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Six Banks Seen Reaping $157 Billion on Trump’s Return
The six giants of US banking are expected to post their second-highest annual profit ever — a $157 billion haul — after riding out President Donald Trump’s dramatic policy changes.
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Bill Gates Sends $8 Billion to French Gates for Charity Work
Bill Gates transferred $7.9 billion to a nonprofit controlled by Melinda French Gates in late 2024, according to a recent tax filing from the charity.
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How to Handle More Market Surprises in 2026
Our practical tips on taking charge of your finances this year.
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Philip Erdoes, Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Dies at 62
Philip Erdoes, who built a wide-ranging career as a venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur while supporting his wife’s ascent as one of Wall Street’s most powerful women, has died. He was 62.
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Newsom Hypes California Under Attack From Trump, Billionaires
Governor Gavin Newsom has used his final formal address to California lawmakers to push back against a renewed wave of criticism, as President Donald Trump and billionaires rally against a proposed wealth tax in the state and allegations of fraud.
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Microsoft Founder Allen’s Estate Sells Stake in $11 Billion Firm
Paul Allen’s estate has sold its stake in a wealth adviser that was once part of the Microsoft Corp. co-founder’s private investment firm in the latest shake-up of assets tied to the late entrepreneur.
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Rokos’ Hedge Fund Joins Macro Peers’ Surge With Gains of 21%
Billionaire Chris Rokos’ hedge fund posted yet another year of double-digit gains, joining peers cashing in on macro trades last year.
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What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Ban Corporate Homebuying
The president’s latest announcement sounds dramatic, but the numbers tell a different story
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The Outlook for UK House Prices in the Year Ahead
By contrast to most other assets, 2025 was exceedingly uneventful for UK house prices. Will 2026 be the same?
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Billionaires Are Ramping Up Their California Exits on Threat of Wealth Tax
At least a half-dozen billionaires left California before the new year, and their exodus could soon be followed by more than a dozen others in the face of a proposed 5% tax on their wealth, according to financial advisers to the rich.