Everything we know about DOGE dividend checks—And how they could contribute to inflation
This is how much the DOGE dividend checks would look like now based on Elon Musk’s savings program’s measures thus far (hint: it’s far less than $5,000).
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Elon Musk mulls sending all Americans $5,000 checks using DOGE savings
“Will check with the President,” billionaire Elon Musk replied to a tweet proposing a refund check to taxpayers funded by DOGE’s savings.
The 50 hottest fintech startups in 2025
Even as venture capital funding for the industry continued to fall in 2024, many fintechs–especially those serving other businesses—flourished. Here’s the Forbes Fintech 50 for 2025.
What does the RBA’s rate cut mean for you?
The Reserve Bank cut rates for the first time since 2020. So what now?
Billionaire Bruce Mathieson’s embattled Star gets $650 million debt refinancing offer from Oaktree
Star Entertainment Group—backed by Australian billionaire Bruce Mathieson—has received $414 million debt refinancing offer from U.S. alternative asset manager Oaktree Capital Management, providing the cash-strapped casino operator a potential lifeline.
Business sentiment to shift positively with rate cut: Airwallex
The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce today if a much-anticipated rate cut will take place. If it does, it may buoy businesses, says Airwallex’ head of ANZ.
In Musk’s global powerplay, everything and everywhere’s a conflict
Elon Musk’s political activities and foreign business interests have converged as he takes center stage in the second Trump administration.
Tesla’s board chair has sold most of her shares in the EV maker
Robyn Denholm, who’s led the board since 2018, made $168 million in the past year exercising stock options in the company, including sales worth $43 million last week.
Honda and Nissan call off merger talks
The proposal, which was announced in December, ran into a wall after Honda proposed a structure that would make Nissan its subsidiary instead of an equal partner.
Chevron will lay off up to 20% of employees—impacting up to 9,100
“Changes to the organizational structure will improve standardization, centralization, efficiency and results,” explained Chevron Vice Chairman Mark Nelson in a statement.