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Mastercard earnings set an upbeat tone for fintech stocks. These numbers stand out.

Among the highlights from Mastercard’s report were a pickup in U.S. volumes and an encouraging outlook for the year.

MarketWatch - 10h

Big investors strike a cautious tone on markets for 2025 with Trump policies, inflation posing risks

The backdrop should be reassuring for many investors: A lively bull market, pro-business policies promised by the Trump administration and a Federal Reserve close to pulling off a soft landing.

NBC News - 13h

To some, OpenAI is a DeepSeek victim. But SoftBank may be more upbeat than ever.

SoftBank reportedly is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI and become the ChatGPT creator’s largest investor.

MarketWatch - 1d

Upbeat earnings will rescue tech from its DeepSeek dive, these market pros say

CEO confidence is increasing, and there are bullish signs for non-AI chip companies.

MarketWatch - 1d

Boeing CEO upbeat on recovery plan after company's biggest annual loss since 2020

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg faces investors after the beleaguered company posts its sixth annual loss.

CNBC - 2d

Better Meetings Need Better Leaders. Here’s How to Set the Tone

One of the most powerful leadership tools is role modeling, and it can help you have more efficient and effective meetings.

Inc. - 5d

‘U.S. businesses are starting 2025 in an upbeat mood,’ S&P finds, as Trump takes reins over the economy

The first look at Donald Trump’s economy shows the U.S. still growing at brisk pace, with business leaders expecting even better times in the year ahead.

MarketWatch - 6d

TikTok fight sets the tone for US-China relations under Trump 2.0

No matter how Xi responds, Trump would stand to benefit.

The Hill - 6d

Elevance Health earnings boost health-insurance stocks after upbeat outlook

Elevance Health Inc.’s stock rose 2% Thursday and boosted other health-insurance stocks after the company delivered better-than-expected earnings and forecast growth for 2025, easing investor ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Trump calls National Cathedral bishop's sermon "nasty in tone"

In the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington asked President Trump to "have mercy upon the people in our country."

CBS News - Jan. 22

A Simple Brown Coat That Set the Tone for the U.S. Presidency

For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Travelers Upbeat on Momentum Despite Fires as Fourth-Quarter Profit Surges

The property-and-casualty insurer said the strong results and outlook would allow it to support customers affected by the wildfires that devastated L.A.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

‘I will very simply put America first’: Trump sets tone for second term in inaugural address

President Donald Trump started his inaugural address to begin his second term, saying that he plans to put “America first.”

NBC News - Jan. 20

Facing Trump's mass deportation plans, some sanctuary cities shift their tone

Leaders of several sanctuary cities where officials had prominently rejected Trump’s first-term immigration policies are shifting their tone.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Most voters in new survey seek toned-down Trump agenda

The majority of Americans in a new survey are seeking a toned-down agenda for President-elect Trump’s next term, which is set to start on Monday. A Wall Street Journal poll released Friday found ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Netanyahu Strikes Cautious Tone on Cease-Fire as He Tries to Hold Government Together

Prime minister’s maneuverings reflect divide in Israeli society over a deal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Bank of America sees revenue rise across the board in upbeat sign for year ahead

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the bank turned in a “strong” fourth quarter.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Trudeau’s exit sets glum tone for Canada’s currency in 2025

Political instability and prospect of US tariffs threaten to keep loonie grounded

Financial Times - Jan. 7

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