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Michael Bloomberg

The old model of billionaire philanthropy is ending

Together, Bill Gates (left) and Warren Buffett convinced and cajoled plenty of other billionaires to the idea of giving it all away.
Together, Bill Gates (left) and Warren Buffett convinced and cajoled plenty of other billionaires to the idea of giving it all away.

Once again, America needs to deal with Donald Trump

Trump’s proposals would likely make matters worse on almost every issue that voters identified as a priority.
Trump’s proposals would likely make matters worse on almost every issue that voters identified as a priority.

Reports: A-Rod, Marc Lore put $940M in escrow in move to buy Wolves

FILE PHOTO: May 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez look on in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: May 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez look on in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he met top businessmen during U.S. visit

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends an event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends an event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

Bloomberg has no interest in acquiring Dow Jones or Washington Post, spokesman says

Anti-trust experts agreed the merger of Bloomberg and Dow Jones business news divisions would draw the scrutiny of US regulators.
Anti-trust experts agreed the merger of Bloomberg and Dow Jones business news divisions would draw the scrutiny of US regulators.

Michael Bloomberg eyes Wall Street Journal or Washington Post acquisition: Report

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg reportedly wants to expand his media empire and sees Dow Jones as his ideal fit.
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg reportedly wants to expand his media empire and sees Dow Jones as his ideal fit.

Bloomberg New Economy Forum

China can’t develop isolated from the world, Xi's No. 2 says at forum in Singapore

Billionaire Bloomberg to fund late US$15 million push to help Biden in Texas and Ohio

Bloomberg drops out of race after less than super Tuesday debut

Mr Michael Bloomberg waving to his supporters at his Super Tuesday night event in West Palm Beach, Florida. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Mr Michael Bloomberg waving to his supporters at his Super Tuesday night event in West Palm Beach, Florida. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Doubts linger as US Democrats vote in Super Tuesday: 'I don't think we have a perfect candidate'

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.