Economy

Berkshire shares slip after hitting all-time high on big profit gain

Berkshire Hathaway shares slipped Monday, despite hitting an all-time high following strong earnings from Warren Buffett’s conglomerate over the weekend.…

Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings jump 28% in the fourth quarter, cash pile surges to record

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a big rise in operating earnings in the fourth quarter, thanks to huge gains in…

Economic boost from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour could be overstated, Nomura warns

The devil’s in the details, but local economies have a friend in Taylor Swift. The American pop star has spent…

German central bank losses soar, wiping out risk provisions

Losses incurred by the German central bank rocketed into the tens of billions in 2023 due to higher interest rates,…

Germany’s housebuilding sector is in a ‘confidence crisis’ as the economy struggles

Germany’s housebuilding sector has gone from bad to worse in recent months. Economic data is painting a concerning picture, and…

Fed’s Waller wants more evidence inflation is cooling before cutting interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he will need to see more evidence that inflation is cooling before he…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Block, Carvana, Booking Holdings and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Intuit — Shares pulled back roughly 1% after the financial software…