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Buffett’s Longtime Protégé Makes an Unexpected Exit Todd Combs, one of Warren Buffett’s two handpicked investment managers and the CEO of Geico, has resigned from Berkshire Hathaway to join JPMorgan. The move surprised Berkshire watchers, coming just as Buffett prepares to step down as CEO after more than sixty years at the helm. Combs was
Tariffs Intensify Pressure on US Small Businesses Small businesses across the United States face growing financial pressure as Trump’s tariffs sharply increase import costs and disrupt supply chains during the crucial holiday season. Many firms now warn that even strong holiday sales may not offset the mounting expenses caused by tariff-driven inflation and persistent economic
Nepal’s Economic Landscape Reveals Both Resilience and Significant Structural Strain Nepal’s latest business indicators showed modest improvements in select sectors alongside persistent financial vulnerabilities. Hydropower, tourism, and digital services offered stability as underlying structural challenges continued. Market sentiment remained cautious as governance issues, inconsistent project execution, and liquidity stress limited broader economic momentum. Analysts said
China’s Growing Role in Global Innovation Foreign companies are increasingly viewing China as more than a vast production center or consumer market. It has become a strategic innovation hub driving breakthroughs across key industries. Once regarded primarily for its manufacturing capabilities, China now plays a vital role in shaping multinational R&D decisions. Its engineers, institutions,
NEW YORK — November 19, 2025 — U.S. stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors grew increasingly uneasy about soaring valuations in Nvidia, Bitcoin, and other market leaders. The S&P 500 lost 0.8%, pulling further from its record high last month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 498 points and the Nasdaq composite slid
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN — November 18, 2025 — Kazakhstan and Estonia have strengthened their economic partnership by signing 11 commercial agreements worth over $517 million at a business forum in Astana. The deals, signed during Estonian President Alar Karis’s state visit, mark a new era of collaboration between the two nations. The event brought together more
