Category: Financial Times

Nov 8

Warren Buffett’s record cash pile is starting to make people nervous

Breadcrumb Trail Links Financial Times Smart Money Some wonder if the Sage of Omaha sees a crisis on the horizon, giving him reason to unwind his most profitable trade Author of the article: Financial Times Eric Platt in New York Published Nov 08, 2024  •  Last updated 7 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Warren Buffett […]
Oct 11

CPPIB criticized by U.K. judge after sacking director who charged $21,000 to corporate credit card

Breadcrumb Trail Links Financial Times Work Former managing director awarded $45,000 in damages Author of the article: Financial Times Alistair Gray and Mary McDougall Published Oct 11, 2024  •  3 minute read The judge was critical of how CPPIB handled the case, finding it had pried into “sensitive and personal” matters during its inquiries. Photo […]
Sep 23

Trumponomics: the radical plan that would reshape America’s economy

Breadcrumb Trail Links Financial Times Economy Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions Author of the article: Financial Times Colby Smith, Claire Jones and James Politi in Washington Published Sep 23, 2024  •  Last updated 2 minutes ago  •  11 minute read Republican presidential candidate and […]
Sep 13

Mohamed El-Erian: The big question is what comes next after the Fed cuts rates on Wednesday

Breadcrumb Trail Links Financial Times Economy Bond investors could easily be caught off guard if liquidity conditions fail to loosen significantly Author of the article: Financial Times Mohamed El-Erian Published Sep 13, 2024  •  3 minute read The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. Fed officials have become overly data dependent, warns economist Mohamed El-Erian. […]
Apr 11

Global dominance of biggest stocks rises to highest in decades

Breadcrumb Trail Links Investor Financial Times U.S. equities, led by ‘Magnificent Seven’, now account for more than 70 per cent of global developed markets Author of the article: Financial Times Steve Johnson in London Published Apr 10, 2024  •  3 minute read Article content Global stock market concentration has risen to its highest level in […]
Mar 8

Getting hybrid work right still a challenge as more women demand flexibility

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times As hybrid working becomes more normalized, managers and employees are taking steps to make the most of it and avoid pitfalls Author of the article: Financial Times Sharlene Goff Published Mar 08, 2024  •  Last updated 5 minutes ago  •  5 minute read Join the conversation The benefits of […]
Feb 8

How companies are using AI to make brainstorming at work less mind-numbing

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times Commentary: Generative AI is improving work — but employees need to be as smart as their new assistants Author of the article: Financial Times Andrew Hill Published Feb 08, 2024  •  Last updated 15 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation People reflected in a window of […]
Jan 26

Office politics aren’t optional: Learn to play the game or suffer the career consequences

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times Playing politics is fundamental to getting anywhere at work Author of the article: Financial Times Miranda Green Published Jan 26, 2024  •  Last updated 5 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Most workers disapprove of office politics, but experts say ignoring power structures will hold you […]
Apr 8

How China is winning the race for Africa’s lithium

Breadcrumb Trail Links Mining Financial Times Commodities The country already dominates processing of the metal for use in electric vehicle batteries and is now investing heavily in mines, leaving western operators scrambling to keep up Author of the article: Financial Times Harry Dempsey in London and Joseph Cotterill in Uis Published Apr 08, 2023  •  […]