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Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report
Nov 4, 2024, 8:01 PM
Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".
Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds
Nov 4, 2024, 7:39 PM
Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.
Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Strike
Nov 4, 2024, 11:59 PM
About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer rejected two earlier contract offers and had been on strike for nearly two months.
China's Hisense aims to become the No. 1 TV company in the U.S. within 2 years, top executive says
Nov 4, 2024, 11:06 PM
Catherine Fang, president of Hisense International, spoke with CNBC in an exclusive interview Monday.
Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes
Nov 4, 2024, 7:57 PM
The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote “responsible and ethical” innovations, the company said.
China reviews plan to increase local government debt
Nov 4, 2024, 7:49 PM
A closely watched meeting of China's parliament on Monday reviewed a proposal to raise the local government debt limit, according to state media.
Green fashion: Why dyeing clothes has a big environmental impact
Nov 4, 2024, 7:07 PM
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
Commentary: Trump has billions riding on whether he wins
Nov 4, 2024, 2:23 PM
Trump is the ultimate election "whale," with as much as $5.7 billion riding on whether he wins or not.
Starbucks CEO: No plans to move HQ out of Seattle as the company attempts a turnaround
Nov 4, 2024, 4:44 PM
New CEO Brian Niccol is focusing on other priorities on his hefty to-do list.
Stock futures rise slightly as Wall Street readies for presidential election: Live updates
Nov 4, 2024, 6:01 PM
Investors readied for a high-stakes U.S. presidential election.
Trump dominating over Harris in betting markets ahead of Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 5:30 PM
Former President Trump is strongly favored to beat Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election, according to all but one prediction market.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before: National Association of Realtors
Nov 4, 2024, 4:36 PM
The share of first-time homebuyers slipped to its lowest level, about 24%, since the National Association of Realtors began tracking this data in 1981.
Stock market today: Dow leads stocks lower as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 4:06 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow leads stocks lower as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 4:00 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 3:03 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack
Nov 4, 2024, 3:27 PM
He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 3:07 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Trump has billions riding on whether he wins
Nov 4, 2024, 2:23 PM
Trump is the ultimate election "whale," with as much as $5.7 billion riding on whether he wins or not.
How US consumers feel ahead of Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 2:31 PM
Americans still cite inflation as their top economic issue heading into Election Day, but consumer optimism is up after sentiment rebounded in October.
Inflation in battleground state Pennsylvania remains higher than national average
Nov 4, 2024, 2:16 PM
Pennsylvania will be a hotly contested battleground state on Election Day, and consumers in the Keystone State continue to face inflation that's higher than the national average.
Fact-checking Claims of Voting Machines Intentionally ‘Flipping’ Votes
Nov 4, 2024, 2:22 PM
Voters sometimes make mistakes when they use digital voting machines. But the issues are quickly remedied.
What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history
Nov 4, 2024, 2:14 PM
Stocks typically rise after a presidential election — but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.
Peloton stock surges as Bank of America upgrades on new CEO, 'substantial earnings upside'
Nov 4, 2024, 1:42 PM
Peloton stock jumped on Monday following an upgrade from Bank of America.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 12:15 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Gemini launches global ad campaign as crypto becomes election talking point
Nov 4, 2024, 12:12 PM
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is launching a multimillion-dollar global brand campaign highlighting crypto's role in future of finance ahead of the pivotal U.S. election.
Constellation Energy, nuclear stocks plummet after regulators block Amazon power deal
Nov 4, 2024, 10:11 AM
Microsoft's nuclear power partner Constellation Energy saw its stock drop on Monday as strong earnings couldn't overcome a a ruling from the FERC late Friday that was pressuring nuclear stocks across the board.
U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats
Nov 4, 2024, 10:03 AM
Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Iowa surprise dents Trump trade
Nov 4, 2024, 9:47 AM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver as Iowa surprise dents Trump trade
Nov 4, 2024, 9:31 AM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
DJT stock braces for another volatile trading week ahead of Trump, Harris election
Nov 4, 2024, 9:23 AM
It's set to be another volatile week for Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), the home of the Republican nominee's social media platform Truth Social.
If Elon Musk heads up DOGE, it may unsettle Tesla stock: Analyst
Nov 4, 2024, 9:22 AM
Should Tesla investors worry about Musk and DOGE?
A November Surprise That’s Jostling the Markets
Nov 4, 2024, 7:43 AM
The dollar, Treasury yields and crypto currencies have fallen, reversing some elements of the so-called Trump trade after an unexpected poll result.
Physical Intelligence, a Specialist in Robot A.I., Raises $400 Million
Nov 4, 2024, 7:38 AM
The start-up raised $400 million in a funding round with investments from the likes of Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital and OpenAI.
New York Times Passes 11 Million Subscribers
Nov 4, 2024, 7:09 AM
The Times reported steady growth in digital subscriptions in the third quarter and a profit for The Athletic for the first time since it acquired the sports site in 2022.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 tip higher as Iowa surprise dents Trump trade
Nov 4, 2024, 6:55 AM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Why banks are (probably) rooting for Donald Trump
Nov 4, 2024, 6:23 AM
US banks have a lot riding on the outcome of Election Day even if they’re not 100% sure how either candidate might treat their industry. Most observers expect Donald Trump to be more favorable.
Manufacturing sector sheds 78K jobs in last three months
Nov 4, 2024, 6:04 AM
The October jobs report found the manufacturing sector lost 46,000 jobs amid strike activity at major manufacturers, extending a three-month slide that has seen the loss of 78,000 jobs.
New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike
Nov 4, 2024, 6:04 AM
The Times Tech Guild represents more than 600 software developers and others who run the back-end systems behind The Times’s digital operation.
Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 5:02 AM
Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.
Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits
Nov 4, 2024, 5:00 AM
When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.
Investors are counting on Jay Powell to keep Fed rate cut plans on track
Nov 4, 2024, 4:00 AM
The Fed is poised to cut rates by a quarter point this week despite some signs of stubborn inflation and mixed signals about the job market.
Fed prepares rate cut amid economic contradictions
Nov 4, 2024, 4:08 AM
The job market is slowing but consumer spending is strong, posing a riddle for central-bank officials as they reduce interest rates.
What business leaders are saying days before the election
Nov 3, 2024, 8:30 AM
The election is just about here. This is what top names in business are telling Yahoo Finance.
Primark quality tests find £15 jeans as 'durable' as £150 pair
Nov 4, 2024, 1:45 AM
University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.
China's Singles Day shopping festival is more than halfway over. Here's how consumers are spending
Nov 4, 2024, 2:32 AM
Early indicators on China's biggest shopping event of the year reveal a pickup in select categories, and even predictions for modest sales growth overall.