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Why Trump should forget about corporate tax cuts in his first 100 days
Corporate tax cuts are inflationary and could spell trouble for Republicans in the 2026 election.MarketWatch - 1h -
Popcorn Is Taxed at Three Rates in India. A Nation Says This Is Why We're a Mess.
Critics say the multiplicity of tax rates on the humble snack is emblematic of why India remains a difficult place to do business.The Wall Street Journal - 8h -
Wall Street analysts say buy this portfolio cyber stock. Why we're not taking their advice
In a note to clients, Morgan Stanley said there's an "increasingly attractive entry point" in Palo Alto Networks shares after a lackluster start to 2025.CNBC - 16h -
Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.CNBC - 17h -
Trump threatens to double tax rates for foreign nationals and companies
President orders officials to draw up retaliatory measures against ‘extraterritorial’ taxesFinancial Times - 19h -
Why Oilers' McDavid And Canucks' Myers Are Suspended Three Games
NHL Player Safety announced Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Canucks D-man Tyler Myers are suspended for late-game cross-checks. Here's what the department said.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sheba Hospital Says Three Freed Hostages Are in Stable Condition
Doctors at Sheba Medical Center said the three women are in stable condition, but little is known about what the former captives went through in Gaza.The New York Times - 1d -
CFP National Championship: Why everyone at Notre Dame bought into Marcus Freeman
Thanks to the relationship between Freeman and his players, Notre Dame is one win away from a national title.ESPN - 1d -
Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?
The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.MarketWatch - 2d -
The three female hostages Hamas says it will release first under the ceasefire deal
A British-Israeli citizen, a Nova festivalgoer and a veterinary nurse are the three women to be freed. Israel-Gaza war – live updates ‘Should we grieve, rejoice or cry?’: Palestinians in Gaza ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tempted to swap your stocks for bonds this year? Here's why we're sticking with equities
Trying to consistently hop in and out of asset classes is not a game we want to play.CNBC - 3d -
They Were Three-Star Recruits. Now They’re in the National Championship.
Riley Leonard and Will Howard, the quarterbacks of Notre Dame and Ohio State, respectively, are no strangers to being overlooked. It won’t last much longer.The New York Times - 3d -
Three killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says
The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, damaging civilian buildings and leaving a large crater in the road.BBC News - 3d -
Senate GOP rejects House conservative pitch on corporate tax rates
House conservative proposals to raise corporate taxes to offset the cost of President-elect Trump’s tax package are going over like lead balloons in the Senate, where Republicans are warning their ...The Hill - 5d -
England’s roads are a ‘national embarrassment’, MPs say
Worsening surface conditions and infrastructure project delays have caused continuing problemsFinancial Times - 5d -
Apple slides on disappointing iPhone data in China. Here's why we're not panicking
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 5d -
India becomes world’s fourth nation to carry out successful space docking mission
India on Thursday became the fourth nation in the world to achieve space docking, a technological milestone that underscores its ambitions.NBC News - 6d -
Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India
Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.BBC News - 6d -
The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says
Huione Guarantee, a gray market researchers believe is central to the online scam ecosystem, now includes a messaging app, stablecoin, and crypto exchange—while facilitating $24 billion in ...Wired - Jan. 14 -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts
The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Air India chief hails ‘climb’ phase in carrier’s ‘national mission’ of revival
Former state-run airline now owned by Tata is spending billions to win back customers who had lost faith in its serviceFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemicABC News - Jan. 12 -
Trump says Putin meeting being set up to end 'bloody mess' of Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
At least 6 die in a stampede at a temple in southern India, a report says
At least six people have died and dozens are injured after a stampede among hundreds at the entry of a temple in southern IndiaABC News - Jan. 8 -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Trump says he'll replace National Archives leader
President-elect Trump said on Monday that he’ll replace the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) leader. “We will [have a] new archivist,” Trump told conservative radio host Hugh ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions
The Vikings may have a stronger Super Bowl case entering the Week 18 showdown with the LionsCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
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Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'
The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1
