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Activist investor ValueAct has $1 billion stake in Meta, sources say
Activist investor ValueAct has a $1 billion stake in Facebook parent Meta, according to people familiar with the matter.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
RWE scales back €55bn renewables bet after Trump win
German power producer was already under pressure from shareholders to lift returnsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
‘This is the time for women’s sports’: investor Deb Henretta backs US rugby
The former Proctor & Gamble executive cites WNBA star Caitlin Clark and women’s soccer as examples of success, as Women’s Elite Rugby works towards kick off next year. The term “angel investor” ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Trump 2.0 Officially Makes Crypto Mainstream. Just Ask Investors
Bitcoin’s post-election rally has fueled stock-market winners like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed rising expectations for a quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December against the potentially ...Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago -
Ukraine’s bonds jump as investors bet Trump will end war
Rally in dollar debt is unlikely ‘Trump trade’ and comes just months after huge restructuringWorld - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
States take leading role on AI
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
WATCH: Chris Martin takes a tumble
Fans gasped as Coldplay front man Chris Martin tumbled into an open trapdoor while on stage in Australia. Martin got up and continued the show.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli
In today's "Dish Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares a 20-minute broccoli dish that packs surprising flavor and could make even the fussiest eaters ask for seconds.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist
In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests.Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare
A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand
Crude futures on Wednesday marked a fourth straight session of declines, with prices holding ground at their lowest in two weeks as traders focused on an uncertain demand outlook — particularly ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Retail investors are trading stocks like the pros — so brokers are giving them the tools they want
As retail investors get more sophisticated, Robinhood has tried to, as well.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Jim Cramer says investors too worried about the Fed's next move are missing opportunities
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday said some investors remain too concerned with the central bank's next move.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
As nervous investors worry about the presidential election, public debt is a top concern financial advisors say
The impacts of outstanding U.S. debt could have long-lasting implications beyond the November election, according to new research.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
These 6 charts suggest investors should proceed with caution as S&P 500 hits 47th record high of 2024
Some say investors are growing too complacent as the bull market shows no signs of slowing down.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Gold’s record-breaking run comes as stocks hit fresh highs. Is it too late for investors?
Gold is on a tear, rising repeatedly to never-before-seen price levels this year — and its rally shows few signs of a slowdown anytime soon thanks to demand from central banks and falling real ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Tokyo Metro rises 45% on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018
Underground railway network has raised $2.3bn in heavily oversubscribed listingWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Citi has a new theory about the economy — and says investors should pick stocks that can stand on their own
Strategists at Citi like companies where there are positive trends on return on equity that are driven by operations instead of buybacks.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Investors may have to wait a week before it’s clear who controls the U.S. House. Here’s why.
While experts have been warning that the winner of the tight presidential contest may not be determined on the night of Nov. 5, there’s also a view that the battle over the U.S. House of ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
An activist investor reportedly wants Cheesecake Factory to split up. Analysts say it doesn’t need to.
Shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. got a lift after hours on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that an activist investor is pressing the casual-dining chain to spin off a handful of its ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors
Southwest Airlines stuck a deal with activist Elliott which staves off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Do investors suddenly care if Trump or Harris wins? What’s next for stocks in the final days before Nov. 5.
Election jitters have finally started to grip stocks with less than two weeks until Election Day. What’s next for equities in the final days before Nov. 5.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Why stock investors have been on edge over the prospects of a total sweep for Republicans
A so-called “red wave” sweep of the White House and Congress would most likely make it easier to pass the Republican Party’s agenda, according to market participants.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Foreign investors flock to flagship Saudi economic conference — but face less free-flowing cash
Thousands of financiers, founders and investors are set to descend on the Saudi capital of Riyadh for the eighth edition of the kingdom's Future Investment Initiative.Business - CNBC - October 28