Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon's Zoox loom

Despite General Motor’s decision to shutter its Cruise robotaxi business earlier this month, the U.S. has never been closer to a driverless future.

NBC News - 11m

Sources: Miami's Larranaga in talks to step down

Miami is in talks with basketball coach Jim Larranaga about him stepping down immediately, a source has confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

ESPN - 1h

The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.

ABC News - 1h

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona in talks with Leverkusen's Tah

Barcelona are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 5h

Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra talks 'arms dealer' strategy, defends 'Spider-Man' spinoffs

As he prepares to leave Sony Pictures, Tony Vinciquerra reflects on his time at the helm of the Culver City film and TV studio and defends "Madame Web" and "Kraven the Hunter." "These are not ...

Los Angeles Times - 5h

The Stock Market is Entering its Best Stretch of the Year

The Santa Rally could push the S&P 500 to its best return of the last 20 years.

Inc. - 5h

Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market

Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and Nintendo

Financial Times - 1d

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Quanta Services, the European semiconductor supply chain and more in the latest Market Talks covering Tech and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Q&A: Mina Kimes' 'Christmas gift' is talking NFL all day on Netflix — and hopefully no glitching

Mina Kimes will be a studio analyst for Netflix's two NFL games on Christmas Day. She's hopeful the streamer has fixed its technical glitches from the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on European banks, Aviva, National Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Seatrium, Tenaga Nasional and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan

The U.K. government is calling on manufacturers for their views on how to end the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Trump's 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada's recovering auto industry

There's growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an existential threat to the country's recovering automotive industry.

CNBC - 2d

Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?

Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.

The New York Times - 1h

Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon's Zoox loom

Waymo may have outlasted GM's Cruise to lead the U.S. market but Elon Musk's Tesla and Amazon's Zoox are working to catch up.

CNBC - 3h

All these market indicators point to stocks struggling during Trump’s presidency

Keeping the ‘Trump trade’ going over the next four years looks like a tall order.

MarketWatch - 5h

Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins

Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.

MarketWatch - 6h

China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties

China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issues

ABC News - 23h

Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up

Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second straight year

Financial Times - 1d

Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.

MarketWatch - 2d

Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents

Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?

The New York Times - 2d

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 2d

European markets open higher in shortened session ahead of Christmas; Novo Nordisk resumes recovery

European stocks edged higher at the open on Tuesday.

CNBC - 2d

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength

Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.

CNBC - 2d

New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled

On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third ...

ESPN - 2d

Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.

CNBC - 2d

German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support

There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.

BBC News - 2d

MLB rumors: Rays add former Silver Slugger, Mets eyeing outfield market, Phillies acquire another arm

Here are the latest from baseball's hot stove

CBS Sports - 2d

German police contacted suspect weeks before Christmas market attack

Yahoo News - 2d

Germany's far-right AfD holds march after Christmas market attack

Yahoo News - 2d

The Fed’s Stuck in a Wrestling Match With Financial Markets

Investors and the central bank can’t get on same page about where interest rates are headed.

Inc. - 2d

Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.

MarketWatch - 2d

Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years

The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.

CNBC - 2d

NBA trade rumors roundup: Latest news including Wizards want to trade Kyle Kuzma, Kings looking to add

Also, more on the Suns and Jimmy Butler, which, to be honest, is little more than a clickbait story at this point.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.

MarketWatch - 3d

Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

BBC News - 3d

Even as Magdeburg mourns, the AfD is trying to cynically exploit the Christmas market attack | Thomas Vorreyer

For years I’ve watched the far-right party mobilise in my home town. Friday’s terrible events could galvanise it further. On Saturday afternoon in Magdeburg a man stood outside Johanniskirche (St ...

The Guardian - 3d

Christmas Market Attack Suspect Left a Decadelong Trail of Red Flags

The suspect in the attack in Germany had history of threats and harassment though no record of violence and an ideology that didn’t fit familiar patterns.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.

NBC News - 3d

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