Finance

Jim Simons, founder of pioneering quant fund Renaissance Technologies, dies

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Jim Simons, whose mathematical work...

Is SoFi a Millionaire Maker?

This business has favorable qualities that investors can appreciate. SoFi Technologies (SOFI 0.14%) just reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024. And...

Three people shot at Super Bowl parade grapple with bullets left in their bodies

James Lemons, 39, wants the bullet removed from his thigh so he can go back to work. Sarai Holguin, a 71-year-old woman originally from...

Baidu executive tells staff: ‘I’m not your mum’

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The head of...

How do real estate agents get paid? Commission is king

Hard work pays off in real estate—and yes, that pun was intended. Depending on your experience, market, and types of properties, agents can...

China’s trade returns to growth on back of AI equipment imports

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese trade myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.China’s imports of critical equipment...