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Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth.But beneath the surface, Life Time Group Holdings and Planet Fitness told very different stories about the American consumer. They highlighted a widening divide between higher-income households that continue to spend freely and more price-sensitive consumers who are beginning to show signs of strain. The Planet Fitness logo is seen on the outside of its gym at the Loyal Plaza in Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania.Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBoth companies reported double-digit percentage revenue growth, rising memberships and expanding footprints in 2025.…

Berkshire Hathaway’s Greg Abel used his first annual shareholder letter as chief executive to reassure investors that the conglomerate’s culture of financial conservatism and disciplined investing established under Warren Buffett will continue “into perpetuity.””I am honored by our Board’s decision to appoint me CEO of Berkshire and humbled to succeed Warren as I write my first annual letter to you,” Abel wrote in the missive to begin the company’s annual report released Saturday along with Berkshire’s quarterly earnings. “Warren is obviously a very hard act to follow.”Abel, 63, signaled continuity rather than change as he takes the reins from the…

It’s not often that we can make money even when our underlying investment goes down in price.But one simple option strategy has the power to do just that. In fact, this strategy has consistently produced above-average returns with relatively low risk.Before we delve into the strategy itself, let’s review some option basics.Option Basics: A RefresherThere is no need to worry about complex mathematical formulas or equations. Over the years I’ve found that the more complicated a strategy is, the less likely it will work over the long-term. We want to employ a strategy that has a history of profitability and…

Getnet, the leading Latin American and Iberian fintech payment provider owned by Santander, has launched Get Code. The platform serves as an official developer community built to inspire, connect, and empower technology professionals worldwide.Fostering digital co-creationDaniel Flores, head of product at GetnetThe initiative aims to provide developers with a collaborative network to share knowledge and build innovative solutions for the future of digital payments. Through the platform, tech talent will have access to networking events, content sharing, hackathons, and opportunities to connect their ideas to real market needs.Daniel Flores, head of product at Getnet, explained the vision behind the launch,…

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Company’s cash hoard at end of 2025 — which Abel noted was not a sign of an investment retreat — was down 2.1% from September to $373.3 billion.

O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to weigh in on the fate of the tariff refunds as well as Gen Z bring their parents to job interviews. A growing number of hiring managers say that they are seeing a surprising new trend from Gen Z applicants: bringing a parent into the job interview process, sometimes even onto Zoom calls. “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on ‘Varney & Co.’ to weigh in on the practice and what it signals to employers. ‘The Big Money Show’ discusses the growing trend of young adults getting…

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel walkthrough the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025. David A. Grogen | CNBCBerkshire Hathaway reported a big decline in its operating earnings for the fourth quarter, due in large part to weakness in the conglomerate’s insurance business. Earnings from operations totaled $10.2 billion in Q4. That’s down more than 29% from $14.56 billion in the year-earlier period. This was the final quarter under Warren Buffett as CEO, who announced he was stepping down at the annual shareholders meeting last May. Greg Abel took the reins to start 2026 and…

When it comes to medical devices, some of the most exciting ones, to me, are robotic surgical systems. Intuitive Surgical has been a leader in that arena, averaging annual gains of 19% over the past 15 years. Its shares are a bit on the steep side these days, though, and it’s not the only game in town, either. Consider Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), which is moving into robotic surgeries while remaining a titan in the medical device world. Its valuation is more compelling, as it sports a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.3, for example, a bit below its five-year…

The major stock indexes declined on Friday as investors digested the latest producer price index data that came in a lot hotter than expected. Sweeping layoffs at tech company Block also weighed on investors, adding to existing concerns that artificial intelligence could soon disrupt a variety of industries, from software to health care, among others. The market downturn put some stocks, especially those belonging to the private equity industry, into oversold territory, priming them for a rebound in the near term on a technical basis. A stock is considered oversold when its relative strength index is at or below 30. On…