Goldman Sachs shakes up management, elevates next generation of executives to leadership roles
David Solomon Goldman Sachs on Tuesday announced a series of leadership appointments, expanding the size of its management committee and elevating a series of executives to its top ranks. The management committee, established in 1965, is responsible for helping steer the firm’s strategy, policy, and other management matters. It tends to be comprised of the…
Sometimes, endless rounds of job interviews can be a good thing
In some cases, the job interview process can result in numerous rounds, which is not always a bad thing. There’s always room for one more. Finding a job is often a tough slog. But lately, the slogging has grown more intense as some employers tack interview after interview onto the hiring process. It can be…
How malls became cool again Online shopping nearly killed them off. Gen Z is bringing them back.
Last year, David Martin was showing a prospective tenant around Brickell City Centre, an open-air mall he helps manage in downtown Miami. The man was an executive from FP Movement, part of the bohemian clothing brand Free People, and Martin was hoping he would decide to lease a shop in the mall. Teens and young…
I worked as a bodyguard for C-suite executives and celebrities. The UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting was a wake-up call for companies.
The Marine veteran Todd Fox has worked in close protection services for 25 years. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Todd Fox, the 50-year-old CEO of Close Protection Corps about his work as a bodyguard for high-profile clients. He has no affiliation or direct involvement with UnitedHealthcare’s security operation. The following has…
Tesla is struggling while BYD sales are storming ahead
BYD’s sales are surging this year — and not just in China. After Tesla’s rough start to the year, Elon Musk is probably lucky that Americans can’t buy BYD cars. Tesla’s Chinese rival had another spectacular quarter, with sales jumping 60% in the first three months of 2025. BYD has sold about 416,000 EVs and 570,000…
A few whales and a bunch of new retail traders: What to know about who’s buying $Trump coin
Issuance of the official $Trump coin was the headline event of the crypto market in the last week, quickly becoming the 25th largest cryptocurrency by market value days after its debut. The token has attracted a few large “whale” investors, but it’s also caught the attention of retail, with many first-time crypto buyers among them.…
Costco is officially switching back to Coke from Pepsi in its food court
Customers waiting in line to order below signage for the Costco Kirkland Signature $1.50 hot dog and soda combo in California. This summer, customers will see Coke products instead of Pepsi, CEO Ron Vachris confirmed at a January shareholders meeting. Costco members will soon be able to have their $1.50 hot dog and soda combo…
The US debt limit may be an unsung bull catalyst for stocks in the early months of 2025
A dearth of new Treasury supply could keep a lid on bond yields in the first quarter of 2025. The Trump trade may be boosting stocks in the early days of the new presidential administration, but there’s a tailwind coming from the bond market that could keep the rally going in the coming months. According…
Customers are split over Costco’s decision to switch back to Coke from Pepsi in its food court: ‘This one hits the feels’
Costco is officially switching back to Coke from Pepsi in its food court. Costco is switching back to Coca-Cola products in its food court after more than a decade of serving Pepsi — and it’s sparked mixed reactions online. While some are eagerly awaiting the retro shift back to Coke, others are lamenting the loss…
