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VW launches $5.8bn partnership with Tesla rival Rivian
Nov 12, 2024, 10:20 PM
The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.
Can Trump Prevent a TikTok Ban? His Team Says ‘He Will Deliver’
Nov 12, 2024, 5:12 PM
When asked about whether President-elect Donald Trump would prevent a TikTok ban in the United States, a spokeswoman told The New York Times: “He will deliver.”
‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’, sales data suggests
Nov 12, 2024, 7:00 PM
Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.
Inflation 'unlikely to show much progress' in October as Fed debates year-end rate cuts
Nov 12, 2024, 12:20 PM
October's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether an inflation resurgence is a risk to the US economy as the Federal Reserve debates its next interest rate decision.
Wall Street bonuses expected to rise for first time since 2021: report
Nov 12, 2024, 6:08 PM
Wall Street firms are expected to increase bankers' bonuses this year for the first time since 2021 amid markets' rise and volatility, according to a report by Johnson Associates.
Stock futures are little changed as investors look toward key inflation report: Live updates
Nov 12, 2024, 6:02 PM
Traders await the latest consumer inflation data, due Wednesday.
Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election
Nov 12, 2024, 6:01 PM
With one million new accounts added since the U.S. elections, Bluesky has solidified itself as an option for people looking to change their social media service.
Political Reporter Olivia Nuzzi Drops Protective Order Against Ex-Fiancé
Nov 12, 2024, 5:33 PM
Ms. Nuzzi, a former writer for New York magazine embroiled in a scandal involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., had accused her ex-fiancé of harassment and blackmail.
Market has 'room to run' but that doesn’t mean buy more stocks: Bridgewater co-CIO
Nov 12, 2024, 4:44 PM
A red-hot stock market still has "room to run," but that doesn't make it the best place to put your money right now, according to the co-chief investment officer of the world’s largest hedge fund.
FAA halts US flights to Haiti after passenger jets hit by gunfire
Nov 12, 2024, 4:31 PM
Airlines have suspended operations to Haiti after Spirit and JetBlue airplanes were struck by gunfire. The State Department warned Americans not to travel to the country.
The Wall Street CEO raising his hand to run Trump’s economy
Nov 12, 2024, 8:24 AM
(Bloomberg) -- The text to Elon Musk: a picture of giant scissors. Musk’s text back: a picture of a sword.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyArizona Elections Signal Robust Immigration Enforcement Under TrumpScoring an Architectural Breakthrough in Denver’s RiNo DistrictKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion, ImmigrationThe person on the other end: Howard Lutnick — Wall Street billionaire, MAGA believer and head-hunter-in-chief to Donald Trump
Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
Nov 12, 2024, 4:11 PM
The new agreement builds on an earlier announcement in which the German automaker said it would invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. The new venture brings them closer.
Stock market today: Dow leads stocks down as rally takes a break before CPI report
Nov 12, 2024, 4:08 PM
Investors are assessing whether the post-election rally is about to stall and what Donald Trump's Cabinet picks mean for policy.
Tesla stock to settle after recent surge: Nuveen CIO
Nov 12, 2024, 3:43 PM
Is Tesla's recent run-up sustainable?
Tesla stock to settle after recent surge: CIO
Nov 12, 2024, 3:44 PM
Is Tesla's recent run-up sustainable?
Any inflation surprises might give Fed 'pause' about cutting in December: Kashkari
Nov 12, 2024, 3:37 PM
The Federal Reserve might have to rethink another cut at its December meeting if inflation surprises 'to the upside' over the next month, Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari told Yahoo Finance.
U.S. Regulators Seek to Block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 Billion Purchase of Home Care Company
Nov 12, 2024, 3:37 PM
The Justice Department and four Democratic state attorneys general argued that United’s takeover would limit competition and harm consumers needing home or hospice care.
Stock market today: Dow leads stocks down as record-setting rally takes a breather
Nov 12, 2024, 3:09 PM
Investors are assessing whether the post-election rally is about to stall and what Donald Trump's Cabinet picks mean for policy.
Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows
Nov 12, 2024, 3:17 PM
Hedge funds actually generate more alpha when the White House is occupied by a Democrat president than a Republican one, according to HFR.
David Einhorn to speak as the priciest market in decades gets even pricier postelection
Nov 12, 2024, 3:14 PM
Einhorn's hedge fund returned just 9% in 2024 through the end of the third quarter, compared with the S&P 500′s more than 20% gain.
Novavax stock plunges after quarterly earnings, but company sees hope in licensing deals
Nov 12, 2024, 2:43 PM
Novavax sees Sanofi deal as path forward for company into profitability.
Novavax stock plunges after quarterly earnings, but company sees hope in licensing deals
Nov 12, 2024, 2:43 PM
Novavax sees Sanofi deal as path forward for company into profitability.
Saks Fifth Avenue Calls Off Holiday Light Show
Nov 12, 2024, 2:33 PM
The department store is canceling an annual show that has long drawn tourists to its flagship store in New York City.
Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
Nov 12, 2024, 2:01 PM
Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
Nov 12, 2024, 1:53 PM
As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained
Oil giant Shell wins appeal against climate activists in landmark carbon-emissions case
Nov 12, 2024, 1:10 PM
A court in the Netherlands has overturned a 2021 ruling ordering Shell to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, dealing a blow to climate activist groups.
Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up
Nov 12, 2024, 1:25 PM
Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.
Boeing stock slides as company posts sharp decline in October deliveries due to strike
Nov 12, 2024, 1:15 PM
Boeing delivered just 14 planes in October as a worker strike by its biggest union hampered the aerospace giant's production.
Cheap, pre-owned EVs are about to flood the market. Is that a good thing?
Nov 12, 2024, 12:20 PM
The EV market could get a huge influx of cheaper cars — but not fresh from the factory. In its latest EV intelligence report, consumer research firm J.D. Power projects that a massive amount of EVs returning off leases in the US will provide a large supply of EVs for sale.
Corporate America Bets on a Market-Friendly Trump 2.0
Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 PM
Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.
Why GOP Senate leader hopefuls might want to avoid talk of new Trump tariffs
Nov 12, 2024, 4:00 AM
The contest to be the face of Senate Republicans is coming to a head this week. One issue contenders might want to avoid during the final stretch is Trump's ambitious tariff plan.
Home Depot sales see uptick from hurricane recovery
Nov 12, 2024, 11:23 AM
Home Depot reported better than expected sales during the prior three months as consumers relied on its products to help them recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Betting markets suggest Trump will pick pro-crypto adviser to lead Treasury
Nov 12, 2024, 11:31 AM
President-elect Trump is in the process of making nominations to fill out his Cabinet, and betting markets have identified a clear front-runner for the Treasury secretary role.
Apollo CEO Marc Rowan: Elon Musk represents wholesale change, and the US needs it
Nov 12, 2024, 10:52 AM
Apollo co-founder and CEO Marc Rowan weighs in on the incoming Trump administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FDA Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals
Nov 12, 2024, 9:44 AM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers on health, is taking aim at the agency’s oversight on many fronts.
Wall Street is bullish about bigger bonuses again
Nov 12, 2024, 9:39 AM
Wall Street is preparing for higher bonuses for the first time since 2021, with underwriters and traders getting the biggest pay boosts for 2024 performance.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit pause on record-setting rally
Nov 12, 2024, 9:45 AM
Investors are assessing whether the post-election rally is about to stall and what Donald Trump's cabinet picks mean for policy.
Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal
Nov 12, 2024, 9:23 AM
Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
Nov 12, 2024, 8:47 AM
Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.
Legal challenge to Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields begins
Nov 11, 2024, 6:02 PM
Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.
Thanksgiving dinner 2024: How much you can save using store-brand products
Nov 12, 2024, 7:02 AM
Wells Fargo calculated the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for ten people. In two separate analyses, experts focus on the cost of name brand and store-brand to compared which is more cost effective.
Car finance industry sets aside billions for motorist claims
Nov 11, 2024, 5:49 PM
The car finance industry is setting aside billions to pay for potential claims after a test case.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures hit pause on record-setting rally
Nov 12, 2024, 7:12 AM
Investors are assessing whether the post-election rally is about to stall and what Donald Trump's cabinet picks mean for policy.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures hit pause on record-setting rally
Nov 12, 2024, 7:12 AM
Investors are assessing whether the post-election rally is about to stall and what Donald Trump's cabinet picks mean for policy.
Gary Lineker to Leave BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’
Nov 12, 2024, 6:56 AM
After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster’s popular soccer highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the network said Tuesday.
How Trump's second White House term could impact the economy
Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 AM
President-elect Trump's economic agenda for his second term in the White House will include some old and new policies compared to his first administration.
Bitcoin: Seven wild moments from its turbulent history
Nov 12, 2024, 6:05 AM
Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.
The FOMO market is back: Morning Brief
Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 AM
The recent surge in stocks is absolutely explained by the Trump trade. But it's not the only thing going on: There are other reasons why the FOMO trade is back.
Shell Wins Appeal in Landmark Climate Case in the Netherlands
Nov 12, 2024, 6:03 AM
A lower court had ordered the company to cut emissions by 45 percent by 2030, but the oil giant argued that a single firm should not be hit with arbitrary pollution-reduction requirements.
China's Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas
Nov 12, 2024, 5:30 AM
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered search engine for small businesses in Europe and the Americas to source supplies.
Nicholas Carlson, Former Business Insider Editor, Launches Media Start-Up
Nov 12, 2024, 5:05 AM
Nicholas Carlson, the former top editor of Business Insider, is starting a new company that will focus on video. Just don’t call it a “pivot to video.”
Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal
Nov 12, 2024, 3:27 AM
A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
Trump 1.0 was as tough on M&A as Biden. Trump 2.0 may not be different.
Nov 12, 2024, 4:00 AM
The business world is expecting M&A to loosen up under President Donald Trump. It could be in for a surprise — if history is any guide.
Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’
Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 AM
The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.
China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations
Nov 12, 2024, 3:18 AM
The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.
Trump Is Set to Elevate China Hawks, Deepening Beijing Rift
Nov 12, 2024, 1:57 AM
(Bloomberg) -- President-elect Donald Trump is poised to pick two men with track records of harshly criticizing China for key posts in his new administration, a sign relations between the superpowers may deteriorate further in coming years.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyArizona Elections Signal Robust Immigration Enforcement Under TrumpScoring an Architectural Breakthrough in Denver’s RiNo DistrictKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion, Im
Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again
Nov 12, 2024, 2:17 AM
The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 AM
The president-elect has said he could impose tariffs as high as 200 percent on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.