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Fahmi Quadir, featured in the Netflix series "Dirty Money" for her success in predicting and betting on the collapse of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (now known as Bausch Health Cos. Inc. (NYSE: BHC), is taking on Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) in a scathing short report targeting the for-profit education company. Adtalem, which was previously known by its more well-known name DeVry University, was the first education provider to ever launch an initial public of...

Steve Jobs, the iconic figure behind Apple Inc., was known for his eccentric lifestyle choices. He lived on his terms, distinct from societal norms. Jobs had a diet that significantly influenced his personal and professional life. His dietary habits included fasting for days, followed by consuming simple leafy vegetables and water. He was known for spending weeks eating the same type of food, such as apples or carrot salads, and then abruptly stopping or going on a fast. During a period of follo

The well-documented friendship between business world titans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett is enriched by moments that blend the profound with the delightfully mundane. At the heart of their camaraderie lies a shared appreciation for life's simpler joys, epitomized by a seemingly trivial yet telling habit: Buffett’s penchant for Oreos for breakfast. Gates, in a Reddit Ask Me Anything post, highlighted Buffett as one of his favorite celebrities, placing him alongside his then-wife, Me...

Jiang Jianqing, a name synonymous with the remarkable transformation of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) into the world’s largest bank by assets, has a story that reads like a testament to resilience and visionary leadership. Born in Shanghai in 1953, Jiang’s early life was marked by the hardships of the Cultural Revolution during which he was sent to work in the fields of Jiangxi Province and the coal mines of Henan Province. This period of labor education, far f...

Business magnate Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) took the next step toward net-zero aviation by investing $107 million in Heart Aerospace. The Swedish hybrid airplane manufacturer is advancing its ES-30 hybrid-electric airplane toward commercial viability. The backing of prominent investors, including Gates, underscores the confidence in the ES-30 as a means of addressing the challenges facing the air travel industry. This boost in funding comes as the aviation industry increas

When was the last time you remember being able to purchase something for a quarter? The Dollar Menu at McDonald's is all but gone, and even a pack of gum will run you over a dollar in today’s high-inflation market. Your average cup of coffee costs a few dollars, and gas hasn't cost less than a dollar since oil prices collapsed in 2020. What can a quarter get you in today’s market? It's enough to get you started investing in startups. The Jumpstart Our Business Startu...

Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Bill Gates shared his skeptical views on Bitcoin, distinguishing himself from other tech and celebrity figures who have embraced the cryptocurrency. Gates expressed concern over the volatile nature of Bitcoin, especially how its value could be significantly influenced by social media activity, notably mentioning Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk’s posts on X as an example of factors that can sway cryptocurrency prices. In 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, cau...

Tuesday brought exciting news for the StartEngine platform. During a webinar led by StartEngine CEO Howard Marks, the equity crowdfunding platform unveiled its latest initiative: StartEngine Private. The new venture aims to create a dedicated space for accredited investors to invest in some of the nation's top venture-backed startups. While there's much anticipation surrounding which companies will be part of the StartEngine Private portfolio, familiar names are expected to be among th...