Charlie Munger wasn’t just the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: His partnership with billionaire Warren Buffett made him half of an iconic duo in the investing world. Watch the special lookback at Munger’s life by CNBC’s Becky Quick above. “I would say that every time I’m with Charlie, I’ve got at least some new slant
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Nashville skyline at dusk. John Greim | LightRocket | Getty Images This story is part of CNBC’s new quarterly Cities of Success series, which explores cities that have been transformed into business hubs with an entrepreneurial spirit that has attracted capital, companies and workers. Over the past 30 years, Nashville, Tennessee — a city known
Fandom can both have huge benefits, and deep, deep risk. When investing, it’s best to leave your fandom for other activities. This downside to fandom became obviously apparent to me this week, when it was reported that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has agreed to sell a majority stake of the franchise to the Adelson
Rafael Ramos, of Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for promoting a scheme to file false documents with the IRS to fraudulently obtain large tax refunds. Ramos pleaded guilty on Sept. 5, 2023, to conspiring to defraud the United States, filing a false tax return for himself, and aiding and assisting in
While many people don’t associate horse racing and stylish furniture, Ballard Designs and Carson Kressley teamed up in November 2023 to prove otherwise, creating a chic space in the Trophy Lounge during the Breeders Cup at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California. While Ballard Designs has been around for over 40 years, it’s a
In this article NOVO.B-DK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A 0.25 mg injection pen of Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo in Oslo, Norway, on Aug. 31, 2023. Victoria Klesty | Reuters Novo Nordisk on Thursday said it sued two compounding pharmacies in Florida for allegedly selling impure and
In this article ULTA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shoppers arrive at an Ulta Beauty store in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 22, 2023. Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Ulta Beauty rose in after-hours trading Thursday, as the company said its third-quarter sales rose while shoppers showed once again they’re