Taiwan leads Asian stocks higher in 2024 — but Trump tariffs, China economy cloud region's outlook

Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.

MarketWatch - 1h

Asia-Pacific markets open higher after Wall Street gains on tech strength

Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.

CNBC - 1h

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, Dec. 23, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

CBS News - 1h

Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.

CNBC - 1h

Ford to donate $1M, fleet of vehicles to Trump inauguration

Ford Motor Company said it will donate $1 million and a small fleet of vehicles for use in President-elect Trump’s inauguration, multiple outlets reported Monday. Ford joins a recent wave of major ...

The Hill - 1h

Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...

CBS News - 2h

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down

The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.

Politico - 3h

FirstFT: The worsening tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China

Also in today’s newsletter, Honda and Nissan agree to merger talks and Bangladesh asks India to return exiled former prime minister

Financial Times - 3h

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 4h

Gimenez calls Trump Panama threats 'legitimate'

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Monday called President-elect Trump’s recent threats about the Panama Canal “legitimate.” “I always take the president seriously, and it’s … [a] legitimate threat to ...

The Hill - 4h

Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale

Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...

The Hill - 5h

Trump's 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada's recovering auto industry

There's growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an existential threat to the country's recovering automotive industry.

CNBC - 6h

Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

CNBC - 6h

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game

Here's how to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale

It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.

BBC News - 8h

The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024

Diarra from Detroit, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh—these are the shows you might not have watched in 2024, but definitely still should.

Wired - 8h

The 10 Best Movies You Missed in 2024

From The Bikeriders to The Order, these are the movies you should watch before the year is through.

Wired - 9h

GameSpot's Top Ten Games Of 2024

GameSpot brings you our staff picks for the best 10 games of 2024. Timestamps: 00:00 Astro Bot 03:30 Balatro 06:15 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 08:25 Helldivers 2 10:55 Indiana Jones and The ...

GameSpot - 9h

The Best Pets And Animal Companions In Video Games: 2024 Edition

Pets: They're not just critters that add to our monthly expenses. They're members of the family that we adore. Our love of cute furballs in real life also extends to how we view them in the games ...

GameSpot - 9h

UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in third quarter

Figures are a further blow to government facing criticism from businesses after Budget

Financial Times - 11h

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...

CBS News - 1d

The Best Street Style of 2024

Three continents, six countries, seven cities and endless inspiration.

The New York Times - 1d

Dozens of Republicans broke with Trump. Are primary challenges next?

Politico - 3d

5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.

NBC News - 3h

Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump made comments threatening to take back the Panama Canal based on what he said were high costs that ships are encountering. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

CBS News - 6h

Trends Shaping E-Commerce as We Leave 2024

Three things retailers should watch this holiday season.

Inc. - 6h

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game

Here's how to watch the Texans play the Ravens on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025

It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.

Inc. - 7h

Trump’s pick to lead Federal Railroad Administration a positive for railroad stocks: analyst

David Fink, the former president of Pan Am Railways, is “carrier friendly,” according to TD Cowen.

MarketWatch - 7h

Trump announces slate of top Pentagon appointments

President-elect Trump on Sunday night revealed several new nominees for senior Pentagon roles, including his pick for the Defense Department’s No. 2 civilian. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he ...

The Hill - 8h

Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?

Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.

MarketWatch - 8h

BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year

A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.

MarketWatch - 8h

US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry

The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...

The Hill - 8h

Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.

MarketWatch - 8h

Trump announces slate of tech appointments, 'crypto council'

President-elect Trump announced a slate of tech appointments in posts on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant Team that will be working in conjunction with ...

The Hill - 9h

Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China

Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...

The Hill - 9h