Over the past two years, Berkshire has reduced its position in Apple stock by more than 70%. For years, Berkshire has been hoarding cash and collecting interest on T-bills. Last quarter, Berkshire used some of its excess cash and acquired a stake in Alphabet. 10 Stocks We Like More Than Alphabet › Over the past … Read more
Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. With the youngest baby boomers now 61 years old, much of the generation is already retired or approaching retirement. However, the data shows that many have inadequate savings and may struggle to maintain their standard of living. In … Read more
This has got to be one of the most charged debates in the US auto industry this year. Scout Motors’ decision to sell cars directly to customers has sparked backlash from franchise dealers, highlighting long-standing tensions between traditional retail chains and emerging direct-to-consumer business models. The clash has boiled over in Colorado, where the state … Read more
One of Disney World’s biggest US theme park rivals is facing a roller coaster of challenges that have little to do with thrill rides and everything to do with investor confidence: a class action lawsuit securities fraud. Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is now the target of several securities class actions related to the company’s merger … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW Dr Helen Eisenhauer, a general practitioner at Stenhouse Medical Center in the UK, faces a five-month suspension after admitting she faked two appointments to pick up her children on time. “The incident happened over a year ago at a particularly stressful time for me when I had to balance the demands … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is not the first president to want more space at the White House for entertaining, the executive residence’s longest-serving top adviser says, lending support to Trump’s rationale for his ballroom construction project. Gary Walters spent more than two decades as the White House Chief of Staff to Presidents Ronald … Read more
What to eat when you have the flu: 5 foods to eat and 3 foods to avoid When the flu hits, your body needs more than rest. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in helping your immune system fight the virus and recover faster. Eating the right foods can reduce symptoms such as fatigue, congestion … Read more
Luis Rodriguez, owner of GrizzAlley Bike Shop in Fresno’s Tower District, was tending to his repair shop four years ago when a police detective walked by and started asking about a stolen bike. It was the start of a nightmare for the father of seven, he says. The Fresno native says his store was raided … Read more
The Trump administration is taking a tougher stance on Americans with student loan debt, and borrowers are feeling it from both sides. On the one hand, the US Department of Education has curbed income-based reimbursements (1). In August alone, 327,955 applications were denied, according to a December 15 court filing (2). For borrowers who counted … Read more
Customer taking coffee containers from a barista – maxbelchenko/Shutterstock We’re going to let you in on a little secret here: Americans? They like coffee very much. Okay, you can probably hear the sarcasm here, but what might surprise you is how much people in the United States enjoy this drink. Two out of three American … Read more