Ken Griffin has built two of Wall Street’s most powerful firms. His next target could be influencing politics.

And we’re back! Dan DeFrancesco in New York City.

On tap we have actually got stories on some harsh year-end bonus offers at Goldman Sachs, why one fintech is still on the hunt for tech skill, and an army of ducks that assist keep you intoxicated.

However initially, a king thinks about unconquered lands.

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1. Ken Griffin’s next relocation.

It’s great to be Ken Griffin.

Lots of individuals discover success on Wall Street that a lot of can just imagine. However Ken Griffin appears to be winning in manner ins which even his peers can’t fathom.

2022 was another banner year for both Griffin’s hedge fund (Castle published $28 billion in earnings and a 38.1% return on its primary fund) and trading company Castle Securities caught $7.5 billion in earnings, per The Wall Street Journal).

So where do you go when you’ve currently arrived? Expert’s Dakin Campbell profiled Griffin, including his increased push into politics through eye-popping contributions to conservative prospects. The story, that includes a discussion with Griffin himself, is an interesting take a look at how one gets to, and remains at, the top of among the most competitive markets worldwide.

With all due regard to Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink, and Stephen Schwarzman, I believe it’s reasonable to state Griffin is the most effective individual on Wall Street. I recognize that’s an uncertain term, however Griffin’s empire covers 2 various worlds– hedge funds and trading– that makes him common in methods others might just imagine.

Click on this link to find out more about Ken Griffin increase to the top of Wall Street and what might be next for the billionaire.

In other news:

2. You’re employing? In this environment! It’s not all problem on Wall Street. Alt financial investment market iCapital is wanting to include 100 brand-new technologists to its personnel this year. Here’s what the fintech, which is backed by a bunch of leading Wall Street companies, is searching for.

3. The fluctuate of Charlie Javice. For several years financiers and the media admired Javice’s achievements, culminating in a handle JPMorgan for her start-up. Now the 2 sides are at chances. The information on how we got here.

4. Jamie Dimon didn’t get a raise in 2022. His overall compensation remains at $34.5 million. And you believed your year-end benefit was bad! Think of how the JPMorgan CEO feels. Hope he handles OK.

5. On the other hand at Goldman … Some junior lenders saw their year-end bonus offers slashed by as much as 90%, the New york city Post reports. A lot for that summer season share in Montauk. More problem here.

6. Mark Cuban backs another health care start-up. Truepill is an online drug store that assists other health care start-ups send out medications through the mail. Here’s why the Cubes keeps banking on health care.

7. Would anybody like to provide Robert Smith some cash? The billionaire dealmaker stays on the hunt to submit a $20 billion tech-focused fund for his company, Vista Equity Partners. However the fundraising procedure hasn’t been a breeze, Bloomberg reports. More on why it’s been a trouble.

8. The case for the five-day work week. As much as it discomforts me to do so, in the spirit of being reasonable and well balanced, I provide to you the case for why a four-day work week is a bad concept. You can click on this link, I think.

9. That shiraz you’re consuming might be thanks to an army of ducks. A South African wine maker counts on more than 1,000 Indian runner ducks to patrol its fields from bugs. Take a look at the video.

10. What if Dry January never ever ended? If you have actually nearly made it all the method and are thinking about giving up alcohol for great, we have actually got some suggestions. Here’s some guidance from a previous moderate drinker who has actually been sober for 6 years.

Curated by Dan DeFrancesco in New York City. Feedback or suggestions? Email ddefrancesco@insider.com, tweet @dandefrancesco, or link on LinkedIn. Modified by Jeffrey Walking stick (tweet @jeffrey_cane) in New York City and Hallam Bullock (tweet @hallam_bullock) in London.