Monthly Archives: September 2022

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel says most inflation data is coming in below expectations and the Fed’s hawkish outlook is at odds with economic reality

Jeremy Siegel (R), professor of finance at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, participates in a panel discussion during the Skybridge Alternatives (SALT) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada May, 9, 2012. REUTERS/Steve Marcus Inflation is improving and the Fed’s hawkish view is at odds with the economy, Jeremy Siegel said.  He noted that 26 of…

Chatbots 101: How AI is Fueling the Disruptive Force in Customer Relations

Advancements in artificial intelligence, coupled with the rise of messaging apps, are fueling the development of chatbots — software programs that use messaging as the interface through which to carry out any number of tasks, from scheduling a meeting, to reporting the weather, to helping users buy a pair of shoes. AP/Elaine Thompson Businesses are…

10 companies hiring right now that let you work from anywhere in the world

95% of the companies Flexjobs finds offering remote work have geographical requirements, it said. ac productions/Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a remote-working revolution. People began quitting their jobs in record numbers amid demands for more flexibility. Here are 10 hiring companies where you can work from anywhere in the world. This is an edited,…

A ‘millionaire mentor’ who wants to close the racial wealth gap lays out a 5-step path to building Black wealth

Black Wealth Summit founder Cedric Nash. Cedric Nash Cedric Nash founded the Black Wealth Summit conference to share investing principles with Black Americans. He believes closing the racial wealth gap starts with investing — in the market, real estate, and businesses. He shared a path to building Black wealth that starts with “wealth literacy.” Cedric…

Bridgewater, Renaissance and other top hedge funds bought nearly $1 billion of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway in the 2nd quarter, report says

Warren Buffett Charlie Rose Hedge funds bought nearly $1 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock in the second quarter, the Financial Times said.  The funds include DE Shaw, Renaissance Technologies and Bridgewater Associates.  Berkshire Hathaway has lost a modest 6% so far this year — far outperforming the S&P 500, which has tumbled 17%. Top hedge…

Conan O’Brien’s assistant who’s ‘quiet quit’ her job for over a decade says it’s okay to be ‘mediocre’ and find ways to do the ‘minimal amount of work possible’

Sona Movsesian. Courtesy of Tiffany Roohani Sona Movsesian is Conan O’Brien’s assistant of 13 years. She’s been ‘quiet quitting’ for over a decade. She said she accepts that she’s “mediocre” and found ways to do the “minimal amount of work possible.” She says workers shouldn’t have to go above and beyond if they don’t want…

Samsung says hackers obtained some customer data in newly disclosed breach

Samsung has disclosed another cybersecurity incident. While an intrusion earlier this year led to hackers getting their hands on Galaxy source code, this time around, attackers obtained some customers’ personal information. The company says that Social Security numbers, as well as credit and debit card numbers, were not accessed. However, the event “may have affected…