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How to fix the water sector? Public asked for ideas as bills soar
Feb 26, 2025, 7:33 PM
Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.
Instagram considers standalone Reels app to take on TikTok - report
Feb 26, 2025, 8:29 PM
It comes as Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok's future remains uncertain in the US.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attempts to calm concerns over Trump's 'gold card' visa pitch
Feb 26, 2025, 7:36 PM
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick addresses criticism and confusion surrounding President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa proposal during an exclusive interview on "Special Report."
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed after Nvidia earnings beat
Feb 26, 2025, 7:17 PM
Markets remained stuck in neutral in after-hours trading despite strong earnings from AI giant Nvidia.
S&P 500 futures are little changed after index snaps four-day losing streak: Live updates
Feb 26, 2025, 6:04 PM
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended four days of losses, but both indexes are in the negative week to date.
Nvidia says AI chip sales strong despite DeepSeek fears
Feb 26, 2025, 7:09 PM
Boss Jensen Huang responds to concerns about an AI bubble sparked by Chinese firm DeepSeek.
Gatwick Airport second runway decision expected
Feb 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
If the airport wins permission for its controversial expansion plan, construction would start almost immediately.
LARRY KUDLOW: Good economics leads to good politics
Feb 26, 2025, 6:25 PM
The House GOP's victory on budget reconciliation and tax cuts paves the way for Trump's pro-growth economic agenda
Trump to Revoke an Oil License in Venezuela
Feb 26, 2025, 5:25 PM
President Trump appears to be revoking a license that the Biden administration gave Chevron in 2022, potentially hurting the company and Venezuela.
Nvidia sales spike on AI demand
Feb 26, 2025, 4:58 PM
Nvidia's forecast also helps allay doubts around a slowdown in spending on its hardware that emerged last month. The company reported quarterly results on Wednesday.
Nvidia earnings, outlook top Wall Street forecasts as CEO Jensen Huang touts 'light speed' AI advances
Feb 26, 2025, 4:42 PM
Nvidia reported its Q4 earnings after the bell on Wednesday.
Nvidia sells $11 billion of next-gen Blackwell AI chips in 'fastest product ramp in our company’s history'
Feb 26, 2025, 5:09 PM
Nvidia said that its latest Blackwell AI chips have reached full-scale production, generating $11 billion in revenue during its fourth quarter.
US, Ukraine agree on rare earth minerals deal to 'intertwine' two economies
Feb 26, 2025, 4:44 PM
President Donald Trump has secured a geopolitical win after Ukraine signed a rare minerals deal, paving the way for an economic windfall for the United States.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 eke out gains as Dow, bitcoin drop with all eyes on Nvidia earnings
Feb 26, 2025, 5:03 PM
Wall Street is looking to the AI chipmaker's earnings to potentially lift stocks.
Trump threatens new EU tariffs, outlines possible April 2 date for new Mexico, Canada levies
Feb 26, 2025, 4:15 PM
The president widened his trade battle as he seeks greater concessions from Europe.
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
Feb 26, 2025, 3:54 PM
"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.
Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers
Feb 26, 2025, 3:23 PM
Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.
Forever 21 likely to shutter remaining stores with second bankruptcy nearing
Feb 26, 2025, 3:07 PM
Forever 21 is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a second time as it faces relentless competition and a massive store footprint that has proven to be unsuccessful.
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK secret Apple data demand
Feb 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 eke out gains as Dow, bitcoin drop with all eyes on Nvidia earnings
Feb 26, 2025, 5:03 PM
Wall Street is looking to the AI chipmaker's earnings to potentially lift stocks.
Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March
Feb 26, 2025, 12:21 PM
California, Texas, Michigan and Massachusetts are among U.S. states getting new Costco stores in the coming weeks.
Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital friend'
Feb 26, 2025, 12:20 PM
It is available from March and included in a Prime subscription - or $19.99 to non-members.
BlackRock drops DEI references from annual report
Feb 26, 2025, 11:59 AM
BlackRock removed references to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies from its annual report that the asset manager had included in its previous annual report to shareholders.
BP to boost oil and gas spending by $10B, slash renewable investment in major strategy shift
Feb 26, 2025, 12:07 PM
BP said it would increase annual oil and gas spending to $10 billion and cut planned annual investment in energy transition businesses by more than $5 billion.
DOGE is laying off thousands: what impact will it have with unemployment and the economy?
Feb 26, 2025, 10:57 AM
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is scaling back the federal workforce through buyouts and layoffs, which could put pressure on the U.S. labor market.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 eke out gains as Dow, bitcoin drop with all eyes on Nvidia earnings
Feb 26, 2025, 5:03 PM
Wall Street is looking to the AI chipmaker's earnings to potentially lift stocks.
Nvidia stock rises ahead of highly anticipated earnings report
Feb 26, 2025, 4:10 PM
Nvidia stock rose more than 4% early Wednesday ahead of the company’s fourth quarter earnings report after the bell.
Egg prices predicted to jump over 40% in 2025: USDA
Feb 26, 2025, 10:38 AM
Economists predict that egg prices will surge more than 40% in 2025 as outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza continue to hinder the U.S. egg supply.
Jeff Bezos’ Directive for Washington Post Opinion Pages Leads to Editor David Shipley’s Exit
Feb 26, 2025, 10:11 AM
David Shipley, The Post’s opinion editor, is resigning after trying to persuade Jeff Bezos to reconsider the new direction.
Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist
Feb 26, 2025, 9:43 AM
ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.
Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says
Feb 26, 2025, 9:04 AM
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
Small businesses seeing revenues rise, but tariff threats loom
Feb 26, 2025, 8:04 AM
A Bank of America Institute study found that small businesses' revenue grew at a faster pace than payments for the first time in three years, though tariffs could pose a challenge.
BP to ‘Fundamentally Reset’ Strategy in Shift Back to Oil and Gas
Feb 26, 2025, 6:08 AM
The energy giant said it would cut planned investment in clean energy and redirect spending toward fossil fuels.
Nvidia's post-earnings reactions don't always align with the big picture: Morning Brief
Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 AM
Markets await Nvidia's quarterly results with bated breath. But the stock's move following the earnings report may not have much to say about what lies ahead.
Simon Jack: BP's job is to make money, not set climate policy
Feb 26, 2025, 7:04 AM
The oil and gas producer faces criticism for its shift away from green energy, but many support it.
Aston Martin cuts 5% of workforce amid £1.16bn debt
Feb 26, 2025, 7:04 AM
A total of 170 jobs cut by Aston Martin after car sales dropped in 2023.
Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'
Feb 26, 2025, 6:04 AM
Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.
Wonder Woman game axed as Warner Bros cuts three studios
Feb 26, 2025, 5:14 AM
Warner Bros Games joins a growing list of companies making cuts in the gaming industry.
Trump Takes Aim at Chinese Shipping Amid Widening Trade War
Feb 26, 2025, 5:04 AM
A new proposal would impose steep levies on Chinese-made ships arriving at U.S. ports, threatening to increase costs for imports.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures climb with all eyes on Nvidia earnings
Feb 26, 2025, 3:40 AM
US stock futures climbed as Wall Street braces for Nvidia's earnings report.
Coventry battery firm wants to build gigafactory
Feb 25, 2025, 1:27 PM
A battery firm from Coventry announces plans to build a gigafactory by 2030.
Cancer scans could be revolutionised by nuclear start-up
Feb 26, 2025, 1:04 AM
Mini reactors could be built in hospital basements, guaranteeing diagnosis can go-ahead.
What Apple pulling UK Advanced Data Protection means for you
Feb 26, 2025, 1:11 AM
The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.