Tag: finance

Forbes News & Politics

Elon Musk Becomes A Trillionaire—Again—After SpaceX Stock Jumps 0 (0)

Elon Musk’s net worth topped $1 trillion Monday morning as stocks for his companies SpaceX and Tesla climbed after the stock market opened, restoring the controversial tech mogul’s trillionaire status after he first hit that milestone in June. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/10/05/elon-musk-becomes-a-trillionaire-again-after-spacex-stock-jumps/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access [See More…]

Forbes News & Politics

Global Food Prices Approach Four-Year High, UN Says 0 (0)

Global food prices rose in September, approaching a four-year high, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday, led by increases in grains and sugar amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/10/02/global-food-prices-approach-four-year-high-un-says/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to [See More…]

insider-business News & Politics

Inside America’s $66 Billion Bet To Beat China’s Shipbuilding Empire 0 (0)

China is the world’s top shipbuilder, and as it rapidly continues to expand its navy, the Trump administration is making American shipbuilding a national priority. We went inside a US naval shipyard to see how these vessels are built and why expanding America’s fleet may be harder than it sounds. 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – The Navy’s Goals 03:29 – The Rise of American Shipbuilding 05:00 – America’s Labor Problem 08:13 – How America Fell Behind 10:34 – Why Shipbuilding Matters 12:48 – The Rise of China 14:28 – US-South Korea Partnership 18:04 – America’s Supply Chain Problem 21:14 – [See More…]

Forbes People & Blogs

Meet Joe Strada, Florida HVAC Mogul Set To Become The Richest Member Of Congress 0 (0)

Joe Strada skipped college and went from working in a bowling alley to building one of Florida’s biggest HVAC, electric and plumbing companies. Now the centimillionaire Republican wants to take “Strada speed” to Congress. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkochkodin/2026/09/28/meet-joe-strada-florida-hvac-mogul-set-to-become-the-richest-member-of-congress/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including [See More…]

Forbes News & Politics

The Top 10 Richest People In The World | October 2026 0 (0)

Seven of the planet’s ten wealthiest people swapped spots on Forbes’ billionaires ranking over the past month, including the new No. 2 richest person in the world. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswealthteam/article/the-top-ten-richest-people-in-the-world/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected [See More…]

Forbes People & Blogs

New Balance Became Cool. Now What? 0 (0)

New Balance has gone from “dad shoe” to global cultural force. But how do you stay authentic once you’ve made it? In this episode of A Different Take, host Linda Boff looks at New Balance’s next challenge with Klutch Athletic CEO & Founder Rich Paul, New Balance CMO & Brand President Chris Davis, five-time Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas, Kith Founder, CEO & Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, and Complex Associate Editor Matt Welty. From athlete partnerships and cultural relevance to growth, product, and the power of staying fiercely independent, they unpack what it takes to get bigger without becoming something you’re [See More…]

Forbes People & Blogs

How Martinelli’s Turned The Champagne Of Apple Cider Into A $500 Million Family Business 0 (0)

They came to America seeking a fortune from the California Gold Rush. Instead, they found sweet success in apples and built a business that’s heading toward a fifth generation. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2026/09/18/how-martinellis-turned-the-champagne-of-apple-cider-into-a-500-million-family-business/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript [See More…]

Forbes People & Blogs

The Billionaires Behind America’s Largest Ready-Mix Concrete Producer 0 (0)

How does a single batch plant built outside a bedroom window transform into America’s largest ready-mix concrete producer? Forbes Deputy Editor Matt Durot sits down with founder Mike Hollingshead and his sons, Jeff and Ryan, to reveal the story behind Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM). From humble roots in a rural Tennessee trailer park to building a multi-billion dollar enterprise spanning 24 states, the Hollingshead family shares their unfiltered journey of faith, grit, and generational vision. Discover how a local finisher built an industry giant—without ever giving up 100% family ownership, sacrificing their blue-collar work ethic, or leading from an “ivory [See More…]

Forbes People & Blogs

21 Elite Colleges Where Middle Class Students Go For Free 0 (0)

Families earning up to $250,000 can qualify for free tuition as wealthy private schools up their grant-only aid and use it as a marketing tool to lure students scared off by a $100,000 annual tab. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/asia-alexander/2026/09/05/21-elite-colleges-where-middle-class-students-go-for-free/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products [See More…]

Forbes People & Blogs

Bill Gates Warns AI Is ‘Powerful’ Enough To ‘Cause A Billion Deaths’ 0 (0)

Billionaire Bill Gates told “Meet the Press” that government regulation is needed for artificial intelligence and warned the technology is “powerful” enough to “cause a billion deaths” if used maliciously, as Washington and the AI industry consider how to move forward in light of dire warnings about AI’s potential effects. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/09/25/bill-gates-warns-ai-is-powerful-enough-to-cause-a-billion-deaths/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium [See More…]