How to assess Broadcom's China risk — plus, an economic proof stock gets Wall Street love

Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.

The New York Times - 3h

Wall Street stocks waver after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets

Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023

Financial Times - 1d

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

How to assess Broadcom's China risk — plus, an economic-proof stock gets Wall Street love

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - 1d

Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street

The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.

CBS News - 1d

Big US banks set for $31bn quarterly profit as Wall Street business booms

Trading activity boosted in final quarter of 2024 by Donald Trump’s election win

Financial Times - 1d

The quantum computing stock craze echoes the GameStop saga — plus, a mea culpa on Constellation Brands

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer writes about the quantum stock craze and the pitfalls of short-selling.

CNBC - 2d

Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump

Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictions. When some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will ...

The Guardian - 3d

China and UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus

China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing

ABC News - 3d

Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations

Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.

NBC News - 4d

Wall Street gets off to a bumpy start to 2025. How investors can prepare for more volatility ahead.

A sharp selloff in the world’s largest bond market sent shockwaves through the U.S. financial markets this week, leaving investors to ponder if that choppiness will persist throughout the new year.

MarketWatch - 4d

BBC reporter assesses destruction on fire-ravaged street

At least five people have died as a result of the Eaton fire as the blaze remains 0% contained, officials say.

BBC News - 5d

A $28 Trillion Corner of Wall Street Is Flashing a Warning About the U.S. Economy

Bond yields have surged since the Fed began cutting interest rates.

Inc. - 5d

Wall Street names 13 of our stocks 'top picks' for 2025 — here's the list and our takes

These are names analysts say can not only weather any headwinds but will thrive in the new year.

CNBC - 5d

Wall Street’s riskiest stocks are melting down as retail traders face ‘day of reckoning’

Retail traders who had developed a taste for gambling on speculative stocks were facing a day of reckoning on Wednesday as many of their favorite trades suffered a startling meltdown.

MarketWatch - 5d

China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets

Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffs

Financial Times - 5d

Wall Street casts doubt on Citi chief Fraser’s bid to hit crucial target

Bank has lagged well behind rivals on important measure of profitability

Financial Times - 6d

Disney’s stock gets upgrade amid content ‘renaissance’ and streaming profit growth

Walt Disney Co.’s stock was upgraded to buy Tuesday by analyst firm Redburn Atlantic, which cited improved content performance and growth in streaming profit.

MarketWatch - 6d

Tech stocks got slammed because economic data sparked a jump in bond yields

Data on job openings and service-sector activity sent markets into “good news is bad news” mode on Tuesday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Paul Atkins, Tapped to Lead SEC, Likely to Go Easier on Wall Street Enforcement Actions

Trump’s pick, a former top official at the Securities Exchange Commission now likely to hold its top job, has a track record of resisting penalties for compnaies and individuals.

Inc. - Jan. 7

What a Wall Street analyst gets wrong about Apple in rare sell call on the stock

MoffettNathanson downgraded shares of the iPhone maker to sell from hold Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Tesla faces more risk than its stock reflects, prompting a downgrade

Tesla Inc.’s stock slipped 3.4% Tuesday, after Bank of America downgraded the stock to neutral from buy, arguing that it already reflects the long-term potential of such items as robotaxi and ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Wall Street notches another win as Fed's Barr clears the way for gentler banking regulator

With Barr's resignation, a more precise image of incoming bank deregulation is forming.

CNBC - Jan. 7

New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack

A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Exodus by Wall Street Banks From Climate Group Worries Advocates

The end of the year saw five of the six largest U.S. banks leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, as conservative pressures discouraged their climate change policies.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Michael Barr to step down as Fed’s top Wall Street regulator

US central bank’s vice-chair for supervision will leave his role in February but stay on as a governor

Financial Times - Jan. 6

China’s new super-dam carries both geopolitical and environmental risks

China is now the world’s most dammed country, with more large dams in operation than the rest of the world combined.

The Hill - Jan. 6

Top Wall Street analysts pick these dividend stocks for 2025

TipRanks' analyst ranking service reveals three dividend-paying stocks, including Ares Capital and ConocoPhillips.

CNBC - Jan. 5

'He doesn't get the love that he should': How Quinn Ewers put Texas back in the spotlight

Ewers, about to face former school Ohio State, wants to be the QB to deliver Texas' first national title since 2005.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America

The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.

The Hill - Jan. 4

How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love

Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.

Inc. - Jan. 3

How to Burnout-Proof Your Workplace According to Organizational Psychology: Make It SMART

Psychology offers an easy-to-remember action plan for leaders looking to help employees avoid burnout this year.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Why Wall Street Expects the Stock Market to Have a Big 2025

Analysts see corporate earnings improving beyond just big tech names.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Gold set to rally further this year, say Wall Street banks

Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banks

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How to invest in a much-changed China

While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent years