Meta Platforms delivered a home-run earnings report after the closing bell Thursday — beating on sales and earnings while declaring its first-ever dividend and boosting its buyback. The bullish combination sent shares soaring in extended trading and fortified our belief in one of our largest positions. Revenue in the three…

Over President Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power, a systemic opposition has been wiped out in Russia with the Kremlin’s political opponents either jailed or in self-imposed exile or, in some circumstances, even dead.But a challenger to Putin’s long reign in office has emerged from an unlikely place — within…

For the first time, an advertising company that worked on Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin account has settled a lawsuit that accused it of falsely marketing opioids as safe. Publicis, a French marketing company, agreed to pay $350 million within the next two months and will not take on any more opioid…

Last updated: February 2, 2024 00:33 EST | 1 min read Source: DALL·E The United Arab Emirates and China have executed their first cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) transaction valued at $13.6 million using digital dirham and digital yuan.According to People.cn, the 50-million-dirham ($13.6 million) transaction occurred via the…

How long can retirees expect to live in retirement? It’s an important question that’s often misunderstood. Surprisingly, most people underestimate how long they might live, which can be a serious challenge if they want to make their money last for the rest of their life. Let’s look at how you…

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The student loan battle rages on as we enter 2024, with key laws going into effect to help borrowers manage their student loan debt. One of the first laws, which went into effect on January 1st, is the Secure Act 2.0, Section 110. The initial act was passed in 2022,…

Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 1, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Eric Bjornholt – CFO Ganesh Moorthy – President and CEO Steve Sanghi – Executive Chair Conference Call Participants Timothy Arcuri – UBS Toshiya Hari – Goldman Sachs Chris Caso – Wolfe Research Christopher…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Indian business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.India’s surging stock market is fuelling a rush of initial public offerings, but some investors are becoming worried about the poor performance of many of Mumbai’s listings. Investors and analysts…

When Air Force One touched down at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Thursday afternoon, Darren Riley found himself standing on the tarmac in the bitter Michigan cold, waiting for President Joe Biden. Earlier in the day, the 32-year-old Detroit native had gotten an unexpected question from the Biden campaign: Would he…