Here’s what’s going on at Warren Buffett’s shopping extravaganza for shareholders

Here’s what’s going on at Warren Buffett’s shopping extravaganza for shareholders

People at the See’s Candies display at the Berkshire Hathaway Shopping Day event on May 5, 2023. David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire HathawayThis weekend’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting kicks off with a lavish shopping spree. Known as the ‘Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains’, this shopping event has become an annual convention tradition. With over 20,000 square…

Conservatives suffer steep losses in UK local elections

Conservatives suffer steep losses in UK local elections

The Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, suffered a crushing loss in Friday’s UK Council poll, but experts say Labor has yet to reach a result that would lead to a clear parliamentary majority in the next general election. . After a turbulent year, the prime minister’s party rocked the country after losing 685 seats…

HSBC shareholders to vote on spinoff proposal at annual meeting

HSBC shareholders to vote on spinoff proposal at annual meeting

HSBC Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn (right), Chairman Mark Tucker center, and Vice Chairman Peter Wong at the bank’s shareholders’ meeting in Hong Kong, China, Monday, April 3, 2023. Hong Kong shareholders, from retirees to taxi drivers, are trying to fend off pressure in Asia to break up the bank. Photo by Paul…

Naples parties after football club caps comeback with first Serie A title in 33 years

Naples parties after football club caps comeback with first Serie A title in 33 years

The southern Italian city of Naples erupted in enthusiastic celebrations on Thursday night after football club Napoli won the national championship for the first time since Diego Maradona led his team to victory in 1990. With streets adorned with blue and white streamers, pictures of players and banners proclaiming ‘Napoli Champion of Italy’, the Neapolitan…

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills of 2023

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills of 2023

Straight to the Point If you’re looking for a portable charcoal grill that offers big-grill performance in a mobile package, we recommend the Masterbuilt Portable Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cart. We have lots more recommendations below—including models from PK Grills, Oklahoma Joe’s, Weber, and more. If you’ve spent even five minutes researching grills, you…

Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming in turmoil, but Geico is in trouble

Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming in turmoil, but Geico is in trouble

A display of GEICO Insurance’s Gecko character at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Lee | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders attending this year’s shareholder meeting will want to know more about Geico, the auto insurance company Warren Buffett once called his “favorite kid.” With tens of thousands of shareholders in attendance, Berkshire’s…

Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming in turmoil, but Geico is in trouble

Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming in turmoil, but Geico is in trouble

A display of GEICO Insurance’s Gecko character at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Lee | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders attending this year’s shareholder meeting will want to know more about Geico, the auto insurance company Warren Buffett once called his “favorite kid.” With tens of thousands of shareholders in attendance, Berkshire’s…