, it is important to critically evaluate the overall performance of the fund and its various strategies. The AQR Absolute
Walgreens, the retail pharmacy giant, has released its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, surpassing expectations for both adjusted earnings and revenue. However, the company’s CEO, Tim Wentworth, announced a significant dividend cut to strengthen the long-term balance sheet and cash position. This move comes as Walgreens tries to recover from a challenging year marked by declining
In an alarming display of income inequality, the average FTSE 100 CEO will have earned more than the median full-time worker’s annual salary by 1 p.m. London time on Thursday. This stark reality is highlighted by estimates from the High Pay Centre think tank, which suggest that the U.K.’s top bosses will achieve this milestone