PALM BEACH, Fla.—Only hours after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Trump had transformed into a party host, speaking into a wireless microphone as a yacht-rock band warmed up on the stage behind him. PREMIUM President Trump mingling with guests during a New Year’s Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home. “We have a man…
Key Points This new year will mark the end of an era for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). Long-time CEO Warren Buffett retired from that position on Dec. 31, 2025, turning over the reins to Greg Abel. While Buffett plans to continue working for Berkshire, Abel will run the day-to-day operations. I think 2026 could…
2026 will be a year of changes for Berkshire Hathaway. This new year will mark the end of an era for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.08%)(BRK.B 0.21%). Long-time CEO Warren Buffett retired from that position on Dec. 31, 2025, turning over the reins to Greg Abel. While Buffett plans to continue working for Berkshire, Abel will…
Veteran Hong Kong lawmakers Starry Lee Wai-king and Ronick Chan Chun-ying have thrown their hats in the ring to be the Legislative Council’s next president, with a vote expected on January 8. Lee and Chan are running to succeed former president Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, who stepped down after deciding not to seek re-election in the…
Chinese Yuan extended its advance into the opening day of 2026, climbing to its strongest level against Dollar since May 2023. Part of the rally appears to reflect a knee-jerk reaction to the basket adjustment. China’s foreign exchange trade platform said the CFETS basket will be updated in 2026 as part of its routine annual…
Looking for help with today’s NYT Connections puzzle? The January 2 challenge can be tricky, but a few helpful hints and clues can make things much easier. Connections, available for free on The New York Times website and the Games app, tests your ability to spot patterns by grouping 16 words into four sets based…
Hong Kong’s retail recovery extended into November last year, with sales climbing 6.5 per cent year on year as authorities pointed to improving local consumption, macroeconomic stability and growth in visitor numbers. Official figures released on Friday placed November’s provisional estimate for retail sales value at HK$33.7 billion (US$4.3 billion), the third consecutive month of…
Gian Piero Gasperini has demanded attacking reinforcements for his Roma side in January, but the Giallorossi will also be looking for new faces at the back and in central midfield. Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee are Roma’s priority targets in attack this month. Advertisement Roma’s primary options in attack MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Joshua…
IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60. The IDF rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma, north of Jerusalem, on Thursday evening, Ynet reported. The civilian entered the village, but was…
Jan 2 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that if Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, the United States of America will come to their rescue. “We are locked and loaded and ready to go,” he said in a Truth Social post. Sign up here. This follows the deaths of several…