Labour needs a growth plan for the north

Zelle payments top $1 trillion in 2024 as network's growth outpaces rivals including PayPal

Zelle, the payments network run by banks-owned Early Warning Services, crossed $1 trillion in total volumes last year, which it said was the most ever for a peer-to-peer platform.

NBC News - Feb. 12

‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.

Trump vows to unleash the U.S. economy, but his agenda is creating lots of uncertainty.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Reddit turns second quarterly profit since IPO but shares slide on user-growth miss

Reddit Inc. turned its second quarterly profit since becoming a public company, but shares fell after daily active unique users — which topped 100 million for the first time — fell short of ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 13

US private equity-backed data centres fuel growth of TikTok’s Chinese owner

Global buyout groups often do not know whether ByteDance uses their facilities to exploit a legal loophole to access chips

Financial Times - Feb. 13

Sony’s PlayStation business pulls further ahead with 16% revenue growth in holiday quarter

Sony reported a significant increase in PlayStation business sales of 1,682.3 billion yen in the holiday quarter, up 237.9 billion yen, or 16%.

VentureBeat - Feb. 13

Crocs rallies as its profit view tops estimate on core footwear brand growth

Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.

MarketWatch - Feb. 13

Trump metal tariffs could slow data center growth and disrupt power grid, analyst says

Demand for transformers, a key component in the electric, has exploded as infrastructure ages and power demand rises.

CNBC - Feb. 13

Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth

Nonprofit organizations across the country were plunged into uncertainty after the White House froze spending on federal loans and grants two weeks ago

ABC News - 6d

U.S. population growth is stalling, threatening the once-reliable returns of these ‘recession-proof’ investments

Some real-estate and municipal bond markets may be under threat by changing demographics.

MarketWatch - 5d

Japan's fourth-quarter growth tops estimates on higher exports; domestic consumption remains a worry

On a year-on-year basis, Japan's economy grew 1.2% in the fourth quarter, compared with the 0.6% rise in the third quarter.

CNBC - 3d

20 stocks of companies expected to put up numbers to back investors’ new ‘growth mindset’

The co-chief investment officers at Neuberger Berman see a new dynamic in the stock market as investors move on from inflation worries.

MarketWatch - 2d

AI hiring startup Mercor now valued at $2 billion after strong recent growth

The new round of capital will allow Mercor to further develop the company's AI technologies that vet candidates and improve predictions.

CNBC - 5h

Alibaba shares pop 8% after cloud unit, e-commerce growth push up quarterly profit

The Chinese titan posted a sharp profit hike in the December quarter amid ongoing strength in its Cloud Intelligence unit and growth in its e-commerce segment.

CNBC - 4h

Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating

High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.

CNBC - 1h

Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

What are the ramifications of Trump's Gaza plan?

President Trump has said the U.S. is committed to buying and owning the Gaza Strip, despite the Palestinian Authority saying the land is not for sale. Matthew Kroenig, an expert with the Atlantic ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Hamas says it will release hostages as planned

Palestinian militant group Hamas assured Thursday that it will release three Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip this weekend as planned, after accusing Israel of violating the frail ceasefire ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

What is Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan?

US president orders options to retaliate with levies against host of perceived trade barriers

Financial Times - 6d

A Crisis at Planned Parenthood: What to Know

Planned Parenthood clinics around the country are facing complaints of substandard health care and poor morale amid chronic funding problems, a New York Times investigation found.

The New York Times - 5d

Examining Trump's plans for Guantánamo Bay

The Trump administration is holding more than 150 migrant detainees at Guantánamo Bay. A dozen military flights carrying migrants have landed there since President Trump's return to office. CBS ...

CBS News - 2d

‘Dengue Boy’ Is the Weird, Fleshy Novel You Need Right Now

Dengue Boy, a book about a humanoid mosquito taking his revenge in the dying years of planet Earth, is unsettling and essential.

Wired - Feb. 5

Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?

Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.

Inc. - Feb. 7

Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework

It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later on

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Sutherland will need full tank for Scotland to end losing run against Ireland

Prop banking on final-quarter heave to buck the trend and dent holders’ hopes of three Championship titles in a row. We were introduced to the term Gambler’s Fallacy this week. Our rough ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Here's everything you need to know about the Super Bowl

With Super Bowl LIX kicking off soon, learn more about how to watch, what time to tune in and what channel or streaming service to follow as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles.

NBC News - Feb. 8

Eastern Contenders Main Needs Before The NHL Trade Deadline – Hurricanes and Rangers

With less than 30 games remaining in the NHL season, here are the main and secondary areas of need for the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers before the NHL trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9

Rep. Michael McCaul says USAID needs to "return to the core mission principles"

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who had once been a big supporter of USAID, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the ...

CBS News - Feb. 9

Ceasefire needs to hold or Gaza will face famine again: U.N.

Hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian aid have arrived each day since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19.

CBS News - Feb. 9

US needs an America-first, common-sense approach to global women’s rights

The Trump administration is expected to continue to prioritize women's rights, not as a "soft power" issue, but as a practical one that aligns with American foreign and domestic policy goals.

The Hill - Feb. 10

Badenoch needs to revive Tory fortunes by May next year, say frontbenchers

100 days after she became party leader, some members of her team say she must show progress in elections in 2026

Financial Times - Feb. 10

New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?

There's growing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs, which include Ozempic's semaglutide, may be useful for treating alcohol use disorder.

NBC News - Feb. 10

What you need to know ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

Just six active drivers enter the 2025 season with a championship to their names.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11

Amid Democrats' soul-searching, we need to rethink the Obama presidency

The Obama presidency, while highly regarded and beloved among Democrats, must be reexamined in order for the Democratic Party to win, as Obama's presidency was marred by inaction in the face of the ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

NHL Trade Deadline Needs: Detroit Red Wings And Edmonton Oilers

Although the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are in very different circumstances, they could have similar needs before the NHL trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11

5 Tests to Determine Whether Your Business Actually Needs AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy thinks AI is the biggest opportunity since the invention of the internet. Is it?

Inc. - Feb. 11

Trump officials tell GOP lawmakers they need $175B to secure borders

Two senior Trump administration officials told Republican senators at a closed-door lunch meeting Tuesday that they’re running out of money to secure the borders and need Congress to immediately ...

The Hill - Feb. 12