Bono

In a podcast conversation that was made public Friday, U2 frontman Paul David Hewson, popularly known by the nickname Bono, told Joe Rogan that over 300,000 people have died globally due to severe cuts to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding led by Elon Musk's Department of...

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is used to being the subject of interviews thanks to his success in entrepreneurship, investing and philanthropy. Gates flips the script and becomes the interviewer in a new streaming docuseries. What Happened: Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is no stranger...

Bill Gates is a business icon and a philanthropist who is an inspiration to many. The tech entrepreneur and billionaire recently shared his recommendation regarding five of his all-time favorite books. Gates’ recommendations underline his eclectic tastes. The curated list could be consulted...

Kurt Nielsen, CEO and co-founder of blockchain company Partisia, recently spoke with Benzinga at the Crypto Valley event in Zug, Switzerland, which took place on June 2 and June 3. Here's what he had to say: The following text was edited for clarity and concision. Hi Kurt, nice to meet you....

Varo Money, a mobile bank, formally announced the closure of a $241-million Series D funding round, led by Gallatin Point Capital, The Rise Fund, HarbourVest and Progressive Insurance. What Does It Mean? The funding will help Varo become the first and only fully digital bank to receive a...

In a report focusing on the Internet and social media, Wedbush discusses the value of Facebook (which has surged above $70 billion), rumors of a Facebook-branded phone, and the success of Zynga's Cityville. Among the facts and theories is an interesting graph that outlines the owners of Facebook. “...

The shares of troubled smartphone manufacturer Palm Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) are getting a boost today as Philip Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners has disclosed a new 9.5% stake in the company. On the day, PALM shares have gained 5.43% and are currently trading at $5.44. The stock has been...

U2 lead singer Bono has been named the "worst investor in America" according to an online publication called 24/7 Wall Street. Apparently the luck of the Irish does not apply to the world of investing. Bono is part of the Elevation Partners investment team. Elevation has invested in Palm, Forbes,...