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Long-term Treasury yields end first quarter with largest advances since September
Rates on U.S. government debt finished the first quarter with their largest jumps since September for 10- and 30-year Treasurys and since June for 2-year Treasurys, buoyed by data showing that the economy continued to grow and the labor market ...MarketWatch - Business -
Middle East Crisis: Top U.N. Court Orders Israel to Ensure Aid to Gaza
In its strongest language yet, the International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered Israel to ensure “the unhindered provision” of humanitarian assistance.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Treasury yields end at 2-week lows ahead of Friday’s inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Wednesday, with traders wary of taking bold positions ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data.MarketWatch - Business -
Charges dropped against nurse accused of mishandling infant
Just as the trial was set to begin Monday on Long Island, criminal charges were dropped against a Holbrook nurse who was accused last year of mishandling a newborn baby.CBS News - Top stories -
Treasury Yields Up As U.S. Rate Cut Remains Iffy
Treasury yields rose ahead of U.S. new homes sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields end higher to kick off holiday-shortened week
Rates on U.S. government debt jumped by the most in one week on Monday as traders braced for a busy holiday-shortened period.MarketWatch - Business -
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising Despite Rate-Cut Expectations
The yield on the government’s 10-year note has climbed since the start of the year, propping up mortgage rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Renting is now cheaper than owning in all of America’s 50 biggest metro areas
It’s more affordable to rent rather than buy in the top 50 metros in the U.S., according to a report by Realtor.com.MarketWatch - Business -
Flutter Entertainment posts 25% surge in sales as bet on FanDuel pays off
The gambling giant saw its losses widen due to two major impairment chargesMarketWatch - Business -
Here’s how high bitcoin has to climb to make sense in a 60/40 portfolio, according to Citi
Is it now time for 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% bitcoin in a portfolio?MarketWatch - Business -
India must avoid the mistakes of China and Big Tech to keep attracting investors
Recognizing its financial and political clout and adapting accordingly is the key to India’s continued growth.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Krispy Kreme soars 40% on deal with McDonald’s to sell its doughnuts nationwide
Krispy Kreme’s stock soared Tuesday, after the doughnut seller said its doughnuts will start becoming available at all of the fast-food giant’s U.S. restaurants.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields hold steady as traders eye February inflation data at end of week
Yields on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Tuesday in cautious trading, as investors looked ahead to February’s PCE inflation data at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Eurozone Sovereign Spreads Could Widen on Higher Focus on Fundamentals
Higher-than-expected Italian and French budget deficits in 2023 and a heavy ratings calendar ahead will shift the focus to fundamentals of eurozone government bond issuers, potentially causing some yield spread widening later this year, Societe ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alex Palou dominates IndyCar's first all-star race since 2008. Reigning champion led every lap
A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex PalouABC News - Sports -
Momentum stocks are outperforming S&P 500 by widest margin since 2008. Investors should be concerned.
Momentum stocks are coming off their best stretch of outperformance in years — since just before the financial crisis, in fact. That’s making some investors nervous.MarketWatch - Business -
Fighting Rages Around Two Gaza Hospitals as Pressure on Israel Rises
Israeli forces are battling to retake areas they had already seized, showing the militants’ resilience, as critics call for less destructive tactics in the war.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
RH’s stock is on pace for its best day in more than three years. Some analysts aren’t buying it.
The home-furnishings company’s fourth-quarter results didn’t “provide resolutions to the key debates” around its future performance, one analyst said.MarketWatch - Business -
'Gray divorce' has doubled since the '90s — and the financial risk is high for women
Americans age 50 and older are divorcing at much higher rates, and women are financially vulnerable.CNBC - Business -
Lloyd’s of London attracts biggest ‘Names’ syndicate since 1990s
Specialist insurance market is looking to rebuild a base among private investorsFinancial Times - Business -
Boeing chief Dave Calhoun will step down at year-end amid the aircraft maker's crisis over product quality, and the company said its chairman won't stand for re-election.
Boeing chief Dave Calhoun will step down at year-end amid the aircraft maker’s crisis over product quality, and the company said its chairman won’t stand for re-election.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How birdwatching’s biggest record threw its online community into chaos
In late 2023, Peter Kaestner was about to log his 10,000th bird species seen in the wild. Then Jason Mann showed up. In late 2023, 70-year-old birder Peter Kaestner was within striking distance of a goal that had never been accomplished: seeing ...The Guardian - World -
Old photoshoot shared in false posts about 'Gaza crisis actors'
Yahoo News - World -
How Average Joe Can Gain Financial Freedom in 4 Years
The simple math behind fast financial freedom.Inc. - Business -
GameStop shares make biggest gain since December ahead of fourth-quarter results
GameStop’s stock ended Monday’s session up 15.4%, registering its largest daily percentage increase since Dec.13, 2023.MarketWatch - Business -
US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years
Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next monthFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Consumer sentiment climbs to 2½-year high as inflation eases
Americans express increasing confidence that inflation will continue to ease — and reduce the financial strain on households.MarketWatch - Business -
Reddit Stock Surges on Its First Day of Trading
The home of memestocks is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as RDDT, in the first major social media IPO in five years.Wired - Tech -
Boeing May Turn to Outsider for its Next CEO to Tackle Spiraling Crisis
As Dave Calhoun exits amid a series of accidents and safety lapses that leave the aircraft maker's reputation in free fall, its revamped board seeks a success, who may come from outside the industry.Inc. - Business -
Trump scores two financial victories with appeals-bond ruling and Wall Street stock listing
A bond decision lifts immediate financial pressure off the former president while a Nasdaq listing windfall moves closer to fruition — but trouble still looms as a first criminal-trial date is set.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Read-a-Thon to Mark One Year Since Evan Gershkovich's Detainment
The Journal newsroom is holding a public reading of Evan’s reporting by his peers and colleagues for a 24-hour period.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The S&P 500 Clinches Best Start to Year Since 2019
Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Long wait for therapy after step-grandfather's abuse
A woman who was abused from the age of five calls for more specialist support.BBC News - Top stories -
Home Depot acquires building-products provider SRS for $18.25 billion in its biggest-ever deal
The deal could expand Home Depot’s market by $50 billion.MarketWatch - Business -
The Year the NCAA Tournament Showed Its Age
The star standouts in this year’s NCAA tournament aren’t teenage sensations bound for the NBA. Instead, they’re some of the oldest players on the court.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig interest rates during the global financial crisis.
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig interest rates during the global financial crisis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A friendship dating back to teenage years is one to treasure, especially during a crisis
It’s not easy to maintain the closeness of relationships of our youth but Abigail Dean will always make time for the friend she grew up with. In early 2006, when I was 17, I was admitted to a well-known psychiatric hospital in the UK, an ...The Guardian - World -
Reading FC’s owner leaves 150-year-old football club in crisis
The cautionary tale of Dai Yongge, who bought Reading in 2017, highlights drive for English football regulatorFinancial Times - World -
Nashville Predators are 16-0-2 since their trip to see U2 in Vegas was canceled
The Nashville Predators have not lost in regulation since their planned trip to see U2 play at The Sphere in Las Vegas was canceledABC News - Sports - Tennessee -
Day 2 women's takeaways: From Paige to JuJu, stars lit up
Day 2 of the NCAA women's tournament was dominated by top seeds.Yahoo Sports - Sports