Goldman Sachs tops estimates on strong trading results

Citigroup swings to fourth-quarter profit, tops estimates on investment banking strength

The fourth-quarter report comes after a year where Citi's stock rose almost 37%, outperforming the S&P 500.

CNBC - 16m

Goldman Sachs shares rise after topping estimates on strong trading results

Goldman's fourth-quarter results will give investors a preview of what to expect this year, as investment banking and trading fees are both expected to rise.

CNBC - 22m

Pam Bondi grilled about Trump and 2020 election results

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks will face questions today during confirmation hearings, including former Florida AG Pam Bondi, his pick to lead the DOJ.

NBC News - 3h

Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says

Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.

The New York Times - 15h

Goldman’s Solomon says US economy in a ‘fragile place’

Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment but urges caution

Financial Times - 21h

Retailers post early holiday results — and Wall Street isn’t impressed

Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle all hiked their holiday guidance, but Abercrombie's growth is slowing.

CNBC - 1d

Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

CBS News - 2d

Goldman Sachs to deepen exposure to booming private credit industry

Wall Street bank is building new unit to service and compete with private investment firms

Financial Times - 2d

U.S. stocks are falling. Here’s why Goldman says to stay invested in 2025.

Here’s why it worth staying invested in the U.S. stock market despite the recent rout and higher bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group’s wealth-management business

MarketWatch - 2d

JPMorgan, Citi, Wells Fargo and Goldman’s earnings results may boost banks stocks further

The largest banks in the U.S. may justify further gains in stock prices if their earnings updates in the coming days include any upside surprises around loan growth or a boost from lighter ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned

Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claim

Financial Times - 2d

China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs

China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

ABC News - 2d

Alice Weidel: the former Goldman analyst leading Germany’s far-right

AfD candidate for chancellor uses party conference to try and ride wave propelling populists in Europe and US to power

Financial Times - 2d

L.A. Wildfires May Be the Costliest in U.S. History, Estimates Say

An estimate puts wildfire losses so far between $135 billion and $150 billion.

Inc. - 3d

Boxing schedule and results 2025

Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Strong Words Support Thought Top Flames Defenseman Is Staying With Flames

For now, Rasmus Andersson hopes he's still a member of the Calgary Flames after the NHL trade deadline

Yahoo Sports - 4d

As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump

The wildfire may be the costliest disaster in California history.

Inc. - 4d

Sarah Hoover Dishes on Her Life with Tom Sachs in a New Memoir

In a new memoir, Sarah Hoover grapples with the uglier moments that she and her husband, the artist Tom Sachs, have faced while navigating parenthood.

The New York Times - 4d

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 - 4d

Goldman’s top economist doubts Trump can make good on campaign promises

Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius is bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy, in large part because he doubts Donald Trump’s incoming administration will be able to make good on its ...

MarketWatch - 5d

Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.

As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.

The New York Times - 5d

Whitehall estimates child sexual abuse compensation could hit £10bn

Starmer has criticised previous Conservative government for not implementing recommendations of 2022 Jay review

Financial Times - 6d

A silver lining to this sluggish market — plus, more evidence that Goldman is right to own

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 6d

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Browns make draft-day trade for QB; team takes a chance on Jalen Milroe in top 10

Cleveland makes a statement about its quarterback position in 2025

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Samsung’s profit estimates disappoint as it fights for Nvidia’s AI business

Fourth-quarter earnings hit by greater investments in advanced chip manufacturing

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock

Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreak

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Samsung Expects Further Profit Growth Slowdown, Missing Estimates

The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones said sluggish demand for conventional chips used in personal computers and mobile phones weighed on its memory business for the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

3 Big Sabres Named Top Trade Candidates

These three Sabres have been named among the NHL's top trade candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Dolphins GM says Tyreek Hill hasn't asked for trade despite comments; top landing spots for star WR if dealt

Hill previously indicated he desired to stay in Miami

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

The Tips trade

And a question for readers on manufacturing

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Harris on certifying the 2024 election results

Vice President Kamala Harris commented on the 2024 election certification process in Congress four years after the Capitol attack. Harris carried out her duty presiding over a joint session of ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

How the Biden administration will help certify the 2024 election results

Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over a joint session of Congress for the certification of the 2024 election. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports four years after the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences

Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.

CBS News - Jan. 4