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Wall Street reacts to Trump win as Fed weighs interest rate cut

President-elect Trump’s victory spurred a surge on Wall Street with the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq reaching record highs. It comes as the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest rate cut with a ...

Wall Street expects Trump presidency will unlock deal-making

Deal-making has slowed in recent years, largely due to high interest rates, soaring company valuations and a tight regulatory environment.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Wall Street expects Trump presidency will unlock deal-making

Wall Street dealmakers and corporate leaders expect the flood gates to open on merger and acquisition activity after President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

Elon Musk might be Wall Street’s great white whale

The US election and elevation of the Tesla boss could lead to big deal fees. The race is on to be his favourite consigliere

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Hidden message in a bottle found in lighthouse wall after 132 years

Engineers were shocked to find the message deep inside the wall of a lighthouse in the south of Scotland.

Vivian Tu, the ‘Wall Street Girly,’ Wants to Make Wealth More Accessible

Vivian Tu is one of a new wave of female influencers who are using TikTok and Instagram to spread the message of personal finance to millennials and Generation Z.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The Berlin Wall came down 35 years ago today

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War, paving the way for German reunification in 1990 and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Berlin pays tribute to Wall and Kristallnacht victims on fateful date

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Posters line 4km stretch of former wall in Germany’s capital, while musicians perform and visitors sing along. Tens of thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend-paying stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including IBM and Ares Capital.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

GM's Wall Street vindication is happening as it outperforms its peers in 2024

GM is proving it's a standout among automakers this year as it continues to consistently outperform Wall Street's earnings expectations and its competitors.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump

Debt bankers forecast to make biggest gains as finance industry recovers from two-year lull

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

Wall Street is already making big bets on what take two for a White House led by Donald Trump will mean for the economy and markets

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Wall Street Bonuses Will Rise for the First Time Since 2021

A bump in dealmaking, lower interest rates and a booming stock market converge in a forecast of heftier pay packets for the finance sector.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role

Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Prime Video Taps Brian Williams to Lead Election Day Special

The Former NBC anchor will host “Election Night Live with Brian Williams,” airing on election day at 5 p.m. EST.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Starbucks taps former Chipotle executive as global chief brand officer

In his first week on the job, CEO Brian Niccol said improving the company's branding was one of his four priorities to turn around the U.S. business.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president

Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026

The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO

The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

How Gamefam’s Founder Taps His ‘Inner Child’ to Bring Brands to the Metaverse

Gamefam has carved out a unique niche in the gaming space: Creating high-quality experiences, like Sonic Speed Simulator, on Roblox.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Lamborghini and Animoca’s Motorverse tap Base blockchain for in-game assets

Lamborghini and Animoca’s Web3 racing game Motorverse are tapping the Base blockchain for in-game Web3 assets.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 28

Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program

Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Trump taps Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

The Trump campaign has announced Susie Wiles as President-elect Donald Trump's White House chief of staff. "It is a well-deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in ...