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Fortune | Steve Mollman | May 6, 2023 When it comes to artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley’s standard advice for startups might not apply. OpenAI, established in 2015, creators of ChatGPT and GPT-4, now boasts a valuation of nearly $30 billion. CEO Sam Altman, former head of Y Combinator, shared insights on the AI venture's unconventional

Shopify president Harley Finkelstein says micro-influencers on Discord, Reddit, Pinterest can be wiser marketing than Instagram, TikTok personalities.

Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard co-founded sneaker insole company Move after seeing the impact that good foot health could have on his NBA playing career.

Impactive’s latest engagement with Clarivate shows how activists can seek potential in fallen SPAC stocks.

Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings jumped in the first quarter, thanks in part to a rebound in the conglomerate's insurance business.

Here are four of the best options for cash as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates and weighs a future pause.

Berkshire Hathaway has owned banks from early on in Buffett's long investing history, and he's stepped up to inject confidence into lenders several times.

Warren Buffett said Berkshire doesn't plan on taking full control of Occidental Petroleum, an oil giant where it has amassed a stake north of 20%.

As we continue through 2023, the private market is seeing a number of trends that could continue to have an impact on investors, startups, and the overall industry. Here are ten private market trends to watch in the year ahead: … Continue reading →

Inflation and a possible recession can be especially difficult for single women, due to the persistence of the gender wage gap. A financial advisor has advice.

Mastercard | Apr 28, 2023 Six fintech companies from across the globe are joining the Mastercard Start Path Digital Assets program to scale innovative solutions and build the future of commerce  Mastercard is committed to advancing blockchain technology and providing secure and trustworthy solutions for commerce. They recognize the growing importance of digital assets and

The White House | May 2, 2023 New proposal in this year’s Budget, the Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax to balance the economic and environmental costs of cryptomining where after a phase-in-period, firms would face a tax equal to 30 percent of the cost of the electricity they use in cryptomining. Currently, cryptomining

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While Berkshire shareholders have grown more confident in Abel's capabilities, some key questions about the eventual succession linger.