Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), long known for challenging America’s wealthiest public figures, has renewed his criticism, targeting a familiar television investor. The confrontation centers on remarks made by investor and television personality Kevin O’Leary about…
Every era has a number that stops making sense, a figure so large the brain just files it next to “infinity” and moves on. For most of my career, that kind of number lived in…
As a 20-year Costco member who shops at the store on a weekly basis, I’m pretty used to the warehouse club giant’s prices. And I can say that for the most part, they’re all highly…
Some doors in finance are not locked so much as priced. The velvet rope outside the year’s hottest deals is rarely a sign on the wall. It is a number in your account, and for…
A challenging housing market and consumers’ reluctance to spend on renovation projects have impacted the hardware and home improvement retail sector, affecting giant retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s, as well as their smaller competitors,…
Ford’s stock has been on a wild ride over the past four weeks, rising more than 33% despite Thursday’s nearly 3% decline. Ford shares caught fire after the company debuted Ford Energy, the battery storage…
Blackstone just made its biggest private equity bet ever in a key market. It blew past its $10 billion target. It also more than doubled the size of the prior fund, which raised roughly $6…
Most technology rules arrive late. They get written after the damage is already done, named for the disaster they were meant to prevent. Governments are not built to move first. They move when something scares…
An established global retailer has been quietly shrinking its physical footprint across dozens of markets, leaving behind vacant mall storefronts and shuttered standalone locations around the world. At first glance, the closures might suggest weakening…
When you enter a casino, it’s important to remember that the house always wins. You may have a lucky streak, but even the most skilled gamblers eventually lose money. “Every game in the casino is…