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MarketWatch - Business
Powell’s recalibration on rates may bring 1995-like boost to stocks: strategist
That the U.S. no longer needs “emergency levels of monetary squeeze” should be bullish for risky assets, says one strategist.57 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Global stocks rally after jumbo Fed cut
Investors bet half percentage point cut will support US economic growth1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Netflix and TikTok boost overseas sales, says Next
The High Street retailer claims entertainment is exposing the global market to different fashions.2 hours ago - Netflix -
The Guardian - World
The great divide: are office workers more productive than those at home?
Amazon has told staff they must return five days a week – but experts don’t all agree that flexible working cuts output. Four years ago when the world of work was upended by the Covid pandemic, ...7 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Grounding LLMs in reality: How one company achieved 70% productivity boost with gen AI
Drip Capital overcame AI challenges like hallucinations, improved document processing efficiency and applied AI to risk assessment.13 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
Beast Games Contestants File Lawsuit Against MrBeast's Production Company
Earlier this year, Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson signed a deal with Prime Video to create Beast Games, a competition show that was reportedly worth Amazon shelling out $100 million for. But before ...19 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Trump-Vance plan for Ukraine is insane
This is the imposition of a Russian veto on Ukrainian foreign policy.20 hours ago - Ukraine -
CNBC - Business
Google wins court challenge to the EU's $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product
The European Union's second-highest court on Wednesday said a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed on Google by regulators should be annulled.22 hours ago - Google -
The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Craigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity
Donation brings Craig Newmark’s charitable commitments to around $400 million.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Steelers' Week 3 plan features Fields as QB1
With Russell Wilson dealing with a lingering calf injury, the Steelers are moving ahead with a Week 3 "plan that features" Justin Fields as the presumptive starter for Sunday's matchup with the ...Yesterday - NFL -
CNBC - Business
Salesforce CEO describes new AI product's real-life use case in healthcare
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday about the real-life use cases for his company's new artificial intelligence product, "Agentforce."Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans question proposal to boost Secret Service funding
Some Republicans are questioning whether a boost in spending for the Secret Service as part of the upcoming government funding bill would help protect former President Trump in the immediate term. ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
VentureBeat - Tech
Logitech launches bevy of game products at LogiPlay event
Logitech launched a number of products for gamers today at its LogiPlay event.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
VistaPrint Promo Code 2024: Get $15 off custom products
Whether you need products for your small biz or want personalized gag gifts, use promo code for $15 off at VistaPrintYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Boeing, Union Plan to Meet as Strikers Dig In
The two sides return to the bargaining table with federal mediators as the price tag for the walkout is estimated to hit $100 million a day.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
New Trump Crypto Venture Gets Boost From GOP Candidate Himself
Donald Trump announced the creation of a new family cryptocurrency business that--for now--is getting more attention for potential conflicts of interest than the startup's operating details.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
The Sims Movie From Margot Robbie's Production Company Confirmed, Will Include Freezer Bunnies
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed the development of a film based on The Sims franchise, produced by Margot Robbie's company LuckyChap. The project is directed by Kate Herron (Loki), with a script ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Corporate greed doesn’t need a boost from ‘anti-ESG’ politicians
Republicans are attempting to demonize environmental, social and governance practices in investing.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Industrial production gets short-lived boost from cars, but U.S. manufacturers still depressed
Industrial production rose a stronger-than-expected 0.8% in August, but most of the increase was tied to autos and there was little sign of a rebound in a depressing manufacturing sector.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grownYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.2 days ago - Russia -
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Financial Times - World
Rachel Reeves must show that she’s serious about boosting growth
The UK chancellor should take some hard decisions on employment, productivity and investment2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Plans to ban traffic on Oxford Street announced
London mayor Sadiq Khan says "urgent action" is needed to regenerate the busy shopping street.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -