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This Is How Elon Musk Spends His Billions
Even if you're not super in tune with what's going on in the world, you've definitely heard of Elon Musk. This business magnate from South Africa is worth an estimated $21.8 billion. He may be well-known for his involvement with SpaceX and…
What Would Happen If Elon Musk Left Tesla?
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, has been scrutinized for unusual behavior. He recently stepped down as Chairman of the firm. Musk smoked weed during the taping of a podcast, announced he might take Tesla private via Twitter,…
Bill Gates: ‘Trump Is Open-Minded’
As the Gates Foundation launches its report on progress in the fight against poverty, the philanthropist talks to Polly Toynbee about the challenges ahead. Gates discusses the US president's approach to foreign aid, sharing his hopes for…
Why China and the US Are Vying for Dominance in Pakistan
In Pakistan, China and the US are clashing over China's One Belt, One Road initiative. To understand what's at stake, it helps to take a look at why China is in Pakistan in the first place.
Warren Buffett Explains the 2008 Financial Crisis
A decade after the financial crisis, billionaire investor Warren Buffett explains what was behind the 2008 mayhem, what we can do to limit the damage and opportunities missed last time.
Is Brexit Definitely Going to Happen?
On 29 March 2019 Britain will officially leave the European Union. It's a historic moment, no country has ever left the EU before. But some campaigners believe it's not too late to stop Brexit from happening. Are they right? And how would…
How Africa is Becoming China’s China
Is Africa serving the same purpose China serves for the western markets?
Why Starbucks Failed In Australia
Starbucks can be found all over the world, from Shanghai to Guantanamo Bay. But there is one continent that was uninterested in the coffee giant. Australians largely rejected Starbucks' attempted takeover, which led to an embarrassing…
Apple’s Journey to Becoming the 1st Trillion Dollar Company
Apple reached a market value of $1 trillion on Thursday, propelled by the sustained success of the iPhone. WSJ's Spencer Jakab takes a look at how Apple got here.
This Is Why Rolex Watches Are So Expensive
Rolex watches are some of the most sought-after timepieces in the world. Last year, a vintage Rolex Daytona worn by Paul Newman was sold at auction for $17.8 million. Cara Barrett, editor at Hodinkee, fills us in on why Rolex's are so…