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Buy something or leave, Starbucks says
Jan 13, 2025, 11:59 PM
The move is part of the company's "back to Starbucks" strategy as it tries to boost flagging sales.
TikTok: Firm calls report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction'
Jan 13, 2025, 8:40 PM
The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.
China Discusses Sale of TikTok US to Musk as One Possible Option
Jan 13, 2025, 7:07 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionBeijing officials strongly prefer that
Trump Team Studies Gradual Tariff Hikes Under Emergency Powers
Jan 13, 2025, 6:45 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming economic team are discussing slowly ramping up tariffs month by month, a gradual approach aimed at boosting negotiating leverage while helping avoid a spike in inflation, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionOne ide
New-build Bellway home owners tell of roof leaks and loft mould
Jan 13, 2025, 8:02 PM
Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.
China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 13, 2025, 9:12 PM
Beijing officials prefer that TikTok remains under the control of parent Bytedance, the report said, citing sources. TikTok's U.S. operations could either be sold through a competitive process or an arrangement by the government, the report said, suggesting that the future of the app is no longer solely in ByteDance's control. China's government has a "golden share" in ByteDance, which several members of Congress have said gives the government power over Tiktok.
Robinhood to Pay $45 Million Fine to Settle SEC Charges
Jan 13, 2025, 7:10 PM
The upstart brokerage agreed to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to protect sensitive customer data, among other infractions.
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Jan 13, 2025, 7:09 PM
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
Amazon ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program
Jan 13, 2025, 6:50 PM
Amazon announced it is pulling the plug on its "Try Before You Buy" service launched in 2017, which allowed customers to order multiple items to check out before purchasing.
China's electric car boom is expected to slow down in 2025
Jan 13, 2025, 6:09 PM
China's electric car market is headed for a sharp slowdown in 2025, according to analyst predictions, increasing pressure on companies trying to survive.
Stock futures tick higher as traders await first of two key inflation readings this week: Live updates
Jan 13, 2025, 6:02 PM
Wall Street will first parse the producer price index for December on Tuesday, followed by the consumer price index on Wednesday.
Over 2,000 new Post Office scandal compensation claims - minister
Jan 13, 2025, 6:06 PM
Former sub-postmasters still waiting for payments have told the government to "get it done".
Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
Jan 13, 2025, 5:42 PM
The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.
California wildfires: Insured losses could top $30B, Wells Fargo analysis finds
Jan 13, 2025, 4:24 PM
Financial analysts at Wells Fargo Securities estimated that insured losses from the Southern California wildfires could exceed $30 billion based on their latest analysis.
Stock market today: Dow pops higher, tech weighs on Nasdaq as Treasury yields keep climbing
Jan 13, 2025, 4:53 PM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Nvidia stock falls after Biden administration releases updated export rule for AI chips
Jan 13, 2025, 3:38 PM
Nvidia stock fell Monday after the Biden administration released new rules aimed at controlling the flow of artificial intelligence to China.
Strong US dollar to test 'recurring phenomenon' this earnings season
Jan 13, 2025, 2:51 PM
The US dollar has surged into the new year — and its rapid rise could further test corporate earnings.
Apple's board recommended shareholders reject DEI rollback proposal
Jan 13, 2025, 3:05 PM
Apple's board of directors recommended shareholders reject a proposal for the company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program, calling such a move "unnecessary."
Southern California Edison parent's stock falls amid investigation, lawsuit over alleged role in LA wildfires
Jan 13, 2025, 1:40 PM
Edison International — the parent company of the utility Southern California Edison — has seen its stock remain under pressure as lawsuits begin over its potential role in the fires that have ravaged parts of Southern California.
Biden's latest round of student loan handouts brings admin total to more than 5 million
Jan 13, 2025, 1:39 PM
President Biden approved student loan handouts for another 150,000 people on Monday with just days left until his term in office comes to an end.
US clamps down on AI chip export drawing pushback
Jan 13, 2025, 1:44 PM
The new rules are intended to make sure the "the world's AI runs on American rails", and stays out of the hands of "malicious actors", say officials.
Biggest US banks ready mortgage relief for victims of Los Angeles wildfires
Jan 13, 2025, 2:11 PM
Chase Home Lending is providing disaster forbearance for mortgage customers affected by the wildfires, parent firm JPMorgan said on Monday. BofA also said its program includes the possibility of mortgage forbearance tailored to customer needs.
Jamie Dimon weighs in on Trump's win, policies his admin should focus on
Jan 13, 2025, 1:24 PM
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview with CBS that American voters' frustration with the government and policies it pursued led to President-elect Donald Trump's win.
Kohl's is closing 27 stores in 15 states. Here's where they're located
Jan 13, 2025, 12:51 PM
Twenty-seven "underperforming" Kohl’s stores are set to shutter this spring. The company published a list of the locations late last week.
Ex-Kentucky AG warns 'scary' amount of money is on the line if US sanctions China
Jan 13, 2025, 12:07 PM
Daniel Cameron, CEO of The 1792 Exchange, warned that companies dealing with China could be facing risks that are largely unknown to their shareholders.
Investor Cliff Asness says bitcoin is a bubble unless uses besides speculation and criminality emerge
Jan 13, 2025, 12:34 PM
"I'm on the bubble side, on net. To move me off that, you really need not a price change, but a use case," Asness said of bitcoin.
Is DEI dying? Here's the list of companies that have rolled back the 'woke' policies
Jan 13, 2025, 11:46 AM
Amazon and Meta have now joined the growing list of major corporations that have dialed back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the past year.
Stock market today: Dow pops higher, Nasdaq and S&P 500 slide amid rate-cut fears
Jan 13, 2025, 1:25 PM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Moderna cuts sales forecast on weaker vaccine demand
Jan 13, 2025, 11:25 AM
Moderna shares slumped Monday on the companies downgraded 2025 outlook
News Outlets Batten Down the Hatches for Trump’s Return
Jan 13, 2025, 11:30 AM
Media organizations are taking unusual steps to prepare for what they fear will be a legal and political onslaught from the new administration.
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
Jan 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.
Stock market today: Dow revives as Nasdaq, S&P 500 slide amid rate-cut fears
Jan 13, 2025, 9:46 AM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Stock market today: Dow revives as Nasdaq, S&P 500 slide amid cratered hopes for 2025 rate cuts
Jan 13, 2025, 9:46 AM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82
Jan 13, 2025, 9:38 AM
A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 sink amid cratered hopes for 2025 rate cuts
Jan 13, 2025, 9:53 AM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Why you may be paying to help make the mattress industry more eco-friendly
Jan 13, 2025, 9:00 AM
Oregon began levying a $22.50 fee in 2025 on consumers who buy a mattress. It's the fourth state to adopt such a policy, to help fund recycling efforts.
MoonPay acquires Helio for $175M to expand crypto payments infrastructure
Jan 13, 2025, 8:00 AM
MoonPay's acquisition of Helio for $175 million could be among other strategic mergers in the digital asset space under the crypto-friendly Trump administration
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink amid cratered hopes for 2025 rate cuts
Jan 13, 2025, 9:32 AM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Bezos 'very optimistic' about Trump admin space agenda
Jan 13, 2025, 7:27 AM
The day after Jeff Bezos told a media outlet he was "very optimistic" about incoming Donald Trump's administration for space projects, his company scrubbed a rocket launch.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink amid cratered hopes for 2025 rate cuts
Jan 13, 2025, 6:54 AM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Elizabeth Warren has more than 180 questions for Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent
Jan 13, 2025, 5:00 AM
Senator Elizabeth Warren is outlining a detailed new list of her concerns with Scott Bessent as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary prepares to go on the hot seat this week.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink amid cratered hopes for 2025 rate cuts
Jan 13, 2025, 6:54 AM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’
Jan 13, 2025, 6:00 AM
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.
It's 2025 and breakfast food prices continue to soar
Jan 13, 2025, 6:00 AM
The price of several breakfast staples including eggs, orange juice and coffee have jumped in recent months due to an array of factors, despite inflation easing over the past few years.
Looking to buy your first home? These markets are your best bet in 2025
Jan 13, 2025, 6:00 AM
Countless Americans are looking to buy a house -- they just can't afford it. These markets are the best options for prospective first-time homebuyers, and some might surprise you.
Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread
Jan 13, 2025, 6:01 AM
New rules aim to keep advanced technology out of China and to ensure that cutting-edge artificial intelligence is developed by the United States and its allies.
Pound falls further as borrowing costs rise again
Jan 13, 2025, 5:52 AM
Experts say traders are reacting to a mix of global issues - but also to the UK government's Budget.
Heathrow airport sees record-breaking passenger numbers in 2024
Jan 13, 2025, 4:04 AM
Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year.
The optimism over US banks is about to be put to the test
Jan 13, 2025, 4:00 AM
Investors ended 2024 brimming with optimism about US banks. What happens during the start of earnings season this week will put that optimism to a new test in 2025.
Europe’s largest pension fund sold Tesla stake over Musk’s pay
Jan 12, 2025, 3:43 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Europe’s largest pension fund sold its entire €571 million ($585 million) stake in Tesla Inc. in the third quarter partly due to disagreement with Elon Musk’s remuneration package.Most Read from BloombergA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawNew York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for US Traffic in City Centers“We had a problem” with
Oil jumps as new US sanctions to curb Russian supply to China, India
Jan 13, 2025, 2:46 AM
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Monday, with Brent rising above $80 a barrel to its highest in more than four months, as wider U.S. sanctions are expected to affect Russian crude exports to top buyers China and India. Brent crude futures climbed $1.14, or 1.43%, to $80.90 a barrel by 0741 GMT after hitting an intraday high of $81.49, the highest since Aug. 27. Brent and WTI have risen by more than 6% since Jan. 8, and both contracts surged after the U.S. Treasury imposed wider sanctions on Russian oil on Friday.
Stocks Decline on Fed Rate Outlook, Pound Drops: Markets Wrap
Jan 13, 2025, 1:51 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell with European and US equity futures as traders trimmed bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts after Friday’s payroll data. The pound extended last week’s slump.Most Read from BloombergA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawNew York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for US Traffic in City CentersMSCI’s index of Asian
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Jan 13, 2025, 12:01 AM
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.