Jim Manzon

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire CEO on 31 December 2025 after 60 years. Here's what his exit means for 401(k) investors, and the timeless strategy he recommends.

Dec 26, 2025

Leather goods prices are set to surge 22% over the next two years as tariffs, cattle shortages, and global supply chain bottlenecks squeeze manufacturers of everything from handbags to sofas.

Dec 26, 2025

Gen Z is abandoning luxury giants like Gucci and Louis Vuitton over sky-high prices and quality concerns, fuelling a booming secondhand market worth $210B and reshaping how status is defined.

Dec 23, 2025

Google AI Overviews have caused website traffic to plummet by up to 70%, leading to revenue losses and hiring freezes that disproportionately impact entry-level workers and recent graduates.

Dec 23, 2025

The Trump administration pays migrants $3,000 to leave, while spending $170 billion on enforcement—raising questions about cost-effectiveness.

Dec 23, 2025

A New York school district's use of wooden 'timeout boxes' has sparked outrage among Native American families, reigniting painful memories of boarding school abuses that have affected generations.

Dec 22, 2025

CBS's 60 Minutes delays costly CECOT prison investigation after Trump praises network owners, raising questions about media transparency on deportation spending.

Dec 22, 2025

Millions of US homeowners face financial ruin as debt collectors revive dormant second mortgages from the 2008 crisis, demanding payments that have ballooned with decades of back interest.

Dec 19, 2025

Trustpilot shares plummeted over 30% after Grizzly Research accused the review platform of running a 'mafia-style extortion' scheme against businesses.

Dec 19, 2025

X users flagged a grey Nissan near both the Brown University shooting and MIT professor Nuno Loureiro's home before police confirmed probing whether a single attacker struck both campuses.

Dec 19, 2025

Viral footage captures retail staff discovering multiple garments hidden in a shoplifter's clothing as UK shoplifting surges 20% to record highs, costing retailers billions annually.

Dec 18, 2025

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan faces scrutiny over a conflict of interest regarding AI startup investments, as Trump demands his resignation, adding pressure to a chipmaker already reeling from a 60% stock collapse.

Dec 18, 2025

Nissan faces potential collapse following Honda's failed merger, reporting a $4.5 billion loss amid US tariffs threatening $3.1 billion annually. The CEO warns of difficult decisions ahead.

Dec 18, 2025

A viral court clip sparks debate on whether borrowed money counts as income, while UK research exposes widespread secret spending between partners.

Dec 17, 2025

AI-powered shopping agents are set to manage your transactions by 2026, but with 80% of consumers targeted by scams last year, trust in digital commerce faces its biggest test yet.

Dec 17, 2025

Meta cuts metaverse budget by 30% after losing over $70B since 2021. With AI spending set to surge in 2026, should investors brace for another costly gamble?

Dec 17, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. announced his engagement to Bettina Anderson at a White House Christmas party, but the viral footage has sparked debate over one notably absent gesture during the public announcement.

Dec 17, 2025

Crucial US employment data due today will reveal whether workers can expect meaningful pay rises in 2026 as the Federal Reserve takes a cautious, wait-and-see stance.

Dec 16, 2025

Taylor Swift's 95 weeks atop the Billboard 200 made her the first musician billionaire from music alone. Only The Beatles' 132-week record stands between her and chart immortality.

Dec 16, 2025

Ford discontinues its award-winning F-150 Lightning electric truck, asserting large battery vehicles will never be profitable amid $13 billion in losses.

Dec 16, 2025

Brown University shooting killed two students through unlocked doors, exposing security failures that insurers warn could trigger steep premium hikes sector-wide.

Dec 16, 2025

iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, handing control to Chinese manufacturer Picea. Here's what 50 million Roomba owners need to know about product support and app functionality.

Dec 15, 2025

Mortgage rates have dropped to multi-year lows following the Fed's December cut. But history suggests waiting for January could cost buyers more than they bargained for.

Dec 15, 2025

US employers announced 1.17 million layoffs through November 2025, the highest since the pandemic. Glassdoor warns 'forever layoffs' are fuelling chronic workplace anxiety across industries.

Dec 15, 2025

Meta's new AI tools help brands find creators faster and more cost-effectively, but independent influencers warn that an algorithm-first approach could squeeze smaller voices out of lucrative deals.

Dec 12, 2025

Fidelity hits a record 654,000 retirement millionaires amid soaring stocks, but UBS says many savers spend like the middle class. What does it really take to join the elite club?

Dec 12, 2025

Taylor Swift responded to critics urging her to 'go away' with a defiant four-word reply, backed by an Eras Tour empire that grossed over $2.07 billion and has reshaped the global live music economy.

Dec 12, 2025

Bank of America confirms all US branches will close on 25 December. The bank warns customers that some transactions may be delayed during the 24-hour shutdown.

Dec 11, 2025

Rage bait is Oxford's Word of the Year 2025. Content creators now earn six-figure incomes by provoking anger online as algorithms reward negative engagement over positive interactions.

Dec 11, 2025