Here’s what it’s like to attend Warren Buffett’s shopping carnival for shareholders

In this article BRK.A Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting signage in Omaha, Nebraska, April 29, 2022. David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting’s pregame is nothing short of an extravaganza. Thousands of Berkshire shareholders flocked to Omaha, Nebraska this weekend for the annual meeting Saturday. Before hearing from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger,…

Mark Cuban says TikTok is ‘the future of sports media’ — here’s why

Mark Cuban thinks TikTok — or, at least, its style of short-form video – is here to stay, and for a potentially unexpected reason. On a recent episode of “The Colin Cowherd Podcast,” hosted by Fox Sports anchor Colin Cowherd, Cuban called TikTok “the future of sports media,” noting that the app’s AI-fueled algorithms tailor…

There are times to consider switching or ditching your Medigap plan. What to know

miodrag ignjatovic | E+ | Getty Images If you have a Medicare supplement plan — aka, Medigap — there may be times when it’s worth making sure it’s still the best fit for you. Medigap policies are standardized — same-named plans offer identical benefits no matter which private insurance company sells it — but the…

CDC says adenovirus may contribute to liver injury in healthy children after investigating Alabama cases

Adenovirus structure, computer illustration showing the surface structure of the virus’ outer protein coat (capsid). Kateryna Kon | Science Photo Library | Science Photo Library | Getty Images Nine children in Alabama with severe acute hepatitis, three of whom suffered liver failure, all tested positive for adenovirus and none of them had a history Covid-19…

Intel beats but offers disappointing guidance

In this article INTC Intel shares fell 4% in extended trading on Thursday after the chipmaker issued a lower-than-expected forecast for its fiscal second quarter. Here’s how the company did: Earnings: 87 cents per share, adjusted, vs. 81 cents as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $18.35 billion, vs. $18.31 billion as expected by…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, Verisign, Honeywell and more

In this article VRSN AMZN MHK ABBV CL TSLA A contractor working for Amazon.com cleans a delivery truck in Richmond, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon — Shares of the e-commerce company slumped 13% after issuing…

Most Americans still feel optimistic about retirement. But inflation is hurting some workers’ confidence

Ipggutenbergukltd | Istock | Getty Images Despite the pandemic, most Americans still feel optimistic about a comfortable retirement, but inflation is the top concern among those who aren’t as prepared. That’s according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research 32nd annual Retirement Confidence Survey polling 2,677 workers and retirees in January. “Even with…

Robinhood reports shrinking revenue, fewer active users

In this article HOOD Retail brokerage firm Robinhood reported a wider-than-expected loss and shrinking revenue for the first quarter, showing signs that the small-dollar trading boom that captivated Wall Street a year ago may have run out of steam. Shares of the company were down more than 11% in after hours trading, hitting all-time lows….

College graduates are overestimating the salaries they’ll start out at by $50,000, report finds

Newly minted graduates are in for a shock. Although the job market and starting salaries for the Class of 2022 look significantly better than last year, they may fall far short of graduates’ expectations. Employers plan to hire about 31% more new degree holders from this year’s graduating class than they hired from the Class…

Amid inflation, IRS boosts health savings account contribution limits in 2023 for individuals, family plans

Getty Images If you’re eligible for health savings account contributions, you can deposit more money starting in 2023, thanks to an inflation adjustment from the IRS. In 2023, you can save up to $3,850 with an individual health insurance plan, up from $3,650 in 2022, the IRS announced Friday. And you can soon contribute up…

Chinese leaders stick to Covid controls as the virus spreads and forces a Beijing luxury mall to close temporarily

Major luxury goods mall Beijing SKP, pictured here in 2021, said Friday it would close — with no reopening date specified — after the city confirmed three Covid cases in an apartment community nearby. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — China showed few signs of loosening its zero-Covid control policies as the…

Apple shares dip after company warns of a possible $8 billion hit from supply constraints

In this article AAPL Apple CEO Tim Cook greets customers at the new Apple Store on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 24, 2021. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Apple will report second-quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell. Here’s what Wall Street is expecting from Apple in the second quarter, according to Refinitiv…