Buffett’s firm scores big with stake in Activision Blizzard
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company placed a rare bet on a technology company late last year and it…
February 14, 2022
Exclusive-Alberta To Toughen Oil Sands Emissions Standards That Reward Big Canadian Polluters
By Rod Nickel (Reuters) -The province of Alberta will toughen its greenhouse gas emissions standards for oil sands mines, closing…
The S&P 500 Ends Down As Russia-Ukraine Tensions Heat Up
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 index closed modestly lower on Monday, largely recovering from a…
Regulators Probe Block Trading At Wall Street Banks, Hedge Funds- WSJ
(Reuters) – Federal investigators have launched a probe into block trading at Wall Street hedge funds and banks including Morgan…
Brazil Central Bank Chief Says Market Fears Over Lula Easing – Newspaper
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said markets are showing less concern about the possible victory…
As Markets Churn Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict, History Shows Fleeting Impact
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – Worries over a potential Russian invasion into Ukraine could fuel stock weakness over…
Citigroup Raises Fraser’s Pay By 32% After Appointing Her As CEO
(Reuters) – Citigroup Inc Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser will be paid $22.5 million for 2021, a 31.6% increase from…
Mexico says conspiracy behind avocado ban; US cites violence
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Monday the U.S. suspension on avocado imports and recent environmental complaints are part…
Tripwire for real war? Cyber’s fuzzy rules of engagement
BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden couldn’t have been more blunt about the risks of cyberattacks spinning out of control….
The S&P 500 Closes Lower As Russia-Ukraine Tensions Heat Up
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 index ended weaker on Monday, partly recovering from a steep…