US stocks edge higher as investors await further signals on rate cuts
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Ex-Bad Boy Records rapper Shyne says Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'destroyed my life' as mogul awaits trial
Former Bad Boy rapper and Belizean politician Shyne claims Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'pretty much sent me to prison,' decades after a shooting that involved the music mogul.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sean Combs under suicide watch by jailers as he awaits sex trafficking trial
Jailers put accused sex trafficker Sean "Diddy" Combs on a "procedural" suicide watch, as the music mogul awaits trial on three felony counts tied to more than a decade of alleged abuse, a source ...3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Micron’s stock sentiment is weak. Here’s what could flip the script.
Micron shares have shed most of their 2024 gains, but memory pricing could improve in the coming months, Citi says.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Doomsday Glacier" set to retreat "further and faster," scientists warn
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expected3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Nate Silver finds Harris with edge on Trump for first time since Aug. 28
Vice President Harris has taken the lead in pollster Nate Silver's election forecast and model for the first time since Aug. 28. Harris now leads in the polling aggregation with 48.9 percent to ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock hits low as insider stock-sale ban lifts
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s stock dropped to its lowest level since it went public in March Friday, as a ban on stock sales lifted.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Construction giant collapse sees 2,200 jobs cut
The UK operations of the construction group ISG collapsed into administration on Friday.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris edges out Trump by 2 points in Virginia survey
A new poll finds Vice President Harris beating former President Trump by 2 points in Virginia. The survey, conducted by the University of Mary Washington, found that in a two-way race, 48 percent ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Has a Polling Edge in Wisconsin, but Democrats Don’t Trust It
The vice president, who is visiting the state on Friday, has led Donald Trump there more often than not. Yet nearly everyone in Wisconsin politics believes the race will be incredibly close.3 days ago - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?
Mortgage interest rates plunged to a 2-year low this week. But will they drop even further this month?3 days ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
The Fed Is Putting the Stock Market on Track for a Rare Achievement
Stocks in September have been negative for four years in a row but momentum from the rate cut could bring change.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed spurred a big rally in Nvidia and other chip stocks. Is it sustainable?
Fed commentary could give a further shot in the arm to AI names that have been market leaders, but the broader semiconductor sector still faces challenges and skepticism.3 days ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollars3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Conservatives play offense on higher education
Conservatives have secured multiple victories in the higher education space the past few years, taking advantage of missteps by opponents and a more aggressive movement that is unlikely to slow ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rate3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratings3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Mercedes-Benz cuts guidance on slump in China’s economy
Mercedes-Benz shares fell 8% on Friday morning as the company cut its guidance for the second time since July3 days ago - China -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.3 days ago - China -
ABC News - World
Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years
For millions of Lebanese, this week's mass explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies, with its bloody aftermath, is painfully similar to the horrific explosion four years ago of haphazardly stored ...3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ratings crater for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes in 2024
Under Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes remain a big deal in Boulder.3 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Logan Gilbert reaches 200 Ks, Mariners stay on edge of playoff race with 3-2 win over Yankees
Logan Gilbert allowed two runs pitching into the sixth inning and reached the 200-strikeout mark for the season, J3 days ago - MLB -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes-Benz Cuts Full-Year Outlook
The German luxury carmaker said the move was triggered by the further deterioration of the macroeconomic environment, specifically in China.4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Connor McDavid is the Highest Rated Player in NHL 25
McDavid headlines the list of top centers, followed by Nathan MacKinnon, Leon Draisaitl and Auston Matthews5 days ago - NHL