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Elon Musk's xAI Raises £4.78B to Ramp up R&D Across His Firms as Revenues Near £79M Annually
xAI raised £4.78 billion to accelerate training its next-generation powerful AI model, Grok 3, alongside enhancing technology across SpaceX and Tesla.
SNAP Benefits January 2025 Schedule and Average Monthly Payouts
SNAP benefit payout dates can depend on several factors, such as the state, case number, Social Security number, the first letter of a beneficiary's last name, or their birthday and month.
Anti-Woke ETF Slated for 2025 Launch Excludes DEI-Focused Firms Citing Underperformance
The Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF will shun S&P 500 companies that hire employees based on race and gender rather than skill and merit for better shareholder returns.
Trump Shocks Washington with Call to Abolish Federal Debt Ceiling Amid Shutdown Crisis
President-elect Donald Trump also averted a government shutdown by forcing Congress to scrap a government spending bill before Friday's deadline.
Jeff Bezos Sells 16.35M Amazon Shares Worth £2.41B as Blue Origin Gears up for New Glenn Launch
Jeff Bezos has sold almost £10.74 billion worth of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock this year. Experts say he is bankrolling Blue Origin projects, including the New Glenn reusable rocket, which is scheduled for launch in a few weeks.
Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec Shares 10 Things He Learned From Charlie Munger To Become A 'Billionaire'
Robert Herjavec credits ten transformative lessons from Charlie Munger, including humility, simplicity, and financial independence, for guiding his journey to becoming a billionaire.
Bill Gates Dumps 5.93M Microsoft and 2.48M Berkshire Hathaway Shares, Boosts FedEx Stake by 65% in Q3
Microsoft is facing a wide-ranging antitrust probe, while Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway shares could be overvalued, according to the Oracle of Omaha himself.
Victims Of Haliey Welch's Hawk Tuah Crypto Scandal Speak Out: How To File an SEC Complaint
Haliey Welch's crypto team faces legal action as investors who lost millions explore ways to file complaints with the concerned authorities.
Palantir Joins the Nasdaq 100 Index as Stock Price Surges by Over 340% This Year
The Palantir stock continues its year-long rally on the back of expanding government contracts and deployment of AI services in the commercial space with a focus on the manufacturing industry.
Couple in Their 40s Delay Wedding With £77K Net Worth, Zero Monthly Savings, and No Emergency Fund
A couple in their 40s earning £65k annually and living paycheck to paycheck postpones marriage due to financial trauma and zero monthly savings.
Social Security Recipients May Face Delays as GOP Cuts Put 2,000 Jobs at Risk
A continuing September resolution imposed a hiring freeze on the SSA last month, meaning the agency's staffing levels could reach a 50-year low as they offer Social Security services to a record number of recipients.
What Percent of Tesla and SpaceX Does Elon Musk Own? Tech Billionaire Hits £314B Net Worth
Elon Musk became the wealthiest person in history, with his net worth surpassing $400 billion (£313.47 billion) after SpaceX executed an insider share sale at a $350 billion (£275 billion) valuation.
Hawk Tuah Haliey Welch's Crypto Team Nets £2.59M Amid Botched Token Launch, Fans File SEC Complaints
Haliey Welch's team behind the HAWK token netted millions by manipulating lock-in periods for early investors and failing to give away tokens promised to her fans.
Gifting Stocks This Holiday Season? Adviser Says It's A Smarter Way To Transfer Wealth, Lower Taxes
Gifting stocks to IRS-recognised charities can lower your annual tax liabilities. Meanwhile, transferring stock ownership to children can help them achieve their long-term financial goals from an early age.
Tokyo Embraces a 4-Day Work Week—Could the UK Be Next, or Is It Bad for Business?
A four-day workweek in Tokyo aims to support young families and improve work-life balance. Several UK businesses have already adopted said strategy.
UnitedHealth Group Stock Continues Upward Trend on 2025 Guidance Boost Amid Brian Thompson's Murder
The UnitedHealth Group stock is witnessing upward price pressures as share prices continue to hover close to record levels despite the tragic death of its insurance unit CEO Brian Thompson on Investor Day.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot a Month After US DOJ Sues Parent Company's £2.59B Takeover of Amedisys
Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, where UnitedHealth Group was about to begin its investor day. He was rushed to the Mount Sinai West Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
SpaceX Explores Tender Valued at £273b, Potentially Adding £31b to Elon Musk's Net Worth
A successful SpaceX tender will push the rocket company ahead of top defence and aerospace firms like Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace.
Ex-Banker's 4 ETF Picks Generate $250K in Annual Dividends: 'Ideal for Those Too Busy to Track the Market'
Helmut Jonen quit his $320,000 UBS job at 52 as he began earning over $257,000 annually in dividends from four diverse ETFs.
XRP Surges Amid SEC Optimism, ETF Buzz, Report Leaks, and Trump's Potential Pro-Crypto SEC Pick
XRP prices are expected to surpass $4 per token after breaching crucial resistance levels as its years-long battle with the SEC nears an end and Trump plans to appoint Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
Real Estate Expert Shares How He Made Over Millions from Condo Conversions and Short-Term Rentals
Real estate mogul Ken McElroy shares how he earned $1 million in the real estate business, which includes managing properties, short-term rentals, revamping facilities, and digitalising static billboards.
US Financial Advisers And Lawyers Reveal The Best Age To Write A Will—Here's Why And How
Although people wait until middle age to start thinking about wills, experts believe they should get one drafted upon reaching legal age, which is 18 for most US states
Single Mum Finds Fresh Start in $73K Wind Turbine Career, Proving College Degrees Aren't Everything
A single mum of four rebuilt her life, earning $73,000 (£59,000) annually as a wind turbine technician, a high-risk job paying up to $100,000 (£81,000) without a degree.
EV Buyers Could Lose $7.5K In Tax Credits as Trump Pledges to Scrap Biden-Era Mandate in 2025
Trump has vowed to scrap EV tax credits of $7,500 for new cars and $4,500 for used ones. He'd probably do that to fund his tax package, which would trim taxes on Social Security benefits, worker tips, and overtime pay.
I Make £1M Yearly As A Solopreneur With A 'Productised Service' And Never Have Calls With Clients
Brett, the founder of DesignJoy, built a $1.3M/year solo business offering design as a subscription—his advice: trust yourself and start sooner.
SEC Approves America's First 23-Hour Stock Exchange Backed By Steve Cohen For 2025 Launch
The 24X National Exchange will be established in two phases to meet the growing demand for overnight liquidity in US stocks, especially in the APAC region.
US Boomer 'Unretires' And Works 7 Days A Week After Struggling With $1,470 Social Security Payments
Pamela Shields, 67, was compelled to unretire and take up night shifts at the grocery store and caregiving gigs during the daytime, as these gigs were the only way for her to put food on the table and support her kids whenever needed.
Two Major Reasons Why 6-Figured US Households Are Flocking to Walmart
Walmart's focus on expanding its grocery segment, online services, and offering value products at low prices are some factors driving affluent people to the big-box retailer as people from all income groups continue to face the effects of prolonged inflation.
Brighton Man Drowns In £75K Loans After Falling For Martin Lewis And Elon Musk Deepfake Crypto Scam
Brighton resident Des Healey fell for a deepfake Facebook advert of popular consumer finance expert Martin Lewis vouching for a non-existent Bitcoin investment scheme, supposedly endorsed by Elon Musk.
Warren Buffett Donates $1.14 Billion To Family Foundations, Offers Estate Planning Tips For Parents
Buffett converted 1,600 Class A shares of Berkshire Hathaway into 2.4 million Class B shares worth $1.14 billion for distribution to four family foundations.