Why are the British so reluctant to invest
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Business - CNBC
Modelo brewer Constellation falls despite an earnings beat. Here's why we're not concerned
Constellation Brands on Thursday delivered a solid earnings report and set the stage for an anchor to be raised in the next two quarters.18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Tim Walz trusts the experts — and that’s why he lost the debate
“Trusting the experts” — blindly, to the detriment of the people — is a losing strategy.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Are 1-ounce gold bars worth investing in as prices rise?
Gold bars have been a smart bet for much of 2024, but do they make sense now? Here's what to know.19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
British nationals tell of 'surreal' Lebanon evacuation
Student Isobel Taper says it feels "surreal" being back in the UK, having left her boyfriend and cats in Beirut.19 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.20 hours ago - Mortgage -
Sports - ESPN
New NFL kickoff rules: Have they increased return rates and player safety so far?
Here's what we've learned after seeing the dramatic new special teams rules in action for a month.20 hours ago - NFL -
Business - CNBC
Starbucks invests in two innovation farms to help climate-proof its coffee
The coffee giant buys 3% of the world's coffee supply, which has been pressured in recent years due to extreme weather.21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Israel Is Worried About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Despite the supreme leader’s stated religious objections to nuclear weapons, Tehran has been steadily making progress on its nuclear weapons capabilities over the course of the past year.21 hours ago - Israel -
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.22 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Buffer ETFs can shield investors from some losses. Here's what to know before investing
Buffer ETFs can limit losses while capping upside potential. Here's what investors need to know before buying.23 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Why Snowflake is backing embedding startup Voyage AI to improve enterprise RAG
Enterprise RAG accuracy needs better embeddings and that’s what Voyage AI provides with models that will be coming to Snowflake Cortex AI users.23 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Why the ‘debasement trade’ lifting bitcoin and gold may continue, says JPMorgan
The financial alternatives to the dollar may have further room to run, says a JPMorgan team.23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Salesforce’s stock is getting more love from Wall Street analysts lately
Salesforce shares have lagged the S&P 500 this year but could be primed for bigger gains thanks to improved product positioning.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Not just desperate but cruel! Making a British Cheers is the stupidest TV idea yet
Cheers was a ratings powerhouse, a stone-cold classic – and British pubs are infinitely more depressing than American bars. This idea is doomed to fail … isn’t it? . Remember last week, when you ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘She speaks her mind’: why stylish, steely Sylvie Grateau is the real star of Emily in Paris
She started as the show’s antagonist, but over four seasons the straight-talking, sartorially gifted boss has moved centre stage. When we first met Emily in Paris’s Sylvie Grateau in 2020, the ...Yesterday -
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Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Caribou: Honey review – this AI-aided album is dubious on so many levels
(City Slang/Merge) Evidently running out of ideas, the Canadian musician has used AI to alter his voice into rappers and singers – a dismally insular style of working that produces little of note. ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
This Chart Explains Why the Stock Market Looks Healthier Than It’s Been in Years
An unusually large number of individual stocks in the S&P 500 surged in the third quarter, signaling a robust bull market.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
The conflicted investment case for defence tech
There’s a bull market for the fast-changing sector but investing and innovating in weapons carries risksYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Prince William 'lost' his voice after Aston Villa's win against Bayern Munich.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson
When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why selling gilts on the blockchain is just a token gesture
Take-up of the technology faces significant obstacles and disrupting the UK’s status quo will be a struggleYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Listed landlords gaining upper hand over private equity, says British Land boss
Simon Carter says higher debt costs have levelled the playing field as UK property group buys several retail parksYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a mythYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has ‘Turned Into a Nightmare’
In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners.Yesterday - Florida -
World - Financial Times
Conservatives should pick James Cleverly. Here’s why they won’t
Former home and foreign secretary poses biggest threat to Labour, but members will erroneously choose candidates offering more radical solutionsYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Why this couple is blocked from suing Uber after serious car crash
A couple seriously injured during an Uber ride is speaking out after a court ruled they cannot sue Uber due to a clause in Uber's contract. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
What Is Galaxy Gas, and Why Are Young People Inhaling It?
The popularity of videos that show young people inhaling nitrous oxide from whipped cream chargers has prompted TikTok to block searches, and the vendor to halt sales.September 26