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Here’s what Biden can actually do to ensure gas prices are ‘affordable’
Gasoline prices are on the rise this election year, and President Joe Biden’s team wants to make sure they’re “affordable” for Americans — but can the White House actually do that?MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Cinemark poised to reap the benefits of a better box office, says Wedbush, raising price target and estimates
Cinemark Holdings Inc. is well positioned for an improved box office as the movie theater industry recovers from the effects of last year’s Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, according to analyst firm Wedbush.MarketWatch - Business -
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department' is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say
On Friday, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Bitcoin’s price stable after fourth ‘halving’. Here’s what investors need to know.
Bitcoin’s latest “halving” — the fourth in the cryptocurrency’s history — is now complete. And while the token’s prices are off their highs from earlier in the day, there doesn’t seem to be much of a reaction — at least, not yet.MarketWatch - Business -
Most retirees don't delay Social Security benefits, research finds. Here's why experts say it pays to wait
A majority of new retirees claim Social Security retirement benefits before age 65, new research finds. Here's why experts say it's better to wait.CNBC - Business -
Chelsea’s £76.5m hotel deals raise questions over PSR compliance
Club’s losses reduced by property deal with sister companyChelsea would have lost £166.4m without hotel salesPremier League clubs reacted with exasperation after seeing that Chelsea eased their financial position with the £76.5m sale of two ...The Guardian - World -
How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations. UK politics – latest updatesWhen New Zealand announced its world-first law to ban smoking for future generations it was widely hailed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel's strike against Iran before retreating, closing up 0.2%.
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel’s strike against Iran before retreating, closing up ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
India election: How to organise the biggest vote in history
Nearly one billion people will go to the pollsBBC News - Top stories - India -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
What is bitcoin halving – and will it affect the price?
Process has coincided with a rise in price in the past and is due to take place again on Saturday. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, still has an influence on the cryptocurrency nearly 14 years after disappearing.. This week ...The Guardian - World - Crypto -
How Canadian Gun Smugglers Pulled Off the Biggest Gold Heist in Years
A man driving a truck pulled up at Toronto’s airport with fake documents and drove off with $14.5 million in gold bars.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How much money Americans in their 30s saved in 2023—and how to save more, according to a CFP
Despite various financial burdens, people in their 30s managed to save the most out of any age group last year — and here's how they can save even more in 2024.CNBC - Business -
RFK Jr.'s sister dismisses his candidacy: 'Let's talk about reality'
Kerry Kennedy is brushing off her brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, independent presidential bid, arguing it is clear only President Biden or former President Trump will be able to secure the Oval Office in November. Kennedy was speaking with CNN ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Oil market shrugs off Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down attacksFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Trump’s $175mn bond should be invalidated, New York attorney-general says
Letitia James’s office says former president should have to post a new bond while he appeals against civil fraud judgmentFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Ex-Bernie Sanders Pollster Worried About RFK Jr.’s Appeal Among Crucial Voters
A Democrat warns that the independent could siphon crucial support from Biden.The New York Times - Top stories -
Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know
Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.The New York Times - World -
A bitcoin halving is imminent. Here's what that means.
In the next day or two, bitcoin is expected to go through a preprogrammed event that will cut new production of the cryptocurrency.CBS News - Top stories - Crypto -
Gold prices are high: How to find the best gold prices right now
With gold prices teetering on the edge of $2,400, here's how you can find the best price available now.CBS News - Top stories -
Here's how much you'd save by using a HELOC
Borrowing your home equity could lead to savings compared to other options. Find out how much you'd save here.CBS News - Top stories -
Rate-cut expectations give way to questions about a Fed hike — and how much higher interest rates should go
Portfolio managers, economists, and Federal Reserve policy makers are all asking the same question: Are U.S. interest rates, now at a 23-year-high of 5.25% to 5.5%, high enough?MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has arrived. Here's what you need to know
The “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are taking a 50% pay cut — effectively reducing new production of the world’s largest cryptocurrency, againABC News - Tech -
Tesla Cybertruck recall: How owners can fix the potential safety problem
Tesla is recalling 3,878 model year 2024 Cybertrucks to fix a safety problem with the accelerator pedal pad.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
How the Premier League experience can leave a sour taste for fans
High prices, rescheduled kick-offs, glaring inequality, PSR confusion – all are riling supporters, yet their loyalty abides. It is about an hour before kick-off at Stamford Bridge and Everton fans are milling outside the gate that leads to the ...The Guardian - World -
Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes.
In an effort to reach an increasingly diverse customer base, brewers are turning over some of their equipment to producing wine.The New York Times - Business -
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here's How a TikTok Ban Got Tied to Military Aid for Israel and Ukraine
Like making sausage, some legislation's creation has ugly aspects and improbable combinations of ingredients.Inc. - Business -
Oil price rises as US says Israel has struck Iran
Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now'
There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best recordABC News - Sports - NBA -
'The mirror doesn’t lie': How Corey Seager’s constant pursuit of perfection created MLB’s most beautiful swing
Seager's left-handed swing is a thing of beauty. But the constant feeling that it could desert him is what turned him into MLB's new Mr. Clutch.ESPN - Sports -
Bitcoin halving isn't a big deal for long-term investors, but may have a 'huge' impact on one key group, says Columbia professor
Bitcoin's upcoming halving is likely to impact miners and long-term holders differently, says Columbia professor.CNBC - Business -
Here's What to Watch This Weekend: Jesus Luzardo has a high-90s fastball but concerns remain, and more
Plus why a quality start is critical for Justin VerlanderCBS Sports - Sports -
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business