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Here's why it could be better to buy Series I bonds before May, experts say
Series I bonds could fall below 5% in May. Here's the best time for long-term investors to buy.CNBC - Business -
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in area
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in areaABC News - World - Iran -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of the engineering-software company Bentley Systems in a deal that could be valued at more than $15 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court takes its deepest plunge into Jan. 6, with possible implications for Trump
The high court will hear arguments over whether Capitol rioters can be convicted of obstructing Congress' business, a law passed in the wake of the '00s-era Enron scandal.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
How Not to Invest in the Bond Market
Investors poured billions into long-term U.S. government funds last year. Right on cue, the market tanked—again.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds
While the latest developments out of the Middle East ratchet up uncertainty across markets, investors will continue to scrutinize economic data, with focus on the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Netflix's Subscriber Numbers Soar After its Password Sharing Crackdown. But What Next?
The password crackdown may have annoyed many subscribers last year, but it's helping to usher Netflix into its comfortable middle-age years as a market juggernaut.Inc. - Business - Netflix -
4 suspects in murder of Kansas moms denied bond
Prosecutors allege one of the suspects, Tifany Adams, provided a statement to law enforcement "indicating her responsibility" in the killings.CBS News - Top stories -
Chris Mason: how mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.BBC News - Top stories -
Playing at the 'edge' key to England's title charge
Head coach John Mitchell wants his England side to continue playing "on the edge" as they close in on a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title.BBC News - Top stories -
Pacific Northwest emerges as new Hispanic political hot spot
The Pacific Northwest is emerging as a staging ground for Latino political representation, as a trio of federal elected Latina officials from the region face their first reelection campaigns, with others potentially joining them in Congress. From ...The Hill - Politics -
The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China's Influence in Africa
A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Biden Weighs More Than $1 Billion in New Arms for Israel
The Biden administration is considering supplying tank shells, mortars and vehicles in one of the largest transfers since the start of the war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount
The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.The New York Times - Business -
Don't force drivers to buy AM radios
One of the principal tenets of progress and innovation is that we are not tethered to old technology. For example, when consumers purchase the latest smartphone that can connect to the internet or download applications, they are not forced to buy ...The Hill - Politics -
Sony In Talks To Join Bid To Buy Paramount - Report
In the race to acquire Paramount, Skydance Media still has the inside track. But there may be more players pulling up in the rearview. According to The New York Times, an investment firm, Apollo Global Management, is in talks with Sony Pictures ...GameSpot - Tech -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
Lost orchards and blossom flourish in placenames across England and Wales
Doubling of related street, house and farm names since 1900 gives glimpse of flower ‘ghosts’, says National Trust. Over the last century orchards and blossom trees have been slipping out of the British landscape at an alarming rate but the ...The Guardian - World -
Extra 85,000 childcare places needed in England to meet government target
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school spaceFinancial Times - World -
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the months after states began enacting strict abortion laws following the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. WadeABC News - Health -
Trump hush money trial updates: Trump files emergency appeal to move trial
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Nasdaq, S&P 500Drop After Israel Strikes Iran
Stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq in retreat and the Dow edging higher. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were on track for weekly losses, extending an April slump.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
This unusual combination signals either booms, bubbles or inflections, says Bank of America
There’s an unusual combination in markets this year that has happened just five times in the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Business -
Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout
Banks have built up substantial reserves against office loans going bad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Top stories -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Best Buy Members Get Access To Exclusive Deals This Weekend
Best Buy is offering exclusive deals to its My Best Buy Plus and Total members, giving them a chance to score dozens of today's hottest gadgets at some of the lowest prices of the year. The event ends Sunday, so you have plenty of time to explore ...GameSpot - Tech -
Big banks have been a bright spot in tough week for markets
Major banks sailed through commercial real-estate updates in earnings and tapped the corporate bond market — with regional banks now on deck.MarketWatch - Business -
Tesla’s stock keeps getting cheaper — and Cathie Wood’s ETFs keep buying it
ARK Invest ETFs bought roughly $26 million of Tesla stock in the past three days, and more than $100 million in April.MarketWatch - Business -
Nissan Motor Cuts Annual Profit Estimate on Lower Vehicle Sales
Nissan Motor cut its net profit estimate for the fiscal year, missing analysts’ expectations, as it sold fewer cars than previously expected due to heightened competition.The Wall Street Journal - World -
American Express says cardholders are buying lots of ‘front of cabin’ plane tickets, as total spending grows 7%
American Express saw an acceleration in new card acquisitions during the first quarter, and it recorded a profit beat for the period.MarketWatch - Business -
Schlumberger posts profit gain for first quarter as revenue tops estimates
International revenue for the oil-services company rose 18% to offset softness in North America, Schlumberger’s CEO said.MarketWatch - Business -
UEFA Champions League coefficient: What to know as Italy secures a fifth UCL spot and England collapses
Spain rallies to keep Europe's second spot but loses both Barcelona and Atletico MadridCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
As Paramount’s stock soars, bonds see net selling despite juicy yields and discounted prices
Paramount’s bonds that mature in 2032 and 2036 are currently yielding more than 7%.MarketWatch - Business -
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
Donald Trump was ordered to pay more than $460 million damages in a civil business fraud lawsuit lodged by New York Attorney General Letitia James.CNBC - Business - New York -
The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness
Can cities make it illegal to live on the streets?The New York Times - Top stories -
A contrarian take on the US inflation freakout
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?Financial Times - World -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment