Warren Buffett's most recent shareholder letter is interesting mostly for what he says about investing in foreign companies — something he's doing some of, but still in tiny quantities given the size of his balance sheet.
Why it matters: Most U.S. investors are massively underweight foreign stocks, given their capitalization. Buffett is no exception.
AT&T customers affected by Thursday's outage will get an automatic $5 “make it right” credit, the average cost of a day’s service, the company announced late Saturday.
Why it matters: The outage of the nation’s largest wireless carrier left thousands unable to place calls, send texts or use the internet on their mobile phones for hours.
The Honeycrisp's days of sticker-shocking apple eaters may be over.
Why it matters: Minnesotans love Honeycrisps, not just because they were created here and revived local orchards, but because of their texture and taste.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is said to be scrapping plans to require that public companies disclose carbon emissions from their supply chains and end users as part of its long-awaited disclosure rules.
Why it matters: Scope 3 emissions, as they're called, are often the largest source of carbon emissions for companies, and especially in the fossil fuel industry.
Across the country, renters with the deepest pockets are more likely than others to score a deal.
Why it matters: A flood of new construction is pushing down U.S. rents at the high end, where there are often more apartments than renters who want them.
