High January Companies

Trade deficit balloons to record high in January as companies scramble to import goods to avoid tariffs

The U.S. international trade deficit widened 34% in January to $131.4 billion, the Commerce Department said Thursday. It’s the widest deficit going back to the start of the series in 1992.

MarketWatch - 9h

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members

Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.

CNBC - Feb. 21

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - Feb. 21

January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure

Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 ...

The Hill - 6d

PCE Report Showed Inflation Eased Slightly in January

But consumer spending unexpectedly slowed, complicating the central bank’s plans for interest rates.

The New York Times - 6d

End of incentives wallop Canadian ZEV uptake in January following banner 2024

Yahoo News - Feb. 27

Pending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in January

Home prices nationally are still higher than they were a year ago.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected

The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.

CNBC - 6d

FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January

SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.

CNBC - 6d

Special counsel who prosecuted Hunter Biden quietly resigned in January

David Weiss stepped down as both a U.S. attorney and special counsel three days before President Donald Trump's inauguration.

NBC News - 5d

Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed. About 7,000 people have died in fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

U.S. Consumers Cut Spending More Drastically in January Than Any Other Time in the Past Four Years

The threat of tariffs has led shoppers to tighten their purse strings.

Inc. - 6d

High Point hosts Kelly and Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) at High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -16.5; ...

ABC News - Feb. 19

China struggles to master high-end machine tools

Beijing’s push for self-reliance on strategically vital technology falls victim to incumbent competition and shifting priorities

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Never a dull building: the highs — and lows — of Singapore’s skyline

The city-state is a lab for world-leading architects where even their less-successful experiments are at least intriguing

Financial Times - Feb. 25

'Incredible' Jokic dishes career-high 19 assists

Denver's Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists -- his 28th career game with at least 15 assists, the most by a non-guard in NBA history -- while adding 18 points and 9 rebounds as the Nuggets ...

ESPN - Feb. 25

Tech regulation is a high-wire act for South Korea

Ensuring fair competition in the digital sphere risks antagonising the new US administration

Financial Times - Feb. 26

UK food inflation hits five-month high

Grocery price growth highlights persistent pressure on living costs

Financial Times - 3d

High winds, snow and rain wreak havoc on the Midwest

Wind gusts up to 70 mph, heavy snow and torrential rain created hazardous conditions from the Midwest to the East Coast. The system dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the central U.S. CBS ...

CBS News - 9h

Corporations partly to blame for high egg prices: Report

The price of eggs has nearly doubled in the last six weeks, with the average cost of a dozen at around $8.

The Hill - 5h

Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help

Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia

President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Russia Is Wooing Western Energy Companies, but Will They Return?

Industry experts say Western companies will need to weigh potential access to oil and gas riches against political risks and other hazards of doing business in Russia.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Companies are unprepared for new tax trade-off in 2025

As the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire later this year, companies are preparing for potential trade wars and tariffs, and the White House is weighing a strategy that could include a tariff ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Nigel Farage’s media company records £1.25mn profit

Reform UK leader’s earnings boosted by reality show appearance in late 2023

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports

Officials are seeking to boost competitiveness and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses during what a European commissioner called a “perilous” time.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Restructuring activity rises as companies feel the squeeze

Consultants predict a wave of work this year from UK businesses facing financial pressure

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Knapp joins rare company with opening-round 59

Jake Knapp shot a bogey-free 59 in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, the 15th time someone has broken 60 in a PGA Tour event.

ESPN - Feb. 27

Kremlin woos western companies to return to Russia

Moscow seeks to use economic ties to lure US under Trump as businesses take early steps towards returning

Financial Times - 6d

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies

Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.

The New York Times - 4d

How Trump’s Tariffs on China Are Affecting Toy Companies

A trade show for toys, most of which are made in China, showcased an industry, underneath the fun, rattled by President Trump’s higher tariffs.

The New York Times - 3d

FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 ranking

The ninth annual list showcases 1,000 examples of outstanding business performance

Financial Times - 2d

FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies

Highlighting businesses that have achieved rapid revenue growth despite a difficult economic environment