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Bond funds are offering a ‘double whammy’ for investors
Many of these funds are trading at deep discounts and may have tempting distribution yieldsMarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands
The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are stored.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet
Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising pricesFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Trump’s tariff plans could be harming his ‘animal spirit’ investors
The big unknown is how far Trump is prepared to go to win a trade war before it winds up crushing animal spirits.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Gen Z’s surprising 2025 strategy aims to rewrite the playbook for young investors
A survey found that Gen Z intends to invest in cash assets and bonds more than older generations.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity
Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Retail investors flock to gilts in first two weeks of 2025
Platforms report surge in sales to take advantage of CGT exemptionFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity
A group of high powered investors want to raise billions to form a new international basketball league, according to people familiar with the matter.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Blinken holds final news conference at State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held his final news conference at the State Department Thursday. Following a portion of the news conference, CBS News contributor Robert Berger provided analysis ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity
The investors are looking to raise $5 billion to start a basketball league that could offer players equity to potentially lure them away from the NBA.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with its rival political party, according to a poll published Thursday. The ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Investor interest in defense grows
Yahoo News - Jan. 16 -
What do bond yields mean for equity investors?
Some stocks avoid ripples in the fixed income marketFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Source: Ancelotti holds talks with Madrid CEO
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Vanuatu holds election amid earthquake devastation
Residents line up to vote amid political instability and buildings and infrastructure shattered by last month’s earthquake. Polls have opened in Vanuatu , a Pacific nation grappling with political ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Gilt investors warn Reeves she may need to raise taxes
Chancellor seeks to reassure bond market after UK borrowing costs rose to highest level since financial crisisFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover
Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in AsiaFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearing ends with no sign of Republican defections against Trump’s Pentagon pick – live
Democrats appeared skeptical of Hegseth’s qualifications to lead the Pentagon and grilled him on sexual assault allegations and women in the military. ‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Footloose CFOs need not scare off investors
A clutch of finance chiefs are heading out the door, but this is all part of the rough and tumble of corporate lifeFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The Breakthrough: this tense true-crime thriller is the best Scandi noir in years
The highly emotional new crime drama about the horrific murder case in Sweden that went unsolved for 16 years is a cracking and courageous watch. No wonder it’s raced up the Netflix charts …. Time ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes
Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Barrasso: 'Paperwork problem' holding up Gabbard hearing
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said on Sunday that a “paperwork problem” with the Office of Government Ethics is holding up the hearing for President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Private equity in 401(k) plans? ‘Highly risky’ for the average investor.
The private-equity industry wants more access to retirement accounts.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Officials hold briefing on Los Angeles wildfires
Watch live coverage as a briefing is held on the wildfire situation in the greater Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Bodycam video shows New Orleans attacker and police in tense shootout
Chaotic bodycam video shows Shamsud-Din Jabbar shoot at police from behind an airbag at close range, and the flash of the muzzle is visible.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Who is right about ‘Maganomics’: bearish economists or bullish investors?
Equity market optimism about president-elect’s impact contrasts with warnings over hit to GDP growthFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Venezuela opposition leader arrested, released amid tense crackdown
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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Bond market ‘police’ are back as investors patrol spending plans
Debt market flare-ups show growing pushback against governments’ loose fiscal policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
The FuboTV-Hulu deal was good for investors. There’s a silver lining for viewers too.
Live-TV streaming offerings are still far cheaper than cable and there may be more affordable bundles.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Republicans hold on to Virginia state Senate seat
Republican Luther Cifers defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the special election for the state Senate's 10th District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, maintaining Republicans’ grip on the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Western investors ‘stupid’ to shun arms industry, says Nato official
Rob Bauer calls on banks, pension funds and rating agencies to change outdated policies in face of rising threatsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Indian investors rush into highly valued defence stocks
Asset managers have launched specialist funds as push for domestic armaments sends share prices soaringFinancial Times - Jan. 7
