Activist ValueAct is poised to trim fat and help boost profits at Meta Platforms. Here’s how

Harris seeks boost from female voters to help her over finish line

Vice President Harris is seeking to maximize turnout from female voters in the final days before the election in hopes the critical voting bloc can carry her over the finish line. While much of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

US says it will not limit Israel arms transfers after some improvements in flow of aid to Gaza

The Biden administration says Israel has made some good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and therefore it will not limit arms transfers to Israel as it had ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian help for Gaza

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Reddit’s Sees First-Ever Profit as Explosive User Growth and AI Tools Help it Soar

The social discussion platform beat Wall Street analyst forecasts, with quarterly sales results better than 10 percent above estimates.

Business - Inc. - October 30

How Slowing Down With People Boosts Team Morale and Performance

The long-term benefits far outweigh the initial time investment.

Business - Inc. - October 27

"Mornings Memory": How bringing dogs to work boosted productivity in California office

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit a 1997 CBS report on a California office where dogs boosted productivity and employee happiness.

Here’s a sign that profit growth for America’s biggest companies might be about to take off

Corporate executives are dropping hints that the pace of profit growth could be poised to take off in 2025, according to a team of analysts at Bank of America Global Research.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Inflation is going higher, this market strategist says. Here’s his master ETF plan to profit from it.

Hedgeye’s Keith McCullough is long gold, utilities, real estate and emerging markets ETFs.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Treasury trims fourth-quarter borrowing estimate

The Treasury Department said Monday that it expects to borrow $546 billion in the fourth quarter, which is $19 billion lower than previously estimated.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Barnier touches nerve with plan to trim French pensions

Prime minister’s money-saving proposal hits opposition, despite calls for more intergenerational fairness

World - Financial Times - November 6

How United is trying to overtake Delta as the world's most profitable airline

United Airlines has been trying to expand its profits by investing heavily in roomier seats and growing a network that will excite high-spending travelers.

Business - CNBC - October 28

How Clydesdale horses support a non-profit for fallen soldiers, first responders

Folds of Honor is a non-profit that provides scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled military members and first responders. The organization says no partner is too big or too small — ...

How to help your minister feel the bond market

A gascon’s guide to gilts

World - Financial Times - October 23

The role cigarettes and chocolates played in tackling a TB epidemic

In 1957, Glasgow had the highest death rate from TB in Europe so health officials offered free prize draws for those who got X-rayed.

How Practicing Empathy Helps Your Business

Use empathy to create a more ethical company.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare

The great wealth transfer is underway with an estimated $84 trillion projected to change hands by 2045. Here's how families can prepare.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Michelle Obama Makes a Searing Appeal to Men: ‘Take Our Lives Seriously’

The former first lady portrayed a second Trump administration as dire for American women. And she accused the media and many voters of holding Kamala Harris to a higher standard than Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Here’s How Trump and Harris Differ on Energy Policy

Each candidate supports higher production, Trump through fossil fuels, drilling and mining, while Harris pushes for more clean energy options.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Tired? Here’s How to Know if You’re Sleep Deprived.

The time change can leave you yawning the next day. But for many Americans, sleep deprivation is a year-round problem.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today

Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.

How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump's win

Some prominent business leaders praised Trump's victory, while some nonprofits called his win "a disaster".

Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The fat lady might not sing on election night

The 2024 presidential election is expected to be a close and contentious affair, with legal challenges and potential "Stop the Steal" protests likely to prolong the outcome, while a national ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Why Is Israel Poised to Attack Iran?

The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. But direct attacks are bringing direct reprisals, or at least plans for them.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Medicare enrollment is often just one big sales pitch. Here’s where to get help.

Sales pitches are often biased, choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all.