Why Investors Keep Betting Big on the U.S. Economy
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Business - CNBC
Amazon bets on selling cashierless technology to retailers after pulling it from most U.S. stores
Amazon is selling its cashierless technology called "Just Walk Out" to outside retailers. CNBC gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the technology works.4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Investors grab European equities to gain cheap US exposure
Novo Nordisk and Schneider in demand as robust American economy defies investors’ expectations5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The S&P 500 is too tech-heavy. This alternative ETF keeps beating it.
The various stock indexing and weighting schemes will shine at different times, but some approaches are designed to be immune from market cycles.6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Gen Z investors — and this surprising age bracket — are doubling down on tech stocks
A survey found that 68% of Gen Z and 55% of Silent Generation investors increased their positions in tech stocks in the third quarter.6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Ever-Shrinking Condos Are the Choice of Investors in Toronto and Vancouver
A new report shows that small condo units are preferred by investors and that a lack of investor buyers may now be delaying new buildings.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘There is a sense of safety here’: the artists keeping culture alive in Kharkiv
War has created a ‘new era of collaboration’ among the Ukrainian city’s creatives, with artists, poets and curators working together. People living in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What the latest jobs report says about the U.S. economy
The September jobs report showed U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs and yearly wage increases outpaced the inflation rate. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports ...16 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What unexpected surge in jobs report means for the U.S economy
The Labor Department reported an unexpectedly large surge in new job creation, with employers adding 254,000 jobs in September. That's far above what was projected by economists. Jo Ling Kent ...16 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
U.S. ports start 100-day countdown clock to new strike, and automation is poised to be the dealbreaker
The East and Gulf Coast ports strike deal isn't close to done, with a fight over automation between ILA union and USMX ownership group facing Jan. 15 deadline.18 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Hayes keeps Aces' trend of Sixth POY winners
Aces guard Tiffany Hayes was named the WNBA Sixth Person of the Year, marking the fifth time in the past six seasons that a Las Vegas player has won the award.19 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Economy Looks Strong After the Latest Jobs Report
Also, Trump is returning to the site where he was shot. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.20 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
Something unexpected is happening on the road to the much-hoped-for soft landing in the U.S.: The growing possibility of an economic reacceleration, which handed Treasury yields their biggest ...21 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Should seniors invest in gold as the economy improves?
Even as the economy improves, seniors could still benefit from investing in gold. Here's what to know now.23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer tells investors to put this chipmaker and this bank on their buy lists
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Why This Company Has Big Plans to Restart a Nuclear Reactor–and Make History
Holtec International, a Florida-based nuclear waste management company, is focusing on rebooting a Michigan plant and even introducing small modular reactors.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Shein’s elusive founder holds pre-IPO investor meetings in London
Sky Xu’s pitch comes as fast-fashion group still awaits regulatory approvalsYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Why one foreigner expects the U.S. to reclaim its stock-market dominance
Wall Street has lagged many of its peers in recent months. But that should change.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Harris gaining ground among women on economy: Survey
Vice President Harris is seeing a surge in enthusiasm among women on the economy, a top issue for voters ahead of November, according to a new survey released this week. The poll, conducted by ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Jobs and Oil Prices Are Keeping Markets on Edge
Friday’s jobs report could bolster the view that the American economy is holding steady, but an oil price shock could undercut that sense of calm.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
The Big Question: does age matter in politics?
This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders areYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Bank of America investor sentiment gauge sees biggest rise in 11 months
Bank of America’s bull and bear indicator just saw its biggest rise in 11 months, a sign of growing if not yet bubbly investor sentiment.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Battery storage funds have gone flat for investors
Rollout of clean energy technology has been fraughtYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
ETFs keep coming for private markets
The spaghetti cannon shoots againYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Rachel Reeves signals plan to spend more on big projects
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors fearing a scary start to October should focus instead on Friday’s jobs report
Jobs data still holds sway when it comes to the Fed and interest rates, making it crucial to a jittery marketYesterday -
Business - Inc.
Will Conflict in the Middle East Affect the Global Economy?
As fighting in the Middle East continues, policymakers brace for its impact on the global economy.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
OpenAI Asks Investors to Avoid Five AI Startups, Including Sutskever’s SSI
The market leader in generative AI applications is asserting its dominant position to secure exclusive financial commitments from financial backers.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
As Nvidia’s stock rises again, this stat shows investors aren’t overly bullish
The majority of active managers tracked by BofA have Nvidia positions — but the stock’s relative weighting in funds is still not aggressive, which could come as some relief.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB predictions, picks, best bets for Mets vs. Brewers: Why Jackson Chourio can shine again in decisive Game 3
There's only one MLB playoff game on Thursday, but we've got two plays on it2 days ago - MLB -
Tech - Wired
16 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024)
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Various reasons why Wednesday night was so big for the Phillies
It's rare for a wild-card series to extend to a decisive Game 3 but the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents will battle it out for one more night Thursday to determine the matchup.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
World - Financial Times
How to fragment the global economy
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Kalshi resumes taking bets on U.S. election after appeals court lifts freeze
KalshiEx offered customers contracts that bet on congressional election outcomes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission objected.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Retail investors can sustain China’s market bounce
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors2 days ago - China -
Health - ABC News
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates3 days ago