Berkshire Hathaway Posts a Drop in Earnings in Buffett’s Last Year
In his first report as C.E.O., Gregory Abel, stuck to a straight commentary rather than Warren Buffett’s folksy tone. The lower earnings were largely driven by declines in the insurance business.
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
Lloyd Blankfein on Trump, Epstein and Life After Goldman Sachs
In a wide-ranging interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Goldman’s former C.E.O. discussed his life and new memoir.
Netflix Lost Warner. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.
It is entirely possible, analysts say, that Netflix will be better off by bailing from its $83 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Abrupt Change for Warner Bros. Prompts Many Grim Faces
Employees at the company had started to warm to the idea of Netflix as its corporate owner. Now they face the prospect of major cuts under Paramount.
QAnon Faithful See Validation in the Epstein Files
The nearly decade-old conspiracy theory does not align neatly with the facts emerging from the documents. That does not seem to matter.
4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
New Geothermal Technology Aims to Produce Clean Energy in Germany
Developers are using a new geothermal technology in Germany to produce clean energy.
Justice Dept. Tries to Slow Down Legal Battle Over Tariff Refunds
Earlier, President Trump suggested on social media that he could try to persuade the Supreme Court to reconsider its rejection of his tariffs.
Instagram to Alert Parents to Teens’ Self-Harm Searches
Parents will receive notifications if a child has used the platform repeatedly to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, but users must opt in to get them.
In a Memoir Draft, Changpeng Zhao of Binance Details the Talks Leading to His Prison Time
In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.
Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.
How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount
Not long ago, Mr. Zaslav was widely criticized for his management of Warner Bros. Discovery. He overcame the doubters, cementing a blockbuster sale to Paramount.
Pentagon-Anthropic Standoff Is a Decisive Moment for How A.I. Will Be Used in War
The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards.
Trump Media Explores Spinning Off Truth Social
The move would split off the money-losing social media platform as the company pursues a merger with a fusion power company.
Overlooked No More: Bobby Garnett, ‘Godfather’ of Vintage Dealers
His store, Bobby From Boston, transformed the way vintage men’s wear is sold, serving as a model for a generation of retailers.
Germany’s Oil and Gas Output Is Dwindling as Prices Rise
Natural gas production in Germany has fallen about 80 percent in the past two decades even as the country seeks to replace flows from Russia.
E.U. Pushes Ahead With South American Trade Deal Despite Legal Challenge
The provisional application of the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay is intended to diversify Europe’s trading relationships.
OpenAI Raises $110 Billion to Fuel Growth, Extending A.I. Boom
Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank led the investment, valuing the parent of ChatGPT at $730 billion.
How India Became One of the World’s Biggest Economies
India has grown rapidly despite its slow industrialization, and its economy is now nearly as big as Japan’s.