HP has appointed Karen Parkhill as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 5. Parkhill is leaving her post at Medtronic, a global medical devices company, where she has been the Executive Vice President and CFO since 2016. This move highlights the trend of top finance chiefs switchin
Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, stresses the importance of starting financial planning early. She suggests beginning with your employer's retirement savings option, especially if they offer a match. This allows younger folks to take full advantage of compounding, dividends, and appreci
When Sean Cunningham, the director of the horror film "Friday the 13th," was trying to mimic the success of "Halloween," he faced a dilemma. He needed more money than the original $350,000 budget of "Halloween." So, he boosted his budget to $550,000. The movie went on to make nearly $60 million, a h
IBM, a tech giant with a rich history, is often seen as a compelling option for investors. Let's dive into why this legacy company might be worth considering. First, IBM has been around for a long time. This isn't just a flash-in-the-pan startup. It's a company that's weathered many storms and adap
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. ET, Caroline Ellison will face sentencing in a New York court for her role in the FTX collapse. Ellison, formerly the CEO of Alameda Research and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud after testifying against SBF. Despite potentia
Recently, there's been some shake-ups at Truth Social, the social media platform started by former President Donald Trump. The company just lost its chief operating officer, Andrew Northwall, who resigned last month. This news came along with another big change - a court ruling that requires the com
A top executive at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. has left the company, and a court ruling has ordered the release of nearly 800,000 shares to an early investor. The COO's departure comes as the company grapples with financial losses and tries to boost its revenue. Truth Social, the social med
At this year's Zurich Summit, investors gathered to discuss what they look for when financing movies. Nick Shumaker from AC Independent explained how their focus on director-driven content has helped them make wise investments over the years. Marie-Christine Jaeger-Firmenich, a Swiss native, shared
There's been a lot of talk lately about "Christian Nationalism" and how it's supposedly threatening American democracy. But let’s step back for a moment. Everyone has values, right? And Christians are no different—their values come from the Bible. Voting based on those values isn’t trying to force b
Last month, something unusual happened at Bremerton Marina in Washington state. An otter, which is normally shy around people, suddenly attacked a family walking on the dock. The scary incident was caught on camera by KIRO 7 News in Seattle. The boy and his mom were enjoying their morning walk when
