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Counting the cost of bowling alone
Malign neglect of social capital sowed the seeds of many of our largest problemsFinancial Times - 4d -
S&P 500 rises to a record close Friday, posts third straight winning week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh records on Friday after November jobs data came in slightly better than expected, but not so hot as to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates ...NBC News - 4d -
Meta shares rise on potential TikTok ban in U.S., closing at record alongside Amazon
Meta continued its rally on Friday, rising 2.4% and closing at a record after a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok.CNBC - 5d -
Number of 401(k) plan and IRA millionaires hits record, with more millennials joining the ranks
Retirement 401(k) plan account balances increased for the fourth straight quarter to reach the highest average on record, according to Fidelity.CNBC - 5d -
The Growing Cost of Making C.E.O.s Safe
The tragic killing of UnitedHealthCare’s Brian Thompson has spurred companies to ratchet up security for their most senior executives.The New York Times - 5d -
11 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.Wired - 5d -
Chanel hits lavish new heights in efforts to reignite Chinese market
Livered barges carried guests to floating stage on illuminated lake at Hangzhou end-of-year show. Coco Chanel was an ambitious woman, but even she could not have imagined the scale on which the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.BBC News - 5d -
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Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs
Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.BBC News - 5d -
Liquor giant Brown-Forman’s stock rises on growth signals ahead despite market challenges
Brown-Forman Corp.’s stock rose 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after the liquor maker beat Wall Street estimates for profit and revenue in its latest quarter and said it expects to generate ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Some bargain gifts on Temu come at the cost of quality
When NBC News tried out six products from the low-cost retailer that resembled name-brand counterparts, only half performed as expected.NBC News - 6d -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - 6d -
Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'
The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.BBC News - 6d -
Cocoa market on the brink of big price surge
A multiyear structural deficit will push up costs to inflation-adjusted highsFinancial Times - 6d -
AP PHOTOS: Starlings, Indonesia's bicycle coffee sellers, peddle the streets of Jakarta
Bicycles roam the streets of Indonesia's capital with dozens of plastic sachets of coffee and other packaged drinks dangling from their handlebars. Tied in the back are large thermos bottles with ...ABC News - 6d -
Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time
The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Chipotle Mexican Grill Ups Prices as Ingredients Costs Grow
Chipotle cites rising cost of items like beef and avocados for the inflated prices.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July
Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Chipotle Raises U.S. Prices by 2% to Offset Inflation Costs
The chain aims to balance higher costs for avocados, queso and sour cream while maintaining its appeal to inflation-weary consumers.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Review: High Tech, High Price
The updated BlackWidow steps even further into the world of premium custom mechanical keyboards, with a price to match.Wired - Dec. 4 -
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Saudi Arabia Is Losing Its Iron Grip on Global Oil Markets
Rising U.S. production and internal OPEC+ pressure limit the kingdom’s sway over prices. Trump is a new wild card.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
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The world’s best food markets
FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions
China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applicationsABC News - Dec. 3 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market
U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
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World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Nigeria’s radical idea for car owners facing soaring petrol prices
The government is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gasFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
How Stellantis CEO's Cost-Cutting Mantra Cost Him His Job
Carlos Tavares’s abrupt exit from the Jeep maker came amid concerns over his renewed efficiency drive.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
