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In First Post-Election Speech, Obama Calls for ‘Forging Alliances and Building Coalitions’

“Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success,” the former president said in the speech in Chicago.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post

Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Ulta Beauty shares pop as retailer beats earnings expectations despite demand fears

The retailer hiked its full-year outlook slightly to reflect the better-than-expected results.

CNBC - Dec. 6

OpenAI appears poised to launch ChatGPT Pro subscription plans at $200 USD per month

Screenshots posted on X by third-party AI engineer Tibor Blaho show the new tier, ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200 U.S. dollars per month.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Bitcoin races past $100,000, fueled by post-election rally

The price of bitcoin has surged more than 40% since Election Day.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Dollar General posts sales beat despite protracted consumer restraint

Dollar General Corp.’s stock was unable to hold its early gains Thursday after the discount retailer’s fiscal third-quarter earnings showed a sales beat but a profit miss, as hurricanes disrupted ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Balfour Beatty Forecasts Earnings Beat

Balfour Beatty said it was on track to deliver earnings growth ahead of market forecasts this year, and that it planned further share buybacks in 2025.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Lululemon’s Stock Has Rebounded. What to Expect From Earnings.

Investors are looking for evidence that the company’s product strategy and holiday momentum can drive a sustained recovery.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Nadler to Relinquish Democrats’ Top Judiciary Post, Bowing to Calls for Change

Democrats’ longtime leader on the panel faced a challenge from Representative Jamie Raskin, and pressure from colleagues who wanted a younger, more strategic figure at the helm.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Salesforce's earnings results spell success for AI products, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Salesforce's recent quarter suggests the innovative potential for artificial intelligence technology is strong.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration

Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Salesforce shares jump on earnings beat and strong AI deals pipeline

Salesforce shares popped Wednesday on earnings beat and AI pipeline

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post

President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

NBA quarter-season grades for every East team: Celtics and Cavaliers earn best marks, one squad gets an 'F'

With the NBA regular season 25% complete, it's time to hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Salesforce earnings spur a big stock rally. Is the AI hype justified?

Wall Street seems excited about early momentum for Salesforce’s Agentforce AI product, but some analysts are skeptical about the monetization potential.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

There’s No Denying That Carli Lloyd Earned Her Spot in Soccer’s Hall of Fame

The soccer star loved proving critics wrong, but almost no one doubted her place among the sport’s elite, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Clive Myrie sorry for not declaring £145k earnings

The BBC presenter failed to declare some earnings from engagements outside of the corporation.

BBC News - Dec. 4

JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected

JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Michigan's 7-foot newcomers earn themselves a nickname after their dynamic Big Ten debut

Michigan has a nickname for its pair of 7-foot newcomers: Area 50-1

ABC News - Dec. 4

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins

Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Salesforce earnings may serve as latest shot in the arm for software stocks

Salesforce’s stock rises after a revenue beat that could signal healthy spending trends in the industry.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

As Okta’s stock soars on earnings, this stat shows its strategy is paying off

In the latest quarter, 15% of Okta’s bookings came from new products, as the company looks to dominate identity management.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Okta shares pop 18% on earnings beat, strong guidance

Okta shares soared Tuesday after the company reported strong third-quarter results.

CNBC - Dec. 3

House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Dow Jones Futures: Salesforce Leads Earnings Winners After Meta, Palantir, Credo Shine

The Nasdaq hit a new high Tuesday fueled by Meta Platforms, Palantir and Credo Tech. Salesforce led earnings winners overnight.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Earn $800,000? You Might Get Financial Aid at an Elite N.Y.C. School.

The average tuition of $65,000 a year at private schools has separated New York’s truly rich, who can afford to pay full tuition, from its merely wealthy.

The New York Times - Dec. 3