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What a Wall Street analyst gets wrong about Apple in rare sell call on the stock
MoffettNathanson downgraded shares of the iPhone maker to sell from hold Tuesday.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Meta retreats from fact-checking content: what it means for businesses
The changes could make it easier for users to criticize brands or implicate them in conspiracies, and harder for brands to force takedowns.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Bank of America’s stock could go up 20% in 2025, says this analyst
UBS’s Erika Najarian upgrades Bank of America to buy from neutralMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years
When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro ...The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ulta Beauty names new CEO, raises outlook for holiday quarter
The beauty retailer Ulta said the leadership changes take effect immediately.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?
Join webinar for FT subscribers on January 23 at 1300 GMTFinancial Times - 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 -
What Netflix deal means for WWE as it makes streaming debut
Stars such as The Rock and John Cena make a return as the flagship Raw show launches on Netflix.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s stock rallies as AI chip trade reloads for fresh run higher
Nvidia Corp.’s stock continued its rally Monday, embodying the red-hot momentum in the artificial-intelligence chip trade so far this year.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Sony’s XYN is a tool — and XR headset — for making the metaverse
Sony announced the launch of XYN (/zin/), an integrated software and hardware solution designed to support the creation of spatial content.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows
BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of yearFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Salesforce’s AI efforts draw doubts from the stock’s newest bear
Salesforce has been seen as an early AI winner, but a Guggenheim analyst worries about how the company and its peers will be able to monetize a technology that nearly everyone is offering.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What It Means, and What’s Closed
Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expect on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners. Here's what that means for retirees
Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here's what that means for retirees.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Acer unveils Acer Swift Go and Aspire Vero 16 laptops with latest chips and up to 99 TOPS AI
Acer unveiled new models in its Acer Swift Go and Acer Aspire Vero laptop families with the latest components from Intel and AMD.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
We're trimming our stake in a beaten-up stock that has taken off in 2025
The stock is our top-performing holding in the new year.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Liverpool’s holiday wobble won’t matter if their rivals can’t punish it | Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool may have got away with one in Sunday’s thrilling draw with Manchester United. But without a sustained challenge from those in chase, it may not matter. Title races are never just about ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
How the winter storm impacted travelers returning from New Year's holiday
The end of a record-breaking holiday travel stretch is being met with the first major winter storm of the year. Snow, ice and frigid temperatures wreaked havoc on roads across the Midwest over the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Woody Johnson: Our next coach will have to decide what QB situation is
The Jets have already gotten the ball rolling on their searches for a new head coach and General Manager and things should pick up speed now that the regular season is over.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Trump promised pardons for January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of his second term. What might this mean?
Observers raise alarm about how pardons for convicted Capitol attackers might weaken US criminal justice system. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, politicians, legal observers ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
5 AI Tools to Save You Time
Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Cicada invasion 2025: Where will the insects emerge this year?
The insects have been silent for a few months now, but come spring 2025 their songs will ring out again.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Fortnite Lego Sets Launch At Major Retailers, Including Amazon And Walmart
Lego Fortnite Battle Bus (954 Pieces) ...GameSpot - Jan. 5 -
Phantom data centers: What they are (or aren’t) and why they’re hampering the true promise of AI
So-called fake data centers are a bottleneck to scaling infrastructure to keep up with compute demand for AI and other critical workloads.VentureBeat - Jan. 4 -
Marcus Rashford at Manchester United. What’s Going on?
The England striker is one of the team’s highest earners but has been absent during a crucial period for his club.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Archaeologists discover ancient tools dating back millions of years
Just over 50 years ago, paleontologist Donald Johnson unearthed the remains of "Lucy," an ancient human relative who lived more than 3 million years ago. Now, another group of scientists have found ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
What’s going to happen with Social Security and Medicare in 2025?
What retirees should know about these important benefits heading into the new year.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya
On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Retail investors never had so many ways to invest. What’s at stake in 2025.
New technology can make investing easier — or more complicated — for retail investors.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Where the next financial crisis could emerge
As the IMF has warned, the rise and rise of private credit brings systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 4
