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US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Powell says Fed in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further
Central bank chair warns path to a reduction in inflation will be ‘bumpy’Business - Financial Times - November 14 -
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 -
Funding of A9 dualling project a real concern, say MSPs
They also say issues around funding had already delayed the £3bn Inverness to Perth project.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
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Beware of the ‘Ponzi funds’ that are hiding in plain sight, says strategist
The rise of thematic funds leads to Ponzi-like situations, say researchers.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister
In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Weaning mobile game players off in-app purchases with effective D2C marketing
Why web shops are the future of mobile game monetization, and how to overcome their complexity and launch successfully.Tech - VentureBeat - November 8 -
DirecTV says Dish purchase is off
DirecTV's proposed acquisition of Dish assets is most likely dead after a group of bondholders rejected a revised offer.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
The Fed is draining liquidity from markets for longer than expected. Here’s why it’s making Wall Street nervous.
Wall Street is getting anxious about the plumbing in the financial markets as the Fed’s balance sheet shrinks.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Here's why Eli Lilly bounced back, plus mega-caps lag while staples stocks rise
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give
The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
The 2 things that will drive the stock market after last week's Trump-Fed rally
Talk about an eventful week. And, the hurdles to come.Business - CNBC - November 10 -
'The market is right': Former Fed policymaker Mester sees fewer rate cuts next year after Trump's victory
The U.S. Federal Reserve could carry out fewer rate cuts than previously expected next year should President-elect Donald Trump's proposed global tariffs take hold, former Fed policymaker Loretta ...Business - CNBC - November 12 -
U.S. stock market hits record highs with boost from election results and Fed announcement
The Dow and S&P 500 have set new records as post-election optimism and a major Fed announcement drive a market surge. CBS News MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady explains what's behind the rise.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
This Fed-based market signal is flashing a warning for the first time in over a decade. Here’s why it matters.
Bears are hoping this earnings-based stock-market predictor will be right — for once.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Sniper Elite Battle Royale Spin-Off Reportedly Canceled After Losing Funding
A Sniper Elite battle-royale spin-off announced just three months ago has reportedly been canceled after losing funding from Chinese gaming giant Tencent. The news comes via Insider Gaming , ...Tech - GameSpot - 21 hours ago -
Google Should Be Forced to Sell Chrome Browser, Justice Department Says
The spinoff would be a major blow to the tech giant and will likely kick off a legal fight with wide-reaching implications for its core business.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
DOJ Says Google Must Sell Chrome to Restore Competition
The Justice Department says Google will need to sell Chrome to end its monopoly on online search.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Fed Chair says he won't resign if Trump asks him to
Fed Chair Jay Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair
US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%World - Financial Times - November 7 -
What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Powell says the Fed doesn't need to be 'in a hurry' to reduce interest rates
"The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully," Powell said.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
August Pfluger elected Republican Study Committee chair
Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) was elected on Friday to chair the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest conservative caucus in the House, for the 119th Congress. Pfluger, who had led the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off
Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ betBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Palo Alto shares helped by contract news, Abbott Labs braces for lawsuit ruling
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Global sell-off on geopolitical tensions allows us to buy this quality stock on a dip
When the market sells off wholesale, as it did at Tuesday's open, it often throws away the good with the bad.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year
Mohawk Industries’ product mix has been hit by consumers trading down and by new construction outpacing higher-value remodeling.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Markets set for rally after U.S. elections, Barclays says
Markets will likely experience a ‘mild relief rally’ in the wake of the vote as a smooth transition starts to come into sightBusiness - MarketWatch - October 28 -
The stock market hasn’t priced in a Trump win, Morgan Stanley strategist says
The chief U.S. stock-market strategist at Morgan Stanley says the fact that financial stocks are rallying has more to do with fundamentals than with the approaching election.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
U.S. election won't be an 'uneventful event' for global markets, UBS chief says
Ermotti forecasts "market movements" will take place in the wake of the upcoming U.S. elections, no matter who wins leadership of the world's largest economy.Business - CNBC - October 30