Berkshire Hathaway, led by the legendary Warren Buffett, has been actively engaging in share buybacks as a means of returning value to its long-term shareholders. This strategic approach has resulted in a significant reduction in the company’s share count over the past few years. Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” initiated a buyback
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In the wake of the recent global disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, the world is now faced with a new wave of cybersecurity threats. Malicious actors are taking advantage of the chaos to launch phishing schemes targeting businesses and individuals who are still recovering from the outage. Reports indicate
A recent update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike resulted in a major outage that affected businesses worldwide. According to NBC, CrowdStrike is now working on rolling back the update that caused the issue. The outage was not attributed to a hack or any malicious action, but rather a technical glitch that caused significant disruptions in various
Germany is planning to significantly cut down its budget dedicated to strengthening partner states in the areas of security, defense, and stabilization. The draft budget for 2025 reveals that the funds allocated for supporting partner countries will be reduced to 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) from 7.5 billion euros in 2024. This is a substantial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently made controversial comments regarding Taiwan’s role in U.S. defense. He suggested that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defense, arguing that the country “doesn’t give us anything.” This statement raises questions about the nature of international relations and the obligations countries have towards each other in times of need.
Former President Donald Trump made a grand entrance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, marking his first public appearance since the assassination attempt against him at a Pennsylvania rally. Despite wearing a bandage over his right ear, Trump seemed to be in high spirits as he entered the arena to a cheering crowd. The
The cryptocurrency market saw a surge in prices as Bitcoin hit a two-week high this past Monday. The value of Bitcoin rose by 6% to reach $63,594.39, indicating a positive trend in the market. This increase in price came as the betting markets suggested a higher chance of victory for crypto-friendly candidate Donald Trump in
China, known as the world’s largest producer and consumer of beer, is projected to experience a surge in beer consumption in the latter part of 2024. CGS International foresees a rebound in beer consumption following a decline in volumes during the first half of the year. This resurgence is expected to be driven by various
Taiwan’s defense ministry has reported an escalation in missile tests conducted by China in the far northern region of Inner Mongolia. This has put Taiwan’s air defense forces on high alert, given the close proximity of the missile tests to the island nation. The ministry stated that it had detected “multiple waves of test launches”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an impressive surge to a new high with gains from Home Depot and Caterpillar, showcasing a shift in investor sentiment towards stocks outside of the typical technology leaders. This move marked a notable moment as the Dow surpassed the 40,000 milestone, a level it had not reached since late