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UBS Brings Back C.E.O. to Manage ‘New Challenges’ of Credit Suisse Takeover

Sergio Ermotti, who stepped down from UBS in 2020, will rejoin the Swiss banking giant as it prepares to absorb its troubled rival, Credit Suisse.

Short Seller Accuses Jack Dorsey’s Block of Facilitating Fraud

Shares of the financial tech company plunged after Hindenburg Research said it had failed to stamp out illegal activity on its platforms, including drug sales...

Swiss Authorities Say They Will Back Credit Suisse After Shares Plunge

The beleaguered Swiss lender tumbled on Wednesday, adding to concerns about the banking sector.

Credit Suisse Shares Slide After Shareholder Rules Out More Support

The beleaguered Swiss lenders tumbled on Wednesday, adding to concerns about the banking sector.

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Major Investment Losses in 2022

After a $22.8 billion loss, Warren Buffett called the figure “100 percent misleading” and urged shareholders to focus on his empire’s overall health.

Credit Suisse Reports Huge Loss as It Seeks to Revive Fortunes

The struggling Swiss bank recorded its biggest annual loss since the 2008 financial crisis and warned of another “substantial” loss in 2023.

Rothschild Family Aims For Full Control of Bank that Bears Its Name

The family’s investment vehicle said it would offer to buy out other shareholders in Rothschild & Co., the flagship company in the global banking dynasty.

Elon Musk Sells Another Big Chunk of Tesla Stock

Twitter’s owner has now sold $23 billion worth of Tesla stock this year, much of it after he pledged in April to stop selling shares...

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Third-Quarter Loss

The company’s huge investment portfolio lost money, while its insurance arm felt the effects of Hurricane Ian and inflation-driven rises in property and damage claims.

Credit Suisse Unveils Sweeping Revamp to Revive Its Fortunes

The restructuring includes shrinking its investment bank and raising $4 billion in capital from investors, including a state-owned Saudi bank.