Economy

Here’s how much money the world’s biggest hedge funds made in a record-breaking 2025

An annual hedge fund industry power ranking shows the industry's elite netted its largest ever dollar gain in 2025.

Stellantis stock off 43% as Jeep maker turns five, executes turnaround

Stellantis shares were largely up – as high as 93% in March 2024 – until reporting troubling financial results that year amid cost-cutting efforts and EVs.

'PTO-maxxing' is the key to making the most of your time off in 2026—here's how to do it

PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

China birthrate shrinks to lowest on record as policies fail to to lift births

China's birthrate fell to a record low last year, underscoring a deepening demographic crisis as Beijing struggled to reverse a shrinking and aging population.

He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion

Jack Zhang worked as a dishwasher, bartender and cashier at a petrol station before he started Airwallex. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion.

Billionaires have ‘outsized’ political influence

Billionaires' wealth has risen sharply to a record high of $18.3 trillion — with the super-rich seeking power "for their own gain," according to Oxfam.