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What the Dow Jones Hitting 40,000 Points Tells Us
The stock market isn’t the economy — but its record high refutes conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Lex Newsletter: OpenAI and the case for techno-optimism
Trust in tech may have declined but demand for its services and shares is at an all-time highFinancial Times - World -
Ether jumps more than 20% in two days on renewed optimism for an ETF
Cryptocurrencies rallied amid a late surge in optimism around SEC decisions on spot ether ETF applications, the first of which is due this week.CNBC - Business -
PGA Championship: Shane Lowry ties the lowest score in major history
Ireland's Lowry was simply magnificent on a day when low scores at Valhalla were there to be taken.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Biden's Israel approval gets lowest mark yet in new poll
The approval rating for President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war has dropped to its lowest point in a new poll, as the fighting continues in Gaza. The latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found Biden with a 36 percent job approval rating on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
EU trade deficit with China shrinks to lowest level since 2021
Weak domestic demand and US tariffs on China provide boost to Europe’s transatlantic exportsFinancial Times - World - China -
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Grow Your Business With Influencers, but Not Like This
Lose the blind spot and learn how to grow your business with this ironically untapped audience.Inc. - Business -
Bus bursts into flames on busy street
Video footage shows firefighters battling huge flames and thick smoke in the middle of a busy street.BBC News - Top stories -
Business Education: Executive Education 2024
The FT’s latest rankings of custom and open-enrolment programmes. Plus: focus on AI; development for female leaders; managing multigenerational workforces; alternative providersFinancial Times - Business -
Clark scores 22 points, but Fever fall to Liberty
Caitlin Clark tallied 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds, but the Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty on Saturday 91-80, dropping to 0-3 on the season.ESPN - Sports -
In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’
A.I.-manipulated videos on Chinese sites use young, supposedly Russian women to promote China-Russia ties, stoke patriotism — and make money.The New York Times - World - China -
China has a point about Taiwan’s new leader
Lai Ching-te’s language on sovereignty has already strayed from the path taken by his more cautious predecessorFinancial Times - World - China -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Cubs' Shota Imanaga shrinks ERA to 0.84, the lowest mark through first 9 career starts in MLB history
Shota Imanaga already looks like an ace and the bargain of the offseason.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
9 Communication Principles for Today’s Business Leaders
In this age of communication overload, every message, syntax, and context is critical.Inc. - Business -
8 Books to Read Now: Best in Business
Books that illuminate the workplace and the marketplace, as featured by The Wall Street Journal’s reviewers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Janet Yellen's Risky Debt-Management Business
Her overreliance on short-term borrowing sets taxpayers up for a painful economic reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'
Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.BBC News - Top stories -
Marijuana rescheduling moves businesses into ‘uncharted territory’
Marijuana business owners hoping to benefit from the Biden administration’s move to reschedule the drug may be in for disappointment, according to experts. The administration announced plans Thursday to move forward with a rule that would ...The Hill - Politics -
Navigating Sales Slumps: Proactive Strategies for Business Owners
The first step in addressing a sales slump is recognizing it early.Inc. - Business -
Samsung, Stung by AI Missteps, Ousts Its Top Semiconductor Executive
The South Korean tech giant has tapped a turnaround specialist, hoping to grab more business with the likes of Nvidia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
2024 Charles Schwab Challenge DFS: Optimal DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy golf picks, lineups, strategy
Expert with over $2M in winnings gives PGA DFS advice and 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge DFS strategy for DraftKings and FanDuelCBS Sports - Sports -
Fresh optimism over ether ETF approval that could send prices to new highs — and make way for other crypto funds
It seems more likely that a spot ether exchange-traded fund could arrive as early as this week amid a sudden change of stance by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.MarketWatch - Business -
What does the Dow's 40,000-point milestone say about the economy?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - Top stories -
Dogged Timberwolves force Game 7 with 45-point destruction of Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scores 27 as Wolves beat Nuggets 115-70Teams will meet in winner-take-all Game 7 on SundayAnthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over ...The Guardian - World - NBA -
Grant's Take: Retail Sales Don't Point to Rate Cut Just Yet
Walmart earnings give a different signal than what the latest Commerce Department data delivered.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Two points in it: the fine margins that could haunt Arsenal in title battle
As the Premier League’s final day looms with Manchester City top we look at the key results and controversy that may cost Gunners. Arsenal played three games between 23 and 31 December and did not win any. At the time a 1-1 draw against Liverpool ...The Guardian - World -
Leading index for U.S. economy sinks again and points to slower growth
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy fell in April for the second month in a row and pointed to ”serious headwinds to growth.”MarketWatch - Business -
Russia begins exercises for battlefield nuclear weapons, pointing to Western 'threats'
Russian troops began practicing major exercises to ensure troops' readiness for the potential deployment of tactical nuclear weapons on the battlefield, as Moscow warned against an encroaching threat from Western allies. The Russian Ministry of ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
What Caitlin Clark’s Arrival Could Mean for WNBA’s Business
Clark’s arrival has many betting on the W.N.B.A.’s success. But certain structural disadvantages persist, including how much the players earn.The New York Times - Business - WNBA -
Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, dies aged 88
O’Reilly, who was also an international rugby player for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, died in Dublin on Saturday. Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, has died at the age of 88.. O’Reilly, who had a career in the ...The Guardian - World -
The West, or China? Serbia is courting all sides with its lithium business
China is playing a long game, investing in Serbia through the Belt and Road Initiative and exerting its economic influence.The Hill - Politics -
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s Most Prized Business Asset? A Positive Attitude
'Be a ravenous learner,' advises the Amazon boss, who says a can-do attitude allowed him to become founder Jeff Bezos's replacement and can benefit anyone's career.Inc. - Business -
JPMorgan's Consumer Business Is Doing Great. Its Customers Are Just OK.
The nation’s largest lender sees borrowers trading down but still spending.The Wall Street Journal - World -
More Businesses Offer On-Site Child Care. Is It a Long-Term Solution?
Parents love the convenience and affordability, but some experts worry about relying on child care at work too heavily.Inc. - Business -
Record Memorial Day travel set to launch busy summer season
Experts estimate 271 million Americans will fly this summer travel season as overseas trips become increasingly popular.The Hill - Politics -
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Also Creates Lobbyists
Participants in the giant investment bank's small business support program got plenty of help. In return, Goldman asked some to head to Washington, D.C. to argue against a global banking reform loathed by Wall Street.Inc. - Business