Bargain hunting: These 8 portfolio stocks look quite cheap, but only some are worth buying

Five-time world chess champion quits event after refusing to change out of jeans

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of a pair of jeans, a direct violation of the International Chess Federation’s ...

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The Fed’s rate cuts were supposed to make borrowing cheaper. So why is it harder than ever to buy a house?

The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts have done little to help home buyers and sellers.

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For Survivors of a Ravaged Kibbutz, the Journey Home Is Only Just Beginning

Torn between a traumatic past and trying to build a future, the Kibbutz Be’eri community is debating how best to move forward.

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8 people killed in collision between bus and truck on Mexico's Gulf coast

A collision between a bus and a truck on Mexico’s Gulf coast has left eight people dead and 27 others injured

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Bargain hunting: These 8 portfolio stocks look quite cheap, but only some are worth buying

We screened our 35-stock portfolio to identify bargain names heading into the new year.

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Last-Minute Bargain Hunters Raised Holiday Retail Sales Over 2023

Mastercard found online retail spending during the holiday grew by 6.7 percent over last year.

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Syrian Rebel Government Hunts for Senior Assad Official, Prompting Deadly Clashes

Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

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8 Factors That Drive the Valuation of a Midmarket Business

Planning to exit your business? Focus on these key areas to maximize its value.

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The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected

Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world.

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Luka Doncic's home burglarized, jewelry worth $30,000 stolen from Mavericks star, per police report

No one was home at the time, according to Doncic's business manager

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Gold or bitcoin? Here’s the case for adding both to your portfolio in 2025.

The rise in cryptocurrencies and gold were impressive this year, lifting both bitcoin and gold to their highest levels on record. How both could work in a portfolio next year.

MarketWatch - 11h

12 cheap stocks to consider as small-caps start looking like market leaders

Small-cap stocks typically outperform when investors value large-caps more.

MarketWatch - 12h

Warren Buffett is buying up stock in this high-margin internet registry company

Warren Buffett has spent more than $70 million over six days to Dec. 24 to resume buying VeriSign’s stock.

MarketWatch - 14h

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans

The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.

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Fantasy Football Week 17 Lineup Decisions: The tight end worth trusting, what to do with Broncos RBs, and more

Dig into the players who might be tough start/sit calls in your lineup based on game film notes, stats, more

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Stock market dips, fueled by tech stock selloff

The U.S. stock market took a significant dip on Friday, fueled by a selloff in tech stocks. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks it down and looks ahead to 2025.

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Giants say their character will be tested in final games: It would be 'easy' to quit on the season

New York has lost 10 straight games

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Nebraska returns to the bowl season at a familiar place (but only to its oldest fans)

Nebraska will play Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl, ending the longest active bowl drought in any of the power conferences.

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A Look into Next Year…

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These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs teach you new portfolio steps

Lessons from 2024 and opportunities for next year.

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An options strategy to generate income on this ‘Dog of the S&P 500’ – and perhaps buy it cheap

This real estate investment trust has had a tough 2024, and it’s a prime candidate for a cash-covered put strategy.

CNBC - 2d

Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting

As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.

BBC News - 2d

Anxious about a looming TikTok ban, some American creators look to other platforms

The clock is ticking for American creators who say they are both nervous and frustrated as they prepare for a potential nationwide ban of TikTok next month.

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Backpacks full of $1.1 million worth of cocaine found near Canada border

Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.

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Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years

Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.

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Take a look back at some of the most iconic Christmas TV episodes

Entertainment Weekly has named the 30 best TV Christmas episodes, including “The Office,” “30 Rock,” "The Bear" and more!

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A toddler survived a gunshot to the head — but her recovery was only beginning

Three-year-old Skye McBride survived an accidental shooting. Her recovery has been a "miracle," her doctors and nurses say. But that hasn't made it any easier.

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Hunt warns Reeves against ‘declinism’ on UK’s prospects

Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself down

Financial Times - 3d

‘Squid Game’ returns. Here’s what else is worth streaming from Netflix, Disney and more in December 2024.

‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.

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Buy this space stock, as it’s a ‘pillar of long-term lunar infrastructure’

Space-exploration company Intuitive Machines’ banner year continued after the Houston-based company announced Monday that it has clinched additional contracts from NASA’s Near Space Network.

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Is a high-yield savings account still worth it? Here's why it may be, according to experts.

A high-yield savings account may be worth it for savers — especially those with short-term savings goals.

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Jonathan Kuminga: 'A lot of people that are playing ... if they were in my shoes, they'll quit basketball'

Kuminga is back coming off the bench for the Warriors after six straight starts, but he had a team-high 26 in loss to Pacers.

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FirstFT: Private equity groups unable to sell or list China-based portfolio companies

Also in today’s newsletter, picks for France’s new cabinet, and Russian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean Sea

Financial Times - 4d

‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house

Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.

MarketWatch - 4d

Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty

Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.

CNBC - 4d

Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month

Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister

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Rangers Disrespect Kreider, Lose 5-0 As Devils Mock Them. Was That Worth It?

The New York Rangers made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch Monday in a blowout loss to the Devils, and Adam Proteau says the team erred significantly by disrespecting Kreider.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While

The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.

Inc. - 5d

Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion

The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

There are only 200 analog photobooths left in the world. Will they go extinct?

The photobooth officially turns 100 in 2025. There are only about 200 working analog booths left in the world. And a century in, they are surging in popularity with Gen Z, who are specifically ...

NBC News - Dec. 20

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