American who moved there is happier despite earning less money

American who moved there is happier despite earning less money

Bernard Meyer moved from the U.S. to Lithuania. Bernard Meyer When he was 27 years old, Bernard Meyer moved from the U.S. to Lithuania: the world’s happiest country for young people. After over a decade in the northeastern Europe country, he says earning less money is worth the sacrifice for a much better quality of … Read more

Private jet flights: Covid-era demand wanes

Private jet flights: Covid-era demand wanes

A Gulfstream G-IV private jet flies past clouds at sunset on approach to Washington’s Reagan National Airport on June 12, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. J. David Ake | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to … Read more

Europe stocks open higher to round off winning week

Europe stocks open higher to round off winning week

A balcony above a trading floor inside the Euronext NV stock exchange in Paris, France, on Monday, March 13, 2023.  Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European markets opened higher Friday, rounding off what’s set to be a winning week for global stocks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.3% at … Read more

Inside the $93 million Wall Street heist that stemmed from Russia

Inside the  million Wall Street heist that stemmed from Russia

The money Vladislav Klyushin made from stolen financial information literally piled up, filling a safe with stacks of hundred-dollar bills. At one point, he was hoarding over $3 million in illegal gains. In less than three years, Klyushin’s cybersecurity scam amassed more than $93 million. His company, M-13, acted as a front for Russian hackers … Read more

Klarna launches bank-like personal account, cashback ahead of IPO

Klarna launches bank-like personal account, cashback ahead of IPO

Buy now, pay later firms like Klarna and Block’s Afterpay could be about to face tougher rules in the U.K. Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Financial technology firm Klarna is pushing deeper into banking with its own checking account-like product and a cashback offering that rewards users for shopping via its app. The … Read more

stocks, news, inflation data and earnings

stocks, news, inflation data and earnings

The London skyline. Vuk Valcic Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were higher Thursday, maintaining the week’s positive momentum as investors digest cooler-than-expected inflation readings in the U.S and U.K. The regional Stoxx 600 index was up 0.2% at 9:38 a.m. in London, with healthcare stocks leading gains, up 0.5%. … Read more

UK inflation data, US CPI and earnings

UK inflation data, US CPI and earnings

The New Oxford Circus crossing in London. Loop Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks closed higher Wednesday as investors in the region assessed key inflation prints from the U.S. and U.K. The regional Stoxx 600 index ended the session up 0.43%, continuing cautiously positive sentiment this week. Travel and … Read more

Trump economy speech North Carolina

Trump economy speech North Carolina

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to cast his ballot for early voting in Florida’s primary election in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. August 14, 2024.  Marco Bello | Reuters Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will paint a bleak picture of the U.S. economy in a speech Wednesday, and blame it … Read more

White House hosts Creator Economy Conference to talk AI, privacy

White House hosts Creator Economy Conference to talk AI, privacy

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to participants of the White House Creator Economy Conference in the Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on August 14, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The White House hosted 100 digital content creators and industry professionals Wednesday to speak with key officials about the “creator … Read more