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Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board
Jan 6, 2025, 6:35 PM
Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.
Nvidia debuts GB10 superchip, AI systems for humanoid robots, self-driving trucks at CES 2025
Jan 6, 2025, 11:19 PM
Nvidia announced its latest GB10 superchip alongside AI software to power robots and self-driving trucks at CES 2025.
Top 3 takeaways from Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote
Jan 6, 2025, 11:45 PM
Nvidia announced a host of new software and hardware technologies at CES 2025. Here are the three most important debuts.
U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist
Jan 6, 2025, 11:02 PM
Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.
UFC boss Dana White and two others to join Meta board
Jan 6, 2025, 9:35 PM
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
US says technology giant Tencent works with Chinese military
Jan 6, 2025, 9:17 PM
The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision "unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies".
Trudeau resignation opens door to Trump 'going easy on trade tariffs' with Canada
Jan 6, 2025, 3:17 PM
The Canadian loonie is reacting to an upcoming change of leadership and Trump's universal tariff threats.
Nvidia stock closes at new record ahead of CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote
Jan 6, 2025, 4:09 PM
Huang is scheduled to deliver his keynote at 6:20 p.m. PST on Monday at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts second straight winning day: Live updates
Jan 6, 2025, 6:01 PM
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite booked back-to-back gains on Monday.
While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country
Jan 6, 2025, 8:27 PM
Huawei spinoff Honor announced Tuesday it is entering Indonesia and plans to launch its smartphones there by the end of March.
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Jan 6, 2025, 7:04 PM
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?
'City centre was full every day thanks to Christmas market'
Jan 6, 2025, 7:03 PM
Shoppers prefer a location where they can "eat, drink and socialise".
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Jan 6, 2025, 7:02 PM
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.
McDonald’s faces new abuse claims despite promises of change
Jan 6, 2025, 7:01 PM
Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.
Bet365 boss takes £126m pay cut despite profit
Jan 6, 2025, 4:13 PM
Denise Coates CBE still received pay and dividends worth over £150m in 2024.
Stock market today: Tech leads stocks higher as Nvidia surges to record high
Jan 6, 2025, 4:31 PM
Chip stocks are rallying amid revived AI hopes, buoying markets in the wait for this week's monthly jobs report.
McDonald's to launch the McValue national menu as it looks for a boost from diners and investors
Jan 6, 2025, 1:52 PM
2025 is already a continuation of 2024 as fast food chains compete to get consumers' dollars.
Ford Mustang Mach-E sales surpass traditional Mustang
Jan 6, 2025, 3:32 PM
Ford announced that sales of its electric Mustang Mach-E surpassed those of its traditional Mustang in 2024 – a notable milestone for the Detroit automaker in a challenging EV market.
Apple working to update AI feature after BBC complaint
Jan 6, 2025, 3:32 PM
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.
Energy expert warns Biden’s offshore oil, gas drilling ban will harm consumers, calls on Congress to fix it
Jan 6, 2025, 2:19 PM
American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers calls on Congress to overturn Biden's executive action on offshore oil and gas drilling.
Trump denies report about changes to tariff plans
Jan 6, 2025, 1:22 PM
President-elect Donald Trump denied a report about his transition team developing a tariff plan that would be more restrained than his campaign proposals.
Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don't work for everyone
Jan 6, 2025, 1:36 PM
Target-date funds are poised to capture about two-thirds of all 401(k) contributions by 2027. While they benefit many investors, others may see drawbacks.
C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages
Jan 6, 2025, 12:57 PM
A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.
Trump doubles down on his tariff proposal, denying a shift in approach
Jan 6, 2025, 12:18 PM
Rapidly changing signals on Donald Trump's plans for tariffs caused a lot of market whiplash Monday.
Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision
Jan 6, 2025, 11:35 AM
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.
Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision to avoid clash with Trump
Jan 6, 2025, 11:01 AM
Disney's Hulu Live + TV and Fubo to combine
Jan 6, 2025, 10:20 AM
Disney and FuboTV on Monday announced a planned merging of Hulu Live + TV and Fubo. Disney will have a 70% ownership stake in Fubo when the deal closes.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow jump as Nvidia leads chip stocks higher
Jan 6, 2025, 10:19 AM
Chip stocks are rallying amid revived AI hopes, buoying markets in the wait for this week's monthly jobs report.
Boeing may have to wait for Trump before it can resolve major legal problem
Jan 6, 2025, 9:50 AM
Boeing and DOJ asked a federal judge to give them until mid February to amend a criminal plea deal, giving the new Trump administration a chance to review the matter.
Nvidia stock rises ahead of CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote
Jan 6, 2025, 9:32 AM
Nvidia stock jumped early Monday ahead of CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote address at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
LA vegan restaurant that started serving meat closes after 14 years
Jan 6, 2025, 9:03 AM
A Los Angeles restaurant that was once a staple for vegans closed its doors after 14 years in business, the business announced on social media.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Decision to Block Deal
Jan 6, 2025, 7:28 AM
The companies argue in a lawsuit that the process of reviewing the transaction was corrupted by politics.
Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics
Jan 6, 2025, 9:03 AM
Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.
Nippon and US Steel sue government over blocked deal
Jan 6, 2025, 8:56 AM
The companies allege President Biden "ignored the rule of law to gain favor" with trade unions.
Nippon Steel says it's suing Biden admin for blocking US Steel acquisition
Jan 6, 2025, 8:06 AM
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's order to block the nearly $15 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy the American steelmaker.
The Next Chapter in the Amazon-Trump Reset
Jan 6, 2025, 8:14 AM
The tech company’s deal to release a film on Melania Trump has renewed scrutiny of Jeff Bezos’s efforts to get closer to the president-elect.
US Steel CEO: Government failed our country after Nippon Steel deal axed
Jan 6, 2025, 7:30 AM
The CEO of U.S. Steel scolded President Biden for blocking the $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan-based firm Nippon Steel and revealed his plans to sue.
Trump Team Mulls Narrowing Universal Tariffs, Post Reports
Jan 6, 2025, 7:20 AM
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Does Nippon Steel's bid to buy US Steel threaten national security? Experts weigh in
Jan 6, 2025, 6:00 AM
President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel citing national security concerns, a rationale which has drawn criticism from the companies and other observers.
Morgan Stanley strategist Wilson warns of risk to stocks as yields surge
Jan 6, 2025, 5:14 AM
(Bloomberg) -- US equities could face a tough six months ahead as Treasury yields surge and the dollar advances on worries about inflation, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergIs This Weird Dome the Future of Watching Sports?NYC Congestion Pricing to Take Effect After Years of DelaysNYC Congestion Pricing Takes Effect After Years of DelaysNYPD Seeking Gunmen After 10 People Wounded Outside Queens VenueNYC Congestion Pricing Cleared by Judge for Sunday LaunchThe correl
Biden bans offshore drilling across huge area of US before Trump takes office
Jan 6, 2025, 5:21 AM
The ban covering most of America's coastline comes two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
Jan 6, 2025, 5:01 AM
But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.
Jobs report highlights first full-on trading week of 2025: What to know this week
Jan 5, 2025, 7:38 AM
Investors will digest fresh labor market data in the week ahead as the Federal Reserve's interest rate path in 2025 remains squarely in focus.
Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety
Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it.