Warren Buffett's favorite investment won't be as appealing if lawmakers pass a 2% tax on stock buybacks

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, which spent $31 billion on share repurchases in the year to June 30, would be hit by the proposed tax.
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Warren Buffett's favorite investment won't be as appealing if lawmakers pass a 2% tax on stock buybacks

Warren Buffett's favorite investment won't be as appealing if lawmakers pass a 2% tax on stock buybacks

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, which spent $31 billion on share repurchases in the year to June 30, would be hit by the proposed tax.

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I struggled being a CEO, so I replaced myself. This is why it was the best decision for me and the company.
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I struggled being a CEO, so I replaced myself. This is why it was the best decision for me and the company.

In 2020, James Routledge stood down as CEO of the mental-health business Sanctus after four years, handing the reins to a CEO he appointed.

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Why JPMorgan sees the S&P 500 climbing another 6% before year-end despite Wall Street's economic growth concerns

Why JPMorgan sees the S&P 500 climbing another 6% before year-end despite Wall Street's economic growth concerns

JPMorgan bumped its S&P 500 price target for 2021 to 4,700 and also anticipates the benchmark index could hit 5,000 in 2022.

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How to land a job at Cooley, one of Silicon Valley's top law firms, according to its lead recruiter
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How to land a job at Cooley, one of Silicon Valley's top law firms, according to its lead recruiter

Cooley represents clients like Facebook and Google. Here's how to get hired, according to its recruiting director and a tech transactions partner.

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How Boston is embracing smart tech to make its roads safer, close the digital divide, and combat climate change

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One of the city's plans aims to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and increase the use of public transit.

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Looking to move? These 17 cities and towns will pay you up to $20,000 just to relocate — and work remotely.

Places in Vermont, Illinois, and West Virginia are luring newly mobile remote workers with cash, money toward a home, or free plots of land.

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From edible packaging to fake steaks, these are the 4 main trends transforming the food industry

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An expert outlined the four trends shaking up the food industry, from self-driving robot delivery cars to "dark kitchens" with no in-person dining.

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I was fired from Apple after making several labor complaints against the company. Speaking out feels like going up against a powerful government.

Hundreds of complaints like mine show I'm not alone and the company needs a deep reckoning with systemic issues of bullying, sexism, and harassment.

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