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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
Jan 14, 2025, 6:25 PM
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.
US SEC sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake
Jan 14, 2025, 7:46 PM
(Reuters) -Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused the world's richest person of waiting too long to disclose in 2022 he had amassed a large stake in Twitter, the social media company he later bought. In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares. An SEC rule requires investors to disclose within 10 calendar days, or by March 24, 2022 in Musk's case, when they cross a 5% ownership threshold.
US markets watchdog sues Elon Musk over Twitter stake disclosure
Jan 14, 2025, 7:26 PM
The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.
December CPI report expected to show sticky inflation as investors recalibrate rate cut bets
Jan 14, 2025, 3:26 PM
December's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether an inflation resurgence is a risk to the US economy as investors debate if and when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
Investment bankers say Trump mergers and acquisitions boom already underway
Jan 14, 2025, 7:00 PM
Financial business leaders converged on the University of Miami to discuss the regulatory and political landscape expected under Trump and the anticipated effect on corporate America.
'I went back after three days': calls grow for miscarriage leave
Jan 14, 2025, 7:06 PM
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM
Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.
U.S. stock futures are little changed as investors brace for key consumer inflation report: Live updates
Jan 14, 2025, 6:01 PM
Investors looked ahead to the release of December's CPI data and the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season.
Stock market today: Dow pops, Nasdaq slips as focus turns to CPI inflation report
Jan 14, 2025, 4:51 PM
Investors are weighing what a reported gradual rollout of Trump tariff hikes could mean for inflation and the Fed.
Intel to spin off its venture capital arm
Jan 14, 2025, 5:09 PM
Intel, which will remain an anchor investor, said the standalone operations are expected to begin in the second half of 2025 and will have a new name. The existing Intel Capital team will move to the new company. Intel Capital's separation is a "win-win scenario as it provides the fund with access to new sources of capital to expand its franchise while allowing both companies to continue benefiting from a productive long-term strategic partnership," said David Zinsner, Intel's interim co-chief executive officer and CFO.
Meta to Cut Roughly 5% of Staff, Targeting Lowest Performers
Jan 14, 2025, 1:39 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc. is cutting roughly 5% of its staff through performance-based terminations and plans to hire new people to fill their roles this year, according to an internal memo sent to all employees. Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesAs of September, Meta employed about 72,000 people, so a 5% reduction could affect roughly 3,600 jobs. “I’ve
Meta to cut 5% of jobs and shed "low performers faster"
Jan 14, 2025, 5:07 PM
The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.
9 questions we want answered when our 3 financial names report earnings Wednesday
Jan 14, 2025, 3:23 PM
Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and BlackRock will all post Q4 results before the bell.
Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
Jan 14, 2025, 11:23 AM
It comes after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.
Mark Wiedman, a top BlackRock exec thought to be Fink's successor, is leaving the company
Jan 14, 2025, 2:59 PM
Wiedman, head of the global client business, was instrumental in driving BlackRock's growth in passive investing.
Meta cutting 5% of workforce based on performance
Jan 14, 2025, 2:48 PM
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is cutting the lowest-performing 5% of its workforce and plans to fill those roles later this year, the company said in a memo.
Trump world keeps floating new tariff ideas. They all have downsides for markets — and Trump.
Jan 14, 2025, 2:30 PM
Different wings of Trump world are floating different ideas for how to implement tariffs when the president-elect takes office, sending conflicting signals to markets.
Stock market today: Dow pops, Nasdaq slips as focus turns to CPI inflation report
Jan 14, 2025, 4:51 PM
Investors are weighing what a reported gradual rollout of Trump tariff hikes could mean for inflation and the Fed.
California utility company accused of starting LA fire in multiple lawsuits
Jan 14, 2025, 1:14 PM
Southern California Edison, a division of Edison International, has been hit with multiple lawsuits accusing the utility of starting one of the fires burning near Los Angeles.
Nvidia pushes back on Biden admin's 'misguided' AI order
Jan 14, 2025, 1:01 PM
Nvidia pushed back on the Biden administration's new executive order relating to overseas sales of advanced AI chips, saying it will undermine U.S. technological leadership.
Southwest to pause some hiring, summer internships in cost-cutting measure
Jan 14, 2025, 12:05 PM
Southwest Airlines is looking to trim costs by implementing a hiatus on certain hiring, most summer internships and "rallies" it hosts for employees.
Boeing sees big drop in output after strikes and safety problems
Jan 14, 2025, 12:15 PM
The troubled manufacturer says deliveries fell by a third last year.
Stock market today: Dow pops, Nasdaq slips as focus turns to CPI inflation report
Jan 14, 2025, 4:51 PM
Investors are weighing what a reported gradual rollout of Trump tariff hikes could mean for inflation and the Fed.
Rachel Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
Jan 14, 2025, 10:26 AM
The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.
JPMorgan reshuffling creates new questions about who succeeds Jamie Dimon
Jan 14, 2025, 10:36 AM
JPMorgan elevated Jennifer Piepszak to COO as part of a new management reshuffling announced Tuesday, but the nation’s largest bank said that Piepszak doesn’t want to succeed Jamie Dimon as CEO.
PPI shows wholesale inflation increased less than expected in December
Jan 14, 2025, 12:52 PM
Tuesday's wholesale inflation reading comes ahead of a highly anticipated release of December CPI.
Tesla briefly pops on encouraging EV data, prospects of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok
Jan 14, 2025, 10:18 AM
Tesla shares gained as investors priced in Elon Musk's reach across a variety of industries.
CFPB sues Capital One for 'cheating' customers out of over $2 billion in interest
Jan 14, 2025, 9:48 AM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it was suing Capital One for "cheating" customers out of more than $2 billion in interest.
Trump wants to 'save' TikTok. One rescuer could be Elon Musk.
Jan 14, 2025, 7:54 AM
Chinese government officials have reportedly discussed selling TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk. Antitrust experts predict that the owner of X could clear any US legal hurdles if such a deal were to happen.
UK bans German cattle and pig imports after foot-and-mouth case
Jan 14, 2025, 9:34 AM
The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.
Health care jobs are in demand in 2025 — one of the top roles can pay $385,000
Jan 14, 2025, 9:27 AM
An aging U.S. population and lower risk of replacement by A.I. has contributed to strong demand for health care workers.
US producer prices rise moderately in December
Jan 14, 2025, 8:56 AM
The producer price index for final demand rose 0.2% last month after an unrevised 0.4% advance in November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday.
JPMorgan Chase exec Daniel Pinto, longtime No. 2 to Jamie Dimon, will step down in June
Jan 14, 2025, 8:58 AM
Pinto has worked at JPMorgan and a predecessor firm for more than four decades.
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App
Jan 14, 2025, 8:09 AM
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.
Klarna scores global payment deal with Stripe to expand reach ahead of blockbuster U.S. IPO
Jan 14, 2025, 8:00 AM
The deal will let Klarna offer its popular buy now, pay later plans to merchants using Stripe's payment tools in 26 countries.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq reverse early gains after PPI inflation data
Jan 14, 2025, 11:27 AM
Investors are weighing what a reported gradual rollout of Trump tariff hikes could mean for inflation and the Fed.
The Trump campaign pledges that already look harder than promised
Jan 14, 2025, 5:00 AM
The president-elect and his close allies already appear to be hedging on clear-cut promises that they made again and again — as complex realities now intervene.
Why rising bond yields are such a problem for stocks: Morning Brief
Jan 14, 2025, 6:01 AM
Rates are making investors nervous. Specifically, the 10-year Treasury yield. Climbing to 4.8% on Monday and a stone's throw from 5%, the 10-year Treasury yield is at a level that makes investors cautious. But why? We dive deep into a classic financial question.
Google faces UK investigation over search dominance
Jan 14, 2025, 6:33 AM
The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.
Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk
Jan 14, 2025, 6:32 AM
Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.
Wall Street Slams Hold Button in Run-Up to CPI: Markets Wrap
Jan 14, 2025, 11:24 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Stocks and bonds saw small moves, with Wall Street traders unwilling to make any significant bets as they await key inflation data for clues on path of Federal Reserve rates over the next few months.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsIn the run-up to Wednesday’s consumer price index, the S&P 500 was little changed after an earlier advance that came
Which insurance companies have the most exposure in California?
Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 AM
Insurance companies are expected to face significant losses due to the wildfires in Southern California, though a report by Wells Fargo expects those will be "manageable."
Small business optimism jumps to 6-year high following Trump win
Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 AM
Small business owner optimism surged to a 6-year high in December, driven by high hopes for the economy following President-elect Trump's win, according to the NFIB.
Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires
Jan 14, 2025, 5:03 AM
Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.
Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?
Jan 14, 2025, 5:00 AM
The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.
China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office
Jan 14, 2025, 4:46 AM
Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect.
Pound and borrowing costs stabilise after market jitters
Jan 14, 2025, 4:55 AM
Sterling rises and borrowing costs dip with the chancellor due to face questions in the Commons later.
BlackRock is trying to avoid the hot seat as GOP takes power
Jan 14, 2025, 4:00 AM
The world’s biggest money manager is trying to avoid some political headaches as Donald Trump and the GOP take over all of Washington.
South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash
Jan 14, 2025, 4:19 AM
The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways following the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month.
Rolling US Tariffs Would Be ‘Problematic’ for Fed, UBS Says
Jan 13, 2025, 7:37 PM
(Bloomberg) -- A decision by US President-elect Donald Trump to ramp up tariffs gradually once he takes office would be “problematic” for the Federal Reserve as it battles the last-mile of inflation, according to Arend Kapteyn at UBS AG.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San Francisco“We think of tariffs as a one-off price level shift and then it goes away a year later, and then provided it’s n
TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote before US ban
Jan 14, 2025, 1:57 AM
A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.
Ex-mineworkers call on UK government to release pension reserves
Jan 13, 2025, 5:59 PM
Miners feel they have been "thrown on the scrapheap" as money from their pension scheme stays frozen.