Activist investor ValueAct has $1 billion stake in Meta, sources say

Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump

Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say

Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.

Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say

Tens of thousands deported from Caribbean states, as Dominican Republic pledges to return 10,000 people a week. Activists have called on Caribbean governments to halt the mass deportation of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

For investors, 'there are a number of reasons to be bullish,' JPMorgan strategist says

J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Jordan Jackson is forecasting markets will bounce back by the end of the year.

Business - CNBC - October 24

There’s a ‘generational opportunity’ for investors in this sector, says JPMorgan

Look to real estate as stocks’ high valuations means they may not offer great returns in coming years

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Treasury Department uses AI to recover $1 billion in fraud

The Treasury Department is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent or recover check fraud and stopped more than $1 billion in fraudulent payments over the past year, the agency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Outside spending eclipses $1 billion in the presidential race, setting a new record

Outside groups have poured a record-breaking $1.1 billion into the presidential race with less than two weeks to go before Election Day.

Paris aid talks mobilize €1 billion for Lebanon, as war drags on

World - Yahoo News - October 24

The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support

An international conference for Lebanon in Paris raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support

World - ABC News - October 24

Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops

The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%

Ford Motor Co. reported earnings late Monday, but investors looked past a beat.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las Vegas

Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Now Valued Over $1 Billion Per Sportico

The Columbus Blue Jackets paid an expansion fee of $80 million to start in 2000.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

DNC official calls Harris campaign a '$1 billion disaster'

Democratic National Committee (DNC) official Lindy Li called Vice President Harris’s bid for the White House a “$1 billion disaster” following her loss to President-elect Trump in the 2024 ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Hertz booked a $1 billion charge as the value of its cars dropped

Hertz’s stock slips, but bounces sharply off earlier lows, as $1 billion write-off of car values reflects acceleration of fleet rotation.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Deebo (pneumonia) out of hospital, source says

Niners wide receiver Deebo Samuel was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon, a source told ESPN. He had been hospitalized since Sunday night while being treated for pneumonia.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

College helmet comms not secure, sources say

Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Sources: Amorim set for United job; mid-Nov. start

Rúben Amorim is set to take charge of Manchester United during the November international break, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Sources: Amorim to have say on United renewals

Manchester United will give new head coach Rúben Amorim a say before making contract decisions on players approaching the end of their deals, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Source: Dak out weeks; Lamb injury not serious

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Ravens activate RB Mitchell, waive OLB Ngakoue

Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was activated off the physically unable to perform list Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it

Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off

Tech - ABC News - October 30

AstraZeneca sheds £15 billion of market cap as weight-loss-pill data underwhelms investors

AstraZeneca PLC shed £15 billion in market capitalization on Tuesday, after investors were underwhelmed by early data from a trial of a weight-loss pill.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Amazon's satellite spending has investors on edge. The payoff may be worth the wait

Amazon is pouring money into satellite internet service Project Kuiper. Investors have questions on what it means for profits.

Business - CNBC - October 28

‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election

During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

British Champions Day 2024: Anmaat shock 40-1 winner of Champion Stakes – as it happened

Anmaat pulls off a huge shock to win the Champion Stakes at Ascot. The favourite Kyprios looks well as he limbers up for the first race.. Carol Vorderman has arrived for those who need help with ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Zuckerberg 2.0: why has Meta boss ditched drab hoodies in jazzy makeover?

Get ready for a silk shirt undone to the navel, necklaces and big T-shirts, all aimed at humanising Meta’s founder. For more than 20 years Mark Zuckerberg has made a Macbook grey T-shirt and ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Pensioner who was punched has '1% chance of survival'

Marcus Fleming, 21, appears in court after a 74-year-old man was attacked in Antrim on Saturday.

Chewy’s stock falls after SEC filing reveals that trader Keith Gill has dumped his stake

Influential trader Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, has sold his stake in Chewy, the online retailer of pet products.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort

More than a half-dozen operatives and canvassers connected to America PAC described problems at the pro-Trump door-knocking organization.

Marler’s haka jibe has raised the stakes, warns New Zealand captain Barrett

Barrett says tradition ‘unites us’ before England clash Jamie George calls for hosts to show passion for fans The All Blacks captain, Scott Barrett, has warned England that Joe Marler has ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Boeing Has a $15 Billion Plan to Weather Company Turbulence

The planemaker wants to sell shares and a convertible bond to shore up its shaky finances.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Billionaire investor says market is 'very convinced' of Trump victory

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said Wednesday that the market is “very convinced” of an election victory for former President Trump. “I must say, in the last 12 days, the market and the ...