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FOR many investors, the biggest threat to long-term returns is not a market crash, stubborn inflation or geopolitical shocks. Instead, it is often their own behaviour. That is the central message from Barry Ritholtz, co-founder and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, who argues that avoiding costly mistakes is often a more reliable path … Read more
A new report from the U.K.’s Imperial College and France’s Emlyon Business School has mapped out the ways Silicon Valley’s VC-backed founders commit fraud — and the role investors play. For the report, published online in June, researchers built a database of tech founders and companies who faced civil and criminal securities fraud prosecutions from … Read more
People shop for groceries at a store in Brooklyn on July 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Pricing data from June indicated that outside of some select items where costs continue to grow, inflation is trending back towards the Federal Reserve’s inflation goal. So-called trimmed mean measures, which exclude outliers … Read more
Around two-thirds of European countries are expected to raise the retirement age for men, while three-quarters will raise it for women. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to Euronews’ analysis of data for 32 countries, men face higher retirement ages in 21 and women in 24. Across the EU, the normal retirement age is expected to rise by … Read more
He had Google, IIM Lucknow and McKinsey on his resume. But Rohit Chennamaneni chose the uncertain path of entrepreneurship — building Darwinbox into one of India’s biggest HR tech unicorns. ( LinkedIn) For many engineering graduates, securing a role at Google is considered a dream achievement. Earning an MBA from IIM Lucknow represents another significant … Read more
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The noise is everywhere in Hanoi. The crack of a hydraulic breaker, the groan of excavators, the crunch of brick and concrete being torn apart. As Vietnam pushes for double-digit economic growth, its capital is pursuing an ultramodern vision for the next 100 years. In the first half of 2026 alone, … Read more
Innamorato pushes back on Allegheny County pension crisis accusations in Pittsburgh Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala has accused County Executive Sara Innamorato of ignoring concerns about an allegedly underfunded county employees’ pension fund, citing a $1.4 billion unfunded liability. Innamorato responded to Zappala’s claims, stating that the issues surrounding the pension fund are longstanding … Read more
Dar es Salaam. The growing interest among young people to become entrepreneurs has sparked a debate among parents, educators and students over whether starting businesses while studying prepares them for the future or distracts them from their academic goals. Across schools and universities, students are increasingly using technology, social media and small investments to launch … Read more
LIUZHOU, CHINA – JULY 25: Robotic arms assemble auto parts at the workshop of Guangxi Liuzhou Zhuotong Auto Parts Co., Ltd. on July 25, 2026 in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. He Huawen | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July for the first time since February, … Read more
A senior Republican lawmaker is warning that millions of Americans could face automatic double-digit Social Security benefit cuts within the next several years unless Congress acts to fix the program’s finances. In a Senate floor speech Wednesday, Senate President Pro Tempore and Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley said the Social Security retirement trust fund is … Read more