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Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe
Aug 28, 2024, 4:09 PM
He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.
S Korea boss arrested over deadly fire at battery plant
Aug 28, 2024, 11:47 PM
The arrest of Aricell's chief executive follows an investigation that found multiple safety failings.
China's electric car race is becoming more about chip prowess as companies focus on tech
Aug 28, 2024, 11:00 PM
Price wars aside, Chinese electric car companies are now competing on driver-assist and other tech powered by semiconductors.
Biden and Xi to speak after rare U.S. security adviser trip to China
Aug 28, 2024, 10:09 PM
The announcement came amid U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan's trip to Beijing this week to meet with Wang Yi, China's top diplomat.
Brazil Threatens to Ban Elon Musk’s X
Aug 28, 2024, 9:55 PM
The country’s Supreme Court gave the service 24 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension.
OpenAI Eyes $100 Billion Valuation
Aug 28, 2024, 8:08 PM
While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry’s giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.
Where Does Biden’s Student Loan Debt Plan Stand? Here’s What to Know.
Aug 28, 2024, 9:30 PM
The Supreme Court refused to allow a key part of President Biden’s student debt plan to move forward. Here’s what’s left of it, and who could still benefit.
Nvidia shares sink despite record sales of $30bn
Aug 28, 2024, 8:13 PM
The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.
'Woeful' budgeting behind asylum overspends - IFS
Aug 28, 2024, 7:01 PM
The Home Office is criticised for submitting spending estimates on asylum it "knows to be insufficient".
Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?
Aug 28, 2024, 7:11 PM
Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.
Ofra Bikel, Filmmaker With a Focus on Criminal Justice, Dies at 94
Aug 28, 2024, 6:38 PM
Her award-winning documentaries for PBS’s “Frontline” series shed light on serious flaws in several convictions and helped lead to the release of 13 prisoners.
Google, Meta workers apparently jealous of wealthy Nvidia peers
Aug 28, 2024, 1:25 PM
“Bought a $100K family car in all cash and didn’t have to think about it.”
Nvidia's earnings beat Wall Street's estimates as AI momentum continues
Aug 28, 2024, 1:58 PM
Nvidia's second-quarter earnings beat Wall Street analysts' expectations, with total sales and revenue from data centers coming in ahead of estimates amid strong demand for AI chips.
Nasdaq 100 futures fall after Nvidia posts quarterly earnings
Aug 28, 2024, 6:04 PM
Investors looked to recover from declines seen in the previous session and shake off a pullback in Nvidia.
At Costco, Shopping for Clues About Consumers
Aug 28, 2024, 5:00 PM
The reporter Ben Ryder Howe traveled far and wide to better understand Americans’ love of the membership-only retail store.
Nvidia earnings beat, shares fall
Aug 28, 2024, 4:51 PM
Nvidia reported its highly anticipated Q2 earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating expectations on the top and bottom lines.
Nvidia earnings beat, shares fall
Aug 28, 2024, 4:41 PM
Nvidia reported its highly anticipated Q2 earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating expectations on the top and bottom lines.
I/O Fund lead tech analyst Beth Kindig explains what caused a recent pullback in Nvidia's stock price on 'Making Money.'
5 More People Die From Listeria Linked to Boar’s Head Meats, C.D.C. Says
Aug 28, 2024, 4:25 PM
Six new deaths were reported in a nationwide outbreak that started in May. The C.D.C. is advising people not to eat any recalled products.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France
Aug 28, 2024, 4:00 PM
Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Hits $1 Trillion in Market Value
Aug 28, 2024, 4:10 PM
The conglomerate joined a small club of companies that have crossed the mark.
Nvidia beats on earnings
Aug 28, 2024, 4:24 PM
Nvidia reported its highly anticipated Q2 earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating expectations on the top and bottom lines.
Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France
Aug 28, 2024, 4:00 PM
Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.
Another exit: Foot Locker to relocate headquarters from New York to Florida
Aug 28, 2024, 11:40 AM
Foot Locker is relocating its headquarters to Florida, the footwear retailer announced on Wednesday. Its corporate presence in New York City will be "limited" in the future.
Synovus Trust SVP and portfolio manager Dan Morgan discusses whether Nvidia faces any future competition in the A.I. chip race on 'Making Money.'
401(k) auto-enrollment features don’t help savings as much as expected, study finds
Aug 28, 2024, 3:15 PM
Academics who helped pioneer research on 401(k) auto-enrollment find effects such as leakage blunt its long-term impact.
Supreme Court Blocks, for Now, Another Biden Student Debt Plan
Aug 28, 2024, 2:54 PM
The new plan was part of a piecemeal approach to student debt after the justices rejected a proposal last year that would have canceled more than $400 billion in loans.
Stock market today: Tech leads losses as investors await Nvidia earnings
Aug 28, 2024, 2:31 PM
Investors are holding back ahead of the AI bellwether's earnings report, seen as crucial to keeping confidence in the broader market aloft.
Podcasting Experience Helps Kelce Brothers Secure ‘New Heights’ Deal
Aug 28, 2024, 1:20 PM
After partnerships with famous names fizzled in previous years, podcast companies are paying stars — like Travis and Jason Kelce — with a proven track record as hosts.
Betty Halbreich, World’s ‘Most Famous Personal Shopper,’ Dies at 96
Aug 28, 2024, 1:16 PM
She was a local New York secret before gaining wider renown as the dressing-room companion of rich, powerful women. A dark past lay beneath her savoir faire.
Berkshire tops $1T market cap as Buffett sells more BofA stock
Aug 28, 2024, 11:12 AM
Berkshire Hathaway reached an exclusive territory Wednesday that in the US currently includes just six other companies — all from the tech world.
Sarah Palin Is Granted New Libel Trial Against The New York Times
Aug 28, 2024, 1:01 PM
A federal appeals court said the judge overseeing the original trial, which Ms. Palin lost, had wrongly excluded evidence and might have swayed jurors as they were deliberating.
Buffett's Berkshire hits $1 trillion market cap, first non-tech firm to do so
Aug 28, 2024, 8:41 AM
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway surpassed the $1 trillion market cap threshold on Wednesday as the conglomerate became the first non-technology firm to reach the threshold.
Two Sigma Hedge Fund Replaces John Overdeck and David Siegel as Co-C.E.O.s
Aug 28, 2024, 12:30 PM
The multibillion-dollar trading firm said its billionaire co-chief executives, John Overdeck and David Siegel, would step down.
U.S., Chinese Officials Discuss Future Talks Between Biden and Xi
Aug 28, 2024, 11:36 AM
In discussions in Beijing, the two sides made clear that many differences remain over Taiwan, technology export controls and trade disputes.
Former professional football player and veteran Jake Bequette reacts to the NFL allowing partial team sales to private firms on ‘Varney & Co.’
Warren Buffett keeps selling more Bank of America stock
Aug 28, 2024, 10:54 AM
Berkshire Hathaway reached an exclusive territory Wednesday that in the US currently includes just six other companies — all from the tech world.
Private equity fund manager and real estate investor Grant Cardone explains how raising the capital gains tax would impact the housing market on 'Varney & Co.'
Lego CEO: Building sets are gaining share in a tough toy market
Aug 28, 2024, 10:38 AM
Lego CEO Niels B. Christiansen serves up an earnings report that bucks the trend in the toy industry.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Jun 29, 2023, 8:22 AM
There are fears that the UK's biggest water firm is close to collapse but how did it come to this?
How Wall Street Learned About Last Week’s Labor Data Before the Public
Aug 28, 2024, 10:24 AM
The Labor Department provided insight into a recent lapse in which revised payroll data was given out à la carte before it went online.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hits $1 trillion market value, first U.S. company outside of tech to do so
Aug 28, 2024, 9:54 AM
The milestone came two days before Buffett's 94th birthday.
Super Micro stock plunges after company delays annual report following short-seller report
Aug 28, 2024, 9:52 AM
Super Micro stock plunged Wednesday after the company announced it would delay filing its annual report.
Stocks stall as market plays Nvidia waiting game
Aug 28, 2024, 9:32 AM
Investors are holding back ahead of the AI bellwether's earnings report, seen as crucial to keeping confidence in the broader market aloft.
A top business world critique of Kamala Harris since becoming the Democratic nominee is her endorsement of plans from the Biden administration that would reshape how the assets of America's richest citizens are taxed.
Stocks stall as Wall Street counts down to Nvidia
Aug 28, 2024, 6:35 AM
Investors are holding back ahead of the AI bellwether's earnings report, seen as crucial to keeping confidence in the broader market aloft.
Oasis fans frustrated after hotel cancels bookings
Aug 28, 2024, 6:33 AM
A Manchester hotel chain faces claims it scrapped pre-made bookings to cash in on the band's reunion.
Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more
Aug 28, 2024, 6:08 AM
The firm wants to reduce staff levels to 2,000 works through its use of AI in marketing and customer service.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?
Aug 28, 2024, 12:00 AM
The indictment of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
Teachers still quitting at alarming rate; hindering students' education
Aug 28, 2024, 2:00 AM
Another school year has begun yet one massive problem is still persisting: a shortage in teachers. Experts believe we have created "unsustainable" conditions for teachers today.
Why gold is outperforming nearly everything this year
Aug 28, 2024, 6:00 AM
While the stock market's gains are nothing to scoff at, gold has emerged as one of the year's best performers so far.
Consumer confidence reaches six-month high, but labor market worries rise
Aug 28, 2024, 1:24 AM
The Conference Board's latest survey showed that consumer confidence and optimism about the economy avoiding recession rose, even as labor market concerns edged higher.
Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device
Aug 28, 2024, 5:05 AM
If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.
Microsoft sees signs its AI investments are paying off
Aug 28, 2024, 5:02 AM
Microsoft says a growing number of its customers are signing up for its generative AI services.
Ryanair boss calls for two-drink limit at airports
Aug 28, 2024, 3:42 AM
Violent outbursts are occurring weekly on flights due to alcohol, according to Michael O'Leary.
Gruffalo's Child to go on limited edition 50p coin
Aug 28, 2024, 3:16 AM
The main character of the sequel sharing her name will appear on several versions of the coin.
Food or solar? Farmers divided over land use
Aug 28, 2024, 1:12 AM
Landowners are locked in a debate about how much UK farmland should be given up for solar panels.
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Aug 28, 2024, 12:00 AM
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.