Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
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Federal Financial Watchdog Ordered to Cease Activity
In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”The New York Times - 1h -
‘She is financially irresponsible’: My husband secretly gives our daughter, 37, thousands of dollars. She spends the money wildly. How do I stop this?
“My husband has been giving her money each month. The deposits from October 2024 through February 2025 total almost $13,000.”MarketWatch - 4h -
Source: Madrid, Vini Jr. open early extension talks
Real Madrid have approached Vinícius Júnior's agent to start talks about renewing his contract, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - 5h -
These 2 seasonal stock-market patterns could give your portfolio a boost
Investors take notice of the presidential cycle and years ending in ‘5.’MarketWatch - 8h -
How Jimmy Butler landed with the Warriors, and why Kevin Durant was 'blindsided' by trade talks
One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here's how it all went down.ESPN - 10h -
DOGE rooted into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as new acting head named
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.CBS News - 12h -
Trudeau reportedly says Trump's talk of annexing Canada is "a real thing"
President Trump has repeatedly suggested Canada would be better off if it agreed to become the 51st U.S. state.CBS News - 15h -
Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms
Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.CNBC - 1d -
After another limited free-agent market, MLB faces a new economic problem
If Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso can't get the deals they want, what does that mean for MLB free agency as a whole?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 1d -
Best Flower Delivery Services, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Celebrating an anniversary? Forgot an anniversary? Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you. Just don’t forget the card.Wired - 1d -
Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors
The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said.The New York Times - 2d -
WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington
A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.ABC News - 2d -
GitHub Copilot previews agent mode as market for agentic AI coding tools accelerates
GitHub Copilot is getting more autonomous with new agent mode and the promise of Project Padawan as competition in AI coding space grows.VentureBeat - 2d -
Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda
The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.The New York Times - 2d -
Amazon Web Services says GameLift can support up to 100M concurrent users per game
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said it has benchmark tested support for up to 100 million concurrent users (CCU) for a single game.VentureBeat - 2d -
Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service
The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Germany's free-market FDP to rule out another coalition with Greens
Yahoo News - 12h -
Aga Khan's funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
Yahoo News - 14h -
Indonesia begins talks with UK to repatriate rapist Reynhard Sinaga
Talks with UK government at early stage about returning Sinaga, found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men. The UK has begun talks with Indonesia to repatriate a serial rapist convicted of ...The Guardian - 19h -
Church of England scandals stoke fears of mutiny as synod talks loom
Demoralised clergy speak of church in freefall and crisis of trust in run-up to governing body meeting. Mutiny may be in the air when the Church of England’s normally staid ruling body, the General ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’
Leaders praise each other at White House but president warns Japan could face tariffs if it doesn’t cut US trade deficit to zero. The Japanese prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, and the US president, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.CBS News - 1d -
What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns
New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - 1d -
Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again
The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - 1d -
After DeepSeek Upended the Market, Is It Worth Investing in A.I.?
After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.The New York Times - 1d -
Job Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.The New York Times - 1d -
Naomi Campbell claims she did not know of financial misconduct at charity
Supermodel alleges ‘concerted deception’ by fellow trustee kept her in dark over running of Fashion for Relief. The supermodel Naomi Campbell has claimed she knew nothing of the extensive financial ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
The main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future ...ABC News - 1d -
Iran supreme leader says US talks 'not intelligent' but doesn't rule them out
Iran’s supreme leader says that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with TehranABC News - 1d -
NBA trade deadline team grades: Lakers, Cavs, Spurs score high marks for bold moves in action-filled market
Let's try to make sense of a wild NBA trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Celtics adding veteran wing Torrey Craig on buyout market
The Celtics have found the wing they were looking for on the buyout market by adding 34-year-old veteran Torrey Craig.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry
The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”The New York Times - 2d -
NFL insider gives Kupp trade market update, potential destinations
How much of a trade market will Rams WR Cooper Kupp have? Here's the latest report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
One of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service
Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.CBS News - 2d
More from The Wall Street Journal
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Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans
Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans
Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service
The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service
The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24
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