Who is the richest U.S. president ever?

A look at Election Day from both sides of the political spectrum A look at Election Day from both sides of the political spectrum 08:03 Some of the earliest U.S. presidents were also the wealthiest when they entered office. In the modern era, presidents historically have amassed most of their wealth through media deals and appearance fees after leaving office.  President-elect Donald Trump is among the wealthiest Americans ever to serve

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UMG says Pershing does not have right to require Amsterdam delisting

(Reuters) -Universal Music Group (UMG) said on Saturday that billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square has no right to require the record label to become a U.S.-domiciled company or delist from Euronext Amsterdam. Ackman had said in a post on X on Friday he would seek to delist investment firm Pershing Square, which holds a stake of around 10% in UMG according to LSEG data, and move the record label from

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Trump Media closes in the red on Election Day, giving up earlier rally

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5, 2024. Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media & Technology slid on Tuesday, marking the end of a volatile trading day as Americans head to the polls. Shares trade under the ticker DJT — former President Donald Trump‘s

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FTX sues Scaramucci to recoup money put into showy investments

(Bloomberg) — FTX filed a lawsuit against Anthony Scaramucci and his hedge fund SkyBridge Capital as part of a broader effort to claw back money for creditors of the bankrupt company. Most Read from Bloomberg The lawsuit against the former White House communications director is one of 23 filed in the bankruptcy court of Delaware on Friday. Plaintiffs also include digital-asset exchange Crypto.com and political groups such as the Mark

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Here’s how business leaders and other interest groups are reacting to Trump’s win

Former President Donald Trump, now reelected to a second term, has vowed to enact business-friendly policies, including sharp corporate tax cuts, higher tariffs and swift deregulation. He says he’ll cut the corporate tax rate by 6%, from its current 21%, to 15%, leading to greater profitability for companies. Such a substantial cut would mark the sixth-biggest tax cut since 1940, according to a Tax Foundation analysis.  During the presidential campaign, Trump’s

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Do the Prospects for Dividend Favorite Realty Income Look Strong, or Is Trouble Brewing?

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has long been a favorite of income-oriented investors given its monthly dividend payment, robust yield, and history of increasing its dividend. Meanwhile, the real estate investment trust (REIT) has delivered steady, consistent results over the years. However, with a number of its tenants facing pressure and closing stores, the question becomes, is trouble brewing? Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every

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Two-stocks better than one? Repacking pair trades

The exchange-traded fund industry is trying to make pair-trade strategies more accessible to everyday investors. Tidal Financial Group’s Michael Venuto filed last month for eight two-stock ETFs: going long one stock and short the other. “They should come out probably in about two or three months,” Venuto, the firm’s chief investment officer and co-founder, said on CNBC’s “Halftime Report” this week. Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards These new ETFs aim to simplify

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Wall Street Says Only 1 Will Head Higher From Here

Enterprises are spending heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software to drive automation and efficiency, and use data to make smarter and faster decisions. And that trend may be just getting started. The enterprise AI market could grow at an annual rate of 37.6% between 2025 and 2030, according to analysis from Grand View Research. Two companies poised to see years of growth ahead in the enterprise-software space are Palantir Technologies

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Trump’s win could lead companies to push up prices. Here’s why.

How the 2024 election could impact the U.S. economy and inflation – Expert analysis How the 2024 election could impact the U.S. economy and inflation – Expert analysis 04:45 As President-elect Donald Trump readies to return to the Oval Office, U.S. retailers that depend on foreign suppliers are prepared to pass along the cost of his proposed import tariffs to consumers, potentially leading to higher prices for a range of

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Why I Sold All of My Palantir Stock

Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) was among my favorite holdings when I bought shares during the bear market of 2022. Its ability to deliver insights by applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to draw conclusions made the company stand out among SaaS stocks. That became even more true upon the release of its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). That product delivers productivity gains that were game-changing for its clients. Start Your Mornings

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