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Presidents Day: Is mail delivered, trash collected on Monday?
Monday is a federal holiday — here's what services may be interrupted.The Hill - 3d -
What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2025? Here's what to expect.
Whatever your plans for the federal holiday, here's what to know about whether the stock market, post office mail, banks and retailers are open on Presidents Day 2025.CBS News - 2d -
What Is Presidents’ Day? A History.
The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
The evolution of Presidents Day
George Washington doesn't have much luck with birthdays. The father of our country was born on Feb. 11, 1731. But in 1752, the colonies switched to the Gregorian calendar and George's birthday was ...CBS News - 2d -
Promises kept: President Trump delivers key pro-life wins
President Trump has taken swift action to dismantle the Biden-Harris administration's agenda on abortion, including withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, pardoning 23 Americans ...The Hill - 5d -
India’s stock market has an influencer problem
Also in this newsletter: Private capital in space programme and P Venkatesalu’s mantraFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report
Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Why the Stock Market Just Won’t Quit
Investors keep piling into equities despite tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and DeepSeek fears.Inc. - 1d -
This Valentine’s Day, Office Romance Vibes Are Cooling Down
A new report takes the temperature on whether we’re finding a significant other at work.Inc. - 5d -
Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding
State-owned company at centre of Horizon scandal struggling to secure long-term finance deal, say sourcesFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump’s late-night posts send currency traders to Asian markets
US president’s out-of-hours policy statements and U-turns boost contracts traded in SingaporeFinancial Times - 1d -
The Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals (and Bedding Too!)
It’s one of the best times of year to invest in a mattress, pillows, and sheets. Here’s everything we recommend buying and who has the best sales during Presidents’ Day weekend.Wired - 3d -
Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant
Protesters opposing broad swaths of President Trump’s agenda took the streets across the country, including outside the U.S. Capitol.The New York Times - 2d -
Joe Buck returns to MLB booth for Opening Day
Joe Buck will call a MLB national telecast for the first time since 2021 when he provides play-by-play of the Opening Day game between the Brewers and Yankees on ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Beauty stocks post major losses after a week of worrying results
Several beauty stocks tanked this week, as companies such as E.l.f. Beauty and Estee Lauder reported disappointing earnings and cut guidance.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Forget Trump’s tariffs, the president’s bond market threat is worse | Heather Stewart
Elon Musk’s crazed takeover of America’s financial plumbing risks shattering confidence in US institutions and in turn global financial stability. When Donald Trump gave an in-flight press ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - Feb. 8 -
Here are the 3 things we're watching in the stock market this week
Rekindled inflation concerns and President Donald Trump threatening reciprocal tariffs Friday slammed Wall Street.CNBC - Feb. 9 -
Do you have too much of your money invested in the stock market?
Also: A big warning for Tesla’s shareholders, Roth IRA timing and companies that are likely takeover targets.MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
Why the stock market bulls are rooting for the Eagles in the Super Bowl
Subjecting the Super Bowl Predictor to statistical scrutiny.MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
China’s tech stocks enter bull market after DeepSeek breakthrough
Budget AI model triggers global reappraisal of Chinese technology companiesFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
FirstFT: Chinese tech stocks ride DeepSeek wave to bull market
Also in today’s newsletter, Foxconn confirms interest in Nissan stake and Disney cuts diversity category from executive pay schemeFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump and the Fed Complicate the Stock Market’s Historic Bull Run
The bull case for stocks hasn’t vanished, but it requires more mental gymnastics now.Inc. - 6d -
Why the bull market in stocks can live with higher inflation
Here’s why the U.S. stock market might not mind higher for longer interest rates.MarketWatch - 6d -
How Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ playbook could trigger a bear market for stocks
Big cuts in the federal deficit will almost certainly lead to a large reduction in corporate profits.MarketWatch - 6d -
The Stock Market Isn’t Convinced Trump Is Serious About Tariffs
The president announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs but it won’t take hold until April.Inc. - 5d -
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.MarketWatch - 4d -
What to know about the market as the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks lose momentum
Market leadership changes, but the fundamentals of good investing never do.MarketWatch - 4d -
These are the two big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Housing data and earnings from our newest Club holding are big events in the holiday-shortened week.CNBC - 2d -
Fund managers turn bullish on European stock market rally
Economic growth prospects fuel expectations of further gains, BofA survey findsFinancial Times - 1d -
The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concernMarketWatch - 1d -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Wall Street was headed for a mixed open, the morning after the S&P 500 closed at a record high.CNBC - 16h -
U.S. stocks are back at record highs. Is it too late to chase the bull market?
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 ...MarketWatch - 13h -
'I cried for days': Office raids and arrests shock aid workers in Yemen
Humanitarian workers fear the detention of staff and cuts in funding will be a "death sentence" for Yemenis.BBC News - 5h -
Eye Opener: President Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza ceasefire deal
President Trump throws the Gaza ceasefire deal into doubt, saying it should be scrapped if every hostage isn't released by Saturday. Also, Trump's Department of Justice shuts down the corruption ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
What Global Fund Managers Expect on the Stock Market, Fed and Recession in 2025: ‘Long stocks, Short Everything Else’
Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey showed cash levels at a 15-year low.Inc. - 15h -
White House touts Trump's comeback to mark Presidents Day
The White House touted President Trump’s comeback from facing multiple legal issues to his 2024 victory to mark Presidents Day on Monday. It shared an image on social media of Trump’s mug shot from ...The Hill - 2d -
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, ...The Hill - 2d
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Apple hopes adding this feature to its lower-priced iPhone will make it more enticing
Apple’s iPhone 16e, the latest addition to its lower-cost line of smartphones, is priced higher than expected.MarketWatch - 3h -
There’s buzz around a $5,000 DOGE dividend, but this tax refund faces a lot of hurdles
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 ...MarketWatch - 4h -
Here’s how Enovix’s soft guidance derailed the battery maker’s stock
Softer outlook for battery maker sends its stock down 2%.MarketWatch - 4h -
Carvana says it had a record year. Why its stock is falling anyway.
Online used-car sales platform reports better fourth-quarter results, but shares drop after hours.MarketWatch - 4h -
Cheesecake Factory says ‘distinct, high-quality’ dining is still in demand amid discounts elsewhere
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.”MarketWatch - 4h
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British Business Bank told to refocus lending on priority sectors
Ministers want financial firepower targeted at areas highlighted in industrial strategyFinancial Times - 1h -
Politico’s owner praises JD Vance for ‘inspiring message’
Mathias Döpfner says many Europeans had ‘intentionally misunderstood’ the US vice-president’s speech that caused widespread horrorFinancial Times - 1h -
Trump’s freewheeling disruption could extend to the dollar
The president’s conviction that US currency strength gives trading partners an unfair advantage is well knownFinancial Times - 1h -
Do not let Great British Railways crush competition
Labour will damage growth and innovation by curbing independent regulation of the rail networkFinancial Times - 1h -
Orcel says Ukraine breakthrough could unlock sale of UniCredit’s Russia unit
Italian lender is one of the few large western banks still remaining in the countryFinancial Times - 1h