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MicroStrategy to lose ‘controlled company’ exemption, and stock seesaws higher
MicroStrategy said that because of the volume of share sales to raise money to buy bitcoin, Michael Saylor, the company’s co-founder and chair, will no longer hold the majority of voting power.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems
Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes firstWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Oil prices end higher after tapping a 2-week low
Oil futures finished higher on Wednesday as traders weighed prospects for energy demand, U.S. production, and oil and gas drillers under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
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QinetiQ Eyes U.S. Expansion Amid Higher Defense Budgets
The London-listed company is planning to expand in the U.S. as the country ramps up defense spending, its chief executive said after the company posted revenue above expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Oil prices settle higher but stay on track for a weekly loss
Oil futures finished higher for a third consecutive session on Thursday, but prices remained lower for the week on the back of strength in the U.S. dollar and the latest forecast from the ...Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live
Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially in northern states and ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Despite Lowering Toll to $9, Hochul May Find a Higher Political Cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move to revive congestion pricing in New York has energized her Republican opponents, giving them fodder to fight her re-election in 2026.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 2-week low amid near-term consolidation
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on a lack of major market-moving data on Monday, as market participants weighed the prospects for near-term consolidation in the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - November 18 -
Bitcoin rises to a new record as investors absorb growing Ukraine-Russia tensions
Bitcoin moved higher Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Oil prices end higher following latest developments in Russia-Ukraine war
Crude futures settled a bit higher on Tuesday as traders tracked developments in the Russia-Ukraine war that looked to raise the risk of oil-supply disruptions from one of the world’s largest ...Business - MarketWatch - November 19 -
Palantir becomes a ‘Trump trade’ as investors bet on higher defence spending
Peter Thiel-founded data company, whose biggest client is the US government, rises $23bn in value since electionWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
Inflation in the U.K. has risen sharply to a six-month high in OctoberWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
Snowflake’s stock flies higher as software company’s outlook impresses
Snowflake’s last three earnings reports spurred negative stock reactions, but investors seem to like the company’s upbeat guidance this time aroundBusiness - MarketWatch - November 21 -
10-year Treasury yield logs biggest gain in 2 weeks after Fed minutes point to slower rate cuts
Treasury yields ended mixed on Tuesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate landing on higher ground after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November policy meeting pointed to a more gradual pace of ...Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
CrowdStrike Raises Outlook, Post Higher Revenue Amid Swing to Loss
CrowdStrike swung to a loss in the third quarter, dragged down by expected headwinds following one of the worst computer outages ever, though the company raised its fiscal-year outlook and posted ...Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
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Oil prices end mixed as attention turns to OPEC+ decision on crude production
U.S. and global benchmark crude prices settled mixed after a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah eliminated much of the remaining risk premium around a wider Middle Eastern conflict.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Traders are loading up on protection against extreme moves as stocks zoom higher
Investors are buying up crash protection for their portfolios even as a sizzling postelection rally shows few signs of slowing down.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Trump tariffs on Canada imports could bring sharply higher gas prices
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Why College Football’s ‘Farmageddon’ Stakes Have Never Been Higher
For just the second time in their century-plus competition, the programs meet as ranked opponents.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Student loan borrowers may face higher payments under Trump
Consumer advocates are worried about the fate of the U.S. Department of Education's SAVE repayment plan in a second Trump administration.Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago -
MTU Aero Engines Raises Dividend, Forecasts Higher 2025 Earnings
The aircraft-engine manufacturer said it anticipated continued growth across its divisions next year as it announced plans to increase its dividend by 10%.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago -
Shell to buy back $3.5bn of shares as profits beat expectations
Gas division is biggest contributor to earnings as liquefied natural gas production risesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
BBVA Profit Beats Market Views on Mexico, Spain Growth
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria’s third-quarter performance in Spain and Mexico, its key markets, drove its profit above market expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Danske Bank Lifts Guidance After Net Profit Tops Hopes
The Copenhagen-based bank raised its full-year net profit forecast after reporting a market-beating figure for the third quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
ConocoPhillips stock rises on Q3 earnings profit beat, robust outlook
ConocoPhillips shares rose 2.8% in premarket trades Thursday after the oil giant reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and gave robust production guidance.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI
Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimatesTech - ABC News - October 31 -
Amazon's cloud unit records highest profit margin in at least a decade
Amazon Web Services delivered an operating margin of over 38%, the highest since at least 2014.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Apple’s Quarterly Profit Down Because of Tax Payment in Europe
Sales for the iPhone maker were up 6 percent to to $94.93 billion. But a $14.4 billion tax bill cut profits that would have topped expectations.Tech - The New York Times - October 31 -
Nomura profits surge as chief takes pay cut over trading scandal
Japan’s biggest investment bank and brokerage beats expectations but is still dogged by controversyBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions
Unscrupulous online operators are spreading toxic lies to push bitcoin scams and sell MAGA shirts to Facebook users in the run-up to the US presidential election.Tech - Wired - November 1
