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Airbnb shares pop 15% on better-than-expected earnings and revenue
Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.CNBC - 6d -
Birkin bag maker Hermes posts better-than-expected jump in fourth-quarter sales
Haute couture fashion house Hermes on Friday reported a better-than-expected jump in fourth quarter sales.CNBC - 6d -
Is Fake Meat Better for You Than Real Meat?
Here’s what we do — and don’t — know.The New York Times - 3d -
This cheap, balanced portfolio will be a better investment than most hedge funds
A simple 60-40 stock-bond mix outperforms complicated, costly offerings.MarketWatch - 5d -
AMD is doing better in AI than Wall Street thinks, this analyst says
After Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s disappointing earnings forecast last quarter, Wall Street soured a bit on the company’s potential in the artificial-intelligence-chip market, but Benchmark ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Why U.S. stocks are a better bet than international — despite lagging lately
International stocks have been beating U.S. equities lately amid worries about tariffs under President Donald Trump. Here’s why that recent outperformance may not last over the longer term.MarketWatch - 1d -
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Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The International Olympic Committee says the first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Boone: Expect more class than L.A. if Yanks win
Manager Aaron Boone hopes that, if his Yankees win the World Series, they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over New York.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Inflation hotter than expected in January, consumer price index shows
The consumer price index shows that inflation accelerated in January at a pace economists weren't forecasting, rising 3% on an annual basis and 0.5% monthly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Wholesale prices rise 0.4% in January, higher than expected
The producer price index jumped 0.4% in January, a mark that's higher than expected and possibly another indicator that progress against inflation has stalled. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
Excluding autos, prices fell 0.4%, also far off the consensus forecast for a 0.3% increase.CNBC - 6d -
Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
Consumers sharply curtailed their spending in January, indicating a potential weakening in economic growth ahead, according to a Commerce Department report Friday.NBC News - 6d -
Moderna beats on revenue but loses more than expected as it scales down manufacturing
It marks another quarter of growing pains for the company, which is racing to launch new products and recover from the decline of its Covid business.CNBC - 6d -
No one has higher expectations for 'Suits LA' than the creator of the 'Suits' universe
The mastermind behind the "Suits" universe insists he's more concerned about meeting the bar he's set for himself and "Suits LA" to worry about everyone else's.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Hamas says it will release more hostages than expected in next exchange
Hamas says it will not only release more Israeli hostages than expected this week, but the terrorist group will also hand over the bodies of 4 slain captives.CBS News - 2d -
UK inflation leaps to higher-than-expected 3% in January
Economists polled by Reuters had expected a January reading of 2.8%.CNBC - 1d -
Walmart stock tumbles on a lower-than-expected sales forecast
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.CBS News - 2h -
Lights, camera, and a new low: there are better ways to deal with UK migration than Deportation TV | Enver Solomon
Labour’s bold new idea is video of people being rounded up and ejected from the country. A less dehumanising approach would actually be more effective. The images are striking, deliberately so. ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
If You’re Smart Enough to Work These 4 Steps, Your Self-Leadership Skills Are Better Than Most
The path to success starts with leading your own growth.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
How growing your dividends may work better than picking high-yielding stocks
If you need to generate income from your investments, selecting securities or funds based on their current interest or dividend payouts might solve the immediate problem. But a strategy of ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
‘DIY swab kits? It’s better than doing nothing’: the controversial scheme to tackle rape on campus
We join volunteers in Bristol as they hand out DNA test kits they say can empower victims and deter perpetrators … and hear from critics who call the project reckless. On a bitingly cold Tuesday, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Musk's xAI claims new Grok 3 model performs better than rivals
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, claimed Tuesday that its newest model outperforms similar products from competitors like OpenAI and DeepSeek. Musk's company unveiled Grok 3, ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk’s xAI releases artificial intelligence model Grok 3, claims better performance than rivals in early testing
XAI also said it was launching a new product called "Deep Search," which would act as a "next generation search engine."CNBC - 2d -
Scott Boras suggests a better way to measure MLB teams' 'commitment' than payroll
The agent suggested focusing on percentage of revenue spent on the rosterCBS Sports - 1d -
Lib Dems say Badenoch is echoing Trump’s ‘dangerous rhetoric’ as she claims ‘some cultures better than others’ – UK politics live
Conservative leader of the opposition speaks at right-wing conference in London. Keir Starmer ’s announcement via the Telegraph that he was prepared to put British peacekeeping troops on the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Risk of breach of 1.5C of global warming here sooner than expected, studies find
Without stringent emissions cuts the world is ‘most probably’ already within the period defined in the Paris accordFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
List: The more than 500 JOANN stores expected to close amid second bankruptcy filing
When JOANN filed for bankruptcy last month, the company said it expected all of its stores to remain open.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Hertz’s stock slammed by wider-than-expected loss after company sold off 30,000 EVs
The company is developing a “comprehensive strategy that will enable us to operate more efficiently.” That means fewer electric vehicles.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
‘The shops are empty, all water is gone’: Cyclone Zelia hits Western Australia coast faster than expected
System downgraded to ‘strong category four’ but will still ‘pack a punch’ and bring very heavy rainfall, Bureau of Meteorology warns. Track the path of Tropical Cyclone Zelia Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 6d -
NFL teams get a surprise as salary cap will reportedly go up way more than expected
The NFL's salary cap is going up yet again.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
For better … or for worse
Divorce rates in America dropped 27 percent between 2012 and 2022, but some couples are still facing challenges when it comes to keeping a marriage intact. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with ...CBS News - 4d -
Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better
The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?Wired - 9h -
Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China
U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better to open this March?
Both home equity borrowing products have unique (and timely) pros and cons to know heading into March.CBS News - 22h -
Carvana expects another 'strong' year after topping fourth-quarter expectations
Carvana topped Wall Street's top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter, while guiding for another "strong" year in 2025.CNBC - 5h -
Carvana expects another 'strong' year after topping fourth-quarter expectations
Carvana topped Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter while guiding for another “strong” year in 2025.NBC News - 1h -
Record Valentine's Day spending expected
Valentine's Day is just a week away, and candy sales are expected to soar. It's a busy time of year for chocolatiers, including Norman Love Confections, a Florida company that produces ...CBS News - Feb. 8