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Beacon Roofing sees ‘headwinds’ from tariffs and labor jitters from building contactors
“We held our guidance all year — not many industrial distribution companies did that,” CEO Julian Francis tells MarketWatch.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Trump’s rollback of AI guardrails leaves US workers ‘at real risk’, labor experts warn
Measures issued by Joe Biden were swiftly repealed, leaving employees vulnerable to downgraded jobs. Donald Trump’s rollback of basic guardrails for artificial intelligence leaves US workers “at ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘DOGE’ job cuts push U.S. layoffs to postpandemic high. Is the labor market crumbling?
The number of publicly announced layoffs in the U.S. jumped in February to the highest level since the pandemic 4 1/2 years ago — but not because the jobs market is suddenly in a free fall. It isn’t.MarketWatch - 14h -
Senate tees up final vote on Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department
Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) is a step closer to winning confirmation to lead the Department of Labor after the Senate on Thursday voted on a bipartisan basis to advance her ...The Hill - 12h -
Court rules Trump’s firing of labor board official illegal, saying president is not a king
Judge orders reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to National Labor Relations Board after her removal by US president. A federal court ruled that Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of a former senior ...The Guardian - 10h -
Judge blasts Trump's firing of National Labor Relations Board member, orders reinstatement
Judge Beryl Howell, who reinstated NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox, said Trump's "power to remove federal officers and honest civil servants...is not absolute."NBC News - 9h -
Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss
Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stallingFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce
While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid
Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long wayFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation set to fall?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge
The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Bitcoin falls below 90K in 3-month low
Bitcoin fell below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking a three-month low for the popular cryptocurrency. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 8 percent to $87,262 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Super Micro shares fall ahead of filing deadline
If Super Micro fails to file the reports, its stock could be delisted from Nasdaq.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Tesla shares slump after European sales fall
Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump: GOP senator had 'close call' with fall
President Trump weighed in on the recent head injury sustained by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) after he slipped and fell on ice during a trip home, wishing him a speedy recovery but noting the ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years
Number of babies born declines 5% despite efforts to boost fertility rateFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings
US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partnersFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Nvidia shares fall 9% on tariff fears
The company's stock price is down 13% since it reported earnings last Wednesday.CNBC - 3d -
Will HELOC interest rates keep falling this March?
HELOC interest rates dropped in both January and February, but will that trend continue this March?CBS News - 2d -
CrowdStrike falls 9% on disappointing earnings forecast
CrowdStrike shares dropped more than 9% in extended trading after the cybersecurity software provider issued weaker-than-expected guidance.CNBC - 2d -
Dow falls on opening bell as Trump tariffs continue
Markets opened Thursday with the Dow dropping more than 500 points after the opening bell as countries and businesses continue to grapple with President Trump's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch ...CBS News - 16h -
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Mohammed bin Salman wants an alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – but one that most benefits Saudi Arabia | Madawi al-Rasheed
The crown prince sees Hamas as a regional threat, and may propose a deal that risks sidelining Palestinians. Saudi Arabia has suddenly experienced a diplomatic awakening after lukewarm engagement ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says he will end the war in Ukraine – but how, and who will benefit? Our panel responds | Olga Chyzh and others
The US president is breaking every negotiating rule in the book, to the bewilderment of his allies. Europe is now at a crossroads Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Skate for LA Strong rosters: Justin Bieber, Steve Carrell headline players in benefit for wildfire victims
Hollywood stars and NHL legends will be raising money for LA wildfire victimsCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Adrian Wojnarowski, former NBA insider, selling old phones to benefit St. Bonaventure NIL collective
Fans can purchase many items Wojnarowski used throughout his journalism careerCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Chen, Kerrigan added to figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, DABC News - Feb. 24 -
TJ Maxx parent company says it will benefit from chaotic market conditions after strong holiday
The company behind T.J. Maxx, Marshall's and HomeGoods has seen growth start to slow down, but it's one of the few retailers that could benefit from tariffs.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Agency speeds up Social Security Fairness Act timeline, with lump sums, benefit increases for millions of people
The agency had previously said it could take "more than one year" to process benefit changes following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Women's Bracketology: USC, UConn benefit from Notre Dame loss, chaotic Thursday night
Some huge changes haven taken place since the top 16 revealCBS Sports - 6d -
Block's 28% plunge in February leads fintech sell-off, while Stripe shows benefit of staying private
Fintech stocks plummeted in February, paced by Block's drop, but Stripe's valuation soared to a near-record high in the private market.CNBC - 6d -
Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.CNBC - 5d -
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad score, highlights: Early red card benefits first-place Barca in 4-0 win
Real Sociedad went down to 10 when Aritz Elustondo was sent off in the 17th minuteCBS Sports - 4d -
The left keeps getting identity politics wrong – and the right is benefiting from that | Ash Sarkar
Instead of liberation, we’ve ended up with competitive grievance, weaponised victimhood, and a focus on ‘I’ not ‘us’. There are many things to be grateful to the musician Sam Fender for: reviving ...The Guardian - 4d -
As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits
The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns from some experts.CNBC - 3d -
Figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash raises $1.2 million
Organizers of a figure skating event in Washington say they raised $1.2 million for victims of the DABC News - 3d -
One AI Healthcare App Already Shows Benefits — By Slashing Doctors’ Office Drudgery
The Dragon Copilot AI app transforms clinicians’ questions and observations during consultations into data-enriched notes, summaries, and referrals — saving healthcare professionals hours of weekly ...Inc. - 2d -
Freezing health benefit would save UK £1bn a year by 2029, says think-tank
State spending on incapacity and disability payments has risen sharply in recent yearsFinancial Times - 1d -
'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall
A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fallABC News - Feb. 18