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Merger activity is down 40% from its peak. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees a ‘big unlock’ ahead.
The future could see more megamergers, middle-market deals and initial public offerings.Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago -
Here’s why some NBA teams show their games on TV for free, while others charge fans hundreds of dollars
NBA owners have very different ideas about the benefits of showing their teams’ games for free.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
US election: The other races that could shape America
Beyond the president, Americans will also choose governors, representatives, and senatorsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How redistricting challenges shape some 2024 ballots
By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Is this economy turning against cities?
The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows
Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus. A recent study has revealed that some people with attention deficit hyperactivity ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Tesla is likely to thrive in a Trump administration. These are the ways these analysts see it happening.
Analysts at Deutsche Bank set out to explain how exactly they see Tesla benefiting from a Trump administration, given the close association of Chief Executive Elon Musk and Trump, Vice ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Where Some See Taboos, They See Opportunity
The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30 -
Gen Z is thriving financially in these US cities, new report says
A new report has found that nearly a third of Gen Z — also known as Zoomers — already feel financially secure thanks to having both a job and a side hustle, particularly in certain cities around ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
CNBC Poll: Voters say personal finance is in better shape than the economy
CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman joins Meet the Press NOW to dissect the latest CNBC poll, which shows former President Donald Trump with an edge on the economy over Vice President ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower
Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer
The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire
The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses
The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending
Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Americans are most optimistic about the economy since 2021, consumer sentiment shows
Growing optimism about how the economy will perform in 2025 pushed a survey of consumer sentiment to a seven-month high shortly before the presidential election that saw former President Donald ...Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
How U.S.-Mexico border cities, immigration are shaping the 2024 election
Omar Villafranca is traveling the southern border and talking to locals as part of the new CBS News series, "Border Towns." Around 58% of voters say immigration will be a big factor in their vote ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Packers 'comfortable' with signing K Brandon McManus; special teams coach asks, 'what's not to like?'
The Green Bay Packers signing kicker Brandon McManus creates an awkward situation for coaches and executives.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’
Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Who steps up while Chet, KD, Zion and other stars are injured?
Steve Alexander looks at all the big names who are injured and who will step up in their absence.Sports - ESPN - 14 hours ago -
Can we trust official statistics? The data gaps shaping our view of the economy
Policymakers are grappling with some increasingly murky numbersWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Trump is the only GOP candidate some young voters have ever known. It's shaped their worldview.
Young voters born in the mid-to-late '90s have faced three election cycles where the stakes seem massive, the candidates don’t feel fresh and Trump has been a constant on the ballot, they said.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
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On Football: Crafty Chiefs keep winning despite Mahomes' struggles and others' injuries
Patrick Mahomes is having his worst season statistically and the Chiefs keep losing playmakers to injuriesSports - ABC News - October 21 -
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Despite a strong economy, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet
After pandemic relief expired, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet and support their families, new reports show.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Profits Leap at Goldman Sachs as Banks See Steady Economy
The investment bank earned more than expected in the latest quarter, a theme for other big banks, too.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
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Gartner: 2025 will see the rise of AI agents (and other top trends)
Also keep an eye on AI governance tools, hybrid computing, disinformation security, post-quantum cryptography and even more out-there tech.Tech - VentureBeat - October 21 -
Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests
The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
As Harris Visits Detroit, Some Democrats See Ground To Be Made Up
Democrats have long won by wide margins in Detroit, but some party leaders said the vice president needed to do more to counter an assertive Trump campaign.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Parachutes Made of Mucus Change How Some Scientists See the Ocean
With a new kind of microscope, researchers got a different view of how marine snow falls to the seafloor.Science - The New York Times - October 17 -
Young workers see opportunity in blue-collar jobs. Some overlook the pitfalls.
Elevated college costs and a tough job market for entry-level professionals have some questioning the value of a college degree and the white-collar work that it typically leads to.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Some Storm Victims Seeing $1,000 Disaster Aid Through AI
The nonprofit GiveDirectly intends to send direct payments of $1,000 to households impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
How some Nevada voters see the affordable housing crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed building three million new homes and rental units, while former President Donald Trump has said he will reduce mortgage rates by slashing inflation.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Some traders see opportunity in Wall Street’s election-related anxiety
Wall Street is still on edge ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. election. But some traders appear to be getting a head start on bets that a relief rally will take hold once the vote tallies are known.Business - MarketWatch - November 4
