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Plastics have a negative reputation among environmentalists due to their difficulty to recycle and their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. However, a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that replacing plastics with alternatives like glass and aluminum actually increases greenhouse gas emissions in most cases. For example, producing paper bags emits up to five times more greenhouse gases than producing plastic bags, and glass bottles are three times worse than plastic containers. The study highlights the importance of considering the full life cycle of a product when evaluating its environmental impact. The United Nations is currently working on a global treaty to address plastic pollution, but critics argue that it is an exercise in government regulation rather than a practical solution. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how Bernard Rowe, chief executive officer (CEO) of Australian mining firm Ioneer, dealt with the conflict between his planned Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mining project in Nevada and the presence of endangered Tiehm's buckwheat in the region. Topics explored include the collaboration of Rowe with desert botanists on the initial plan to translocate the plants, the redesign of the mining pit around the plants, and the lithium production plans of Ioneer.

The article discusses the business operations and performance of family-owned firm Clark Associates. Topics explored include the sale of food service equipment through the company's online store WebstaurantStore, the recorded increase in the sales and workforce of the firm under the leadership of chief executive officer (CEO) Gene Clark, and the regional distribution of restaurant supplies by the company before its electronic commerce expansion.

This article provides an overview of former President Donald Trump's financial situation since leaving office. It explains how Trump used politics to amass personal wealth and became the first American to create billions from his political career. After facing defeat and impeachment, his commercial real estate and hotel businesses suffered, but he accepted a proposal for a Trump-branded media and technology company, leading to a four-year transformation that resulted in a net worth of $4.3 billion. Trump's presidency boosted his profits, particularly in his golf and club business, and he capitalized on his loyal followers by selling various products. Despite financial challenges, his Mar-a-Lago club and golf courses saw increased profits. Trump ventured into the media industry with the Trump Media & Technology Group, which faced financial difficulties but still garnered a high valuation. The article also discusses the success and fluctuations of the Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, Trump's legal liabilities, and his attempts to boost the stock price. Additionally, it compares Trump's post-presidential earnings to those of other former presidents. [Extracted from the article]

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is the CEO of Promise, a software startup that helps municipalities collect unpaid bills. The company offers consumer-friendly payment plans with zero interest and multiple payment methods. Promise has been successful in helping cities like Richmond, Virginia, collect on unpaid utility bills, with 93% of participants making payments on time. Ellis-Lamkins, a Black woman who grew up on welfare, aims to prove that a venture-backed company can be successful without being exploitative. Promise focuses on state and municipal governments and utilities, differentiating itself from other fintech startups that offer high-interest loans to struggling customers. The company has seen significant revenue growth and has contracts with utilities and municipalities in several states. Ellis-Lamkins plans to expand Promise's services beyond utilities to include parking tickets, local taxes, and identity and income verification. [Extracted from the article]

GROQ, a startup company, is challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market by designing purpose-built chips for AI from scratch. The company's chips are specifically designed for inference, which is the part of AI that applies learned information to new situations. With the increasing demand for computational power for AI models, Groq sees an opportunity to compete with Nvidia and other chip giants. Groq's chips, called Language Processing Units (LPUs), are faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient than Nvidia's GPUs for inference. The company has already gained customers such as Argonne National Laboratory and Aramco Digital. Despite some skepticism, Groq is optimistic about its future in the AI chip market. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the investment strategies of Josef Lakonishok, chief executive officer (CEO) of LSV Asset Management. Topics explored include the effectiveness of value investing according to Lakonishok, his work as a university professor being launching LSV with economist Andrei Shleifer and professor Robert Vishny, and the trading attitude that need to be maintained by value investors according to Lakonishok.

The article discusses the life, career, and accomplishments of Polish billionaire businesswoman Dominika Kulczyk. Topics explored include her involvement in the production of documentary films and television (TV) series, the significant increase in the market capitalization of her family's renewable energy business Polenergia under her leadership, and her plan to introduce a legislation that would require schools in Poland to provide free sanitary napkins to teenage girls.

The article reports on hedge fund agent Olaf Carlson-Wee. It mentions Carlson-Wee's early career in cryptocurrency at Coinbase Inc., his founding of the hedge fund Polychain Capital, and Polychain's interest in decentralized finance which uses blockchain technology for peer-to-peer financial applications.

This document provides a comprehensive list of America's richest self-made women in 2024, highlighting their net worths, sources of wealth, residences, ages, and self-made scores. The list includes individuals from a wide range of industries, such as cosmetics, music, fashion, healthcare, and more. Notable figures like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Kylie Jenner are featured, along with lesser-known individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. The document offers a snapshot of these women's achievements and entrepreneurial success, showcasing their impact in their industries. [Extracted from the article]

Matthew Stuller, the founder of a wholesale jewelry company, has built a billion-dollar fortune by focusing on logistics and meeting the needs of his retailer customers. Stuller started his business by selling gold parts out of the back of his car and eventually expanded to a 600,000 square foot production complex. His company fulfills thousands of orders a day and guarantees next-day delivery for customers in the continental U.S. Stuller's success is attributed to his emphasis on efficiency and customer satisfaction. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles international fintech company and lending agency Chipper Cash with a focus on its founders Ham Serunjogi and Maijid Moujaled. The company's development and publication of a mobile app which allows international money transfers including remittances between Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Ghana is described along with venture capital investment in the firm.

Notion, a productivity app launched in 2016, has become popular and profitable due to its customizable features for tasks like to-do lists and note-taking. The app's flexibility and versatility have contributed to its success, although some users may find its customization options overwhelming. Notion has recently integrated artificial intelligence (AI) features, such as an AI bot and AI writing assistant, which have further increased its appeal. The company aims to challenge the dominance of Microsoft and Google in the productivity suite market and become an all-in-one office app. Despite competition from major tech companies, Notion remains a strong contender in the industry. With 650 employees and a customer base that includes businesses and startups, Notion is striving to become a ubiquitous tool that can replace work tools and organize people's lives. While it may not fully replace incumbents like Microsoft and Google, Notion's CEO recognizes its potential for other parts of people's workflows and is focused on making the software flexible and targeting larger clients. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the number of billionaires worldwide has increased to 2,781, with a combined wealth of $14.2 trillion. The top 20 billionaires added $700 billion to their wealth, and the US now has a record 813 billionaires. New billionaires have emerged from various countries and industries, including entertainment, finance, food, fashion, and artificial intelligence. Notable newcomers include Magic Johnson, Taylor Swift, and Michelle Zatlyn. The article provides brief profiles of several billionaires and their sources of wealth. [Extracted from the article]

This section presents the 2024 ranking of decabillionaire families in the U.S. Topics discussed include the net worth of the Walton family which may be attributed to the business success of retailer Walmart, the ownership of several brands by the Mars family of food manufacturer Mars, and the net worth of Koch family of Koch Industries, Johnson family of Fidelity Investments, and Cox family of media conglomerate Cox Enterprises.

The article discusses the life, career, and financial challenges being faced by African American philosopher and political activist Cornel West. Topics explored include the net worth of West according to federal filings and property records, the financial consequences of his marriages which led to divorce, and the launch of his campaign for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

The article features businessman and money manager Erik M. Herzfeld and the developments in his career. Also cited are Herzfeld's focus on closed-end funds like the Gabelli Utility Trust, and a brief personal and professional career history of Herzfeld like his degree of financial engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and how his father Thomas J. Herzfeld established the firm Herzfeld Advisors in 1984.

Mike Keiser, former greeting card mogul, has transformed Oregon's Bandon Dunes into a world-renowned golf resort. Despite initial doubts about its remote location, the resort now attracts a large number of visitors each year, with four of its courses ranking among Golf Digest's top 100 in America. Keiser plans to continue expanding the resort, with the recent addition of a par-3 course and plans for an eighth course. The resort has been highly profitable, with an estimated revenue of nearly $125 million last year. Keiser's vision and dedication have made Bandon Dunes a success, and he hopes to continue adding to it in the future. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the challenges facing the real estate market in the U.S. due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and how market players are addressing them. Also cited are the lawsuit among the federal government, real estate firm Rexmark, and real estate businessman Ben Ashkenazy involving the Union Station building in Washington, D.C., the declining value of commercial real estate, and the increasing number of vacant office spaces across the country.

The article discusses the accounting fraud and stock market manipulation allegations made by Hindenburg Research in January 2023 against Indian conglomerate Adani Group. Topics explored include the impact of the Hindenburg report on the market value of the firm and the fortune of its billionaire founder Gautam Adani, the cancellation of the secondary share offering planned by Adani Enterprises in February 2023, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) investigation into Adani.

The article discusses the success of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Scale AI under the leadership of its cofounder Alexandr Wang. It addressed the notable clients earned by Scale which include the U.S. government, the valuation received by the startup from investors in 2021 which made Wang an instant billionaire, and the business operations of Remotasks, the in-house outsourcing agency created by Scale in Southeast Asia and Africa.

The article offers information on the notable people featured in "Forbes" magazine's world's billionaires list as of April 2023. Topics discussed include the increase in the fortune of French business magnate Bernard Arnault following the record high profits of luxury goods firm LVMH, the acquisition of social media firm Twitter by Tesla chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk, and the net worth of billionaires Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gates.

A list of companies around the world included in the journal's Block Chain 50 is presented, which includes financial technology firm Ant Group of Hangzhou, China, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase of San Francisco, California, and cosmetics giant Estée Lauder of New York.

The article profiles Mellody Hobson, co-chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Ariel Investments. Topics discussed include the determination of Hobson to succeed, her establishment of the Project Black initiative with JP Morgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon, the aim of Project Black, the first Project Black fund closed by Ariel Investments, and Hobson's career development at Ariel.

The article explores the rise in popularity of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI, since its launch in November 2022. Topics discussed include the response of the company's president Greg Brockman's team to the increase in the number of ChatGPT users, the company's valuation, and the growth of the AI industry.

The article discusses the developments in the career of social media influencers like Khaby Lame. Also cited are the deals signed by makeup and beauty influencer Monet McMichael with firms like MAC Cosmetics, Fresh Beauty, and Bumble, the contracts signed by TikTok influencer Olivia Dunne with firms like Motorola, American Eagle, and Vuori, and the career of comedian Drew "Druski" Desbordes.

The article discusses the investigation on whether the Trump Organization inflated the value of its assets to boost its credit with financial institutions as of October 2022. Topics covered include the former U.S. president's validation of his net worth lies through media, his duping of financial organizations for loans, and the likely depletion of his profits in the future. Also noted is Trump's uncertain reaction on facing the consequences of his actions.

The article features billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and his plan to take on big pharma and lower the cost of prescription drugs in 2022. Topics discussed include his founding of more than ten companies and winning and losing investments, his enjoyment of being rich via property and other purchases and rock star lifestyle, and his Cost Plus Drugs firm that offers low prices because middlemen are bypassed. Also noted is Cuban's dole out of advice on his television show "Shark Tank."

The article investigates how former U.S. President Donald Trump managed to rework almost all 900 million dollar debt. It attributes Trump's debt payment to help from his billionaire business partner and Vornado Realty Trust Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven Roth, deal with investment firm CGI Merchant Group and lending from banks Axos and Ladder Capital, which are both connected to investment firm MSD Partners. It also reports the sale of Trump's hotel in Washington, D.C.

Christopher Davis, a Wall Street investor, has experienced both successes and failures in his career. His investment strategy is similar to Warren Buffett's, focusing on buying undervalued companies with disciplined leadership. Davis' flagship New York Venture Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 Index, but the near-zero interest rates from 2008 to 2022 posed challenges for his value investing approach. However, with the return to normalcy and rising interest rates, Davis sees opportunities in the market. He has made successful investments in companies like Meta and continues to be bullish on financials. Davis believes that interest rates will be higher in the next 15 years, signaling the end of the free-money era. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the economic state of the world and suggests that cutting spending on renewable energy sources, such as windmills and solar panels, would free up money for more productive investments to stimulate economic growth. It highlights the low global growth rate and the struggles faced by developing countries. The article also criticizes the focus on renewables, arguing that the money spent on them could have been used for other beneficial purposes. Additionally, the article criticizes U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for his speech targeting Israel and expresses concerns about the U.S. government's approach to international relations. [Extracted from the article]

The article lists names and net worths of American businesswomen including Meg Whitman, Oprah Winfrey, and Lynda Resnick

This article from Forbes discusses Todd Boehly, a billionaire businessman who has built a $70 billion holding company that includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Golden Globes, and Chelsea F.C. However, while Boehly is praised for his business acumen, he faces criticism from Chelsea fans who blame him for the soccer club's poor performance since his purchase. The article also mentions the increasing number of billionaires worldwide, with a total worth of $14.2 trillion, and highlights Jeff Bezos as the third richest person with $194 billion. The article concludes with various comments and perspectives on wealth and billionaires. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents brief profiles of Russian billionaire oligarchs, some of whom have been sanctioned by a number of countries. The list includes recently sanctioned Roman Abramovich, Mikhail Fridman, and Andrey Melnichenko.

The article presents a profile of freight forwarding company Flexport Inc. and its chief executive officer Ryan Petersen. It mentions how Petersen got into the freight business, Flexport's growth and the investments supporting it, and the actions of Flexport during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article reports on the underfunding of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It mentions how land grant schools are supposed to be funded by state governments, the funding discrimination against HBCUs as opposed to white schools, and how some schools are trying to increase their funding.

The article profiles Daniel Ek, Swedish billionaire entrepreneur and technologist. Topics include his work as the chief executive officer (CEO) of music streaming platform Spotify and their expansion into audiobooks and podcasts, including licensing deals for the book "Call Her Daddy," by Alex Cooper and the podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience."

The article discusses the vision of American billionaire and AriZona Beverages co-founder Don Vultaggio for his business and new alcoholic drinks. Topics discussed include the competition between AriZona and Twisted Tea, Vultaggio's launch of the AriZona Hard alcohol-infused versions of his ready-to-drink ice tea, and his strategy of not advertising his products.

The article features solar power entrepreneur Hayes Barnard and his fintech firm GoodLeap as of October 2022. Topics discussed include Barnard's personal and professional background, his thrust to enable ordinary homeowners to finance solar installations over 25 years with 50-dollar savings a month, and GoodLeap's market-leading 28% financing of all home solar installations nationwide and projected growth. Also noted is Barnard's 4-billion-dollar net worth.

This article from Forbes provides information on various items that may be of interest to collectors and investors. It highlights the potential value and collectibility of items such as Steinway Model D pianos, vintage jewelry from the 1930s and '40s, De Rosa bicycles, Bösendorfer Model 225 pianos, white diamonds, Colnago C35 bicycles, 19th-century French Gaveau pianos, Bulgari jewelry, Bianchi Specialissima bicycles, and more. The article also includes a brief profile of Bob Parsons, the founder of GoDaddy, and his early investment in rat traps. The author emphasizes the importance of learning from failures in order to become a successful businessperson. [Extracted from the article]

The article comments on the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ChatGPT, the income redistribution scheme in California, and the proposed antipizza regulation in New York City. It suggests the potential advantages of AI to industries like healthcare. It views that the income redistribution legislation in California discourages electricity conservation. It argues that the ban of pizzas prepared in traditional coal- and wood-fired ovens will forced small enterprises to shut down.

The article presents a profile of Simon Mikhailovich, founder of Bullion Reserve. It mentions Mikhailovich's belief in the need for keeping part of one's wealth in gold and other precious metals, how reserves for other forms of wealth may not stand up in a crisis, and how Mikhailovich moved into the precious metal business.

The article presents a profile of Grant Petty, founder and chief executive officer of film camera manufacturer Blackmagic Design. It mentions Petty's entry into the industry by developing inexpensive film cameras, his expansion into software, and how independent filmmakers have benefited from his work.

In the article, the author explains why the views and plans of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden are wrong and bleak. Also cited are the claim by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on the need to regulate the free markets and more government planning to improve industries and the economy, and how the shift to renewable and green energy adversely affect the environment due to mining.

The article profiles the top 20 richest Americans, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg.

The article discusses the business operations and performance of investment management firm AQR under the leadership of co-founder and hedge fund manager Clifford Asness. Topics explored include the stock trading strategies of the firm, the business challenges faced by AQR from 2018 to 2020 before its financial recovery in 2022, and the investment style of Asness which benefited the firm.

The article features Scale AI cofounder Alexandr Wang and how he recruited workers around the world to work for artificial-intelligence (AI) companies online and the official listing of Jimmy Buffett as a billionaire at 76 years old. Also cited are statistics on people's interests on topics like the net worth of Donald Trump and Tony Hsieh.

The article presents an estimate of the fortune of Russian president Vladimir Putin. INSET: KING OF THE (UNDER) WORLD.