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Costco's New 'VIP Hour' Gives Executive Members Early Access—Is It Worth Upgrading Your Membership?
Costco's new early-access perk for Executive Members has shoppers flocking to upgrade, but Gold Star members feel left out. Is the £104 ($130) fee worth it?
Jaguar Sales Decline By A Whopping 97% In Europe After 'Woke' Ad Allegedly Drives Loyal Buyers Away
Jaguar's European sales tanked to just 49 cars in April 2025 after a divisive rebrand and EV pivot. Can the iconic brand recover, or is it game over?
Warren Buffett Donates 9.4M Berkshire Shares to the Gates Trust Despite Rumoured Rift With Bill Gates
Buffett converted 8,239 class A shares of Berkshire Hathaway into 12.35 million class B shares out of which, 9.4 million were given away to the Gates Foundation while the remaining were donated to family foundations.
Mark Cuban's Tips on Selling Businesses Helped Robert Herjavec Make a Fortune on His Cybersecurity Deal
Robert Herjavec followed Mark Cuban's advice on selling businesses to postpone a $100 million sale in 2021, which enabled him to close the deal four years later at a significantly higher price.
Virginia Man Wins Jawdropping $384M Jackpot: Should He Take the Lump Sum or Annual Payout?
A person from Virginia won the $348 million Mega Millions jackpot, but can receive only $155.5 million if he chooses the one-time lump-sum payout option.
47-Year-Old Generated 7-Figure Net Worth Simply By Investing In This One Stock Since 2020
Étienne Breton aggressively bought the Palantir stock since 2020. He now owns close to 20,000 shares worth over $2.5 million.
Nvidia's $3.7T Market Cap Boosts CEO Huang's Wealth to $135B as he Offloads 200K Shares at Peak Price
Nvidia's market cap reached $3.7 trillion as the stock price reached an all-time high. The rally boosted the value of Jensen Huang's 4% stake in the company to $135 billion.
80% of 5.8M Delinquent US Student Loan Borrowers Could Reach Default Status in Months
Around 31% or 5.8 million of US student loan borrowers with outstanding debt are in late-stage delinquency, and over 80% of them could reach a default status by September, facing risks of wage garnishment and credit score declines.
Could Your GM Vehicle's Brakes Catch Fire? 62,000 Chevrolet Silverados In the US Are Being Recalled
GM is recalling 62,000+ Chevrolet Silverado trucks due to a brake defect that could ignite fires, even when parked. Check your VIN and act fast to stay safe.
Steve Cohen's Point72 Goes Heavy on Tech and Pharma Stocks, Investing Over $330M in Two Trades
Point72 Asset Management recently purchased over 10 million shares of Confluent and Amylyx Pharma common stock, worth more than $334.17 million.
US Social Security Retirement Age Raised to 67 Starting 2026—What Does This Mean for You?
Amendments to the Social Security Act decades ago ensured that the retirement age rises by two-month increments annually, and it reached 67 for those turning 65 in 2026 and after.
Why Is Coinbase Stock Soaring—Could COIN Stock's Lofty Target Signal a Crypto Boom?
Coinbase (COIN) soars with a £408 ($510) price target, fueled by stablecoin revenue and the GENIUS Act. Could this signal a £1.6 trillion crypto surge?
Could QuantumScape's QS Stock Boom Signal the Arrival of Revolutionary EV Battery Tech?
QuantumScape's 'Cobra' process could bring faster-charging, safer EV batteries to market, spiking its stock 37% on 25 June 2025. Is this the future of EVs?
Social Security Trust Funds to Run Dry 1 Year Earlier Than Projected; Benefits to Drop by 19%
The Social Security Board of Trustees said in an annual report that Social Security Trust Funds, comprising Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance, will have revenue to pay all scheduled benefits only until 2034, which is one year earlier than previous projections.
Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff Shaping Immigration Policies Holds Significant Stake in ICE Contractor Palantir
Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, known for shaping the administration's stringent immigration policies, owns up to a $250,000 stake in Immigration and Customs Enforcement contractor Palantir Technologies, per a recent disclosure.
Tesla Stock Price Surge on Robotaxi Debut Boosts Elon Musk's Net Worth by $15B Overnight
Elon Musk's net worth reached $423.9 billion on Monday after Tesla shares jumped over 8% after it finally launched robotaxis after years of delay.
Two Million of This Item Are Stolen Each Year — Now Walmart and Target May Fine You $2,000 If You're Caught
Taking a shopping cart could cost you £2,000 ($2,500) as Walmart and Target back strict new laws. Two million carts are stolen yearly, costing £140 million
Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys Stocks Focusing on Tech, Energy, and a Biotech Firm That Recently Received FDA Approval for HIV Drug
US Congress member Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased shares of Adobe, Netflix, Snowflake, ServiceNow, NextEra Energy, and Gilead Sciences on 6th June.
Social Security to Stop Issuing Paper Cheques By End Of September, Affecting Half a Million Recipients: Here's What They can do
The Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper cheques starting 30th September to reduce fraud and misplacement while improving cost savings and overall operational efficiency.
Why This Chinese Herbal Medicine Stock Backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Gained 50,000% in 6 Months Despite Posting Losses
Regecell BioScience Holding shares jumped 49,637% in the past six months on seemingly no news. The company develops traditional Chinese medicines to treat ADHD.
200 Central Banks, Foreign Entities Dump $48B in US Treasuries as Confidence in US Assets Falters
Global central banks continue to withdraw US Treasuries from the New York Federal Reserve since Trump's tariff play in late March. This trend could force the Treasury to hike yields to attract bond buyers, which could drive up borrowing costs.
Ten Successful UK Companies Share The Secret To Getting Your Business Off The Ground In 2025: Spoiler– It's All About AI
In exclusive interviews with IBT UK, these ten successful businesses shared the best ways for entrepreneurs to build their companies in 2025.
Who Is Steven Bartlett? 'Diary of a CEO' Host Is the Only Brit on Forbes' 2025 Top 20 Highest-Earning Creators List
Steven Bartlett, host of Diary of a CEO, is the only Brit on Forbes' 2025 Highest-Earning Creators List. Discover how this university dropout built a £75 million empire. Share his incredible story!
Microsoft Reportedly Eyes Sales Staff for Next Round of Cuts After May's 6,000 Layoffs
Microsoft's planning thousands of layoffs targeting salespeople, hot on the heels of May's 6,000 cuts. As the tech giant bets big on AI, what's next for its workforce?
Shares of This Tiny Herbal Medicine Company With No Profits Rallies 72,000%, Boosts CEO Wealth to $25 Billion
Regencell Bioscience Holding stock continues its blistering rally despite recording no profits from its traditional herbal medicines to treat ADHD since going public in 2021.
Amex Platinum Card Refresh in 2025 to Have Major Travel, Lifestyle, and Dining Upgrades
American Express is planning the largest investment to revamp its Amex platinum cards, which are expected to be rolled out in the latter half of 2025.
Reddit Shares Surge Over 8% After Launching New AI Marketing Tools at Global Event
Reddit shares soared to over 8% on Tuesday after the company unveiled multiple AI tools to help marketers scale their businesses.
$200 Million US Defense Contract: OpenAI's Big Win as Microsoft Tensions Escalate
Sam Altman has signed a contract allowing the US Defense Department to access custom AI models for 'national security' purposes, amid tense negotiations between OpenAI and Microsoft.
Inside Tinder's 'Double-Date' Update And Leadership Change—Why Is the App's First Asian American CEO Stepping Down?
Faye Iosotaluno made history as Tinder's first Asian American CEO and revitalized the app by introducing features such as 'relationship type' and 'relationship goals.' Earlier this year, she announced she is stepping down and handing the reins to Match's CEO.
Trump's Massive Investment Portfolio Shows He Made Over $57M From Cryptocurrencies in 2024
US President Donald Trump made over $57 million from his cryptocurrency ventures, raking in millions from meme coin launches and licensing fees.

