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McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak
Oct 27, 2024, 10:00 PM
The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.
Hunt claims Budget watchdog will 'break impartiality' to aid case for Labour tax rises
Oct 27, 2024, 9:39 PM
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".
Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway
Oct 27, 2024, 8:57 PM
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
Mexico economy
Oct 27, 2024, 8:35 PM
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.
No E. Coli Found in Samples of McDonald’s Beef Patties, Officials Say
Oct 27, 2024, 8:26 PM
The company said it would put Quarter Pounders back on the menu, without the raw onions that were considered the likely source of the bacteria.
Faisal Islam: Don't expect rabbits, it will be a boffins' Budget
Oct 27, 2024, 8:03 PM
The bean counters are back in control with a new chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.
Stock futures rise with Nasdaq set to add to records as oil prices decline
Oct 27, 2024, 6:05 PM
Five of the Magnificent Seven companies are scheduled to report third-quarter earnings this week.
No new freeports to come in Budget after 'comms cock-up'
Oct 27, 2024, 2:14 PM
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.
Bezos Was Expected to Make a Splash in Washington. But He Never Arrived.
Oct 27, 2024, 1:43 PM
The billionaire made splashy purchases of The Washington Post and a mansion in Washington. But his status as a power player in the nation’s capital was never realized.
Celeb chef praises Trump's McDonald's shift, says he 'shined a light' on 'forgotten position' of food industry
Oct 27, 2024, 1:26 PM
Celebrity chef Andrew Gruel applauds former President Donald Trump's trip to McDonald's, asserting that it showed a "humble" side to the former president.
Sam Altman-backed energy stock surges amid AI-driven 'nuclear power renaissance'
Oct 27, 2024, 1:25 PM
Oklo's stock has surged as investors look to nuclear energy stocks as the next big AI trade. But the company and its competitors face several regulatory and supply-chain hurdles.
Budget: No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', says Bridget Phillipson
Oct 27, 2024, 7:17 AM
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.
California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Oct 27, 2024, 12:07 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.
Tom Holland's Bero taps into surging non-alcoholic beer market
Oct 27, 2024, 11:00 AM
The non-alcoholic beer market has rapidly grown in recent years with some industry experts saying the segment may continue to grow much faster than regular beer.
Tom Jarriel, Globetrotting ABC News Reporter, Is Dead at 89
Oct 27, 2024, 11:09 AM
In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.
One chart shows how AI will drive another decade of US stock market dominance
Oct 27, 2024, 10:30 AM
JPM predicts that the US will continue to lead by market cap share in 2037 as artificial intelligence benefits expand beyond a few large tech names that have dominated the market rally.
What the 2024 campaign means for your wallet: The Yahoo Finance guide to the presidential election
Oct 27, 2024, 10:00 AM
A guide to how the two presidential candidates might affect the financial issues that matter most to voters in 2024.
Big Tech investments reignite debate over advanced nuclear reactors
Oct 27, 2024, 9:31 AM
As major tech firms, including Google and Amazon, turn to advanced nuclear technologies known as small modular reactors (SMRs) in hopes of powering their AI ambitions, skeptics are raising questions about their viability, largely because no commercial SMR has been built in the US yet.
Magnificent 7 shake-up: Why Wall Street is reassessing Tesla's position and looking toward Netflix
Oct 27, 2024, 9:00 AM
Despite a monstrous earnings report, Wall Street is once again reevaluating the stock's inclusion in the Magnificent 7.
Inflation, Big Tech earnings, and a crucial jobs report: What to know this week
Oct 27, 2024, 7:41 AM
Updates on the health of the US economy and Big Tech earnings are set to greet a stock market trading near record highs.
Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements
Oct 27, 2024, 5:04 AM
Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.
For Investors, What if This Time Is Different?
Oct 27, 2024, 3:00 AM
Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says.