Columbus, OH

In a landmark moment, Steve Ballmer has overtaken Bill Gates to become the sixth-richest person in the world. This is the first time that the former CEO of Microsoft Corporation has surpassed the company’s co-founder in terms of wealth. The shift occurred on Monday as Microsoft’s shares soared to a new record high, marking a 21% increase for the year.

Steve Ballmer surpasses Bill Gates in wealth: A first in Microsoft’s history

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Steve Ballmer went from being Bill Gates' assistant to his successor as Microsoft CEO, and now he's surpassed him in wealth for the first time.

Steve Ballmer is now worth $158 billion — more than his former Microsoft boss Bill Gates

North American lithium producer Sayona Mining has appointed Lucas Dow as the new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding interim CEO James Brown. Dow, a seasoned mining executive with extensive experience in leading resource organizations, initially joined Sayona’s board as a non-executive director on February 14. Dow acknowledged the significant...

Sayona Mining Appoints Lucas Dow as New CEO

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Two sides also reportedly agree to 45-day period during which NAI and the Redstone family can shop for better offers

David Ellison Forges New Agreement To Buy Paramount Holding Company National Amusements

Jeff Bezos is selling 25 million Amazon shares worth $5 billion, according to a regulatory filing on the day the tech giant’s stock hit a record high. The proposed sale on Tuesday came as Amazon’s stock closed at $200 per share, its highest price since Amazon’s 1997 NASDAQ listing.

Jeff Bezos selling $5B worth of Amazon shares as company’s stock hits all-time high

TheStreet

The Nasdaq Composite Index has jumped 18% year to date.

Cathie Wood sells $13 million of a struggling tech stock

The Motley Fool

Wall Street's most-chosen consumer brand has navigated its way through 10 stock splits and one stock dividend since its initial public offering (IPO) in 1919.

If You Bought 1 Share of Coca-Cola at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You'd Own Now

New York Post

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has leapfrogged Bill Gates on the list of world’s richest people — the first time that the company co-founder’s fortune has been eclipsed by one of his former underlings.

Ballmer, the boisterous owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers who succeeded Gates as Microsoft CEO in 2000, moved up to sixth on Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which estimated his net worth at $157.2 billion.

Gates, who has retreated from the corporate board and has focused on philanthropic endeavors, has a net worth valued at $156.7 billion, according to Bloomberg.



The 68-year-old Gates’ fortune has partly taken a hit from...

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now richer than founder Bill Gates

Southwest Airlines has adopted a shareholder rights plan, also known as a poison pill, to fend off an effort from activist Elliott Management. Elliott is pushing to oust Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly. The poison pill will only activate if Elliott, which has a roughly 11% stake...

Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' to fend off activist Elliott Management

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: Microsoft company man Steve Ballmer's fortune has surpassed that of co-founder and onetime boss Bill Gates, making him the sixth richest person in the world with a net worth of $158 billion. Holding on to that Microsoft stock over the long term has paid off big for Ballmer.

Steve Ballmer's net worth just passed Bill Gates for the first time ever

While the British royal family and their historic castles are well-known, there are 26 monarchies around the globe, each with fascinating stories and opulent estates. From Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, who heads the world’s oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, to Abu Dhabi’s House of Nahyan, the wealthiest rulers, we explore the majestic residences of these illustrious royal families.

United Arab Emirate’s Al Nahyan Dynasty is the World’s Wealthiest Family

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When transferring your personal property to someone else or making your own major purchase, you’ll need the right documents. This could include a custom bill of sale form, which guarantees that your transaction stays secure. These contracts can make or break a sale — so you need to learn how they work.

Why a Bill of Sale Is Always Important

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

(Reuters) -Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have raised their bid to buy Macy's (NYSE:M) for about $6.9 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of the department store chain were up 1.1% in after-market trading. The new proposal is to acquire...

Arkhouse, Brigade Capital raise buyout offer for Macy's to $6.9 billion, WSJ reports

Philadelphia, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – Eight properties in William Penn and Brownsville are coming down as part...
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Eight properties to be razed in Girard Estate demolition program

Nvidia's expensive valuation could limit the returns investors might get from owning the stock in the long run. Investing in an exchange-traded fund can provide investors with a good mix of growth and diversification. The Invesco QQQ Trust has trounced the market over the past 10 years. Why invest in...

Forget Nvidia: This ETF Could Turn $25,000 Into $1 Million

Here's what could happen next to Walmart shares.

Analyst reassesses Walmart stock price target after meeting with CFO

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Axios

Skydance has reached a preliminary deal to purchase National Amusements and merge with Paramount, Axios has confirmed. Why it matters: This is an about face for National Amusements owner, Shari Redstone, who ended earlier talks with Skydance last month. Zoom in: The two sides reached an agreement on a deal...

Skydance and Paramount reach new deal

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Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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Larry Culp Appears Set to Continue as Chief Executive of GE Aerospace with Tempting Cash Rewards

Larry Culp is set to continue leading GE Aerospace, with the company’s board of directors approving a new employment agreement on June 30. This extension ensures...

Larry Culp Appears Set to Continue as Chief Executive of GE Aerospace with Tempting Cash Rewards

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