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Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong
Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Will ‘grace and elegance’ make a comeback in DC? Don’t bet on it.
Democrats on the Hill have been praised for their grace and elegance during the certification of the outcome of the 2024 election, but their inflamed rhetoric during the election cycle cannot be ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Delta Air is betting on a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel
Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock jumped 3.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the carrier beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates and forecast a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Why investors are still buying gold despite a strong dollar and rising Treasury yields
Gold prices settled Thursday at their highest level in four weeks, defying their usual inverse relationship with strength in the U.S. dollar and gains in Treasury yields, as fiscal worries prompt ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Toyota rethinks its bet on hydrogen
The world’s largest carmaker is pivoting to commercial vehicles after passenger cars fail to gain tractionFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds
Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases
Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
First bets: Early picks for NFL wild-card weekend
Here are some bets for the wild-card round.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations
In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Nippon Steel bets on Trump to salvage $15bn US deal
Japanese company and target US Steel have also sued the Biden administration and rival Cleveland-CliffsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California
Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big
The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California
A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher
Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figuresFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know
Play in the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the Australian Open on SundayABC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More
The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Tibet earthquake: at least 95 reported dead as strong quake strikes near holy Shigatse city – live updates
Chinese state media also say 130 injured as rescue efforts in remote high-altitude terrain underway in below-freezing conditions. Full report: dozens dead as 6.8-magnitude quake strikes holy city ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Strong earthquake strikes in China's Tibet region near border with Nepal
A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualtiesABC News - Jan. 6 -
Oil ends lower as signs of strong demand for Mideast crude fail to feed recent rally
Oil futures settled with a loss on Monday, with hopes for further economic stimulus from China and signs of strong demand for Middle Eastern crude failing to support prices in the wake of a ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Men's basketball AP poll: Tennessee holds strong as Florida, Oklahoma finally drop
Tennessee is the last remaining undefeated team in the nation.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Why DraftKings is betting on a subscription service that gives members improved odds
Paying consumers will have the ability to get better odds on their parlays for a monthly $20 chargeMarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
NFL wild-card round: Betting odds, lines and spreads for every game
The updated lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for every NFL Wild Card Weekend game.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Stock market manages strong start to 2025. But watch for these potential pitfalls.
Stock-market investors are just two days into the new year but managed to halt the slide that damped the end of a still stellar 2024.MarketWatch - Jan. 5 -
NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
NFL odds, lines, picks, spreads, bets, predictions, what to bet for Week 18, 2025: Model loving Rams, Packers
SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 18 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulationsCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish
General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation
DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers on precipice of making NFL history with strong Week 18 performance vs. Saints
Mayfield and the Buccaneers have both had uneven stretches, but they're reaching their best run of sustained success together in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Fantasy Football Playoffs Week 18 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Zach Charbonnet finishes strong, plus sleepers
Plus start/sit decisions for every positionCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity
Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Fantasy Football Playoffs Week 18 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Bo Nix, Jared Goff close out strong
Quarterbacks you want in Week 18 lineups, and those you should avoidCBS Sports - Jan. 1
