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What propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 — plus, a few weak spots in the stock market
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 11h -
Alphabet and Tesla reach fresh records, joining Amazon and Meta and pushing Nasdaq past 20,000
Tesla topped its 2021 peak on Wednesday and Alphabet hit a record for the first time since July, as four of tech's seven megacaps closed at all-time highs.CNBC - 10h -
Nasdaq reaches 20,000 for the first time. Why that could spell trouble for investors in early 2025.
Stock investors could take profits, or stick with what’s worked well in the past.MarketWatch - 10h -
Biden administration split over US Steel deal
Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security riskFinancial Times - 14h -
Over 20,000 ordered to evacuate as Franklin Fire rages in Malibu, California
More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans ...CBS News - 16h -
As Syrians celebrate, IS watches closely
The last time Assad’s power was challenged, the Islamic State group filled the vacuumBBC News - 21h -
New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump
The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.The New York Times - 1d -
UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists
Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.BBC News - 1d -
Sony Shares Top Record Closing High
The Japanese company’s shares climbed to a new record close, driven by growing hopes for its games segment and other entertainment businesses.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Bengals-Cowboys: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati take advantage of Leon Lett-like blunder in stunning win vs. Dallas
The Cowboys seemed to have a huge blocked punt right after the two-minute warning, which would have given them great field position in a tied game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl
USC will close it season in the same venue it kicked off, taking on Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred
Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.BBC News - 4d -
Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm
The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also ...CBS News - 5d -
A Close Friendship That Developed Into a ‘Soulful Connection’
Although Samantha Greenstone had many gay friends, her relationship with Jacob Hoff, whom she met nine years ago, was different.The New York Times - 5d -
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony
A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague ...ABC News - 5d -
Brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools
Firefighters are battling a massive, wind-driven brushfire at a Baltimore wood recycling yard that closed a section of the expressway into the city’s downtown, the neighboring light rail line and ...ABC News - 5d -
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues
Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...The Guardian - 5d -
Taylor Swift closing out Eras Tour
Taylor Swift is ending her Eras Tour with a final weekend of performances in Vancouver, Canada. The tour has shattered records for concert ticket sales and attendance and led to the ...CBS News - 5d -
Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets
Five years since it was gutted by fire, the soul of Paris is about to reopen its doors. Our critic is wowed by the buttery stonework, gleaming lead and gawp-inducing gilding. With France plunged ...The Guardian - 5d -
Syrian rebels close in on third major city in two weeks as thousands flee
Thousands left the Syrian city of Homs after insurgents took Hama in their rapid assault on government forces and pushed further south.NBC News - 5d -
House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report as Republicans Close Ranks
In largely party-line votes, the House turned back two measures that would have forced the Ethics Committee to make public the results of its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and ...The New York Times - 6d -
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...CBS News - 6d -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - 6d -
Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions
Google is rolling out new features for Android and Pixel devices, including a new memory capability for Gemini and the ability to generate expressive captions for nonspoken audio elements in videos.Wired - 6d -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
The Dow closes above 45,000 for the first time. It may be time to rethink what makes a milestone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday finished above 45,000 for the first time, as it extended a 2024 rally that’s driven major benchmarks to a series of records.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says
Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
NBA closes investigation of Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson
According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
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Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds
Labor and delivery units are losing money and struggling to find staff, in rural areas and large cities alike.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
'I was 19 when I first lost someone close; one reaction was of extreme anger at movies'
'A future without my parents was something I could not control, but in film, I could,' writer-director Azazel Jacobs writes of his Netflix film.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices
Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025. Additionally, Ubisoft is closing down its office in Osaka, Japan, as well as San Francisco.. Ubisoft explained that starting ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Judge closes Hunter Biden gun case after presidential pardon
Hunter Biden’s federal gun case was brought to a close by a judge Tuesday following the presidential pardon by his father. In a terse order, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika terminated all ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - Dec. 3
