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TikTok Creators React to Legal Ruling on U.S. Ban
Dec 6, 2024, 11:41 PM
The social media service was flooded with videos on Friday after a panel of judges upheld a law that could shutter the app in the United States.
EntrepreneurShares LLC COO Eva Ados discusses private company exposure in $XOVR ETF on 'Making Money with Charles Payne.'
FBI warns texts between Android and iPhone users pose cyber risk
Dec 6, 2024, 5:22 PM
The FBI and a cybersecurity watchdog issued a warning that users of Android and iPhone devices face risks when texting users of the other operating system due to a cyber breach.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 pop to strong weekly gains after jobs report boosts Fed rate cut odds
Dec 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
The last nonfarm payrolls report of 2025 gives a gut check on the labor market and economy ahead of the Fed's December policy decision.
'This was preventable’: Corporate world shudders at new risks after slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Dec 6, 2024, 4:06 PM
Threats against corporations have been rising for years, fueled in part by the echo chamber of social media and an increasingly polarized political environment.
The U.S. added 227,000 jobs in November, setting in motion potential Fed rate cuts in December
Dec 6, 2024, 3:46 PM
Over 200,000 jobs were added in November and consumer sentiment grew by 3%.
Economic optimism jumps for Republicans, sinks for Democrats after Trump's election win
Dec 6, 2024, 12:11 PM
The University of Michigan Consumer Index rose in December but which political party respondents belonged to proved to be a key dividing line on how they're feeling about the economy.
November Jobs Report Shows Gain of 227,000; Unemployment Rises
Dec 6, 2024, 5:04 AM
Hiring bounced back after disruptions from storms and a major strike.
What Did Kash Patel, Trump’s F.B.I. Pick, Do at Truth Social?
Dec 6, 2024, 12:13 PM
Mr. Patel was directly involved in building a case that two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology mismanaged the debut of Truth Social in 2022. He was paid about $130,000 as a consultant.
Time to get smartphones off the dancefloor?
Dec 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
A new nightclub is opening and introducing a strict no phones on the dancefloor policy.
TikTok loses appeal against US ban law
Dec 6, 2024, 11:09 AM
The video app is now set to be banned in January unless it makes a new appeal - or Donald Trump intervenes.
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Dec 6, 2024, 11:55 AM
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after crucial jobs report
Dec 6, 2024, 11:45 AM
The last nonfarm payrolls report of 2025 gives a gut check on the labor market and economy ahead of the Fed's December policy decision.
CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program
Dec 6, 2024, 10:52 AM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law
Dec 6, 2024, 10:36 AM
The law will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company.
It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Dec 6, 2024, 9:00 AM
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.
Citi Head of U.S. Equity Trading Strategy Stuart Kaiser and Strategic Wealth Partners CEO Mark Tepper provide their outlook for the market, react to Bitcoin reaching a new high and weigh in on President-elect Trump's pick for the SEC.
Jobs rebound 'doesn't change the narrative' for Fed rate cut this month
Dec 6, 2024, 9:27 AM
The rebound in the job market announced Friday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point this month, absent any upside surprises to inflation.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after crucial jobs report
Dec 6, 2024, 11:03 AM
The last nonfarm payrolls report of 2025 gives a gut check on the labor market and economy ahead of the Fed's December policy decision.
US jobs bounce back after hurricanes and strikes
Dec 6, 2024, 9:17 AM
Employers added 227,000 jobs in November as markets look ahead to what it means for interest rates.
EU tries to get closer to South America with trade deal
Dec 6, 2024, 9:13 AM
The pact promises lower tariffs but may still meet resistance from European countries.
Guardian Confirms Sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media
Dec 6, 2024, 8:44 AM
The Guardian Media Group said it had struck a deal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, shortly after a 48-hour strike by journalists had ended.
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
Dec 6, 2024, 8:34 AM
The European Union and five South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.
US economy added 227K jobs in November, above expectations
Dec 6, 2024, 8:32 AM
The Labor Department on Friday released the much anticipated November jobs report, which showed the economy added 227,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate ticked up.
Boohoo: Police investigate alleged stalking of executives
Dec 6, 2024, 7:46 AM
The retailer has also told the information watchdog about surveillance equipment outside its head office.
US economy adds 227,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate rises to 4.2% as labor market rebounds
Dec 6, 2024, 9:13 AM
The November jobs report was closely tracked by investors for clues regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision later in December.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver after crucial jobs report
Dec 6, 2024, 8:39 AM
The last NFP jobs report of 2025 gives a gut check on the labor market and economy ahead of the Fed's December policy decision.
Kevin O'Leary taps into potential Bitcoin 'bomb': 'Pretty interesting'
Dec 6, 2024, 6:38 AM
'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary makes his case for why Alberta could be a potential crypto mining hot spot.
Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Adds 227,000 Jobs in November
Dec 6, 2024, 6:05 AM
The labor market added 227,000 jobs, a big rebound from October, when storms in the Southeast and a major strike disrupted work. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent.
Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media approved by board
Dec 6, 2024, 6:10 AM
The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.
Billy Long Promised Huge Tax Refunds. Now Trump Wants Him to Lead the I.R.S.
Dec 6, 2024, 5:04 AM
Since leaving Congress in 2023, Billy Long has peddled a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. has warned is a magnet for fraud.
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Dec 6, 2024, 5:02 AM
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.
Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool
Dec 6, 2024, 5:00 AM
From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.
November jobs report expected to show hiring rebound, unemployment holding steady at 4.1%
Dec 6, 2024, 5:14 AM
The November jobs report will be closely tracked by investors for clues regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision later in December.
The 4 groups of bitcoin people to know: Morning Brief
Dec 6, 2024, 6:00 AM
As bitcoin surfs the $100,000 mark, here's a handy guide to some of the crypto industry's players and their perspectives — even more important as the White House goes crypto.
House price rises to continue into 2025, says Halifax
Dec 6, 2024, 5:46 AM
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.
Killing of Brian Thompson Sets Off Fear Among Executives Already Worried About Safety
Dec 6, 2024, 5:04 AM
After Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare was killed in Manhattan, the phones at corporate security firms were “ringing off the hook.”
Big changes are coming to AI in 2025: Microsoft
Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 PM
Microsoft says AI will change in some big ways in 2025.
Thames Water: bidders line up for the stricken utility giant
Dec 6, 2024, 2:58 AM
The water firm has reportedly received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.
UniCredit's Orcel could still sweeten his bid and take on a double M&A offensive
Dec 6, 2024, 1:12 AM
Divided between two takeover courtships, UniCredit's Andrea Orcel may need to decide between going big abroad or staying home.
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea
Dec 6, 2024, 12:13 AM
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.