THE TRUTH ABOUT: 26 - The Untold Story

Bill Ackman Says Alphabet Stake Sale Wasn't a Bet Against Google — Then Reveals Bullish Microsoft Bet

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman liquidated his Alphabet position to build a £1.58bn ($2.09bn) Microsoft stake at 21 times forward earnings.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Ryanair profits surge 40% to €2.26 billion despite Boeing delays and fuel crisis

Europe’s largest low-cost airline posted record annual profits as rising fares and sustained travel demand helped offset aircraft delivery delays and mounting uncertainty in global fuel markets due to the Iran war.

Euronews · May 18

$9 million meal? Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry charity dinner fetches record-breaking bid

A charity auction offering a private dinner with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry has fetched a record $9 million bid. With Buffett matching contributions, the total donation nears $27 million. Proceeds will support Glide Foundation and Eat. Learn. Play., highlighting one of the largest celebrity-driven fundraising efforts globally.

The Economic Times · May 17

China Has Agreed To Buy U.S. Oil, Trump Says: 'We Have Unlimited Energy'

China has agreed to buy U.S. oil, President Donald Trump said, as a substantial amount of Iranian exports to the Asian giant continue to be blocked by Washington's blockade of the key waterway.

International Business Times · May 15

Versant Surged After First Earnings Report. What Comes Next for VSNT Stock

CNBC owner Versant Media Group has posted a strong Q1 release. Options data suggests VSNT shares will extend gains through the remainder of 2026.

Barchart · May 15

Starbucks To Cut Hundreds Of Corporate Jobs As Part Of Push To 'Return The Company to Durable Profitable Growth'

Starbucks announced on Friday that it will cut 300 corporate jobs in the U.S. and shut down some regional support offices as part of a push to "return the company to durable, profitable growth."

International Business Times · May 15

This Creator Scaled Her YouTube Income From $200 to $5,900 a Month After Brutal Layoff — And Saved Her Home

Symone Austin turned her financial crisis into success, going from a $131,000 job loss to earning $5,900/month on YouTube, amid personal finance challenges and new income strategies.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Trump hails 'fantastic trade deals' made during talks with China's Xi

President Donald Trump announced he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's President Xi Jinping, as the pair met on Friday for the final talks of a superpower summit that the US leader said had also secured a Chinese offer to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale · May 15

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi

President Donald Trump met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. They discussed significant trade agreements beneficial to both nations. China offered assistance regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions also touched upon artificial intelligence and oil purchases. The leaders addressed geopolitical flashpoints like Taiwan, aiming to manage differences.

The Economic Times · May 15

US, China discussing AI 'guardrails': Treasury secretary Bessent

The United States and China were discussing setting up "guardrails" for the use of artificial intelligence (AI), US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday, with growing calls for regulation of the burgeoning technology. The Treasury secretary said Washington and Beijing would set up a "protocol" on the path…

The Economic Times · May 14