Berkshire Hathaway’s new chief still committed to dealmaking

Plus, Victory Capital outbids Nelson Peltz, investors chase asset-heavy stocks and Le Cordon Bleu’s unusual wine tasting

Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

Banking upstart Barrenjoey merges to make a mini-Macquarie

Barclays to reduce stake in Australian investment bank to 4.9% after sale to Magellan Financial Group

Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

People are complacent about risk of financial crisis, says Lloyd Blankfein

Former Goldman CEO says finance industry should plan as though another 2008-style meltdown is coming

Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

Barclays blocked transactions linked to property lender MFS months before collapse

Bank among lenders to have identified issues with Market Financial Solutions after other high-profile failures

Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

Retail investors shun private credit funds after Blue Owl gating

Fears mount that outflows may soon overwhelm inflows to some of largest players

Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

In charts: how Donald Trump became a military interventionist

US president’s Pentagon has been busier during the past 12 months than nearly his entire first presidency

Posted on Monday March 02, 2026

Starmer will let US use UK bases for attacks on Iranian missile sites

British premier gives green light to Washington to utilise facilities including Diego Garcia

Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026

Iran conflict: Israel targets Hizbollah in Lebanon

Oil and gold rise while US stock index futures slip as conflict escalates

Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026

UK to allow US to use British military bases for attacks on Iranian missile sites

Keir Starmer gives green light to Washington to utilise facilities including Diego Garcia

Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026

Investors brace for market tumult as Trump vows to keep striking Iran

Oil expected to rally as escalating conflict in Middle East halts activity in vital shipping lane

Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026