The Biggest Us Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024

Axos Financial: how the US bank became one of Trump’s biggest backers

The online lender has thrived as it helped extend $400m in loans with its biggest individual investor, Don Hankey. As the dust started to settle after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack in 2021, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

‘I read 35 books this year!’: the Guardian readers who cut their phone use in 2024

It’s been a year since we launched the Reclaim Your Brain newsletter, so we reached out to subscribers to see how they’re doing. Haven’t signed up yet? Start your free, five-week plan to reduce ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Touchdown: NFL's Wild Card Weekend's biggest hits

From stunning touchdowns to game-changing hits, NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered unforgettable moments for football fans. The Ravens, Texans, Bills and Eagles claimed their victories as playoffs ...

NBC News - Jan. 13

Goodbye ‘Accountant Archetype.’ Former CFOs Are Dominating the C-Suite

As CFOs gain more operational experience—and activist shareholders continue to loom—they are increasingly attractive CEO candidates.

Inc. - Jan. 13

In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Bills dominate Broncos, eye Ravens showdown

The Bills will be coming off a commanding performance versus the Broncos when they host the Ravens in the divisional round next weekend.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Santa Ana winds return. Gavin Newsom slams Trump for misinformation. Jack Smith resigns from the DOJ. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Josh Allen, Bills bully Broncos in dominant wild-card win

After a brief scare from Denver on the opening drive, Buffalo seized control and never looked back, cruising to a 31-7 win and setting up a showdown with Baltimore.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

In Dominating Steelers, Ravens Show Their Playoff Potential: ‘This Is the Appetizer’

Baltimore showed why it is a legitimate Super Bowl threat.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Jackson, Henry dominate in Ravens wild-card win over Steelers

Baltimore advances to the divisional round after a 28-14 victory over Pittsburgh.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Most of the ‘Sweet 16’ stocks have dominated. They might do it again in 2025.

This group was first identified by Jefferies in September 2020 and included Nvidia long before the company’s growth explosion began.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Milk, Murder and One of Soccer’s Biggest Clubs

A harrowing crime frames Liverpool’s game against Accrington Stanley.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Reward for capture of Venezuela's Maduro increased to $25 million

The increase to $25 million reflects "the gravity of his crimes and the continued threat he poses," a senior official said.

CBS News - Jan. 10

2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm

Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Memories of rosy Christmas fade as UK retailers brace for tough 2025

Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Wayfair to exit Germany, cut 730 jobs as it looks to focus on physical retail

Wayfair, an early e-commerce disruptor, wants to focus more on physical retail and has decided to exit the German market and cut 730 jobs as a result.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - Jan. 10

UK gas reserves 'concerningly low': Biggest supplier

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

We're buying more of this retail stock that's showing positive sales momentum

The company is having a nice fourth quarter, according to a note published by Truist on Friday.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Dollar dominance means tariffs are not the only game in town

America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverage

Financial Times - Jan. 10

World's biggest chipmaker TSMC posts record 2024 revenue as AI boost continues

TSMC manufacturers semiconductors for some of the world's biggest companies from Apple to Nvidia.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Ranking the Celtics' 10 biggest threats in their quest to repeat

After Wednesday's Cavs-Thunder showdown, Chris Forsberg shares his take on the top NBA teams and how they match up with the Celtics.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - Jan. 9

Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July

ABC News - Jan. 9

Amazon aims to expand advertising business by letting retailers use its ad tools on their stores

Amazon Retail Ad Service will allow sites to show "contextually relevant ads in the right place and at the right time" in search results, the company said.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance

The federal government is launching an initiative to support foreign minerals projects that exclude China as part of an effort to bolster U.S. supply chains. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Cooper Flagg is dominating at Duke -- so why isn't he dominating the conversation?

The co-hosts of CBS Sports' Eye on College Basketball podcast weigh in on a surprising lack of national interest in Duke's latest sensation

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

The market’s wobbling. Here are BlackRock’s shields for the biggest risks.

Here are the hedges the $11 trillion asset manager recommends for the concerns weighing on investor minds.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Daniel Craig's 007 capers dominate his top-grossing films

Daniel Craig is a lead actor contender for his performance in 'Queer.' But the film is unlikely to scale the box-office heights of his Bond movies.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback

Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costs

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Europe can still win in AI despite US dominance, says Skype co-founder

Niklas Zennström believes continent can thrive by developing applications on top of artificial intelligence models

Financial Times - Jan. 8

U.S. stocks dominated global markets in 2024 — why they likely won’t in 2025

The U.S. stock market remained the envy of the world in 2024, extending its outperformance against international peers and claiming an even bigger slice of the multitrillion-dollar global equity ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

December sales provide little cheer for retailers

Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.

BBC News - Jan. 7

NDSU’s Dominance in FCS Football Doesn’t Extend to Bison Spending

North Dakota State’s football team isn’t among the highest spenders in FCS—far from it in fact. But the school’s dominant 15-year run continued on the field Monday night, as the Bison upset ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7