Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven’s illustrious 40-year career in the U.S. military has been marked by extraordinary accomplishments. From his deployments as a Navy SEAL to commanding U.S. Special Operations forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, McRaven has consistently displayed exceptional leadership. However, he is best known for planning and overseeing the 2011 raid that led […]

By Lisa Nho, Business Today, March 25, 2024 Introduction In today’s world, where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, finding innovative solutions to address environmental challenges is crucial. African start-up Kubik is leading the way by making building materials out of hard-to-recycle plastic for affordable housing projects. Their groundbreaking approach not only tackles the issue of […]

As Disney’s closely watched proxy fight barrels toward the finish line with shareholders casting their votes on April 3, critics of CEO Bob Iger have launched a fuselage of attacks, criticizing Iger’s track record and his plans for turning around Disney. But amidst widespread interest from non-business audiences, these criticisms often drown out the facts […]

My credit card has seen better days. The blue plastic backing is peeling off, making it nearly impossible to swipe in machines. However, that hasn’t stopped me from spending over $4,000 in the past two weeks without even taking the card out of my wallet. How is this possible? Well, these transactions were all made […]

NEW YORK – Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company saw a remarkable surge of almost 50% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, propelling the value of Trump’s significant holdings in the company, as well as the smaller stakes of his supporters who purchased shares as an act of solidarity with the […]

Gerald Levin, a prominent figure in the media industry who played a pivotal role in Time Warner Inc.’s rise to power and its ill-fated venture into the internet age, has passed away at the age of 84. Levin’s contributions to the company were significant, but his legacy is marred by the infamous merger with America […]

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and unprecedented global challenges, the voice of the CEO has emerged as a pivotal force—shaping not only the future of their organizations but also the broader contours of society. Historically, CEOs were primarily seen as stewards of their companies, tasked with maximizing shareholder value […]

Reddit, the self-proclaimed “front page of the internet,” made its long-anticipated debut on Wall Street, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. The company’s value skyrocketed to nearly $9 billion within seconds of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A Strong Start The IPO was priced at $34 a share, but Reddit’s debut […]

March 6, 2024 2:29 PM EST New York Community Bancorp, a regional bank, experienced a significant decline in its stock price, plunging as much as 32% amid reports of its attempt to raise equity capital. This move is aimed at restoring investor confidence in the beleaguered financial institution. Struggling to Restore Confidence According to sources […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the tech giant holds a monopoly over the smartphone market. This lawsuit, supported by 16 state and district attorneys general, accuses Apple of engaging in anticompetitive behavior by limiting the interaction of third-party products with its own, including apps and non-Apple […]