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NYSE Reports Technical Glitches, with Some Stock Values Showing -99% Decline
A technical glitch at the NYSE on June 3 caused Berkshire Hathaway's A-class shares to plummet nearly 100%, prompting a trading halt alongside Barrick Gold and Nuscale Power while the exchange investigates.
CEOs Reportedly Receive an Average $16.3 Million in 2023, 200 Times Employee Wages
In 2023, the average CEO compensation for S&P 500 companies surged to $16.3 million, up 12.6%, while private-sector workers saw only a 4.1% rise, showing a concerning wide gap between executive pay and worker earnings.
HMRC's Technical Glitch Leaves Half a Million Without Child Benefit Payment
Half a million people faced delayed Child Benefit payments on June 3 due to a technical glitch at HMRC, sparking social media complaints and concerns over financial strain.
Mexican Peso Drops 4% Following Claudia Sheinbaum's Victory; Investors Anticipate Anti-Market Reforms
Mexican assets plummeted on Monday after Claudia Sheinbaum's landslide victory and substantial congressional majority raised fears of anti-market reforms, with the peso falling 4% before partially recovering.