Oil subsidies are like religion. Tinker with it and you have a volcanic eruption of anger. The current storm of fury sweeping Mexico, after a roll back in fuel subsidies at the turn of the new year, is no exception. In the last decade we have seen it in Malaysia, India, Nigeria and a handful other countries where fuel subsidies in part support read »
Nishtha Chugh,
Contributor
In a new series slated to premiere this year, A&E Networks’ History Channel will narrate the life achievements of four leading Mexican industrialists, starting with billionaire investor Carlos Slim Helú. read »
Dolia Estevez,
Contributor
The ultimate value of a company isn’t determined by analysts, traders or stock charts, but rather by the consumers that choose to buy the company’s products, or not. Consumers are speaking out loud and clear. All investors need to do is listen to them. Here’s how it works. read »
Andy Swan,
Contributor
Brazilian private equity powerhouse 3G Capital, Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman and Warren Buffett have made about $14 billion on the revival of Burger King. read »
Antoine Gara,
Forbes Staff
In the U.S., the student loan debt crisis impacts over 44 million borrowers who hold over $1.3 trillion in student loan debt. read »
Zack Friedman,
Contributor
In honor of ‘Shark Tank’ hitting the $100 million in deals made on the show, one of Mark Cuban’s business partners — Shaan Patel — is sharing the six greatest lessons he’s learned after a year of working with the self-made billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner. read »
Ky Trang Ho,
Contributor
It’s not a secret that the “smart” venture capital and start-ups are headed to Ohio, which is transforming Buckeye State cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati into some of the trendiest in America. Here’s why Ohio is becoming one of the best states in America to launch a start-up read »
Peter Lane Taylor,
Contributor
E-commerce titan is aiming to diversify into entertainment read »
Russell Flannery,
Forbes Staff
Last week in Bermuda, home to this year’s 35th America’s Cup competition, Officine Panerai, Official Watch of the 35th America’s Cup and of Oracle Team USA, joined with the team to unveil the America’s Cup Class boat. Additionally, Panerai releases watches commemorating the even and team. read »
Roberta Naas,
Contributor
Kraft Heinz is dropping its $143 billion cash and stock offer for Anglo/Dutch consumer products giant Unilever just two days after revealing plans for what would have been one of the largest corporate takeovers in history. read »
Antoine Gara,
Forbes Staff
