Mike Lynch, a British technology entrepreneur, was recently acquitted of fraud charges following a landmark trial over allegations made by Hewlett Packard. The accusations claimed that Lynch artificially inflated the value of his company, Autonomy, when he sold it to HP for $11.7 billion in 2011. However, just two months after his acquittal, Lynch was
With the upcoming presidential elections, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced their economic agendas, both of which involve significant tax changes that could potentially affect millions of Americans. Taxes are slated to be a key issue for the next president, especially as trillions in tax breaks established by Trump through
The recent solid earnings report from Palo Alto Networks triggered an enthusiastic reaction on Wall Street, leading to an 8% increase in the stock price to around $372. This surge came after the company reported better-than-expected fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, along with a positive outlook for the future. Despite the stock being just
When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) versus traditional gasoline-powered cars, there is a common belief that EVs may save consumers money over the long term. While EVs can be more expensive upfront, the recurring costs for fuel and maintenance are generally lower. Experts suggest that the total lifetime cost of owning an EV can
Recent data has shown that Britain’s major high street lenders are actively reducing borrowing costs in response to the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut in four years. Banks such as Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, and NatWest are now offering five-year fixed rate mortgages below 4%, which is lower than the BOE’s key rate of
Alaska Airlines recently announced that its plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines has successfully cleared the U.S. Justice Department. This milestone comes after a thorough investigation of the deal, which did not result in any legal action to block the acquisition. The $1.9 billion agreement to combine the two carriers was announced eight months ago, marking
Boeing recently announced that it has temporarily paused flight tests of its 777X aircraft after discovering damage in one of the wide-body airplanes. The company found damage in a custom part located between the engine and the airplane structure during scheduled maintenance. As a result, Boeing has grounded the three other 777-9 airplanes in its
Bernard Arnault, the founder and CEO of LVMH and the world’s fourth-richest person with a net worth of $184 billion, has recently caught the attention of many by delving into the realm of artificial intelligence investments. Through his tech-focused venture firm and family office, Aglaé Ventures, he has made a series of AI-related investments in
Estee Lauder recently unveiled its disappointing fiscal 2025 guidance, which ultimately led us to make the decision to exit our position in the company. Despite topping revenue and EPS estimates for fiscal year 2024, the company’s outlook for the new fiscal year fell short of expectations. With organic net sales expected to decline by 1%
Over 15 years have passed since the federal minimum wage was last increased, leaving it at a mere $7.25 per hour. While some states have chosen to set their own higher minimum wage rates, there are still 20 states where the wage remains at the federal level. This stagnation has sparked a debate on the
