Ford beats earnings expectations but forecasts tougher year ahead

Zuckerberg sets Meta's AI targets for the year, expects to spend $60 billion on growth

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company plans to invest around $60 billion to $65 billion in capital expenditures this year

CNBC - Jan. 24

This restaurant stock that tripled in 2024 just got downgraded ahead of earnings

The stock of Chili’s parent Brinker has rallied so much that a longtime bull downgraded it ahead of earnings, saying valuations leave “little room for error.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 24

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The Guardian - Jan. 24

China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expected

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration

ABC News - Jan. 24

Givaudan Reports Profit Rise, Expects to Exceed Five-Year Sales Target

The flavor-and-fragrance company said full-year net profit for 2024 rose 22% to $1.2 billion, beating analyst expectations.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

The Big Question: Are you expecting a bigger bonus this year?

A removal of the cap means financial rewards in the City are likely to be more lucrative than they recently have been

Financial Times - Jan. 24

China unleashes record short-term funds ahead of lunar new year

Authorities try to pre-empt holiday cash crunch but shy from cut to reserve requirement ratio

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Will Trump’s policies lead to a recession? I’m 62 and earn $50,000 a year. How should I invest $100,000?

“I am considering selling my rental.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Travelers withstands higher catastrophe losses as underwriting fuels earnings beat

Travelers Cos. executives confirm the Los Angeles wildfires will have a material impact on the insurer’s first-quarter earnings but say it’s too soon to specify the costs.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as shoppers buy more household staples

Procter & Gamble beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and also reiterated its fiscal 2025 forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 22

P&G didn’t raise prices for first time in 6 years, and Q2 earnings still beat

P&G’s stock powers up as profit and revenue rise above expectations, and the full-year outlook was affirmed.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Adidas Shares Jump After Preliminary Results Beat Expectations

The sporting-goods company surpassed its own profit expectations amid fierce competition in the sector and as its biggest rival, Nike, continues to pursue a brand revamp strategy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Vikings, Kevin O'Connell agree to terms on a multi-year contract extension: 'I'm thrilled for the years ahead'

O'Connell are the Vikings are coming off a 14-win season

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

As Hollywood reels, Netflix’s streaming lead is intact ahead of earnings. But expect price increases this year.

Ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings results on Tuesday, analysts say Netflix’s streaming dominance is still intact.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Year of Gelo: LiAngelo Ball continues rise as rapper, performs at Ford Field

The Ball family's middle brother made waves in the rap game with his breakout hit, "Tweaker."

ESPN - Jan. 19

Lofty expectations pose tough earnings test for Wall Street

Strong results from $25tn worth of companies needed to help drive rally after shaky few weeks for S&P 500

Financial Times - Jan. 18

Hi, Mom! 20-year-old Californian Alex Michelsen beats a second top-20 seed at the Australian Open

Alex Michelson has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time

ABC News - Jan. 17

Cramer's week ahead: Inauguration, earnings from Procter & Gamble and American Express

CNBC's Jim Cramer guided investors through next week on Wall Street, highlighting President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

CNBC - Jan. 17

China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in

The real estate slump and uncertainty about future income have weighed on consumer spending and business confidence, adding to deflation concerns.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Suess Microtec Shares Soar After Forecast-Beating Results

Shares in the German chip-equipment supplier surged after it reported full-year results that exceeded guidance, boosted by AI’s growing momentum.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Swissquote Expects Results To Beat Views on Crypto Demand

The online bank said its results for 2024 should exceed market expectations as it was boosted by cryptocurrency trading.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to tariffs

The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Bank of America sees revenue rise across the board in upbeat sign for year ahead

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the bank turned in a “strong” fourth quarter.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Rep. Byron Donalds makes his move ahead of expected 2026 Florida gubernatorial bid

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has been telling potential donors and Florida political players that he is running for governor in 2026.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Wells Fargo shares jump after earnings beat, strong 2025 guidance

The lender expects 2025 net interest income, a key measure of what a bank makes on lending, to be 1% to 3% higher than 2024's number of $47.7 billion.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year

Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.

CNBC - Jan. 13

10-year Treasury yield touches fresh 14-month high ahead of key inflation reports

U.S. Treasury yields leapt last week after December's jobs report came in stronger than expected.

CNBC - Jan. 13

China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Huberdeau gets go-ahead goal early in 3rd period, Wolf stops 31 shots as Flames beat Kings 2-1

Jonathan Huberdeau scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Dustin Wolf stopped 31 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1

ABC News - Jan. 12

California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger

There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Delta outlook tops estimates as CEO expects 2025 to be airline's 'best financial year in our history'

Delta's CEO said strong travel demand is driving revenue higher.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Walgreens shares soar 27% on big earnings beat, as drugstore chain cuts costs

Walgreens maintained its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance, but did not include a sales outlook in its release.

CNBC - Jan. 10

10-year Treasury yield spikes to highest level since late 2023 after hotter-than-expected jobs report

U.S. Treasury yields jumped after December's jobs report was stronger than expected.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Ford CEO says China operations earned $600 million in 2024

Ford Motor's operations in China earned roughly $600 million last year despite challenging market conditions, CEO Jim Farley said Thursday night.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Steven Ford reflects on Jimmy Carter's funeral and his dad, Gerald Ford

Steven Ford, the son of late President Gerald Ford, delivered the eulogy Thursday that his father had written for late President Jimmy Carter. Steven Ford reflected on Carter's death with "America ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Gerald Ford's son, Steven Ford, eulogizes Jimmy Carter

The son of former President Gerald Ford, Steven Ford, spoke Thursday at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. See Ford's full remarks.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Steven Ford delivers Carter eulogy written by his father, Gerald Ford

Steven Ford delivers a eulogy written for Jimmy Carter by his late father, former President Gerald Ford.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Self-made millionaire's advice to couple expecting to earn 4x more in the next 2 years after struggling with salary gap

Self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi followed up with one of the first couples he interviewed on his podcast two years ago to see how they're doing.

CNBC - Jan. 8

This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.

Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

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