We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. When Americans switch jobs, they often see a boost in earnings — but if they’re not careful, a common 401(k) mistake can be a major … Read more
In a global first, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) said last month that electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber gas-powered models in the country. Out of 2.8 million private cars currently registered, 754,303 are fully electric, surpassing the 753,905 running on petrol. The news came on the heels of another record; EV sales in Norway took … Read more
The stock market is having a great year overall, but the same can’t be said for the shares of many individual companies. The S&P 500, a benchmark index commonly used to measure the performance of the broad U.S. stock market, has hit record high after record high this year as companies posted record earnings and … Read more
In a massive political upset, a neo-Marxist political outsider won September’s presidential election in Sri Lanka. The victory of Anura Kumara—widely known by his initials, AKD—and his People’s Liberation Front (JVP) represents a complete defeat for the country’s traditional elite. It also casts a long shadow of uncertainty over a country emerging from its most … Read more
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad For the first time in years, Americans are living in a world of falling interest rates. With the Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark interest rate in September by half of a percentage point — and more rate cuts likely in the pipeline — … Read more
The study is described in a 2024 draft paper posted on the website of SSRN, formerly known as the Social Science Research Network. It is currently undergoing revisions with the academic journal Management Science. The researchers detected grading bias against the end of the alphabet in a wide range of subjects. However, the grading penalty … Read more
Teresa Ribera’s appointment as European Union executive vice-president for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition places her in the hybrid job of EU competition chief, net-zero emissions architect and economic transformer. Replacing Margrethe Vestager, European Commission (EC) vice-president for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age and Competition, Ribera is currently Spain’s third vice-president and … Read more
Global Finance: What’s driving the current interest in sports finance? Neil Barlow: The ownership of major sports franchises has often been the preserve of wealthy billionaires. US investors look toward European soccer and say, “There’s this amazing asset that has global appeal across Asia, the Middle East, South America … but how come their valuations … Read more
Bhutan is banking on a unique mix of abundant energy, a clean environment, and wellness entrepreneurism to lure foreign investors. A constitutional monarchy of 800,000 people, Bhutan is nestled in a region that’s home to nearly 3 billion. Bordered by China to the north and India to the east, west and south, the Himalayan nation … Read more
Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have held talks with United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials that could see the semiconductor behemoths establish plants in the swashbuckling Persian Gulf state reportedly worth more than $100 billion. First reported last month, the development comes amid a determined push by the UAE to establish itself as … Read more