Why Passive Investing Makes Less Sense in the Current Environment
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I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Congress is barreling toward approving a bill that could force the sale or result in a ban of the widely popular video-sharing app.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Senate Intelligence Committee chair Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, tells "Face the Nation" that from a "business standpoint," a possible TikTok transaction could take "up to a full year" — which would be well after the November election.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Congress is barreling toward approving a bill that could force the sale or result in a ban of the widely popular video-sharing app.CBS News - Politics - Tiktok -
How Apple Could Help Small Businesses--and the Environment--by Making its Devices Easier to Repair
Tech manufacturers are making it harder to fix devices. Here's how the right-to-repair movement hopes to make repairs more accessible.Inc. - Business -
FDIC ponders tighter checks on big ‘passive’ investors in US banks
Proposals would demand asset managers show they are not seeking to control lenders in which they have large stakesFinancial Times - Business -
‘This country is what the world would like to be’: can Costa Rica’s environment minister keep the country’s green reputation intact?
Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth. “This country is what ...The Guardian - World -
Oracle to Invest $8 Billion in Cloud Services in Japan
The U.S. computer technology company said the investment will meet the growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the world’s fourth-largest economy.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Japan -
FCA proposes to reverse Mifid rules on investment research
UK regulator says asset managers should be able to pay for ‘bundled’ research and trading feesFinancial Times - Business -
Primark owner’s profits soar as investments provide boost
Associated British Foods says ‘normality’ in supply chains helps lift half-year earnings by 37%Financial Times - Business -
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly
Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga, signaling a more adversarial dynamic than the automaker has known back at home.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Conservatives' savage child labor agenda wants kids working more for less
There’s just no way that we in 2024 should accept a status quo in which children are forced to do exhausting, dangerous, demanding jobs that threaten their lives and health.The Hill - Politics -
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly
Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga, signaling a more adversarial dynamic than the automaker has known back at home.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.NBC News - Top stories -
New Zealand plans to put big developments before the environment. That’s dangerous | Nicola Wheen and Andrew Geddis
Proposed ‘fast-track’ law could see conservation concerns ignored and projects once rejected for environmental reasons given the green light. New Zealand’s parliament is considering a law that would allow major development projects to bypass ...The Guardian - World - New Zealand -
How Highsnobiety Is Shaping the Current Media Landscape
Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How Highsnobiety Is Shaping the Current Media Landscape
Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Can the WNBA Make Money?
A wave of star power has lifted hopes that viewership will pick up for the women’s league.The New York Times - Business - WNBA -
If you’re investing in the AI theme for the long haul, here’s how to pick the winners
The excitement behind artificial intelligence is far from over. How to make smart decisions when investing behind the trend.CNBC - Business -
Indonesia eyes green energy transition in $1bn investment plan
Talks over EV and geothermal energy deals aim to support government’s hub ambitionsFinancial Times - Business - Indonesia -
Indonesia eyes green energy transition in $1bn investment plan
Talks over EV and geothermal energy deals aim to support government’s hub ambitionsFinancial Times - World - Indonesia -
Sam Altman Invests in Energy Startup Focused on AI Data Centers
The OpenAI CEO is betting that a new twist on solar power and energy storage can handle the facilities’ ravenous appetite for electricity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Students at US universities file legal complaints over fossil fuel investments
Organizers at Columbia, Tulane and the University of Virginia write to attorneys general arguing schools’ investments are illegal. Campus organizers at three universities filed legal complaints on Monday arguing that their schools’ investments in ...The Guardian - World -
Biden admin. announces $7 billon solar energy investment
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced $7 billion worth of federal grants for projects that will provide solar energy to 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households. John Podesta, a senior advisor to President Biden on ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
On Earth Day, Biden Spotlights Climate Investments to Contrast With Republicans
President Biden announced $7 billion more for solar power projects and pointed to a new a climate work force as he tries to galvanize young voters.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
UK creatives warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment
Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our international reputation’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK creatives warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment
Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our international reputation’Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidenceFinancial Times - Business - China -
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidenceFinancial Times - World - China -
These investments will boost your net worth more than any growth stock
Why value stocks with low P/E ratios deliver long-term.MarketWatch - Business -
Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.The New York Times - World -
Why are drug shortages on the rise?
2024 kicked off with the highest number of drug shortages on record. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains why some medications are harder to find and what's being done to fix the problem.CBS News - Top stories -
Most people on weight loss drugs are spending less on restaurants and takeout, survey says
The findings add to concerns that GLP-1s could take a bite out of the bottom lines of some of the biggest restaurant companies and packaged food makers.CNBC - Business -
The Magnificent Seven have gotten less magnificent ahead of earnings. This one could have the most explaining to do.
Four of the Magnificent Seven stocks will make their case to investors this week.MarketWatch - Business -
Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener
Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 to open their first-round playoff seriesABC News - Sports - NBA -
Kylian Mbappe-less PSG flex muscles with blowout Lyon win to illustrate Champions League focus
Luis Enrique's Parisiens are potentially one win from the Ligue 1 title but have the UCL in sightCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener
James Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to win their playoff series openerABC News - Sports - NBA -
NBA playoffs: Damian Lillard's 35 powers Giannis-less Bucks in Game 1 drubbing of Pacers
Welcome back to the playoffs, Damian Lillard.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
People who do these jobs are 40% less likely to end up with cognitive impairment after 70
A new study on the risks of cognitive decline looked at 7,000 people in 305 occupations.MarketWatch - Business -
'Every one of us should be ashamed' of current Congress: Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and former Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) lamented the state of Congress in a side-by-side interview on Sunday, with Manchin saying that Americans should be “ashamed” of the legislative body. “Every one of us should be ...The Hill - Politics