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Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings

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Warren Buffetts conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.

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Jamie Dimon Reprises 2008 Role as Rescuer of a Failing Bank

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The JPMorgan chief executive led an effort to raise $30 billion for First Republic, but no one is sure if it did any good.

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Skadden on Revisiting Share Repurchases in Volatile Times

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15 The safe harbor also does not apply to the repurchase of any security other than common stock (or an equivalent interest) or purchases made outside the United States.

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Employer Practices Limit Workers’ Choices and Wages, U.S. Study Argues

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A Biden administration report says collusion and other constraints on competition hold down pay and prospects in the labor market.

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TikTok Seen Moving Toward US Security Deal, but Hurdles Remain

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A draft agreement with the Biden administration to keep the Chinese-owned video app operating in the United States is under review. That could mean more wrangling.

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The Big Names Angling for Roles in Trump’s Cabinet

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Lobbyists are trying to connect executives with the Trump transition team, and some familiar names are in the mix for top jobs.