Daily News Explorer
How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
Dec 17, 2024, 7:22 PM
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.
Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge
Dec 17, 2024, 7:14 PM
The merger talks between Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers highlight the intense upheaval within the world’s auto industry.
With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed
Dec 17, 2024, 3:40 PM
With the industry’s popularity on the rise, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss its effect on athletes, the public and the integrity of games.
Japanese car makers Honda and Nissan in merger talks, reports say
Dec 17, 2024, 6:52 PM
In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.
Disney Pulls Transgender Story Line From Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Series
Dec 17, 2024, 6:14 PM
The animated “Win or Lose” follows a middle school softball team, and each episode is told from the perspective of a different character.
CEO optimism rises following Trump's election win
Dec 17, 2024, 5:59 PM
President-elect Trump's upcoming return to the White House has caused optimism among CEOs and investors for economic conditions in 2025 to rise, according to a survey by Teneo.
Why the Dow is suddenly in a historic funk
Dec 17, 2024, 6:08 PM
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen for nine straight trading sessions, marking its worst losing streak since 1978.
Dow futures are little changed after index posts nine-day losing streak; traders await Fed decision: Live updates
Dec 17, 2024, 6:01 PM
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, but the big event is the central bank’s summary of economic projections.
How Much Progress Have Women Made at Work?
Dec 17, 2024, 4:30 PM
At the DealBook Summit, nine prominent female leaders set out to answer the question, “Why aren’t there more women at the top levels of corporate America?”
Matilda Djerf: 'I wasn't ready' to lead company
Dec 17, 2024, 4:29 PM
The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying.
Databricks Is Raising $10 Billion, in One of the Largest Venture Capital Deals
Dec 17, 2024, 4:15 PM
The artificial intelligence startup’s funding shows investors remain enthusiastic about the A.I. boom.
Stock market today: Dow logs longest losing streak since 1978 as stocks slide ahead of Fed decision
Dec 17, 2024, 4:02 PM
The Fed meeting kicks off with investors on alert for clues to the path of rates after the widely expected December cut.
Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected
Dec 17, 2024, 3:30 PM
Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May.
Stock market today: Dow eyes longest losing streak since 1978 as stocks slide ahead of Fed decision
Dec 17, 2024, 2:58 PM
The Fed meeting kicks off with investors on alert for clues to the path of rates after the widely expected December cut.
Tesla stock jumps to another high as Mizuho more than doubles price target to $515
Dec 17, 2024, 11:30 AM
Tesla stock’s end-of-year rampage rolled on, with shares hitting another high based on optimism for Tesla's "autonomous opportunity" and a Trump-controlled executive branch.
Some Walmart employees wearing body cameras in stores for safety
Dec 17, 2024, 1:54 PM
Some Walmart employees in Texas will be testing out body cameras as part of a pilot to ensure employee are safe. The stores will also have signage notifying customers of the cameras.
TikTok’s long-shot strategy to escape US ban is down to SCOTUS and Trump
Dec 17, 2024, 1:52 PM
TikTok is making two emergency appeals to save its social media app from a countrywide ban before the Supreme Court and President-elect Donald Trump. Neither is guaranteed to work.
The inflation you don’t see
Dec 17, 2024, 1:21 PM
Inflation is now a services problem, with the cost of rent, insurance, pet care, and many other things rising by more than incomes.
After taking morning profits, we're afternoon buyers of 2 stocks in an oversold market
Dec 17, 2024, 1:57 PM
This is our second trade alert of the day.
ETFs will soon beat mutual funds among financial advisor holdings, report finds
Dec 17, 2024, 1:14 PM
Advisors estimate they will hold more client assets with exchange-traded funds than mutual funds by 2026, according to Cerulli Associates.
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Dec 17, 2024, 1:14 PM
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Why the Dow is in such a historic funk and how concerned you should be
Dec 17, 2024, 11:54 AM
There are many reasons to believe the Dow's historic losing streak is not a source for major concerns.
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department
Dec 17, 2024, 11:20 AM
The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.
County takes on international offshore wind company to save commercial fishing jobs
Dec 17, 2024, 10:30 AM
Worcester County, Maryland, commissioners approved a resolution to acquire two properties being considered by US Wind for an operations facility, through eminent domain.
Nvidia stock slides amid AI spending slowdown fears, increased competition
Dec 17, 2024, 10:39 AM
Nvidia stock sank more than 2% early Tuesday, putting the AI chipmaker down 14% from its record high closing price of $148.88 in early November.
Costco exec warns Trump's proposed tariffs would raise costs
Dec 17, 2024, 10:21 AM
Costco is the latest retailer to warn that President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs would raise costs. However, the warehouse giant said it's hard to predict the impact.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide ahead of Fed meeting kickoff
Dec 17, 2024, 9:32 AM
The Fed meeting kicks off with investors on alert for clues to the path of rates after the widely expected December cut.
November retail sales top Wall Street's expectations
Dec 17, 2024, 8:34 AM
Retail sales increased in November amid a strong start to the holiday shopping season.
Ofcom staff accused of 'reprehensible' porn job post
Dec 17, 2024, 8:14 AM
Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls.
‘Bluey’ Is Headed to Theaters, Backed by Disney
Dec 17, 2024, 8:22 AM
BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company will collaborate on a movie about the hit children’s character.
Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule
Dec 17, 2024, 8:15 AM
Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.
Waspi: No payouts for women hit by state pension age rise
Dec 17, 2024, 7:58 AM
Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.
Bracing for a Fed Pullback on Interest Rates
Dec 17, 2024, 7:46 AM
Wall Street sees the central bank cutting interest rates on Wednesday. But growing worries about inflation are adding to investor uncertainty about its policy agenda for 2025.
Paula Vennells: No desire to point fingers over Horizon scandal
Dec 17, 2024, 7:44 AM
Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide ahead of Fed meeting kickoff
Dec 17, 2024, 7:31 AM
The Fed meeting kicks off with investors on alert for clues to the path of rates after the widely expected December cut.
What could go wrong with Wall Street's 2025 consensus: Morning Brief
Dec 17, 2024, 6:00 AM
A consensus has emerged about the 2025 stock market outlook. But while there's only one bear, the bear-case has some agreement about at least a few of the potential risks. A big one? Europe. But it's also an upside.
GM investors plug into electrified growth story amid uncertain road
Dec 17, 2024, 6:00 AM
General Motors has won Yahoo Finance's Surprise of the Year award. So what's next for the auto icon? GM CEO Mary Barra shares her latest vision.
High on Hope, Wall St. Hears What It Wants From Trump
Dec 17, 2024, 5:03 AM
Investors and executives are often emphasizing what they like in the president-elect’s agenda, while dismissing what they don’t as mere posturing.
Here’s a Hollywood Twist: Streaming Success Runs Through Theaters
Dec 17, 2024, 5:01 AM
Just a few years ago, media executives thought theatrical releases didn’t benefit their streaming services. Now, many of them think the opposite.
Drugmakers Paid PBMs Not to Restrict Opioid Prescriptions
Dec 17, 2024, 5:00 AM
Drugmakers including Purdue Pharma paid pharmacy benefit managers not to restrict painkiller prescriptions, a New York Times investigation found.
Elon Musk's courtroom clash with rival Sam Altman threatens to slow down OpenAI
Dec 17, 2024, 4:00 AM
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are now locked in a simultaneous battle to advance AI and prevail in a courtroom fight over the future of OpenAI, the organization they founded together before parting ways.
‘LIfe-Changing’ Psychedelic, for When Life Is Ending
Dec 17, 2024, 3:00 AM
People are turning to psilocybin, ketamine and other treatments for palliative care.
Pay jumps as job vacancies continue to fall
Dec 17, 2024, 2:22 AM
Pay growth has picked up for the first time in more than a year, official figures show.