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Bitcoin jumps to new record high of more than $106,000
Dec 15, 2024, 9:36 PM
The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.
Socialist fashion brand to launch 'most-wanted CEOs' playing cards in wake of Brian Thompson murder
Dec 15, 2024, 8:43 PM
Comrade Workwear, a socialist apparel brand, is planning to launch "most-wanted CEO playing cards" in the wake of Brian Thompson's murder. The company decried "daily violence" from CEOs in a statement to FOX Business.
Christmas dinner set to cost less at the supermarket this year
Dec 15, 2024, 7:02 PM
The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.
In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
Dec 15, 2024, 7:01 PM
Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved
Dec 15, 2024, 4:45 PM
The £3.6 billion takeover by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group will be announced on Monday morning, the BBC understands.
Stocks will end 2025 lower due to sticky inflation, economic slowdown, Stifel predicts
Dec 15, 2024, 8:01 AM
Stifel chief investment strategist Barry Bannister believes higher inflation and slower than expected economic growth will derail the stock market rally in 2025.
Stock futures are little changed as Wall Street gears up for potential Fed rate cut this week
Dec 15, 2024, 6:03 PM
The Dow is on a seven-day losing streak entering the week.
Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage
Dec 15, 2024, 11:30 AM
The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
JPMorgan consumer banking boss Marianne Lake on Trump, the Fed and 2025
Dec 15, 2024, 9:00 AM
Marianne Lake, who runs JPMorgan's sprawling consumer franchise, offers her thoughts on the state of bank regulation, Trump's return to the White House, and the possibility of a soft landing.
Egg prices are higher and will continue into 2025
Dec 15, 2024, 8:58 AM
There is a reason why your eggs are jumping in price. Flocks continue to get hit with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infections, killing supply.
Nvidia, GM, Walmart, Palantir, Tesla, Meta, and others battle this Yahoo Finance awards season
Dec 15, 2024, 8:30 AM
Which companies really delivered the goods for investors in 2024?
South Korea vows to keep markets stable after Yoon's impeachment
Dec 15, 2024, 7:59 AM
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's finance ministry vowed on Sunday to continue to swiftly deploy market stabilising measures as needed to support the economy after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his brief imposition of martial law. The leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, called for a National Stability Council for Governance comprising the government and parliament to discuss finance, economy and public livelihoods. The Bank of Korea said in a statement that it would use all available policy instruments in conjunction with the government to respond to and avert any escalation of volatility in financial and foreign exchange markets.
More Americans have brighter outlook on state of finances for next year: survey
Dec 15, 2024, 8:12 AM
As the new year approaches, more Americans have a brighter outlook for the state of their personal finances in 2025, a recent Bankrate survey indicated.
Falling job vacancies may signal recession, recruiter warns
Dec 15, 2024, 8:09 AM
Firms were "spooked" by Budget and are rethinking hiring, says recruitment firm boss.
Google’s Sundar Pichai on Antitrust, Trump and A.I.
Dec 15, 2024, 8:00 AM
Google’s chief executive spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit
The final Fed meeting of 2024 awaits: What to know this week
Dec 15, 2024, 7:45 AM
Investors will be closely watching for any hints on how much further the Federal Reserve plans to lower interest rates in 2025.
Century 21 CEO optimistic over 2025 real estate market: Here's what buyers 'don't realize'
Dec 15, 2024, 7:00 AM
Century 21 Real Estate CEO provides analysis of the latest mortgage rate data as homebuyers continue to struggle with affordability problems.
CPTPP: UK has joined Asia's trade club but what is it?
Jan 30, 2021, 5:31 PM
It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.
CrossFit’s Greg Glassman Attempts Comeback With MetFix
Dec 15, 2024, 5:00 AM
Greg Glassman, who sold the company amid sexual harassment complaints, has a new health and fitness venture. It sounds a lot like his old one.
One Ski Resort’s Long-shot Bet to Survive Low Snowfall and Devastating Wildfires
Dec 15, 2024, 5:00 AM
The closest ski hill to Los Angeles recently sold to an investment group with big plans. But can those ideas work amid catastrophic climate threats that continue to plague the mountain?
How Student Phones and Social Media Are Fueling Fights in Schools
Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 AM
Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.
Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 AM
Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories.
Dockworkers' union VP says Trump understands 'hard work, sacrifices and dedication' of members
Dec 15, 2024, 1:21 AM
The vice president of a union representing dockworkers said Trump understands "the importance of the work our members do every single day."