Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows

Spotify shares pop on better-than-expected profit forecast

Shares of Spotify rose in after-hours trading as investors focused on the company's profit forecast more than its third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Silo season two review – this dystopian thriller is bigger and better than before

Smarter, more inventive – and with added Harriet Walter. The second outing of this riveting sci-fi drama gives its talented supporting cast room to breathe. Look, things are pretty dire. As the ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Wake Up, Babe--The DK Rap Is Back And Better Than Ever

Donkey Kong 64 has a special place in a generation of gamers' hearts and scooped up several awards the year of its release--for a quick nostalgia trip, you can read GameSpot's review from 1999 . ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

Ross says business is slower than before, and that it could have done better

Ross’s CEO is ‘disappointed’ with discount retailer’s sales as business slowed from the first half of the year.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program

Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term in early 2025

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown, with Republicans considering pushing it until President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

After weekend with Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out a tentative plan to keep the government funded that could tee up a funding fight in Trump’s first 100 days.

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Republicans and Democrats watch each other's news

As the 2024 election approaches, CBS News asked Republicans and Democrats to watch each other's favorite news channels. The results reveal just how differently each side sees the nation's issues.

Republicans subpoena Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Wednesday issued a subpoena to ActBlue, a popular Democratic fundraising platform that has collected record donations for the Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Democrats Walked Into a Trap Republicans Set for Them

Democrats walked into the trap of defending the very institutions most Americans distrust.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Here's why ETFs often have lower fees than mutual funds

Fees are one of the few things people can control relative to investing.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Beyoncé to perform during Texans vs. Ravens Christmas Day halftime show

Beyoncé is expected to perform at the halftime show for the Christmas Day matchup between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens, which will be streaming live on Netflix.

What a School Performance Shows Us About Japanese Education

A look into the Japanese educational system’s delicate balancing of teamwork, discipline and personal growth.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

Senate Democrat sees ‘a chance’ of more Ukraine funding in lame duck session

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Wednesday there is a chance that Congress could pass additional funding for Ukraine ahead of the transition to a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Not one government has paid into fund for victims of Uganda warlord, says ICC

The international criminal court awarded a record €52.4m to survivors of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes but member states have failed to contribute. Not a single country has contributed towards ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Flows jump after mutual fund-to-ETF conversions, BofA study shows

Increasing numbers of US managers are making the move offering investors multiple advantages

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?

Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

What Democrats should focus on ahead of a Trump presidency

The transition of power began following President-elect Donald Trump's win, while Democrats worked to understand what went wrong in the 2024 election. Trump picked his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, ...

Fifth athlete disqualified from one of dirtiest races in Olympic history

Tatyana Tomashova loses London 2012 1500m silver Russian banned for retrospective doping offences The London 2012 race regarded as one of the dirtiest in history has expunged yet another name ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.

The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatility

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

WATCH: Immersive light show helps Paris church’s history ‘come alive’

World - Yahoo News - November 6

World of Warships Clash of Titans history show debuts on Pluto TV

TCD and Pluto TV launched the premier today of World of Warships Clash of Titans, an eight-part streaming documentary series.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 11

Beware the Trifecta: History Shows Full Control of Government Is Fleeting

The last five presidents have all had periods where both the House and the Senate were in friendly hands — but most lasted just two years before the backlash set in.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump

The party protected vulnerable incumbents and picked off Democrats in competitive districts, handing the president-elect a unified Congress to enact his agenda.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

With Trump returning to the presidency, everything from abortion to immigration is under threat

With Trump back in the White House. The impact will be felt in many aspects of American life and across the world. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt

Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

In One Magical Moment, He Fell Under Her Spell

Matthew Majchrzak and Emily McCormick might have met while role-playing fantasy characters, but the feelings they developed were real.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 15

5 former House Republicans endorse Democrat running against Scott Perry

Five former House Republicans on Monday endorsed Democrat Janelle Stelson in her bid to unseat Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and urged their GOP colleagues to follow suit. In a letter first reported by ...