News - 2025-01-23

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The move comes hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.

Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC doing a deal to ease UK exports of food would not cross the government's red lines

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

Corporate earnings are coming in strong. Investors are also seeing the Trump administration take a less aggressive approach to tariffs than some had expected.

The new tool, called Operator, can shop for groceries or book a restaurant reservation. But it still needs help from humans.

Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored.

Phones with TikTok are being listed for eye-watering sums as the social media platform remains absent from app stores.

The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.

Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen.

There's been a record jump in the number of companies in critical financial distress, according to insolvency specialists.

A major exchange-traded fund provider is trying to take the volatility out of bitcoin investing.

Wealthy leaders share the financial advice they gave their kids, including invest early, budget —and think carefully about inheritance.

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Optimism toward Trump's pro-business policies pushed risk assets higher this week after his inauguration.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive action Thursday that creates a presidential group to coordinate the establishment of clear regulation for the cryptocurrency industry and prohibits the creation of central bank digital currencies.

UnitedHealth Group named Tim Noel the new CEO of the company's insurance division, UnitedHealthcare, after the targeted killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.

The president revived Republican criticisms over purportedly politically motivated “debanking,” or closing of customer bank accounts.

The Department of Government Efficiency hinted it may be looking to eliminate the penny. Elon Musk's initiative says production of the coin is costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

President Trump criticized the EU's antitrust battles against American tech companies during a virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum.

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The order signaled that the president intends to promote an industry that faced scrutiny during the Biden administration — and that he has a personal stake in.

More workers are being forced back to the office full time. Many say they'd rather quit.

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Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order that looks to clarify regulations on the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry while blocking a central bank digital currency.

The new administration wants to slash aid for health, food, and housing, but many of those programs now reach the struggling working class he is courting.

The Corporate Transparency Act, which requires businesses to disclose ownership information, was blocked by a federal judge as beyond Congress’s authority.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 7% after climbing for six consecutive weeks as the housing market sees little relief amid an affordability crisis.

President Donald Trump on Thursday accused the CEOs of Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase of refusing to serve conservatives.

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President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

The research could further complicate the polarized politics of abortion because the drug in the study is the key ingredient in a pill used for emergency contraception.

Donald Trump hinted at a coming clash with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other central bankers as he spoke virtually before the World Economic Forum, saying he would 'demand' lower interest rates.

Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.

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Chip stocks including Nvidia and Arm fell Thursday after an Nvidia supplier, SK Hynix, spoke about uncertainty in semiconductor demand in 2025 on its earnings call.

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Mortgage rates followed bond yields lower as traders assessed President Trump's first executive orders. The average rate on a 30-year loan slipped under 7%.

More than 272,000 Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick vehicles are being recalled because their 12-volt batteries may fail unexpectedly while driving.

There have also been several thousand reports of problems from users of Smarty and ID Mobile.

A group of 15 states have reached a tentative new deal that would require them to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars from the settlement in a legal-defense fund for the family.

All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.

Big Tech earnings season is coming, and Trump will be top of mind.

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Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.

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The Trump administration announced plans to make housing more affordable, citing regulatory requirements as a main driver for why so Americans are unable to purchase homes.

Investors can boost their after-tax returns by pairing assets with taxable accounts or tax-advantaged retirement accounts like 401(k) plans and IRAs.

Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said Trump's efforts to unleash capital in the private sector could reaccelerate inflation and hurt the stock market.

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President Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies has begun in federal agencies, and is jolting corporate America as well.

President Donald Trump has announced several notable private sector investments into the U.S. tech sector in the wake of his electoral victory as he looks to tout economic momentum.

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It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.

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The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.

The company's shares rose 6.5% in trading before the bell after GE Aerospace also announced plans to increase its share buybacks to $7 billion in 2025 and its dividend by 30%. Production delays at Boeing and Airbus have resulted in longer wait times for new jets. This has forced airlines to operate older, maintenance-intensive aircraft to meet demand for air travel.

Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.

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Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.

The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.

The creators of a new test called “Humanity’s Last Exam” argue we may soon lose the ability to create tests hard enough for A.I. models.

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The company built a cheaper, competitive chatbot with fewer high-end computer chips than U.S. behemoths like Google and OpenAI, showing the limits of chip export control.

Two U.S. companies teamed up to treat cancer patients using an unproven blood filter in Antigua, out of reach of American regulators.

Trump's conflict of interest coin is making the crypto industry look bad, but the memes and the money are the ultimate use case.

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The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.

China is emphasizing its willingness to negotiate as increased tariffs on exports to the United States may soon become a reality.

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks took a breather on Thursday after gains since President Donald Trump’s inauguration had taken European and US benchmarks close to record highs.Most Read from BloombergHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersDonations to LA Fire Victims Rise Past $200 Million MarkLA Schools Wrecked by Fires Plead on GoFundMe for Help to ReopenNY’s Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in School

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Yahoo Finance dives into Intel's quest for a new CEO as the struggling chipmaker evaluates several outsiders, while some reports suggest there may be a mystery company eyeing an Intel acquisition.

Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff takes his latest shot at AI rival Microsoft.

The CEOs of Coinbase, Binance and Circle told CNBC they see a clearer path toward getting concrete laws for the crypto industry.

A record share of U.S. companies in China are accelerating plans to relocate manufacturing or sourcing, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in China.

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The country is at the forefront of a wider crunch spreading across Europe, and its prime minister has proposed a 100 percent tax aimed at foreign real estate investors.