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Worried about stock market stability in 2025? Here are investors’ biggest fears.
Deutsche Bank Research chart shows the top market risks cited by investors versus a year ago.MarketWatch - 49m -
The Mets Went Wild for Juan Soto. Here’s What Could Come Next.
Steve Cohen did his part by securing the big-ticket item. Now it’s time for David Stearns’s more prudent approach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1h -
Changes to Accident Reporting Rules Could Benefit Tesla’s Self-Drive Ambitions
A focus on accidents involving self-driving cars may change under the incoming Trump administration, but dropping accident reporting rules is contentious.Inc. - 5h -
Things could go very wrong in Syria – they could also go very right. Let’s gift its people optimism | Nesrine Malik
With the tyrant Assad gone, it’s important not to impose a negative script on what comes next. Syrians deserve support and hope. Last week, time collapsed. Bashar al-Assad’s fall recalled scenes ...The Guardian - 16h -
Commentary: What Netflix's 'Maria' gets so wrong about Maria Callas
There is 'Maria' and there is Maria Callas. Our classical music critic on how the Netflix movie compares with the Maria Callas he encountered and from whom he learned the meaning of Italian opera.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Here’s what we know.
At least five others were injured in the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, which has about 390 children in kindergarten through 12th grade.The New York Times - 3h -
Here's what we now know about the European Central Bank's rate cut plans
Policymakers in Frankfurt indicated a clear dovish shift, but exactly where they will stop rate cuts remains a topic of debate.CNBC - 8h -
Investors are banking on ‘animal spirits’ to drive markets. Here’s what could go wrong.
Goldman Sachs says investors hope for double animal spirits going forward — surging business activity that will drive stocks higher.MarketWatch - 8h -
What do investors need to look out for in 2025?
The US dominates at FT Money’s annual investment panel — much to some participants’ annoyanceFinancial Times - 2d -
Wayve’s AI Self-Driving System Is Here to Drive Like a Human and Take On Waymo and Tesla
Unlike Waymo’s hybrid system of AI training with hand-coded instructions, Wayve’s AI handles the entire self-driving process, learning unsupervised to cope with the unpredictable and drive more ...Wired - 3d -
Here's what Trump's plans to extend his tax cuts could mean for you
President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts, plus throw in a few more. Here's what to know.CBS News - 3d -
For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here
Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.The New York Times - 3d -
What’s next for banks amid noise around new overdraft-fee cap
Consumer groups applauded the move, but banks said customers could be driven toward more expensive options such as payday loans.MarketWatch - 4d -
Here’s what’s expected to drive gold’s performance in 2025
Policy changes will be just one of the key factors for gold next year, says the World Gold Council.MarketWatch - 4d -
What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?
The technology, which enables a gene to spread itself through a population, might prove a significant tool for disease prevention. Mosquitoes carry some of the world’s deadliest diseases, including ...The Guardian - 5d -
US stocks rally set to slow as investor ‘euphoria’ fades, say big banks
Wall Street strategists forecast S&P 500 will rise 8% by end of next year after big 2024 gainsFinancial Times - 5d -
Economists have 'really had it wrong' about recession, market strategist says
David Zervos of Jefferies and Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, weigh in on the likelihood of more Fed rate cuts to come at CNBC's FA Summit.CNBC - 6d -
‘She is single and has a low-wage job’: I want to give my daughter, who is in her 30s, $50,000 for retirement. What could go wrong?
“She can invest aggressively, as she has over two decades to see her principal grow.”MarketWatch - 6d -
Here's what could happen with mortgage rates this December, according to experts
Could the mortgage rate climate change in the final month of 2024? Here's what some experts think.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Wall Street has a new high bar for the S&P 500 in 2025. Here’s what’s driving that.
Oppenheimer Asset Management’s chief investment strategist, John Stoltzfus, predicts the S&P 500 will reach 7,100 in 2025, thanks in part to a resilient economy.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
What to watch for in 2025 housing market predictions
Housing is not cheap — whether you’re buying or renting.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Here are 4 things we’re watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Inflation data and earnings from Costco and Broadcom will be front and center.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says excluding Mustangs from CFP would be 'wrong to what college football stands for'
SMU's fate is uncertain following a 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship GameCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime
An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Here’s what is happening in Syria.
aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
The stock market is about to gift investors with two holiday season rallies
December brings both the ‘Santa Claus Rally’ and the ‘January Effect.’MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
What’s in store for the U.S. housing market in 2025?
Also: The aging bull market for stocks, the UnitedHealth aftermath and advice from the Moneyist.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Is the U.S. jobs market weaker than it looks? Here are some hints.
The U.S. has averaged a respectable 173,000 new jobs a month since September, in a sign the labor market is still pretty healthy — but warning signs are flashing.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
The stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is trading at lows. Why retail investors should take note.
The Cboe Volatility Index hasn’t been this low in months.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next
The Supreme Court, president-elect Donald Trump, or an American buyer could still intervene to save the video platform, which is used by some 170 million Americans.Wired - Dec. 6 -
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Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Where do the Democrats go from here?
And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here's what's new.
Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Steph identifies Warriors change that could be here to stay
Steph Curry is open to the Golden State Warriors making a slight tweak to his usage on a nightly basis moving forward.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks
An extraordinary political drama in South Korea is likely to compound an already gloomy outlook for Asia's fourth-largest economy, analysts say.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.
A vote by the lower house of Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What drives home equity loan interest rates?
Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Visiting Europe's Christmas markets? Here's how to do it — via a river cruise
A river cruise is a convenient way to explore some of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Europe, writes contributor Penny Sadler.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Irreplaceable Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool’s keystone and spirit animal | Barney Ronay
Defender’s domination of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland represents the contrasting paths of both clubs. Like crocuses pushing up through the soil, like a first glimpse of daffodil in ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
