MicroStrategy unveils new name, reports accelerated bitcoin purchases in fourth quarter

The heave-making fourth-quarter star the Celtics need to make a repeat title run

Last season's star-turn in the NBA Finals was a decade in the making for Payton Pritchard.

ESPN - Jan. 29

Starbucks earnings top estimates, but same-store sales decline for fourth straight quarter

Starbucks said its same-store sales fell 4%, fueled by a 6% decline in visits to its stores.

CNBC - Jan. 28

Google says it plans to use Trump's new names for Denali and Gulf of Mexico

Google said Monday its maps will use names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico favored by President Donald Trump — Mount McKinley and Gulf of America — when federal maps make the switch.

NBC News - Jan. 28

MicroStrategy is still loading up on bitcoin, but the pace of buying is slowing

In a little less than three months, MicroStrategy has spent nearly half of its three-year, $42 billion capital plan to buy bitcoin.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

There was no pool report for controversial fourth-down stop in Chiefs-Bills

Referee Clete Blakeman talked to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players and coaches during Sunday's AFC Championship.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Quarter of people in England had poor NHS care in past year, report says

Survey for patient watchdog finds over half of those who made complaint were not satisfied with process or outcome. A quarter of people in England experienced poor NHS care over the last year but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 27

Lions reportedly name Kelvin Sheppard new defensive coordinator

Sheppard has been on Detroit's staff since 2021 and long been viewed as a successor to Aaron Glenn.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25

Morgan Wallen says 'I'm the Problem' as he launches new single, tour and fourth album

Morgan Wallen announces a new stadium tour to follow his record-breaking run with the One Night at a Time Tour. His 2025 I'm the Problem Tour kicks off in June.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 24

'World's first downside protected bitcoin ETF': Calamos unveils a safer way to play crypto

A major exchange-traded fund provider is trying to take the volatility out of bitcoin investing.

CNBC - Jan. 23

Boeing books charges and warns on fourth-quarter revenue and profit

Aerospace group cites $2.8bn hit from last year’s strike, lay-offs and rising defence business costs

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Boeing expects $4 billion loss for fourth quarter after chaotic 2024

Boeing outlined expected results and charges across its business in preliminary fourth-quarter results.

CNBC - Jan. 23

OpenAI Unveils New Agent Tool ‘Operator’

The new tool, called Operator, can shop for groceries or book a restaurant reservation. But it still needs help from humans.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

South Korea's Economy Expands 2.0% in 2024 After Lackluster Fourth-Quarter Growth

The data showed private consumption weakened and construction investment remained in contraction in the fourth quarter. Exports edged up on demand for semiconductors and other ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Samsung unveils new AI-powered smartphone in fight against Apple

South Korean tech group hopes the S25, powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, will help it steal market share from US rival

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Travelers Upbeat on Momentum Despite Fires as Fourth-Quarter Profit Surges

The property-and-casualty insurer said the strong results and outlook would allow it to support customers affected by the wildfires that devastated L.A.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Angel City unveils new facility in effort 'to build a winning culture'

The opening of the performance center comes six days after the hiring of general manager Mark Parsons, who said recruiting players will be much easier now.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Netflix raises prices as it posts record subscriber growth in fourth-quarter earnings

Streaming service’s bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter. Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season quarter to help ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Sony Pictures names Keith Le Goy as new television chair

Le Goy has been a Sony executive for 25 years. He succeeds Ravi Ahuja, who ascended to the top studio job. Sony Pictures is known for 'The Boys' and 'Jeopardy!'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21

Adidas Exceeds Profit Guidance After Sales Jump in Fourth Quarter

The German sporting-goods company said its operating profit climbed to €1.34 billion last year from €268 million in 2023.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman defends controversial fourth-quarter FG decision in CFP loss to Ohio State

Freeman's decision drew heavy criticism on social media

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Bitcoin touches new high of $109,000, then reverses in volatile session on Trump inauguration day

Bitcoin spiked to a new all-time high early Monday but pulled back following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

CNBC - Jan. 20

Bitcoin hits new record high, dollar dips ahead of Trump inauguration – business live

Bitcoin rises by 4% past $109,000, reversing earlier losses; Donald Trump meme coin price tanks after wife Melania also launches token. The UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves , will travel to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Commanders lead Lions 45-31 in fourth quarter of NFL divisional game

Will Houston QB C.J. Stroud be able to pull the massive upset off against Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending champions?

NBC News - Jan. 18

With XRP near highs ahead of Trump inauguration, can bitcoin crack a new record?

Major cryptocurrencies rallied on Friday, with bitcoin back on track toward its record high days ahead of the second inauguration of crypto-friendly President-elect Donald Trump.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in

The real estate slump and uncertainty about future income have weighed on consumer spending and business confidence, adding to deflation concerns.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Hastings Masters guards chess tradition and unveils a new 16-year-old star

China’s Xue Haowen began the event without any Fide titles and ended it as a grandmaster, unbeaten on 7/9 and breaking Judit Polgar’s record as the youngest winner. Hastings is the grandfather of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Apex Legends Unveils New Final Fantasy Rebirth Event

Apex Legends is hosting a Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth -themed limited-time event: The Lunar Rebirth Collection Event. Respawn shared the news in a new event trailer posted to its YouTube channel. ...

GameSpot - Jan. 16

TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand

TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the megatrend in favor of AI.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Citigroup swings to fourth-quarter profit, tops estimates on investment banking strength

The fourth-quarter report comes after a year where Citi's stock rose almost 37%, outperforming the S&P 500.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Bitcoin accelerates its slide, falling toward $90,000 to start the week

Bitcoin at one point dropped to the $90,000 mark to start the week, extending weekend losses as investors continued to dump tech stocks.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Hyundai unveils new electric SUV amid uncertainty

It's an uncertain time in the electric vehicle market, but Hyundai Motors is preparing to release a highly anticipated new electric SUV. The company's global CEO opened up about the new vehicle and ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president

Only one-quarter of Americans said President Biden was a “good” or “great” president, getting lower approval numbers than President-elect Trump at the end of his first term and former President ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction

ABC News - Jan. 8

Cristiano Ronaldo unveils Portugal's first new kits by Puma

After Portugal's long association with Nike ended, Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. have unveiled Puma's first kits for the men's and women's national teams.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Nvidia founder unveils new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

Chipmaker Nvidia has unveiled new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

ABC News - Jan. 7

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