Markets quickly recovered from the early August meltdown — but investors may not be so lucky next time
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MarketWatch - Business
Powell’s recalibration on rates may bring 1995-like boost to stocks: strategist
That the U.S. no longer needs “emergency levels of monetary squeeze” should be bullish for risky assets, says one strategist.11 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng is so adored she may get her own patent
Only a month after the adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally51 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Some prisoners let out early to ease overcrowding have not been tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Markets need time to digest the 50-point cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell spent a big portion of the post-meeting press conference massaging sentiment.5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...15 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Andy Reid: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco needs surgery on fractured fibula, may not return until 'next season'
Who will lead Kansas City's backfield in Pacheco's absence?18 hours ago - NFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
Thursday Night Football odds, line, time, spread: Patriots vs. Jets picks by New England expert on 18-5 run
Emory Hunt, who is 18-5 on New England picks, has revealed his Thursday Night Football best bets for New York Jets vs. New England Patriots18 hours ago - NFL -
Inc. - Business
How Small Businesses Can Recover From Break-Ins and Theft
With shoplifting affecting more than half of small businesses, it's important toprepare in advance and have a plan for dealing with a break-in or theftto minimize damage.18 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
JPMorgan Chase May Purchase the Apple Card From Goldman Sachs
Reports say the New York banks are in triangulated talks with Apple to shift management of Apple Card accounts--and their $17 billion in outstanding high-risk consumer debt.19 hours ago - Apple -
The Hill - Politics
House, Senate Democrats press leadership to quickly extend ObamaCare subsidies
House and Senate Democrats are pressing leadership to quickly pass legislation extending ObamaCare’s enhanced subsidies before they expire at the end of 2025. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rep. ...19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s the 8% return investors in cash could be missing out on. Psst, it relates to the housing market.
Housing credit looks like a good place to be for investors, especially with returns rising as the Fed looks to lower rates, says Clayton Triick at Angel Oak Capital Advisors.19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
What’s Next for Rafael Nadal?
The Grand Slams are over for this year, but Nadal’s fitness and Carlos Alcaraz’s pursuit of the No. 1 ranking remain major storylines.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
John Paulson says he’ll dump stocks if Kamala Harris wins — except for this company
John Paulson, the investor who successfully bet against the subprime-mortgage bubble, said he would withdraw his money from the market if Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Post Office boss to step down from role next year
The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
History says Fed interest-rate cut sets up ‘crapshoot’ for stock-market investors
A decent rule of thumb is to watch the next two weeks after a first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, says Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst at SentimenTraderYesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Wednesday's big stock stories: What's likely to move the market in the next trading session
The S&P 500 and the 30-stock Dow touched fresh all-time highs before closing near the flatline on Tuesday. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge rules Trump Media breached stock contract with early investor
Trump Media breached an agreement with one of the investors that helped the company go public, and must grant the investor a larger share of its stock, a judge ruled.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Judge rules Trump Media breached stock contract with early investor
Donald Trump will soon be free to start selling his DJT shares, but the Republican presidential nominee recently said he will not do so.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
"Large Scale" Playtests For New Battlefield Will Start Early Next Year
More details about the next entry in the Battlefield franchise have been revealed during a recent EA Investor's presentation , with a "large scale community-driven testing program" for the game ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Panthers may have ruined Bryce Young. Will he ever recover?
Charles Robinson digs deep into what's going on in Carolina in the wake of the former No. 1 pick's benching and examines other prominent passers around the NFL.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Point the blame for latest Eagles meltdown directly at Nick Sirianni
Nick Sirianni's Eagles fell to 2-7 in their last nine games with a fourth-quarter meltdown Monday night vs. the Falcons.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Planning to delay retirement may not rescue you from poor savings
Many people retire earlier than expected due to unforeseen factors like a layoff or poor health.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Trout says move away from CF possible next year
Angels star Mike Trout, working his way back from two knee surgeries, acknowledged that a move away from center field could be in his future.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Many first-time home buyers locked out of market by competition and high prices
Many prospective first-time home buyers feel like they're at a disadvantage as they face high interest rates and competition from a spiking number of all-cash offers. CBS News correspondent Nancy ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipationYesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors should brace for lower stock-market returns over the next decade, JPMorgan warns
Millennials and Generation Z might not enjoy the robust returns from U.S. stocks that helped swell the retirement accounts of their parents and grandparents, according to a team of equity analysts ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Saquon Barkley addresses drop that started Eagles meltdown vs. Falcons; Jalen Hurts consoles RB in locker room
'I need to make that catch'2 days ago - NFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
Falcons' Kirk Cousins admits he's not 100% in recovering from torn Achilles, per report
Cousins says he feels 100% in the pocket, but is not 100% overall2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
So … naming a stadium after Trevor Lawrence may have been a little premature
The Jaguars temporarily rebranded their home in honor of their quarterback. But it merely highlighted how he has fallen short of expectations3 days ago