» Jeyhun Bayramov briefs Turkish counterpart on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process (PHOTO)
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Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Trend – News from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Turkey.. BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 16. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Türkiye’s Foreig...
» Trump’s War on Institutions - Islamabad Post
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Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Islamabad Post. By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan President Donald Trump accused the U.S. bureaucracy of massive fraud, waste, and abuse, citing an investigation led by Elon Musk that unco...
» Trump FBI pick Kash Patel accused of directing staff purge while still a nominee
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be director of the FBI, looks on as he testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Janu...
» Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . A federal judge has ordered that the FBI must release some records related to its investigation of President Donald Trump's handling of presidential records that have been sought under the Freedom of ...
» Trump Admin Seeks to Purge FBI Probationary Employees, Escalating Tensions Within the Bureau – Tickle The Wire
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
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» Russia says U.S. relations are on brink of collapse, refuses to confirm Trump call claim
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . The Kremlin said Monday that U.S. -Russia relations were on the brink of collapse and refused to confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken with President Donald Trump , despite Trump...
» Trump FBI director prospects: Two wildly diverging fates for the bureau - Washington Examiner
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story from Washington Examiner. The possibility of President-elect Donald Trump replacing FBI Director Christopher Wray has gained traction in recent days as separate factions of the Republican Party prop up ...
» Security Questions Swirl After Musk Team Views Treasury Data
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» Musk mocked independent media in Russia and Ukraine, left without US funding
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Michael_Novakhov shared this story from ФАКТИ.БГ - Свят. The head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), American entrepreneur Elon Musk, mocked the "independent" Russian and Ukrainian media outlets that are currently with...
» From Dogecoin to $Trump: everything you need know about the wild world of meme coins
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story from The Guardian. T hree days before his inauguration as US president, Donald Trump made an unusual move. He launched $Trump, a so-called meme coin that fans and speculators could buy in the hopes it w...
» Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk made a clear promise after Donald Trump decided to put him in charge of making the government more efficient. “It’s not going to be some sort of backroom secret thing,” Mus...
» Exclusive | Trump reveals he's spoken with Putin by phone, says Russian president 'wants to see people stop dying' in Ukraine war
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story from [Untitled]. 0 seconds of 30 seconds Volume 0% President Trump has spoken to Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the phone to try to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, he told The Post in an exclusiv...
» Trump says he has spoken to Putin about ending the Ukraine war
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Item 1 of 2 Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque [1/2] Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kev...
» Trump administration for now will not name FBI agents on January 6 probes
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Summary Temporary deal prevents naming FBI agents until late March FBI Agents Association supports privacy protection for agents WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration a...
» Key safety system off in US Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet: Senator
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
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» COMMENT: Trump’s return holds both peril and promise for the South Caucasus
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . With the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, there has been a flurry of speculation over the possible trajectory of US foreign policy in this second Trump term. Much of this predictive analysi...
» Top Justice Department official accuses FBI leadership of ‘insubordination’ over January 6 inquiry | CNN Politics
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . FBI Agents Association President Natalie Bara
» F.B.I. Agents File Suit to Prevent Trump Team From Disclosing Their Identities
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
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» FBI Agents Association Urges Congress To Protect Members
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story from The Pinnacle Gazette. Calls for job protection amid scrutiny of January 6 investigations raise urgent concerns within the Bureau.
» Christie: Trump FBI purge ‘incredibly dangerous’ to national security - NewsBreak
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that President Trump’s purge of the FBI is “incredibly dangerous” to national security. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Christie descri...
» Reports: FBI Agents to "Protest" Firings Today; Insubordinates Say "Dig-in"
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . OP-ED I and other former FBI-related people are expecting an employment-termination "bloodbath" at FBI today and tomorrow. My guess is acting FBI director Brian Driscoll will be gone by this eve...
» FBI’s top New York official urges personnel to ‘dig in’ for ‘battle’ with White House
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story from intelNews.org. THE HEAD OF THE Federal Bureau of Investigation’s largest field office sent an email to his staff last night, urging them to “dig in” for “battle” after the White House began scrutin...
» Trump Administration Purges at FBI Spark Revolt Among FBI Personnel
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story . Over the weekend, the Trump administration intensified its efforts to identify and target for retaliation FBI personnel connected to the now-closed investigations into Trump’s role in the January 6, 2...
» Shocker at Patel Hearing: Sen Confirms FBI, DOJ Obstructed Investigation of Trump Assassination Attempt
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
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» Top F.B.I. Agent in New York Vows to ‘Dig In’ After Removals at Agency
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
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» Erdogan’s Flip: How Turkiye and Azerbaijan Became Ukraine Allies | Geopolitical Monitor
18/02/25 21:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks Review
Michael_Novakhov shared this story from [Untitled]. Western thinking of Turkish and Azerbaijani Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev has been very wrong. Both countries are Ukraine’s strongest allies in the Greater Middle Eas...
» My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“This year she got married, and I was completely left out of any planning, bridal-shower and wedding activities.”
» Dell expected to provide lower guidance next week, but AI servers remain a big bright spot
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Here’s why one analyst advises, “Don’t bet against Michael Dell.”
» SPACs are back with a vengeance. What could possibly go wrong?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Also known as a blank-check company. the vehicle is on track for its biggest start to a year since 2019 but is still seeing high redemptions and poor postmerger returns.
» ‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”
» Medtronic’s stock falls on inventory hiccup and revenue miss
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Medtronic said it is “starting to see the results” of its investment in new products.
» Profits at Baidu, China’s Google, slow down. The stock slumps.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Chinese internet giant Baidu said its core business saw declining profits in the fourth quarter as online marketing revenue growth slowed even as its AI cloud business grew.
» Analyst brushes aside ‘DOGE’ jitters surrounding Iron Mountain’s stock
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
JPMorgan reiterates its overweight rating and places information-management stock on positive-catalyst watch after Iron Mountain hikes its dividend.
» 20 stocks of companies expected to put up numbers to back investors’ new ‘growth mindset’
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The co-chief investment officers at Neuberger Berman see a new dynamic in the stock market as investors move on from inflation worries.
» AMD is doing better in AI than Wall Street thinks, this analyst says
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
After Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s disappointing earnings forecast last quarter, Wall Street soured a bit on the company’s potential in the artificial-intelligence-chip market, but Benchmark Research believes in AMD’s increasingly compe...
» Last week showed the stock market has moved on from obsessing about inflation. Here’s the new playbook.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Neuberger Berman advises investors move on from inflation worries and focus on growth expectations instead.
» Treasury yields rise in modest selloff after Reserve Bank of Australia decision
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Yields on U.S. government debt were rising Tuesday morning following a policy decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia that included caution about the chances of future successive rate cuts.
» Anthony Scaramucci was a hot Wall Street manager last year thanks to crypto. Now he sees bitcoin hitting $200,000 — this year.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The manager says Trump’s meme coin and other cypto-related actions have “slowed down positive crypto regulation.”
» Stoke Therapeutics and Biogen in pact for treatment for severe form of childhood epilepsy
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Stoke will receive $165 million upfront and may get up to $385 million in milestone payments.
» Southwest Airlines to cut 1,750 corporate positions in first nonvoluntary layoffs in 53-year history
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Southwest Airlines says it seeks to cut costs and create a leaner company able to compete .
» Warren Buffett’s been hoarding cash. Fund managers are doing the opposite.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
While Warren Buffett has been building cash reserves, the rest of the market has taken their cash holdings to the lowest level in 15 years.
» GameStop’s stock extends rally, after plan to sell some international operations
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
GameStop’s store counts in Canada and France have been shrinking for years, and sales in Canada represent just over 5% of the total.
» Intel’s stock is rising again. Will Broadcom swoop in with a deal?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Broadcom reportedly has some interest in Intel’s design business. But one analyst says “a lot seems like it needs to happen” for a deal to become reality.
» Videogame giants are becoming disconnected from players — and profits
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.
» Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.
» My date was so awful that, before we parted ways, I asked her to repay me for 50% of the taxi fare. Was I being cheap?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“As she was leaving, she made some ugly remarks about me being on my phone a lot.”
» Oil prices lifted after drone attack on Russian pipeline
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures were lifted Tuesday, finding support after a drone attack by Ukraine on a pipeline carrying crude from Kazakhstan across southern Russia curtailed flows.
» Memo to the Fed: Focus on inflation, not the stock market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Officials’ speechmaking can get in the way of effective policymaking.
» ‘We have no prenuptial agreement’: Will my wife be able to take my money if I transfer it to my retirement account?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“I have a good amount of money saved up, more than my new wife.”
» ‘My wife and I are very grateful’: Our son wants to pay off our mortgage before we retire. Will this backfire?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“He’s also the executor of our will.”
» Their home survived, but fires may be too much for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen to stay in L.A.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Singer John Legend has admitted that he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, are considering walking away from their Los Angeles home in favor of returning to New York City.
» Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham sell elegant and perfectly curated Beverly Hills home for $20 million
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
It’s unclear why the couple is walking away from the home after 10 years, but they do also own property in London where they are from.
» Medtronic’s stock drops on inventory hiccup and revenue miss
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Medtronic said it is “starting to see the results” of its investment in new products.
» Inflation at 2% — not the stock market — should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Officials’ speechmaking can get in the way of effective policymaking.
» Conagra’s stock falls as factory upgrade and inflation weigh on profit view
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Food giant cites inventory problems with frozen meals containing chicken, as well as with frozen vegetables.
» Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.
» Home builders just got a reality check — and it’s not good news for home buyers
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level since September, the National Association of Home Builders said.
» Super Micro surges to be top performer in S&P 500 on hopes of big AI server deals
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Shares of Super Micro Computer Inc. were soaring Tuesday, continuing a four-day trading streak, with the stock now the best performer in the S&P 500 this year on hopes of some very hefty artificial-intelligence server deals in the near f...
» Warren Buffett’s 2025 letter to Berkshire shareholders is coming soon. Watch this number.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Even Buffett is struggling to outperform this bull market. Berkshire’s massive cash stake is key.
» Bonds issued by defense contractors are being snapped up, as stocks fall on talk of spending cuts
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Bond spreads have tightened in recent weeks as stocks have slumped on fears that “DOGE” will target the Pentagon.
» Nike’s stock is the Dow’s best performer today, after joining forces with Kim Kardashian
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Celebrity brands are making for bigger competition to their legacy counterparts, and online influencers are shortening trend cycles.
» Why U.S. stocks are a better bet than international — despite lagging lately
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
International stocks have been beating U.S. equities lately amid worries about tariffs under President Donald Trump. Here’s why that recent outperformance may not last over the longer term.
» Nvidia’s stock is climbing again, and this overlooked reason is helping
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Nvidia’s stock has retraced more than 90% of what it lost during the post-DeepSeek dive.
» Nike is the Dow’s best performer today, after joining forces with Kim Kardashian. But celebrity collabs aren’t a guaranteed fix.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Celebrity brands are making for bigger competition to their legacy counterparts, and online influencers are shortening trend cycles.
» Oil prices end higher after drone attack on Russian pipeline
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures were lifted Tuesday, ending with gains after a drone attack by Ukraine on a pipeline carrying crude from Kazakhstan across southern Russia curtailed flows.
» Treasury yields close higher for first time in three sessions on Reserve Bank of Australia guidance
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Treasury yields ended higher on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia’s caution about the likelihood of future rate cuts triggered a selloff in government debt across different countries.
» MicroStrategy has cut 20% of its workforce as its bitcoin buying multiplies
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
MicroStrategy, now doing business as Strategy, has been buying so much bitcoin that it now reports when it didn’t buy any.
» What does the Fed really think about Trump tariffs and inflation? We’re about to get more clues.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Inquiring minds want to know: What do Federal Reserve leaders think about President Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect inflation? And how will they react if he imposes stiff sanctions on other countries?
» Southwest Airlines to cut 1,750 corporate positions in first nonvoluntary layoffs in its 53-year history
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Southwest Airlines said it seeks to cut costs and create a leaner, more competitive company.
» The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern
» What drove this Vanguard fund to just top the U.S.’s oldest and largest ETF by $1.5 billion
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The oldest exchange-traded fund listed in the U.S. has just been surpassed in assets under management by a Vanguard ETF that more cheaply tracks the S&P 500 index.
» Milei’s crypto scandal weighed on Argentine stocks on Tuesday. Here’s why they could bounce back.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing impeachment calls after he promoted a little known cryptocurrency libra, which soared and soon plunged. However, it is unlikely to upend Milei’s presidency, while the negative impact on Argentin...
» Bumble investors shrug off revamp, shares drop as forecast disappoints
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Shares of Bumble Inc. slid after hours on Tuesday after the dating app forecast first-quarter sales that missed Wall Street’s expectations, as it tries to reinvent itself to help users better connect.
» Should you be worried about Elon Musk’s DOGE accessing your Social Security information?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Attempts by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to seek access to the Social Security Administration’s database have sparked concern that it could compromise people’s private financial and medical information and ...
» GameStop’s stock dips after plan to sell some international operations
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
GameStop’s store counts in Canada and France have been shrinking for years, and sales in Canada represent just over 5% of the total.
» Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received them
» Trump threatens 25% tariffs on auto, semiconductor, pharmaceutical imports
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will likely impose tariffs of 25% or more on imports of cars, semiconductors and pharmaceutical products.
» Here’s what Argentina’s president Milei’s crypto scandal could mean for Argentine stocks
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing impeachment calls after he promoted a little known cryptocurrency libra, which soared and soon plunged. However, it is unlikely to upend Milei’s presidency, while the negative impact on Argentin...
» Elon Musk’s X reportedly in talks for funding at same valuation as original Twitter deal
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Elon Musk is reportedly looking to raise money for the social media service X at the same price he paid, reluctantly, for Twitter in 2022.
» Treasury yields nudge higher after hotter U.K. inflation
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Bond yields held near their highs for the week after U.S. President Trump pledged a raft of import tariffs and inflation in Britain jumped to a 10-month high.
» One of the Japanese trading houses that Buffett owns agrees a $5.3 billion investment in an untapped iron-ore project
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
One of the Japanese trading houses that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway holds has agreed to invest $5.3 billion in an untapped iron-ore project in Western Australia.
» ‘He was very paranoid of banks’: My mother found $35,000 in cash after my father died. What should she do with it?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“He had bad memories of growing up poor during the Great Depression.”
» I want to leave my home to my children from my first marriage — not to my second husband. Is that ethical and fair?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“My husband has two children, who also have a mother and grandparents who have an inheritance to leave them.”
» A Chinese paper finds ChatGPT — not DeepSeek — can generate stock-market returns. But the key insight doesn’t have anything to do with AI.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
A new research paper produced in China finds that ChatGPT — and not domestic rival DeepSeek — can be used to forecast the stock market and the economy.
» Kris Jenner is selling longtime family home seen in ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ for $13.5 million
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner is preparing to part ways with a very pricey piece of her family’s reality TV legacy.
» The smashing $30 million property portfolio of Serena Williams
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
In the time since her final center court appearance at the U.S. Open, the on-court champion has thrown herself into her real estate interests.
» Why both Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren may be right about interest rates
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Recent research suggests that interest rates are higher than they should be
» Tapestry is selling Stuart Weitzman footwear brand to Caleres to focus on Coach and Kate Spade
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The news comes just months after a federal judge blocked Tapestry’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings Ltd.
» Etsy misses Wall Street’s revenue estimate as marketplace sales dip
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Etsy’s stock was down 7% in premarket action after it came up short of revenue expectations while beating its profit mark.
» The market is at the last stage of the bull cycle — but that may take a while. Here are three stocks from this value-focused manager.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Get ready for the “first year of the last leg of the bull run,” says ValueWorks’ Charles Lemonides.
» The biggest U.S. stocks haven’t been this expensive since the dot-com era. That’s making investors nervous.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
By some measures, U.S. large-cap stocks are trading at the highest — or near the highest — premium to fundamentals like sales and profits since the end of the dot-com era.
» Southwest bends further to activist shareholder Elliott’s demands
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Southwest is in the midst of a transformation that led it to announce Tuesday the first-ever involuntary layoffs.
» Oil prices tick higher on uncertainty over supply
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures rose Wednesday, finding support on curtailed supply from Russia as traders also monitor talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
» Philips issues its second straight profit warning on China. The stock is hammered, again.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Philips shares fell sharply on Wednesday as the Dutch healthcare equipment maker again warned on China and again triggered a big drop in its stock price.
» Another EV maker goes bust, as Nikola files for bankruptcy
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Nikola to pursue an auction and sale of its assets, and will continue “limited operations” during the sale process.
» ‘She’s bleeding her retirement dry’: My friend earns $9 an hour, but wastes money on vacations and massages. What can I do?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
‘She blew through her inheritance fast and paid for the down payment on her car with credit cards’
» Chipotle is recruiting 20,000 seasonal workers using AI program called ‘Ava Cado’
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said Wednesday it’s planning to use artificial intelligence to speed up its efforts to hire 20,000 people in preparation for its busiest time of the year, from March to May.
» Wingstop’s stock slides 7% as higher chicken costs lead to revenue shortfall
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The revenue miss — driven by higher costs of food, beverage, packaging and bone-in chicken wings — offset a profit beat.
» Short seller Carson Block says don’t bet against Elon Musk, steer clear of China stocks
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Elon Musk may have changed his views about electrifying the economy, Carson Block said.
» German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.
» Bumble turnaround ‘still in early innings,’ as analysts cut estimates
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“Product-driven turnarounds take time,” said J.P Morgan.
» Tesla was hot, Apple was not, hedge-fund filings show
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Major tech names are still well-represented.
» Two stock-sector funds for investors who want high dividend income
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Exchange-traded funds employing covered-call options provide high monthly income and are becoming more popular with investors.
» Another EV maker goes bust. Nikola’s stock plunges after bankruptcy filing.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Nikola to keep up ‘limited operations’ and will pay its employees while it pursues an auction and sale process.
» Long-dated Treasury yields edge slightly higher after hotter U.K. inflation
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Yields on U.S. government debt were mixed Wednesday morning as traders assessed a jump in U.K. inflation and U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest rhetoric on tariffs.
» Treasury yields mixed after sharp drop in U.S. housing starts
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Yields on U.S. government debt were little changed Wednesday morning as traders weighed a sharper-than-expected decline in housing starts for January against hotter inflation in the U.K.
» YouTube now dominates TV, streaming and even podcasts. Here’s a look at how it got there.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
As YouTube turns 20, these charts and stats show how it’s become the most-watched streaming service and the most popular podcast platform over the past two decades.
» Apple may have to raise prices of the iPhone to offset tariffs, says BofA
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Here’s what the impacts of tariffs could be to Apple.
» Tapestry is selling Stuart Weitzman to focus on Coach, Kate Spade after Capri deal falls through
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The news comes just months after a federal judge blocked Tapestry’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings Ltd.
» This chip maker’s CEO called a bottom, and the high-yielding stock is soaring
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Analog Devices’ stock is having its best five-day run in five years, as its CEO believes the bottom of the semiconductor cycle has passed.
» Footwear company Wolverine’s stock heads for worst selloff in nearly 2 years as guidance disappoints
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
CEO says footwear company is not yet at ‘full potential’ as it pushes ahead with transformation plan.
» Here’s how much Apple’s cheaper iPhone will cost
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Apple’s latest addition to its budget iPhone line is priced higher than expected.
» Why Chipotle is turning to AI as it steps up its seasonal hiring to 20,000
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said it’s leaning on an artificial-intelligence program called Ava Cado to speed up its hiring process as it launches its largest-ever spring recruitment effort.
» DOGE dividend? Roadblocks include the cost of other proposed relief and inflation worries
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Elon Musk has promised to talk with President Trump about a proposed payout to taxpayers funded by their new Department of Government Efficiency. But the “DOGE dividend” faces some potential roadblocks to becoming reality.
» U.S. stocks are back at record highs. Is it too late to chase the bull market?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
For the first time in nearly four weeks, the S&P 500 tallied a fresh closing high on Tuesday. Investors who have kept some or all of their portfolios on the sidelines over the past couple of years might be wondering: Is it too late to ge...
» 10-year Treasury yield ends lower for 3rd time in 4 sessions after Fed minutes
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes offered no big surprises for investors.
» Fed officials worried about inflation sparked by Trump’s tariffs and economic plans
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The central bank is having a tough time gauging the impact of Trump’s plans on the economy.
» Apple hopes adding this feature to its lower-priced iPhone will make it more enticing
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Apple’s iPhone 16e, the latest addition to its lower-cost line of smartphones, is priced higher than expected.
» Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The Trump administration says millions of Americans — some as old as 250 and beyond — are receiving benefits.
» These 12 stocks could be big winners if they make this one key move
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.
» No, ‘DOGE’ cannot save Social Security or Medicare
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.
» Fed officials worry about inflation sparked by Trump’s tariffs and economic plans
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The central bank is having a tough time gauging the impact of Trump’s plans on the economy.
» Arctic blast sends natural gas to highest since 2022, and oil ticks up on supply worries
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Natural-gas futures surged Wednesday, finishing at the highest in over two years, as an Arctic blast across much of the U.S. boosted demand and also appeared to weigh on production.
» As Trump, GOP grow leery of Medicaid cuts, here’s who may foot tax-cut bill
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are hurtling toward a collision over tax reform, exposing a growing ideological rift over healthcare spending that could threaten the president’s legislative agenda in its entirety.
» Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
How to make sure you get what you pay for.
» Super Micro’s stock is its most overbought in a year. Here’s why that’s bullish.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Super Micro’s stock has soared till it has become the most technically overbought in a year, but that hasn’t deterred bulls in the past.
» Cheesecake Factory says ‘distinct, high-quality’ dining is still in demand amid discounts elsewhere
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that were above expectations, amid demand for what executives called “distinct, high-quality dining experiences.”
» Carvana says it had a record year. Why its stock is falling anyway.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Online used-car sales platform reports better fourth-quarter results, but shares drop after hours.
» Bitcoin’s weakness may mean the U.S. stock-market rally isn’t sustainable. Here’s why.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Bitcoin’s recent weakness may indicate that the U.S. stock rally is more fragile than it seems.
» The Champions League’s round of 16 is set. Here’s how much money soccer clubs like Real Madrid are getting to compete in the rest of the tournament.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Tens of millions of dollars are at stake as European soccer clubs advance to the Champions League tournament’s round of 16.
» Here’s how Enovix’s soft guidance derailed the battery maker’s stock
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Softer outlook for battery maker sends its stock down more than 12%.
» DOGE accessing ‘the motherlode’ of Americans’ private IRS data raises serious questions. We’ve got answers.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The data system DOGE wants access to includes people’s bank account information, Social Security numbers — and whether they’re under investigation by the IRS.
» There’s buzz around a $5,000 DOGE dividend, but this tax refund faces a lot of hurdles
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Elon Musk has promised to talk with President Trump about a proposed payout to taxpayers funded by their new Department of Government Efficiency. But the “DOGE dividend” faces some potential roadblocks to becoming reality.
» Treasury yields dip as traders await jobless claims report
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
» Satya Nadella says he’s not an economist — and proved it with this common misconception
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Satya Nadella said in an interview released Wednesday that he’s not an economist. And then he showed why.
» What investors should consider when they’re swinging for the fences, according to this award-winning Wall Street researcher
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
It is not only how often you are right that matters but how much you make when you are right versus how much you lose when you are wrong.
» My stepmother remarried after my father’s death. She has no intention of leaving anything to me. Will their marital trust give me any protection?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“She acted as a mother to me growing up and we had a reasonably good relationship.”
» Celebrity chef Jean-Georges dips into luxury real estate with pampering Miami high-rise
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The opulent 48-story Miami tower combines lavish living and fine dining, with prices ranging from $1.1 million to $4.4 million.
» Supermodel Christie Brinkley shows off her picture-perfect $30 million Hamptons home
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Brinkley gives a real estate influencer a personal tour of the one-of-a-kind gem that sits on 20 acres.
» Wayfair’s latest loss suggests furniture recovery remains elusive
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Wayfair posted a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss.
» Oil prices up slightly after industry data shows rise in U.S. crude inventories
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures ticked up slightly Thursday after industry data showed a rise in U.S. crude inventories ahead of official figures.
» Markets will offer this signal when investors take Ukraine peace prospects seriously
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
One analyst is calling this commodity the “truth serum,” saying, “If peace talks gain traction, [it will] tell us before the headlines do.”
» This isn’t a 10-stock show right now. Here’s where to find opportunities with the S&P 500 at all-time highs.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Trader Simon Ree says investors should not get hung up on what the major tech stocks are doing or worry about an overbought market.
» Gold may top $3,000 — but as an inflation hedge it’s not worth much
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.
» Birkenstock raised prices, but couldn’t avoid a revenue shortfall
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Birkenstock reported a profit beat amid strong growth in a key geographic region.
» Alibaba earnings top analyst expectations. The stock is surging.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Chinese online conglomerate Alibaba on Thursday said its December-quarter profit improved due to growth in all of its main businesses, and notably its international e-commerce business.
» The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.
» I’m 62, retired and worried. Should I buy gold in case the financial system implodes?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
If things go poorly for the world, this reader wants to grab the gold and keep going.
» Shake Shack’s stock jumps as January business shrugs off wildfires
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Shake Shack plans to open 45 new company-operated locations in 2025, with a path to operate up to 1,500 worldwide in the future.
» Walmart’s stock dives as retailer forecasts earnings to fall for first time in 3 years
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Walmart expects consumers to be generally ‘stable’ this year, but pressure on its mix of products will continue.
» Palantir’s stock is extending its big decline. Is the selloff justified?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
One analyst thinks Palantir will end up benefiting from Pentagon budget cuts, contrary to fears. But the stock remains pricey relative to others in software.
» My stepmother remarried after my father’s death. She has no intention of leaving me anything. What can I do?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“She acted as a mother to me growing up and we had a reasonably good relationship.”
» Tepper, Burry bet big on Alibaba, and now they’re getting rewarded
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Chinese online conglomerate Alibaba on Thursday said its December-quarter profit improved due to growth in all of its main businesses, and notably its international e-commerce business.
» Birkenstock earnings top estimates after it raises prices
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Birkenstock reported a profit beat amid strong growth in a key geographic region.
» Strategy raises another $2 billion with proceeds earmarked for bitcoin purchases
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The crypto play formerly known as MicroStrategy is offering zero-coupon convertible bonds in its latest move to boost its bitcoin holdings.
» Mass firing of federal workers by Trump White house not showing up in jobless claims. Yet.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week barely rose from very low levels, indicating the mass firing of federal workers by President Trump still haven’t shown up in jobless-claims filings.
» Trump’s talking about auditing Fort Knox. It might be a $750 billion maneuver.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Talking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump on Wednesday night mentioned going to Fort Knox. Repeatedly.
» Why are so many of these U.S. companies losing money?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The percentage of publicly traded U.S. firms that are unprofitable is rising.
» Treasury yields remain lower following weekly jobless claims
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Yields on U.S. government debt remained slightly lower Thursday morning as traders continued to hold on to decent chances of at least one 2025 rate cut by the Federal Reserve despite relatively steady initial-jobless claims.
» Nvidia investors are jittery about earnings. Here’s the big question.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Nvidia earnings are on deck next Wednesday. Analysts are wondering whether the company can deliver another big beat or if Blackwell shortages will limit that potential.
» There are growing signs that the labor market is slowing, Fed’s Bostic says
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
There are “potential vulnerabilities” that could be worrying going forward.
» Should I buy gold in case the financial system implodes? I’m 62, retired and worried.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
If things go poorly for the world, this reader wants to grab the gold and keep going.
» Worried about U.S. stocks? You can diversify in a market loaded with potential
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Japanese companies have already been working to address the demographic problems that will be faced by other countries
» ‘I believe myself to be an honorable person’: Do I have the right to ask my husband what happens to his house if he dies?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“I would really like things to be in order should anything happen to either one of us.”
» The Chips Act may be dead. That’s another big hurdle for semiconductor stocks.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Moves expected by the Trump administration to gut a key government scientific agency could bring another challenge for semiconductor and chip-equipment companies — and their stocks.
» Hasbro’s stock rallies as it shrugs off tariff impacts on new product launches
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Hasbro said it’s diversifying its manufacturing footprint, with plans to move from 50% of its U.S. toy and game volume originating from China to under 40% over the next two years.
» 10 stocks of defense contractors that might withstand Trump and Hegseth’s cuts
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Investors are probably better off not overreacting to daily news headlines. Then again, certain headlines and resulting declines in stock prices can set up entry points for long-term investors.
» Wall Street wants to know if DOGE-led job cuts will tip U.S. into recession
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Government-related job cuts by the White House and its “Department of Government Efficiency” haven’t been big enough to show up in the data yet, but fears are growing that they could soon lead to a surge in jobless claims and undermine t...
» Fed’s Musalem says stagflation trend can’t be ruled out
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The U.S. economy is facing the risk of so-called stagflation, when the labor market softens as inflation heats up, St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday.
» Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Walmart’s stock was falling Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.
» Wayfair’s latest loss suggests recovery in furniture remains elusive
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Wayfair posted a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss.
» Shake Shack’s stock jumps as business shrugs off wildfires in January
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Shake Shack plans to open 45 new company-operated locations in 2025, with a goal of operating up to 1,500 worldwide in the future.
» Will my second wife be able to access my money if I transfer it to my retirement account?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“I have a good amount of money saved up, more than my new wife.”
» ‘Is this ethical?’ I want to leave my home to my children from my first marriage — and not to my second husband.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“My husband has two children, who also have a mother and grandparents who have an inheritance to leave them.”
» Your retirement savings is at risk in an openly insane stock market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.
» Walmart is the Dow’s worst performer today. Analysts aren’t nervous.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Walmart was the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s worst performer on Thursday, after the big-box retail chain forecast its first year-over-year drop in quarterly profit in three years.
» The stock market looks good from the outside — but inside it’s another story
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The percentage of unprofitable publicly traded U.S. companies is rising
» Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.
» Stagflation-like trend can’t be ruled out, Fed’s Musalem says
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The U.S. economy is facing the potential risk of a period in which the labor market softens as inflation heats up, St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday.
» Your retirement savings are at risk in an openly insane stock market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.
» Stocks saw some pressure because Walmart guidance renewed worries about consumers
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. stocks wavered Thursday after a strong run, as weak guidance from Walmart underlined nagging worries about the health of the American consumer.
» Rivian hits a milestone, and its stock jumps 4%
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.
» Live Nation expects a big 2025, boosted by stadium shows, but sees some bumps in the first quarter
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. reported a dip in fourth-quarter sales Thursday, but that figure still came in above expectations, and the Ticketmaster parent said it expected bigger gains this year amid a jump in concerts at larger venues.
» Oil prices end higher as investors shake off rise in U.S. crude inventories
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures ended higher Thursday, with investors shaking off a larger-than-expected rise in U.S. crude inventories.
» 2-, 10-year yields end lower for 4th time in 5 sessions on rally in Treasurys
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Yields on U.S. government debt finished broadly lower on Thursday as traders held on to a decent likelihood of at least one 2025 rate cut by the Federal Reserve despite relatively steady initial jobless claims.
» Will cruise operators actually have to pay U.S. taxes? The prospect is hurting their stocks.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration will start making cruise companies pay U.S. taxes.
» Trump isn’t the first president to slash the federal workforce. How he’s doing it is a different story.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
President Bill Clinton slashed the size of the federal government a few decades ago, but he used a different approach than that of President Donald Trump.
» Your retirement savings are at risk in a clearly insane stock market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.
» Rivian hits a milestone, and its stock jumps
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.
» Nvidia options traders are vastly overestimating how earnings will move the stock. Just look at these charts.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Nvidia options aren’t a good trade, this expert says. Here’s what he likes.
» Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.
» The stock market’s previous breakneck pace is slowing down. Here’s what investors can expect next.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
After two blockbuster years, it seems U.S. stocks are taking it easy in early 2025. Investors aren’t exactly pleased.
» Walmart was the Dow’s worst performer today. Analysts aren’t nervous.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Walmart was the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s worst performer on Thursday, after the big-box retail chain forecast its first year-over-year drop in quarterly profit in three years.
» These are the factors weighing on Block’s stock after earnings
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Block expects accelerating growth as the year goes on, but investors may have wanted more from the company’s overall gross-profit outlook.
» Rivian hits a milestone, but its stock reaction is muted
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.
» Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Energy ETFs have quietly outperformed the U.S. stock market in 2025, driven by the strength of natural gas.
» ‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died — and I’m left out in the cold. How can I claim my inheritance?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”
» These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs will up your money game
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Don’t miss these top money and investing features.
» The stock market is trying to break out — but the bulls can’t catch a break
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
S&P 500 is stuck in a trading range.
» Nissan stock surges on report it’s seeking Tesla deal. How the odd pairing could work.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
What ailing Japanese automaker Nissan could have that Tesla would want.
» ‘I believe myself to be an honorable person’: Do I have the right to ask my husband if I’ll inherit his house after he dies?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“He and his first wife have a son who just graduated from university.”
» ‘I feel like I’ve opened a hornet’s nest’: My mother-in-law lists my husband as beneficiary on her $1 million IRA. But her will says otherwise. Who wins?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“All of this is causing a lot of turmoil in the family. Does her will trump the IRA beneficiary?”
» ‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”
» Treasury yields slip ahead of latest batch of economic data
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Friday ahead of the latest round of economic data.
» Life with 7 kids: Hilaria and Alec Baldwin open up their $16 million New York home for reality series
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are making a new TLC reality series that will reveal an intimate glimpse inside their lives as parents to seven children.
» Emmy-winning producer Andy Cohen lowers the price of one-of-a-kind West Village condo to $12 million
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Cohen’s beloved, unique and alluring home of over 20 years is struggling to attract a buyer.
» Home buyers are getting relief from lower mortgage rates. But these phantom costs could sneak up on them.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.
» The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rally
» How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.
» Oil heads for weekly gains on supply worries, but remains stuck in range
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“A number of decisions are pending … could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst notes.
» It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and federal spending cuts
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Key S&P survey falls to lowest level in more than two years
» ‘Near-term buying opportunity’ for Walmart as stock rebounds, analyst says
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Retailing giant’s stock is up fractionally in premarket trading after 6.5% drop in the previous session
» UnitedHealth now has to fight the government on another front. The stock is sinking.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The health insurer reportedly is being investigated over its Medicare billing practices, while it continues to face a backlash against drug pricing.
» Coinbase claims victory, as Trump helps it win fight against ‘rogue’ SEC
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Coinbase’s stock is rising on a favorable regulatory development, but the company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation
» This stock sector can still soar during the late stages of the bull market — and there are easy ways to play it
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Also: Nvidia earnings on deck, potential stock splits and big gains, a look at gold, and the Moneyist pulls no punches.
» Should Broadcom really buy parts of Intel? It could be ‘extremely lucrative.’
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Broadcom would only be interested in Intel’s core PC- and server-chip units, Piper Sandler speculated.
» Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Confidence dropped 10% from January to the lowest level since late 2023.
» Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.
» Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Walmart Inc.’s stock continued its downward path Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from J.P. Morgan and other analysts.
» It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.
» Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.
» Existing-home sales sag under weight of 7% mortgage rates in first month of 2025
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.
» Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.
» Board games and firepits: Senior communities are pulling out all the stops to lure Generation X. Here’s why.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Retirement communities are courting members of Gen X, who will outnumber baby boomers in 2028.
» Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.
» Young traders don’t care if stocks and crypto are in a bubble. They could get a rude awakening.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
A new survey found that the majority of active traders are bullish, despite some thinking the market is in a bubble.
» This energy-drink stock is rallying thanks to a $1.8 billion acquisition
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Celsius shares are up more than 30% after its quarterly results topped estimates and it announced plans to buy Alani Nu.
» Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.
» What are Trump’s USPS plans? His past postal-service comments offer clues.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
President Donald Trump could be working on an overhaul for the U.S. Postal Service, though the White House is pushing back on the growing expectations on that front.
» FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.
» Can you trust Elon Musk and his ‘DOGE’ claims about government fraud?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
American people deserve answers about what these Washington outsiders-turned-insiders are up to
» Warren Buffett’s 2025 letter to Berkshire shareholders is coming tomorrow. Watch this number.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Even Buffett is struggling to outperform this bull market. Berkshire’s massive cash stake is key.
» Celsius wants to sell more energy drinks to women. Wall Street likes the move.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Celsius shares are up more than 30% after its quarterly results topped estimates and it announced plans to buy drink maker Alani Nu.
» Generation X is ready for senior living. Here’s what they want.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Retirement communities are courting members of Gen X, who will outnumber baby boomers in 2028.
» Crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack. Here’s why it’s troubling for the industry.
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
The hack of Bybit is the latest incident in which the crypto industry has been targeted.
» Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things investors want to hear about in Berkshire’s investor letter
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about investing and life.
» UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage bombshell exposes $83 billion in government waste
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Will Musk and Trump dare to take it on?
» Your retirement savings are at risk in an insane stock market
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.
» President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politics
» What are Trump’s USPS plans? He says the Postal Service is a ‘tremendous loser’ that should ‘operate a lot better.’
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration is working on an overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service and indicated that multiple options were under consideration.
» Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.
» As banks retreat from DEI, Citi is making these changes to its diversity and hiring practices
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Citigroup says it will no longer require “diverse slates of candidates and diverse panels of interviewers.”
» Dow wipes out its gains since Trump’s inauguration as ‘stagflation’ fears return
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. stocks ended the week on an ugly note Friday, posting their worst day of 2025 — and a run of soft economic data was getting much of the blame.
» I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”
» L.A. fire victims face an impossible math problem: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or rebuild for a fortune?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?
» ‘I’m a reluctant snowbird’: We’re in our 60s, have $3.3 million for retirement and own a $1 million home. Can we afford a $290K vacation home?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“We travel four to six months a year to another city where our children and grandchildren live.”
» U.S. stocks are near record highs. Why are investors so worried?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Sentiment gauges have soured — but the S&P 500 was at record highs just a few days ago. What’s going on?
» Fox has a successful streaming brand in Tubi. So why is it launching another video app?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Tubi had more hours streamed in December than Paramount+, Peacock or Max, and it just helped deliver the Super Bowl’s biggest audience.
» Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.
» ‘I’ve opened a hornet’s nest’: My mother-in-law lists my husband as beneficiary on her $1 million IRA. But her will says otherwise. Which wins?
18/02/25 11:40 from Markets and Business News Review
“All of this is causing a lot of turmoil in the family. Does her will trump the IRA beneficiary?”