Investments

Economics

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is Homeward Bound

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) signaled on Tuesday that it’s dialing down its investments outside the kingdom’s borders.

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Autos

Uber Spreads Its Self-Driving Bets

Uber announced it’s investing in Wayve, a UK-based startup that’s building self-driving software for cars.

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Finance

Berkshire Hathaway Takes a Steps Back from Apple, Builds Cash Pile

Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Apple by nearly 40%, helping grow the Omaha company’s cash pile to more than $270 billion.

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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