Business News
She Just Became the First $100 Billion Woman in the World — But She Still Lags Behind the Richest Men
L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers hits a stunning milestone.
Bloomberg
Business News
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Takes $50 Billion Hit in Two Days After CEO Contemplates Selling Off 10 Percent of Company Stock
The automaker's decline in shares means Musk's lead over Bezos as the world's richest person has narrowed to $83 billion, as per Bloomberg.
Thought Leaders
The Top 10 Richest People in the World, According to Bloomberg
Bill Gates is still number one, but Warren Buffett got ousted from his number two spot.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
Verizon CEO: No ‘Significant’ Talks to Buy AOL
Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam said reports that the company has held concrete talks to acquire AOL are 'not accurate.'
By CNBC
Building a Business
Bitcoin Named Worst-Performing Currency of 2014
Bitcoin's awareness and adoption grew by leaps and bounds this year, but its value did the opposite, plummeting by more than 56 percent.
Business News
Bloomberg News Founding Editor Stepping Down
His replacement will come from a competing business publication.
By Reuters
Building a Business
An Entrepreneur Takes Aim at the Ubiquitous Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg's former global head of commodities has come up with an alternative to the widely-used trading platform.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Lesson Learned: TV Anchor Shows Off Bitcoin, Is Instantly Robbed
A Bitcoin that was shown during a segment on Bloomberg TV was immediately stolen by an observant Reddit user, providing the host and his audience with a valuable lesson about security and digital currency.
By Sam Ro
Buying a Franchise
Styrofoam Maker Offers to Cover NYC’s Recycling Bill
As the New York City Council's decision on the Styrofoam ban nears, Dart Container has offered an alternate solution.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Bloomberg Says London, Not Silicon Valley, Is New York City’s Top Tech Competitor
In the battle to reign supreme in the tech sector, the mayor of New York City says London is the city to watch.
Building a Business
New York’s Business Community Waxes Sentimental for Its Departing Billionaire
Despite bans on sugary drinks, smoking and trans fats, the 'nanny mayor' is looking a lot better these days.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Where New York Mayor Candidates Stand on Business and Entrepreneurship
From former Congressman Anthony Weiner to Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis and the first openly gay New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the slate of candidates in the Big Apple primary is diverse and opinionated.
Thought Leaders
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Mayor Bloomberg’s Tenure
In their own words, NYC-based entrepreneurs and business owners say what 12 years under the billionaire mayor was like for their companies and what their prognosis is for the city after Bloomberg leaves office at the end of this year.
By Diana Ransom
Thought Leaders
A Look at NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Legacy (Interactive Timeline)
A timeline of Michael Bloomberg's memorable moments as New York City's mayor.