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Batman who? Why The Penguin is TV’s biggest surprise of the year
Colin Farrell’s show-stopping turn, and a scene-stealing Cristin Milioti, make this DC crime series an unlikely winner. HBO’s DC show The Penguin is one of those rare treats that comes along almost ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
One Of The Biggest PC Game Sales Of The Year Is Live Now
Fanatical is celebrating its anniversary with a giant sale featuring thousands of games . Birthday Bash includes a bunch of 2024 games for substantial discounts, so it's worth checking out if ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy
The Singles’ Day shopping festival looks less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growthWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy
Businesses and consumers in China found the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year low as fewer pick up e-cigarettes
Tobacco product use among middle and high school students has dropped to a 25-year low, federal agencies announced Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high
Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says
It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
33-year-old voiceover artist bringing in over $200,000 a year: I started with ‘really low prices and really long hours’
Victoria Carroll brings in six figures per year doing voiceovers. Her advice: Start with "really low prices and really long hours."Business - CNBC - October 27 -
10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises
U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Nelly Korda named 2024 LPGA player of the year after winning second major among six total events
Korda captured her first Rolex Player of the Year honor in her ninth year as a professionalSports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Bernhard Langer wins for 18th straight year on the PGA Tour Champions, taking season-ending event at age 67
Bernhard Langer wins for 18th straight year on the PGA Tour Champions, taking season-ending event at age 67Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
2024 NBA Cup schedule, bracket for in-season tournament: When games will start, end in event's second year
The 2024 NBA Cup sees a busy schedule on Friday night with 11 gamesSports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago -
How Mike Tyson's improbable life and redemption arc has led to a major main event at 58 years old
The fact that Tyson is even alive and able to step into the ring on Friday against Jake Paul is a marvel in its selfSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Euro zone growth hits two-year high of 0.4%, beating expectations
Economists polled by Reuters expected 0.2% growth following the bloc's 0.3% expansion in the second quarter.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Friday's jobs report is expected to show the slowest pace of hiring in years
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report that payrolls expanded by just 100,000 on the month.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year
Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Block offers a glimpse of what to expect next year, but its stock slides
The parent company of Square and the Cash App expects to keep expanding operating margins into 2025.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
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China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growthWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
China to issue first dollar bond in three years in Saudi Arabia
Choice of the kingdom highlights deepening financial ties between the two countriesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years
China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two yearsWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Peloton raises its full-year profit guidance, but expects the holiday quarter to be softer than expected
Peloton's cash flows are improving, but it's expecting to sell fewer bikes and treadmills during its holiday quarter than Wall Street expected.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Fact Checking False Voter Fraud Claims About Votes Exceeding Eligible Voters
The number of votes cast in presidential elections has always been less than the number of eligible voters.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Voting turnout exceeds 2020 in Gwinnett County Georgia
Early voting in Gwinnett County, Ga., faced a brief delay due to a software issue. Harris leads in early tabulated votes, though today’s precincts are still pending. Turnout is exceeding 2020 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected
The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Op-ed: What to expect from Trump's first 100 days when it comes to China
When it comes to China policy and President-elect Donald Trump, the relationship is poised for a dramatic — and potentially explosive — transformation.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Meme coins could be among the biggest moneymakers in crypto next year. What to know before investing.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena
Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
U.S. oil prices log biggest weekly drop in a year as demand concerns persist
Crude futures finished with a loss on Friday, just a day after posting a gain for the first time in five days, with prices of the U.S.-traded benchmark ending below $70 a barrel and marking its ...Business - MarketWatch - October 18
