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Both sides of Amazon scored big wins this year that should carry over into 2025
A fast-growing advertising business was the icing on the cake in 2024.CNBC - 3d -
Cathie Wood’s ETF keeps selling Tesla stock even as she gets more bullish
Cathie Wood’s flagship Ark Innovation ETF continues to sell Tesla shares, but the value of its stake has climbed above $1 billion.MarketWatch - 3d -
Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Waymo showcases fully autonomous car amid safety concerns
Waymo presents a first look at its fully autonomous car operating at higher speeds on a Phoenix freeway, as the company faces growing safety concerns and skepticism about driverless technology. ...CBS News - 3d -
American Airlines Briefly Grounds All U.S. Flights on Busy Christmas Eve
An unspecified technical issue prompted the carrier to stop flights on Tuesday morning, one of the most active travel days of the year.Inc. - 3d -
Will Trump’s tariff threats protect the dollar’s dominance?
Brics nations’ plan to create rival to greenback is bound to fail even without president-elect’s measures. In 2023, the leaders of Brazil and the other Brics countries at the time – China, India, ...The Guardian - 3d -
The 20 best podcasts of 2024
Is Avril Lavigne really dead? Can Michael Sheen save us from chemical poisoning? And exactly how X-rated does Lily Allen get? Here are our top picks of the year’s hottest podcasts. It’s almost 40 ...The Guardian - 3d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.CBS News - 4d -
European markets open higher in shortened session ahead of Christmas; Novo Nordisk resumes recovery
European stocks edged higher at the open on Tuesday.CNBC - 4d -
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength
Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.CNBC - 4d -
The best of the long read in 2024
Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand U.S. judiciary
The JUDGES Act would have increased the number of trial court judges in 25 federal district courts in 13 states in six waves every two years through 2035.NBC News - 4d -
National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.
Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak ...CBS News - 4d -
German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support
There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.BBC News - 4d -
MLB rumors: Rays add former Silver Slugger, Mets eyeing outfield market, Phillies acquire another arm
Here are the latest from baseball's hot stoveCBS Sports - 4d -
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Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While
The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.Inc. - 4d -
U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.CNBC - 4d -
U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders
The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.Inc. - 4d -
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It
The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.Inc. - 4d -
From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025
Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.CNBC - 4d -
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The Fed’s Stuck in a Wrestling Match With Financial Markets
Investors and the central bank can’t get on same page about where interest rates are headed.Inc. - 4d -
Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.
Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years
The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.CNBC - 4d -
Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs
The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.MarketWatch - 4d -
Scheffler & Korda dominate, McIlroy's miss and a Woods ace - 2024 in review
Iain Carter embarks on a round to represent 2024 with, in no particular order, 18 of the key memories from the year.BBC News - 4d -
The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix
It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.Inc. - 4d -
Even as Magdeburg mourns, the AfD is trying to cynically exploit the Christmas market attack | Thomas Vorreyer
For years I’ve watched the far-right party mobilise in my home town. Friday’s terrible events could galvanise it further. On Saturday afternoon in Magdeburg a man stood outside Johanniskirche (St ...The Guardian - 4d -
Christmas Market Attack Suspect Left a Decadelong Trail of Red Flags
The suspect in the attack in Germany had history of threats and harassment though no record of violence and an ideology that didn’t fit familiar patterns.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
The Best Street Style of 2024
Three continents, six countries, seven cities and endless inspiration.The New York Times - 5d