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Why it’s way easier to call US elections than pick stocks
Even so, I’m yearning to have a go if only to amuse my readersWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Don’t sweat the closing bell. It’s easier than ever to trade stocks around the clock.
There’s been a recent push by different players in the financial industry to expand 24-hour trading.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
It’s not just election betting: Why one expert thinks prediction markets will become bigger than stocks
Event contracts give markets a way to price in an uncertain future, says Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Why gold is a better bet than stocks for 2025
Sentiment readings currently don’t suggest a major top is near.Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago -
Why no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks
Bonds have kept pace with stocks throughout U.S. market history.Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago -
The Xbox App On PC Is Becoming Quicker And Easier To Use
Microsoft has released a new update for the Xbox app on PC, though the update is currently only available for Xbox Insiders. Among other things, it lets users easily visit a recently played game's ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks
Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to addressWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
The US Is Calling Out Foreign Influence Campaigns Faster Than Ever
The 2024 elections were a high-water mark for naming and shaming threat actors from foreign governments. There’s still work to be done, though, on how to attribute disinformation campaigns most ...Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why
KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?
A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparisonBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’
Vice-president congratulates president-elect and vows not to ‘concede the fight that fuelled this campaign’World - Financial Times - November 6 -
Nobody Likes Doing Expense Reports. Why Isn’t It Easier?
We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different.Business - The New York Times - November 3 -
Why I was wrong about the US election
Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swingWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?
Happy US election eve!Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Why the stock market failed to see that Trump would win the presidential election
The Dow’s strong gain this year favored the Democrats and Kamala Harris. But Wall Street is increasingly disconnected from Main Street.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Why Bitcoin stock surged after Trump's 2024 election win
Following former President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, Bitcoin stock has been surging in the U.S. Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale explains why, and what Trump plans to do.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Why investing in the market’s dogs can pay off more than today’s hot stock
How a contrarian bet vs. a sure thing can make you more money.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Microsoft just made it way easier for developers to build AI apps — and it could be bad news for AWS
Microsoft expands its AI developer tools with GitHub Copilot for Azure, simplifying cloud integration and transforming how developers build and deploy AI applications in an increasingly competitive ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result
Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrileBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Tesla and US bank stocks jump in post-election trades as renewables slump
Companies whose fortunes are closely tied to US economy should benefit, say analystsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year
S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first timeBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Corporate insiders cash in on post-election US stock market surge
Insider sales reach all-time high as executives from Goldman Sachs to Tesla lock in equity gainsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
‘It is a little analog’: how the Associated Press calls election winners in the US
AP’s David Scott talks about how the newsroom predicts who won, the ‘red mirage’ and one county’s whiteboard. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The way the US counts ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Stocks can rise from now until Inauguration Day — if the election goes this way
Market gains are frequent when the incumbent political party wins the presidential election; losses reign when it doesn’t.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Big Tech stocks rally, as tech now drives S&P 500 more than on Election Day 2016
Big Tech stocks rallied Tuesday as Americans cast their vote for the next U.S. president, fueling the S&P 500’s sharp gain.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is more than $2 billion richer after post-election stock pop
Coinbase's success in helping its candidates win their elections on Tuesday sent the company's stock price soaring, lifting CEO Brian Armstrong's net worth.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
‘The air is killing us’: why Delhi’s pollution problem runs deeper than smog season
Leaders of Indian capital must tackle transport and heavy industry rather than seek quick fixes, say campaigners. As winter sets in across north India – usually around the time of the country’s ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Carvana’s stock soars 20% as used-car retailer calls for better times ahead
Online used-car platform blows past Wall Street expectations for its third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Here are the stakes for stocks, bonds, gold and other markets as investors await too-close-to-call election
Investors are bracing for a range of scenarios after voters finish going to the polls on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future
Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursorWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
What a shuttered quarry says about Mexico’s investment climate
The forced closure of a US-owned site in Yucatán asks questions about new president Claudia Sheinbaum and the private sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says
Resolution would move Iran-backed Hizbollah troops north of the Litani river and create multinational task forceWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth
Budget sets out sharp cuts to public spending as new government seeks to restore fiscal credibilityWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury
Tesla boss publicly lobbies Trump to choose Cantor Fitzgerald boss over Scott Bessent in key economic roleWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Boris Johnson, J-Lo and the world’s angriest piece of theatre: the weird ways UK TV covered the US election
Which anchor is part-vampire? Whose coverage was like being trapped in a hellish marriage? And whose was total genius … against all the odds?. US election 2024 – latest updates US election ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.Tech - Wired - October 28