Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion. Buffett touts Abel’s deal-making

Berkshire Hathaway agreed Sunday to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home in a $6.8 billion deal, deepening the conglomerate’s bet on the U.S. housing market after a prolonged downturn. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company will pay $72.50 per share in cash for Taylor Morrison, according to a statement. The offer represents a 24% premium to the homebuilder’s…

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Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital

Sequoia Capital partner Konstantine Buhler discusses Waymo and the companies showcased at the HumanX conference on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Yum Brands is reportedly in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to private-equity firm LongRange Capital, according to a report citing a source familiar with the matter. The potential transaction would mark a significant shift for…

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URI’s Abby Benson honored as Providence Business News’ ‘Woman to Watch’ – Rhody Today

KINGSTON, R.I. – June 1, 2026 – Abby Benson, the University of Rhode Island’s vice president of administration and finance, was recently honored as a “Woman to Watch” within education by the Providence Business News. Benson was formally recognized by PBN during its Business Women Awards ceremony held in late May at the Marriott Providence….

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Choosing With Confidence: Why BBB Matters for Summer Projects in Northern Arizona

In Northern Arizona, BBB’s presence extends beyond online resources. For many people, the Better Business Bureau is recognized by the familiar torch logo displayed on a website, storefront or service vehicle. But beyond the logo, BBB represents something much more meaningful: trust, accountability and confidence in the everyday decisions consumers make. As summer settles into…

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US jury finds investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud, Business Insider reports

June 1 (Reuters) – A jury ‌on Monday ‌found prominent investor ​Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud, ‌Business ⁠Insider reported, in a ⁠blow for a ​divisive ​cohort ​of investors ‌who have for years goaded public companies in the ‌U.S. ​and ​overseas ​with allegations ‌of fraud and ​mismanagement. (Reporting ​by Michelle Price ​and ‌Fabiola Arámburo; Editing…

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Business News: Secondary Market Prices Climb, James Marks Jumps To Sotheby’s, Christie’s Grabs Cartier Watch Record

Christie’s snatched the title of selling the most expensive Cartier wristwatch at auction, with a rare 18K gold Cartier “London Crash” from 1990 that fetched $2,024,956 at Christie’s Geneva Important Watches sale in May. The watch, with case no. 80298 and London hallmarks for 1990, beat out the previous record holder, another Cartier Crash, this…

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