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Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?
Aug 29, 2024, 9:14 PM
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
Workers could get right to four-day week
Aug 29, 2024, 11:54 PM
Employees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days.
X braced for Brazil ban as judge's deadline passes
Aug 29, 2024, 8:44 PM
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.
How Dana Bash Handled Past Interviews With Kamala Harris
Aug 29, 2024, 7:36 PM
The CNN anchor has been a firm-but-fair interlocutor in three previous interviews with Ms. Harris in the past few years.
Here's why grocers are really raising prices
Aug 29, 2024, 3:09 PM
Grocery stores are facing allegations of price gouging, but an industry leader is pushing back on those claims and cites mounting labor costs and commodity prices as the main cause.
'We were fined £50 each over £3 extra train fare'
Aug 29, 2024, 7:02 PM
Ticket inspectors are urged to treat fare dodgers differently from people who make genuine mistakes.
Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee
Aug 29, 2024, 6:07 PM
Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".
Donors Quietly Push Harris to Drop Tax on Ultrawealthy
Aug 29, 2024, 5:56 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris’s fund-raising has benefited from a surge of interest from Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
Lawyers who sued to void Musk's Tesla pay package less likely to receive 'windfall' fees
Aug 29, 2024, 12:21 PM
A recent ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court could make it harder for the legal team who sued to void Elon Musk's Tesla pay package to receive "windfall" legal fees from the case.
'Mansion Global' host Katrina Campins argues that many Americans are factoring in housing this election cycle on 'Making Money.'
Dollar General stock tanks 32% after outlook cut spurred by 'cash-strapped' customer
Aug 29, 2024, 4:03 PM
Dollar General fell the most on record after cutting its outlook, pointing to a "cash-strapped" core customer
Dow hits another record, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver, Nvidia drop shrugged off
Aug 29, 2024, 4:09 PM
The dust is settling after Nvidia's solid but disappointing earnings, as investors reassessed the prospects for techs.
Crossmark Global Investments chief market strategist Victoria Fernandez analyzes the economy and explains why Nvidia stock sold off after its earnings beat on 'Making Money.'
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight
Aug 29, 2024, 3:40 PM
The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.
Separated From Co-Workers, Man Endures Freezing Night in the Rockies Before Rescue
Aug 29, 2024, 3:30 PM
Steve Stephanides of Florida stopped to take a break while his colleagues continued up a mountain trail, the authorities said. He got lost on his way back and was found the next day by rescue teams.
Nvidia investors should've sold the stock a month ago, strategist says
Aug 29, 2024, 3:15 PM
Nvidia's valuation is getting hard to justify, and it's time to sell, one investment manager says.
Susquehanna senior semiconductor analyst Chris Rolland argues Nvidia's stock price will hit $160 in the next 12 months on 'Varney & Co.'
Nvidia's best just isn't good enough for investors
Aug 29, 2024, 2:28 PM
Nvidia had a blowout Q2, but that wasn't enough to satisfy Wall Street.
Gap shares rise after trading resumes; results show growing sales
Aug 29, 2024, 2:18 PM
Gap is in the midst of its turnaround plan.
Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off
Aug 29, 2024, 1:52 PM
Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved.
The number of 401(k) millionaires hit a new record high
Aug 29, 2024, 9:31 AM
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
Postal Service Overhaul Runs Into Challenges
Aug 29, 2024, 1:31 PM
Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general, defended the 10-year plan to stabilize the agency’s finances, although he acknowledged that officials had faced initial challenges.
Mortgage rates drop again, but housing market remains stalled
Aug 29, 2024, 8:01 AM
The average rates for both 30- and 15-year fixed mortgages continued to decline this week, but still remain too elevated to spark significant movement in the housing market.
Gap halts trading of its stock after early release of Q2 results as the retailer appears to post sales growth
Aug 29, 2024, 12:09 PM
Gap is in the midst of its turnaround plan.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.35%
Aug 29, 2024, 12:05 PM
Further declines could encourage more activity from buyers and sellers.
Stock market today: Dow hits record, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise despite fall in Nvidia shares
Aug 29, 2024, 12:02 PM
The dust is settling after Nvidia's solid but disappointing earnings, as investors reassessed the prospects for techs.
Betty Jean Hall, Who Fought for Coal- Mining Jobs for Women, Dies at 78
Aug 29, 2024, 11:44 AM
She was a fiery lawyer from eastern Kentucky who charged coal companies with discrimination for their refusal to hire women. Her campaign was a success.
Dollar General stock tanks after outlook cut spurred by 'cash- strapped' customer
Aug 29, 2024, 11:42 AM
Dollar General fell the most on record after cutting its outlook, pointing to a "cash-strapped" core customer
Gap halts trading of its stock after early release of Q2 results, as the retailer prepares to post sales growth
Aug 29, 2024, 11:18 AM
Gap is in the midst of its turnaround plan.
Telluride Film Festival Embraces a Political Lineup
Aug 29, 2024, 11:00 AM
The films partly reflect the business realities of Hollywood, which is still grappling with the aftereffects of the writers’ and actors’ strikes last year.
The biggest challenge for Nvidia stock, in one chart
Aug 29, 2024, 10:21 AM
Nvidia's 122% revenue growth in the most recent quarter was its slowest pace in a year.
Nasdaq surges as market weighs GDP print, Nvidia earnings
Aug 29, 2024, 10:09 AM
The dust is settling after Nvidia's solid but disappointing earnings, as investors reassessed the prospects for techs.
Kaltbaum Capital Management President Gary Kaltbaum analyzes Nvidia and discusses whether he's buying tech after his exit earlier this year on 'Varney & Co.'
Constellation Research founder R 'Ray' Wang explains why Nvidia stock is underperforming after its earnings beat on 'Varney & Co.'
Dow leads stocks higher after GDP print, Nvidia beat
Aug 29, 2024, 9:39 AM
The dust is settling after Nvidia's solid but disappointing earnings, as investors reassessed the prospects for techs.
Hong Kong Journalists Convicted of Sedition in Stand News Case
Aug 28, 2024, 11:55 PM
The editors said they published stories in the public interest. A judge ruled they were guilty of a crime against national security.
Push for Gender Equality in E.U.’s Top Roles Looks Set to Fall Short
Aug 29, 2024, 8:22 AM
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles.
Over 2,000 workers apply for Tata Steel redundancy
Aug 29, 2024, 5:15 AM
Tata asked staff to express interest in taking voluntary redundancy as part of a cut of 2,800 jobs.
Dollar General shares crater 20% as retailer cuts outlook, blaming 'financially constrained' customers
Aug 29, 2024, 7:39 AM
The discount retailer slashed its guidance for full-year same-store sales and profit.
Schools facing another growing problem: chronic absenteeism
Aug 29, 2024, 3:18 AM
Chronic absenteeism isn't a new problem. It's something that's been going on even before the pandemic. As the new school year begins, educators are honing in on this problem.
Stock market today: Dow leads US futures higher in aftermath of Nvidia earnings
Aug 29, 2024, 7:28 AM
The dust is settling after Nvidia's solid but disappointing earnings, as investors reassessed the prospects for techs.
Power firm pays £25m penalty over inaccurate data
Aug 29, 2024, 6:50 AM
Drax, whose Selby site provides 5% of UK electricity, failed to give "robust" data, a watchdog says.
Chamber of Commerce releases tax policy priorities ahead of election
Aug 29, 2024, 2:00 AM
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlined pro-growth tax policies that politicians should pursue as the election nears, arguing they will boost U.S. economic growth and competitiveness.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says his company remains as committed to profit growth and AI innovation as ever.
China's Xi meets with U.S. national security advisor Sullivan
Aug 29, 2024, 5:39 AM
U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said he raised concerns about the country's focus on economic security in meetings with Chinese officials.
Why US recession forecasts have been wrong for years
Aug 29, 2024, 5:00 AM
Recession indicators are flashing red, but economists argue they could be false signals this economic cycle, revealing a broader truth about the recession predicting business itself.
Nasdaq, S&P futures flat after Nvidia's results
Aug 29, 2024, 5:26 AM
The Dow notched a record high close on Thursday in mixed trading following robust U.S. economic data, while artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia dropped after its largely in-line forecast failed to impress investors. The U.S. economy grew faster than initial estimates due to strong consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported, supporting expectations the U.S. is likely to avoid a recession. "Downward revisions to inflation accompanying an upward revision to spending builds the case for a soft landing," said Jeffrey Roach, chief economist for LPL Financial.
Nvidia's beat wasn't enough to impress Wall Street
Aug 29, 2024, 4:45 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. failed to live up to investor hopes with its latest results on Wednesday, delivering an underwhelming forecast and news of production snags with its much-awaited Blackwell chips.Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatA Guide to Urban Swimming in Europe, Beyond the SeineFollow news and analysis of Nvidia’s earnings report in our live blog.The company’s quarterly report — the mos
Help! United Canceled Our Trip to Paris. Or Did It?
Aug 29, 2024, 5:04 AM
A long-planned French getaway for three hit a snag when their airline reservation was mysteriously canceled, costing them almost $11,000. It turned out an unwanted travel agency was (partially) responsible.
Get rid of 5p fuel duty cut, RAC tells chancellor
Aug 29, 2024, 4:15 AM
The motoring group claims retailers not drivers have benefitted from lower tax on petrol and diesel.
Why Nvidia's beat wasn't enough to impress Wall Street
Aug 28, 2024, 7:01 PM
Nvidia once again beat Wall Street’s expectations when it reported earnings on Wednesday. But for a company that’s been on a stunning growth streak over the past two years, merely great numbers may no longer be enough to impress investors.
UK government will not fight Rosebank oil field legal challenge
Aug 29, 2024, 3:45 AM
Greenpeace and Uplift brought judicial reviews to stop the development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
'I stole to order' says prolific ex-shoplifter
Aug 29, 2024, 2:39 AM
Police have been urged to crack down on the practice, which retailers say is an increasing trend.
A prolific shoplifter who stole "tens of thousands" of pounds' worth of goods has said he regularly sold stolen items to other shops.
Can China Tech Find a Home in Silicon Valley?
Aug 29, 2024, 12:00 AM
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are setting up firms across the Pacific, only to find that any investment with Chinese ties is a hard sell.