The Jeff Bezos salary at Amazon remains one of the most surprising stories in corporate America. Despite a staggering net worth of over $250 billion, the Amazon founder still earns just $81,400 annually. This figure has barely changed since 1998, even as Amazon became a trillion-dollar giant. The contrast is striking. While his base pay
Hong Kong police are investigating after a pair of Gucci shoes worth HK$11,000 (US$1,404) were stolen from a restroom at Times Square in Causeway Bay, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Saturday that the victim, 48, had bought the shoes from the Gucci store on the second floor of the
LONDON (AP) — Protests over the soaring cost of fuel spread disruption across Ireland on Saturday with many gas stations running dry as truck and tractor drivers staged a fifth day of blockades at the country’s sole fuel refinery and several depots. Vehicles blocking traffic led to closures of the main highway around the capital,
As a fragile ceasefire between United States and Iran struggles to stabilize the region, new intelligence assessments point to a potentially destabilizing development: China is reportedly preparing to supply Tehran with advanced air defense systems. According to US intelligence sources cited by CNN, Beijing is expected to deliver man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) in the
We’ve certainly seen a handful of solidly bullish days of late. Broadly speaking, though, the market’s still at risk of a full-blown correction. At the very least, investors would be wise to remain defensively minded. To this end, there’s one particular dividend stock that will not only become more attractive on any marketwide pullback, but
Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has concluded his second visit to the Greater Bay Area in three weeks, a move that analysts view as a push from the central government to speed up the city’s integration with national development. Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, was
KYIV, April 11 (Reuters) – Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain’s armed services minister said, praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations nL1N40L0A8 on how to reopen the strait, amid an
April 11, 2026, 7:01 a.m. ET Screentime. It brings us together, tears us apart, and more people are wanting distance from it. In recent years, several apps and devices have entered the market promoting a phone-free, or at least less-phone, lifestyle. One gaining widespread traction is the Brick, which wirelessly connects to smartphones to block
Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa continued his tirade against La Liga referees on Friday evening after being on the wrong end of another controversial call in the 1–1 draw with Girona. With the clock winding down and Madrid needing a goal, Kylian Mbappé tumbled to the ground in the penalty area after catching an elbow
ComingSoon editor-in-chief Tyler Treese spoke with Beast star Daniel MacPherson about his new mixed martial arts movie. MacPherson discussed his training for the role, his love of MMA, and working with Russell Crowe. The film is out in theaters starting today. “After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in
USD/JPY stayed in consolidations below 160.45 short term top last week and outlook is unchanged. Initial bias remains neutral first and further rise is expected with 157.49 cluster support (38.2% retracement of 152.25 to 160.45 at 157.31) intact. On the upside break of 160.45 will target a retest on 161.94 high. However, firm break of
Many entrepreneurs strive to one day add “millionaire,” or even “billionaire,” to their list of achievements; it’s become an industry-wide sign that they’ve finally made it in business. But billionaire investing mogul Warren Buffett hit back at the notion that eye-watering net worths equate to excellence. “Greatness does not come about through accumulating great amounts
Scenario-Based Sourcing Reshapes Trade Logic as Asia’s Diversified Supply Chain Tackles Global Uncertainty HONG KONG, April 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The April 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Show Phase I opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from 11 to 14 April. Three major international trade shows for Gaming, Consumer Electronics and Electronics Components are being held
US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly been “walking on eggshells” with President Donald Trump as he prepares to lead high-stakes peace talks with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday. US Vice President JD Vance will lead talks with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday. (AP) A close friend of Vance, who spoke with him, said
Over the last century, no other asset class has come particularly close to rivaling stocks in annualized returns. While bonds, commodities, and real estate have all increased in value, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.56%), S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.11%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.35%) have outpaced them all. But just because stocks outperform over
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will cancel a small proportion of passenger flights between mid-May and the end of June, as surging jet fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East continue to weigh on airlines globally. The airline said on Saturday that about 2 per cent of its total flight
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s agreement to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands that are home to a strategic U.K.-American military base is on indefinite hold because U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn its support for the deal. The British government acknowledged Saturday that legislation to ratify the agreement for the islands in the Indian Ocean
Barcelona will meet crosstown rivals Espanyol on Saturday at the Spotify Camp Nou for another key LaLiga test ahead of the last weeks of action. The team, coached by Hansi Flick lost 2-0 in the first leg of the Champions League’s quarterfinals against Atletico Madrid and will face Espanyol before the return leg that will
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St’s investing ideas for FREE. Booking Holdings (NasdaqGS:BKNG) has appointed Kurt Sievers, former CEO of NXP Semiconductors, to its board of directors. Caroline Sullivan has been named Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, expanding the senior finance leadership bench. The company has
Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 1.08%) (BRKB 1.09%) at the start of 2026, inheriting a massive marketable equity portfolio and an even bigger pile of cash and Treasury bills from Warren Buffett. While Buffett was an established portfolio manager, with limited interest in managing individual businesses, Abel is almost the
