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These two bank stocks stand out for improvement in 2025
Bank stocks had a wonderful 2024. A lighter regulatory burden and better interest-rate environment might set up another year of gains.MarketWatch - 1d -
Axos Financial: how the US bank became one of Trump’s biggest backers
The online lender has thrived as it helped extend $400m in loans with its biggest individual investor, Don Hankey. As the dust started to settle after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack in 2021, ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot
First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.The New York Times - 2d -
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe. Tucked away in the village of Leasowe, near Moreton on the Wirral peninsula west ...The Guardian - 3d -
How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker
With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.ESPN - 3d -
How Maddrey Became the N.Y.P.D.’s Top Officer Despite Years of Scandal
Jeffrey Maddrey, the former chief of department, built ties when he walked beats in Brooklyn. That seemed to insulate him as lawsuits and serious accusations against him piled up.The New York Times - 3d -
Fintech IPOs return with precious little credit in the bank
Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest waveFinancial Times - 4d -
How Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the U.S.
A political who's who attended former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Thursday, including several presidents who were elected by emulating his "dark horse" campaign strategy. CBS News' ...CBS News - 4d -
This is how the worst fire in Pacific Palisades history became possible
The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history.ABC News - 4d -
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches
The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.BBC News - 5d -
How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to creditFinancial Times - 6d -
Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends
Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.The New York Times - 6d -
Two Football Lifers Became Outcasts. With the Vikings, They’re Revered.
The Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson have become each other’s allies.The New York Times - 6d -
Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial Times - 6d -
How Jimmy Carter Became a Proud Outsider in Washington
Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends
When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave. • ‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub . • Snowed ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
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Why bank stocks care that Michael Barr is stepping down as top Fed banking cop
As vice chair of supervision, Barr was leading the effort to raise capital requirements for banks.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank kills 3
A shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank has killed at least three peopleABC News - Jan. 6 -
Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025
Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hiresFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How ‘Stop the Steal’ Became a Protest Slogan in South Korea
Right-wing YouTubers helped President Yoon Suk Yeol get elected. Now that he’s been impeached, they’re rallying his supporters with conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party
The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift
Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of MetaFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
He Wasn’t a ‘Bot,’ but Quickly Became Her Partner
Veronica Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fay met through the dating app Hinge in November 2022, and less than a year later, they became engaged.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January
Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank
The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires
Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank
The Foreign Press Association has said the move "raises serious questions about press freedom".BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle
Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Gold set to rally further this year, say Wall Street banks
Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banksFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood
The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
‘Walkable’ New York City Became Deadlier for Pedestrians in 2024
The city said overall traffic deaths were down compared with 2023, and the number was still far lower than it was before the city adopted its Vision Zero safety program.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Hawaiian Electric Agrees to Sell Bank Unit After Wildfire Settlement
The deal could help the company as it resolves a nearly $2 billion settlement related to the Maui wildfires.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
