In a move straight out of Tinseltown, Vice President Kamala Harris has bagged some serious star power for her 2024 presidential bid. An open letter signed by 88 bigwigs from the business and entertainment world throws their support behind VP Harris, giving her campaign a major boost in the early st
The annual H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference is known for bringing together top minds in finance and technology. This year's event, held September 9-11th at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, featured a star-studded lineup of keynote speakers and panelists discussing the latest development
It seems that former President Donald Trump is finding new ways to profit from his political influence. According to recent data, Republican candidates and groups are pouring millions into his businesses - with the former president himself being the biggest spender by far. This raises some troubling
Round-tripping! Channel stuffing! Back-dated contracts - what do these fancy accounting terms really mean? Let's dive into the shady world of fraudulent practices used by Sushovan Hussain, the former CFO of Autonomy who recently got 5 years in prison and a ban on accounting until 2038. According to
What's the deal with Serve Robotics' latest cash infusion? The autonomous sidewalk delivery company just announced a private offering expected to bring in around $20 million. But dig deeper, and you'll find some interesting details that warrant further scrutiny. Key points:- Single institutional i
Prospect Capital (NASDAQ: PSEC) shares jumped in after-hours trading on the back of a strong earnings beat for its fiscal fourth quarter. The business development company posted net investment income per share of $0.25, easily topping analyst expectations of just $0.18. However, some key metrics di
Amy Weaver's career trajectory at Salesforce was anything but ordinary. In the tech world where finance chiefs typically hail from the accounting ranks, Weaver took a most unconventional path—from general counsel to president and CFO in mere months. Her leap from top legal officer to top financial
Is James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli really trying to secure Qatari financing for Daniel Craig's passion project Othello? Recent reports suggest she was a guest at a gala dinner hosted by the Doha Film Institute and Media City Qatar on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival, fueling speculatio
Attention all pumpkin spice enthusiasts! FinanceBuzz is on the hunt for a true fall fanatic to fill the prestigious role of 'Pumpkin Spice Pundit.' That's right, someone is actually getting paid to taste-test Trader Joe's entire lineup of autumnal treats. Talk about a dream job! But before you start
Rite Aid has named Matt Schroeder as their new CEO, promoting him from his role as Chief Financial Officer. This move is part of a growing trend that raises some concerns: finance chiefs being handed the top This trend has led to questions about the qualifications of finance professionals to lead c
