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TIAA's $1.5 Trillion Bet on Retirement Income

CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett is repositioning the 106-year-old institution around guaranteed lifetime income at a moment when defined-contribution plans dominate and longevity risk is rising.

Graham Vale 27d ago 3 sources

El Niño Is Back. Here Is What That Historically Means for Commodity Prices.

A developing El Niño pattern raises the probability of supply disruptions across agriculture and energy markets. The historical record suggests investors should think carefully about inflation exposure — without overstating what any single weather cycle can predict.

Nora Ellison 37d ago 3 sources

Private equity buyers test a tougher deal market

Rising financing costs and compressed exit multiples are forcing sponsors to rebuild acquisition models from scratch. The math that worked in 2021 rarely works now.

Claire Benton 47d ago 3 sources

Peter Buffett Didn't Know His Father Was a Billionaire Until His 20s

The musician and philanthropist says he discovered Warren Buffett's wealth by stumbling across a rich list—and laughed. The anecdote illuminates how one of history's most deliberate wealth accumulators kept his balance sheet private even from family.

Graham Vale 48d ago 4 sources