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The Guardian - World
Fed cuts US interest rates by half a percentage point – business live
Announcement marks first cut in four years. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a Taylor Swift effect, hotel and restaurant prices actually fell last ...26 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
General Mills’ profit falls 14% on inflation woes, margin pressure
General Mills Inc.’s stock rose Wednesday after the packaged-food giant beat Wall Street estimates for adjusted profit and revenue, although it said it continues to face inflation and pressure on ...26 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Keir Starmer faces adviser revolt as Sue Gray’s salary tops his own
UK prime minister’s chief of staff on £170,000 a year after post-election pay bump28 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump social-media stock ‘DJT’ slides nearly 3% after CNBC poll finds Harris defeating Trump in November
Trump Media’s stock has been mostly trending lower since mid-July.45 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Montana Supreme Court affirms Green Party Senate candidate can appear on ballot
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling that allowed the state’s Green Party Senate candidate to remain on the ballot in November, a blow to Democrats’ efforts to prevent ...54 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Lunar company Intuitive Machines' stock jumps more than 50% after NASA moon satellite contract
NASA said the company was the sole awardee for a "lunar relay systems" contract, which has a maximum total value of $4.82 billion over five years.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
23andMe’s independent directors quit in clash with CEO over buyout plan
The directors said the decision comes after months of work that failed to result in an actionable plan that meets the interests of non-affiliated shareholders.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Steward Health CEO pleads the Fifth ahead of contempt vote
The embattled head of Steward Health Care told lawmakers he is invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and will not comply with a congressional subpoena. In a letter sent ...3 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NFL Week 3 QB Power Rankings: Jalen Hurts earns respect for primetime showing
Assessing every team's starting QB ahead of the first games4 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Some young adults are embracing creative paths to home ownership
As the cost of homeownership increases, more young adults are turning to co-buying homes with friends or moving into multi-generational households.5 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
NBA Top 100 players; UEFA Champions League begins with goals galore; Saints soar in NFL Power Rankings
LeBron, Steph and KD are still in the top 10, but plenty of youngsters are on their heels5 hours ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock soars, boosted by NASA contract worth up to $4.82 billion
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. were set to skyrocket Wednesday, lifted by the award of a NASA contract that could be worth up to $4.82 billion.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Britain's CEO of scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
The chief executive of Britain’s scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Novartis not joining the 'frenzy' of weight loss drugs, CEO says
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said Wednesday that it does not plan to enter into the "frenzy" of weight loss drugs.9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki 'surprised and disappointed' by board resignations: Read the memo
In a memo to employees on Tuesday, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki said the company will search for new directors.14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Harris pledges to 'earn the vote' of Black men, as Trump makes gains
Vice President Kamala Harris cited proposals like a small business tax deduction and eliminating medical debt from credit scores in a pitch to Black voters.15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Sports
Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Harris Must Do to Win Over Skeptics (Like Me)
It’s not enough to be “Not Trump.”18 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Kamala Harris admits she still has ‘to earn’ the Black male vote
Vice-president also calls out racist comments made by Donald Trump in an interview19 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Placing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.21 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
OceanGate CEO put profits over safety ahead of Titan's fatal voyage, ex-employee says
In a desire to get a working submersible to the Titanic wreck site as fast as possible, the Titan was built at a risk to safety, with cost-cutting measures and poor engineering permitted by CEO ...23 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Profit outlook dents THG as it considers separating Ingenuity arm
Ecommerce group says it is ‘progressing options’ to demerge divisionYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Donald Trump could sell his ‘DJT’ stock after saying he won’t — but that might spark lawsuits
Donald Trump registered his shares for potential sale in April, but the GOP presidential nominee said last week won’t sell when lockup provision ends as early as Friday.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
U.S. Steelmakers Warn of Lower Profits as Manufacturers Slow Factories
Nucor and Steel Dynamics forecast a drop in third-quarter earnings, citing weaker demand and shaky prices.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia’s stock has room to run, but analysts see more upside for six other chip makers
Analysts predict Micron’s stock could nearly double from here, while Marvell and AMD are other favored plays.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Nvidia CEO Says AI Now Essential for Graphics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that artificial intelligence has become indispensable to modern computer graphics, signaling a major shift in how visual technologies are built. Speaking at the ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
5 Bad Things That Will Happen to You as a CEO
How to survive and even thrive when the worst happensYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Nucor’s stock falls after steelmaker issues profit warning, citing lower selling prices
Nucor’s stock slumped Tuesday after the steelmaker maker warned investors of a third-quarter profit shortfall, as lower selling prices weighed on its steel-mill business.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's CEO Just Declared the Era of Hybrid Work Finally Over
The company is going back to how things were before the pandemic.Yesterday - Amazon -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Kingfisher Lifts Lower End of Guidance As Profits Rise
B&Q owner Kingfisher raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 profit guidance above market expectations, after the B&Q owner posted higher earnings for the first half, despite weaker sales.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kimmel Takes Stock of Trump’s Rhetoric After Suspect’s Arrest
Jimmy Kimmel said the former president, who blamed Democrats for “highly inflammatory language,” was himself “not a calming influence.”Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Starbucks's North American CEO Conway to Retire in November
The company said it won’t fill the North American CEO role and North American President Sara Trilling will continue to lead its retail operations.Yesterday