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Trump floats idea of US reclaiming Panama Canal: 'Foolishly gave it away'
Dec 21, 2024, 8:33 PM
President-elect Trump complained about Panama Canal tolls in a post Saturday on Truth Social, claiming the U.S. is being ripped off and that he may demand ownership.
Elon Musk's curious fixation with Britain
Dec 21, 2024, 7:36 PM
The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why.
Valencia still struggling to recover from devastating floods
Dec 21, 2024, 7:12 PM
The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over.
'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes
Dec 21, 2024, 7:07 PM
Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.
Why a housing market 'thaw' never came in 2024
Dec 21, 2024, 4:43 PM
Wall Street analysts had hoped the housing market would show signs of life in 2024. Instead, it remained stagnant: Sales of previously owned homes are poised to set the record for the worst year since 1995 for the second year in a row.
Holiday superfans: What it’s like to be the baddest Christmas decorators on the block
Dec 21, 2024, 10:30 AM
A growing community of super-decorators spend months each year plotting elaborate displays and computerized light shows. Their motivation? Pure holiday cheer.
Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join Protest
Dec 21, 2024, 11:15 AM
The workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.
This country may have the fastest-growing e-commerce sector 'on the planet'
Dec 21, 2024, 11:00 AM
EMQQ Global founder Kevin Carter is making a big bet on the world's second-biggest emerging market.
Tesla 2024: 3 things that defined its big year
Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
Tesla’s 2024 went out with a bang, thanks to CEO Elon Musk and one of his biggest gambles yet.
This week in Bidenomics: Early exit
Dec 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
President Biden has a few more weeks in office, but it's Donald Trump who is moving markets.
'Treadmill of debt': Consumer protection head sounds off on credit card companies' practices
Dec 21, 2024, 9:31 AM
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra tells Yahoo Finance that the high interest rates charged by credit card companies amount to price gouging.
From Inflation to Bitcoin, 9 Charts That Explain 2024
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 AM
Rate cuts, stock surges, and Trump’s tariff threats are among the biggest forces shaping business and the economy.
How the Federal Reserve's rate policy affects mortgages
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 AM
Quantitative tightening at the Federal Reserve may keep upward pressure on 30-year fixed mortgage rates for the foreseeable future.
Biden Signs US Spending Deal That Averts a Government Shutdown
Dec 21, 2024, 11:16 AM
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Egg Prices Jump Before Holidays as Bird Flu Spreads
Dec 21, 2024, 5:02 AM
Costs have soared again amid a bird flu outbreak, bringing renewed attention to the fact that while inflation is cooling, prices are still elevated.
How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances
Dec 21, 2024, 5:01 AM
Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.
Anh Sung-jae went to America as a 13-year-old, joined the Army, went to culinary school and opened a top restaurant in San Francisco. Now back home in South Korea, he’s a Netflix star.
Google suggests fixes to search monopoly amid antitrust battle
Dec 21, 2024, 2:52 AM
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Dec 21, 2024, 12:01 AM
Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.