Investment Surges Record

Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn

A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement — but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs — was seized in France last year.

CBS News - 1d

Is fractional gold a smart investment right now?

Fractional gold is a budget-friendly gold investing option, but is it the right move in today's economic landscape?

CBS News - 5h

Stirewalt: Will Trump invest his political capital or spend it?

Do you feel like “sunlight is pouring over the entire world?” It probably depends on whether you voted for the man who offered those sentiments about his own reascendance to the presidency this ...

The Hill - 14h

US share of global foreign direct investment surges to record

‘Exceptionalism’ of world’s biggest economy expected to continue as strong domestic demand drives inward flows

Financial Times - 20h

Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn

A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.

CBS News - 1d

Severance spending at top UK universities surges

FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024

Financial Times - 2d

Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining

Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric tons to 609 metric tons.

CNBC - 3d

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - 4d

Welcome to Bogota? Wrexham duo invest again

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Eva Longoria are among the investors in a North American group that has acquired Colombian top division side La Equidad.

ESPN - 4d

The world’s greatest record stores

FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fix

Financial Times - 4d

Botafogo’s transformation sets bar for Brazilian football investment

Rio club’s successes highlight commercial changes under way in nation’s domestic game

Financial Times - 4d

Can sustainable investing survive Trump 2.0?

The political backlash against ESG has intensified — but the sector is evolving

Financial Times - 4d

Pakistan’s bet on Taliban backfires as violence surges

Islamabad had deadliest year in almost a decade following rise in terror attacks

Financial Times - 5d

Malaysia expects surge of Chinese investment, economy minister says

Rafizi Ramli suggests semiconductor and tech sectors are seeking to avoid exposure to possible Trump tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Investing in Stocks and Bonds Will Be Trickier Under Trump

Sizzling returns may well continue, but our columnist suggests that it would be wise to prepare for the next storm.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Germany to invest €400 million in upgrading naval aviation

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.

As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.

The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking

A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

3 signs beginners should invest in gold in 2025

Not sure if a gold investment is right for your beginner portfolio right now? Here are three signs that it may be.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Toyota invests $44.4M in private Japanese spaceflight company

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

North Sea storm surge brings German ferry services to a halt

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025

A gold investment could help boost and protect your portfolio in 2025, assuming you avoid these three mistakes.

CBS News - Jan. 6

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

Surging HMPV cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory disease that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Sabres Should Extend Surging Forward Right Now

The Sabres forward is making a serious case for a contract extension.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3