Canadian businessman Greg Abel is anticipated to take over the helm of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) from Warren Buffett and appears to have the full backing of at least one board member ahead of the firm's annual shareholders meeting on Saturday. What Happened: According...
In the 149 previous Kentucky Derbies, 44 horses have raced from the No. 17 post position. It's the only post that has not sent a horse to the Winners Circle. In addition, outside that post — 18, 19 and 20 — there have been only five winners in 84 attempts. If there is one horse...
This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. As part of a significant cost-cutting strategy, Alphabet Inc's Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently eliminated approximately 200 roles from its core team and relocated some positions to India and Mexico. The tech giant also slashed...
President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, were deadlocked in a new nationwide survey that probed registered voters about their choice of candidate for the 2024 election. Face-Off: In the survey, 44% of respondents chose Biden, while an equal...
In a historic trading session on Tuesday, cannabis stocks soared following the DEA's reported decision to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This regulatory shift, which would align with a recommendation from the Department of Health and...
Stephanie Grisham, a former aide to the Donald Trump administration, shared that former First Lady Melania Trump is not pleased with the ongoing details of her husband's hush money trial. What Happened: Grisham, who previously served as the former president's press secretary and chief...
Last week, former President Donald Trump went on the attack against independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as election polls suggest that Kennedy could draw more votes away from Trump than from President Joe Biden. What Happened: On Friday, Trump took to his Truth Social...
Elon Musk reacted to President Joe Biden's recent comments at the White House correspondents' dinner with a one-word response that sparked some discussion on social media. What Happened: On Sunday, Musk responded to a tweet by Greg Price, the communications director of the...
The mysterious death of Alexei Navalny, a leading figure in Russian opposition, led to a new round of sanctions against Russia. However, recent findings by U.S. intelligence agencies suggest that Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, may not have directly orchestrated Navalny's demise,...
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Donald Trump, publicly expressed her disapproval of the ex-president following the recent indictments of his associates in the Arizona fake electors scheme. What Happened: Last Wednesday, Hutchinson voiced her concerns in an interview with CNN. ...
Elon Musk dismissed theories of extraterrestrial existence, citing his experience with SpaceX's satellite operations. What Happened: Responding to a tweet on Saturday, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, rejected the idea of alien existence. He stated, "I have seen no evidence of aliens. If...
A recent forecast by cryptocurrency strategist Altcoin Sherpa suggests an impressive surge in the value of Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). According to him, the digital asset is expected to climb by a whopping 267% by year's end, potentially breaking the $500 mark. Altcoin Sherpa said acquiring...
Bob Bakish, the current CEO of Paramount Global, may be facing termination as the company continues its merger talks with Skydance Media. What Happened: A recent CNBC report suggests that the board of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) is contemplating the dismissal of Bakish, which will possibly...
The CEO of Tesla Inc, Elon Musk, has moved ahead of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to claim the title of the world's third-richest billionaire, following a resurgence in Tesla's stock value. What Happened: According to a recent Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk's net worth has climbed to $...
Former Attorney General Bill Barr has announced his intention to vote for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, despite his past criticism of Trump's actions. What Happened: Barr, who had previously voiced his belief that Trump "shouldn’t be anywhere near the Oval...