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Starbucks to sell control of China business to private equity. Here’s how much the stake is worth.

The U.S. coffee-shop chain is forming a joint venture with Boyu Capital, with Boyu holding 60% interest in the company’s retail operations in China. Starbucks will retain the other 40% and continue to own and license the Starbucks brand and intellectual property in the new entity.

This chart shows the risk of an AI bubble is growing, says a stalwart stock-market bull

The largest companies have seen their weighting in the S&P 500 rise more quickly than their share of total earnings

This media and internet company says Google’s AI has been a revenue killer

IAC’s media brands include instantly recognizable names such as People magazine, and its advertising side got hurt in part because of Google AI Overviews.

Trump could give automakers relief from Nexperia chip shortage with China deal

The White House and the Chinese government have reached an agreement to resume chip shipments from semiconductor company Nexperia, according to the Wall Street Journal.

I’m planning to retire at 65 when my twins are 15. How will this impact their healthcare coverage?

“By retiring when they are in the 10th grade my income will be low when they apply for college scholarships.”

Why betting companies like DraftKings are rooting for the Blue Jays to win the World Series

One sportsbook had 96.7% of World Series bets on the Dodgers to beat the Blue Jays once the matchup was finalized.

Home buyers are being left in limbo as the shutdown delays mortgage and insurance applications

Home buyers were already spooked by uncertainty in the job market. Now the shutdown is putting some buyers in limbo.

‘I don’t want to worry about money’: I’m 64 with $400K in savings and $700 in Social Security. Can I retire next year?

“I take in about $2,200 in monthly rent from four properties.”

College financial aid can look more generous than it is. Use this checklist to find out what you’re really getting.

Make sure to fully understand a college award letter before signing it.

Social Security is hurtling towards insolvency. Could these new proposals help save it in time?

Ideas for reform churn up opposition from advocacy groups.

Retiring abroad is touted as a money saver — but it isn’t always cheaper

Taxes, investments, healthcare — everything adds up. Here’s how to plan now to relocate later.

Hotel stays now can easily cost $100 extra, thanks to local ‘bed taxes’

Some locales, like Kyoto and San Diego, are increasing the taxes they levy on visitors.
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