Bill Gates is still the richest man on planet Earth
Forbes has published their latest list of the richest individuals in the United States.
As expected, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is at the top with a net worth of USD 50 billion.
His close friend Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway is second with a [...]
Warren Buffett could acquire some AIG units
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said in a statement that he is considering acquiring some of the units of AIG.
Warren Buffett is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway Inc insurance and investment company.
AIG is in the process of being bailed out of bankruptcy by the US government.
Buffett said [...]
Google tops annual Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient poll
Google took the top place from Microsoft in the annual Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient poll.
Robert Fronk, senior vice president at Rochester, New York-based Harris said in a statement: “The ratings they get focus on how they treat their employees, their workplace environment. They absolutely get tremendous credit for [...]
Mars Inc acquires Wm Wrigley Jr Co
Mars Inc has announced that they are collaborating with Warren Buffett to acquire Wm Wrigley Jr Co.
The deal is worth around $23 billion and it has now created the world’s largest confectionery company.
This acquisition deal would give Berkshire Hathaway a stake of around 10% in Wrigley which would now [...]
