New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a 60-second speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. In her speech, she said: “Good evening, welcome, and thank everyone here today for striving for a better, more just future for our country and our world, in loyalty and gratitude to a …
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Warren Buffett’s $ 113 billion Apple stake and $ 147 billion cash stack now account for more than half of Berkshire Hathaway’s total market value
REUTERS / Rebecca Cook Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has Apple shares and cash worth 52% of its total market capitalization. The billionaire investor company had $ 113 billion in Apple stock and $ 147 billion in cash at the last count, representing more than half of its $ 499 billion …
Read More »Salmonella outbreak linked to onions expands to 47 states, more than 100 hospitals: CDC
A salmonella outbreak linked to onions has spread to 47 states, with more than 100 people hospitalized after eating the contaminated vegetables. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an update on the outbreak on Tuesday, saying that since the last update of the case count on August …
Read More »Airbnb makes confidential submission of IPO
Short-term rental company Airbnb on Wednesday filed a confidential bid for an initiative public offering at the Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for one of the marquee stock market debuts of the year. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the IPO have …
Read More »MLB warns Trevor Bauer of outrage over Joe Kelly’s Cleats
It didn’t take long for Cincinnati Red’s fashion designer Trevor Bauer to pull off the MLB’s honor, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The ever-outspoken pitcher revealed on Wednesday that he was planning to wear a pair of custom cleats for his start against the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 …
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