Who is Warren Buffett? Here's an intro to the business icon ahead of Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting

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Warren Buffett.

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Bitcoin could rally 40% by the end of the year, according to a top blockchain founder

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Welcome to the weekend. Phil Rosen here, writing to you from Manhattan. 

I'm somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to digital assets, but so far this year bitcoin's been the top performing asset by a landslide — it's up more than 73%.

I caught up with a blockchain executive to get the scoop on why that rally could see more upside as the economy slows down. 

Squishy toys, endless candy, and Warren Buffett in a disco suit: Peek inside the 'Bazaar of Bargains' at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting

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A cardboard cutout of Warren Buffett.

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Dow leaps 546 points as US stocks surge after Apple earnings and hot April jobs report

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Ballooning US debt is a big worry, stocks may get squeezed, and Warren Buffett's Occidental bet is a master stroke, veteran investor Tom Russo says

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Warren Buffett.

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US stocks climb as investors cheer strong Apple earnings and assess big April jobs report

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Short sellers pocketed nearly $400 million in a single day from the regional bank stock selloff, report says

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Here are 5 things stock market investors should watch for with volatility set to ramp up through year-end

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A woman fills out an application at a jobs fair.

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A stock portfolio created by ChatGPT is outperforming the top UK investment funds

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) near the close of market in New York

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US stocks fall after the Fed hikes rates and bank contagion spreads

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