Posts by Kim Browne
Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings
Warren E. Buffett, the famed investor known for his enthusiasm for undervalued stocks and businesses, is feeling bullish these days about a traditionally staid investment: Treasury bills. The cash stockpile held by Berkshire Hathaway, his sprawling multinational conglomerate, rose past $334 billion at the end of last year, including $286 billion in short-term Treasuries. The…
Read MoreI’ve Been a Beauty Editor for Over 15 Years—How I’m Shopping Bloomingdale’s Treasure Trove of a Beauty Sale
As a seasoned beauty editor, I’ve seen my fair share of beauty highs and overhyped flops. When I think of how many brands and products exist compared to the start of my career, it makes me dizzy. I don’t blame anyone who gets overwhelmed by the choices we have these days. So, when I find…
Read MoreOfficials Fired at Traffic Safety Agency Investigating Musk’s Company
The federal agency responsible for traffic safety, which has been investigating whether self-driving technology in Tesla vehicles played a role in the death of a pedestrian, will fire a “modest” number of employees, an agency spokesman said late Friday. The agency did not say whether any of the fired employees were involved in investigations of…
Read MoreComparing Elon Musk and Jack Welch as Influential Cost-Cutters
And while the two were both politically conservative, Welch was more of a country-club Republican, partial to golf and no fan — at least earlier on — of Donald Trump. While a savvy political operator, Welch was unlikely to have decamped to Mar-a-Lago to personally and intensely cozy up to the president-elect, as Musk did.…
Read MoreTrump’s Own Pollster Just Hit Him with Very Bad News—and a Warning
By the way, don’t overlook the poll’s finding about the popularity of extending the expanded ACA subsidies. This, too, puts Republicans in a difficult spot. The nonprofit group KFF calculates that Republicans represent more than half of ACA enrollees likely to see large premium jumps if the subsidies expire. “House GOP constituents would see the…
Read MoreBig Day for Crypto Goes South After Bybit Hack
The good news for cryptocurrency investors arrived just after 8 a.m. on Friday: Coinbase, the largest crypto marketplace in the United States, had reached a deal with U.S. regulators to dismiss a lawsuit that had hung over the industry for years. But within hours, the crypto market descended into a new crisis. At 10:51 a.m.,…
Read MoreCan a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?
Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave? Source link
Read MoreMarkets and Corporate America Are Unfazed by Washington Chaos, for Now
Even by Washington standards, the second Trump presidency has begun in frenetic fashion: mass firings at federal agencies, tariff threats against allies and foes alike, and haggling over how to get a Republican budget through a narrowly divided Congress. Business leaders and corporate investors are confident that things will turn out fine, at least for…
Read MoreWall Street Is Getting Antsy With Trump
President Trump’s keynote this week at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund’s conference in Miami Beach might have seemed like another jubilant pep rally attended by adoring fans and key lieutenants. Elon Musk sat in the front under a vast rotunda, not far from the real estate billionaire Steve Witkoff, now a White House special envoy…
Read MoreI Always Get My Style Inspiration From the New Yorkers—This is the Chic Skirt Trend They’re All Wearing Now
Every fashion capital has its unique charm, but there’s just something about New York style that always gets me. With style icons like Chloë Sevigny and The Olsens amongst their own, no one masters effortlessly cool quite like the New Yorkers. So, when a trend starts gaining traction on the city’s streets, you can bet…
Read MoreA Derm Just Told Me This Under-Hyped Ingredient Can Replace My Growth Factor and Exosome Serums
Skincare can be so confusing these days. With so many emerging ingredients on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are right for you to prevent premature aging, repair damage, and keep your skin clear. Lately, we’ve seen ingredients like growth factors and exosomes have a moment in the spotlight, but there’s another potent…
Read More42 Things You Have to Buy From Nordstrom, Revolve, and J.Crew Right Now
We’re back with another roundup of the 42 best things to buy from three of our favorite sites and I must say today’s was a good one to click in for. Not only did I choose quite the iconic and all-encompassing trio in Nordstrom, Revolve, and J.Crew, but it also just happens to be a…
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