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Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.CBS News - 9h -
Just Eat shares soar 54% after Prosus offers to buy food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Just Eat Takeaway.com is poised to be acquired by Dutch technology investor Prosus in a deal worth roughly 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion).CNBC - 4d -
‘Real Housewives’ star Kyle Richards makes emotional update to $8.5 million California home after split from husband
Richards said she’s trying to move on from her 27-year marriage to her now estranged husband.MarketWatch - 19h -
What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?
The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?Financial Times - Feb. 21 -
‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok
McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?
Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.Wired - Feb. 21 -
What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.BBC News - 1d -
Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S.
Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. The company also said it will hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 4d -
HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million
Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI
Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Should Broadcom really buy parts of Intel? It could be ‘extremely lucrative.’
Broadcom would only be interested in Intel’s core PC- and server-chip units, Piper Sandler speculated.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’
Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007
Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.BBC News - 6d -
Brookfield buys National Grid’s renewables business in US for $1.7bn
Asset manager upbeat on sector despite Donald Trump’s anti-green agendaFinancial Times - 4d -
Earnings estimates are flatlining. This strategist says stop buying stocks.
Truist Advisory Services cut its view on equities to neutral, saying the risk/reward backdrop is looking more mixed.MarketWatch - 3d -
What to know about home prices if you're looking to buy or sell
With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.CBS News - 3d -
Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?
The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.CBS News - 3d -
Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?
Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.CBS News - 3d -
Barbara Corcoran Says Now Is the Right Time to Buy a House
Home prices went up 4 percent last year, and the Shark Tank star predicts more increases this year.Inc. - 1d -
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-AdhaABC News - 1d -
Residents advised to buy earplugs as lighthouse fog alarm malfunctions
The automated Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.BBC News - 18h -
What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)
The iPhone 16e is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.Wired - 17h -
Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’
Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.The New York Times - 15h -
Costco gold: Everything to know about buying the metal at the retail chain
Costco offers physical gold bars and coins, but weigh the pros and cons before buying from the retailer.CBS News - 13h -
Super Micro is back in compliance. Is that enough to make its stock a buy?
A Mizuho analyst has brought back his coverage of Super Micro shares — but declines to recommend them, citing competitive challenges.MarketWatch - 13h -
Alejandro Garnacho will ‘buy dinner’ at United after substitution reaction
Player left pitch area after being taken off against Ipswich Amorim: ‘The perception in a big club is really important’ Ruben Amorim has said Alejandro Garnacho will “pay for a dinner” for his ...The Guardian - 13h -
Shedeur Sanders makes his case to be the No. 1 pick. Do you buy it?
Sanders boasts that he is someone who can change a team's culture, who has the mental toughness to lead a franchise.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage bombshell exposes $83 billion in government waste
Will Musk and Trump dare to take it on?MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.Wired - 6d -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - 6d -
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Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal
Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.MarketWatch - 4d -
Apple says it will invest $500 billion in U.S. over next 4 years
Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.CBS News - 4d -
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Apple Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S.—and Create 20,000 Jobs
Investments will include a giant factory in Texas.Inc. - 4d -
Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.The New York Times - 4d -
Anthropic closes in on $3.5 billion funding round as investor interest soars
AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise a new round of capital that would roughly triple its valuation to $61.5 billion, CNBC has confirmed.CNBC - 4d -
MicroStrategy now owns $47.4 billion worth of bitcoin after latest purchases
Last week, the company disclosed that it was more than doubling its bitcoin holdings last year while reducing its workforceMarketWatch - 4d