The Ratings Game: Many payments stocks are ‘defensive plays’ — but not Square’s, says analyst
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Why Netflix’s most bullish analyst says the stock is no longer a ‘best idea’
Netflix is doing well, Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese said. It’s just no longer doing great.MarketWatch - Business -
Legal action only option, says defective flat owner
The BBC has seen an interim report that found 'understrength concrete' was used in construction.BBC News - Top stories -
My wife and I owe $450,000 on a $1.2 million house with a 3.5% mortgage rate. Our payments will soon increase. Should we pay it off or invest in stocks?
“We are in our late 60s and in good health, and we have a second home worth $900,000 that is fully paid for.”MarketWatch - Business -
Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
BISim introduces cheaper game engine for defense simulations
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) announced its VBS Builder Edition for building defense and civilian training simulations. Orlando, Florida-based Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a leader in simulation and training solutions, and ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend stocks for portfolio income
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Bank of America and PepsiCo.CNBC - Business -
Estee Lauder jumps 5% on an analyst upgrade — our take on the cosmetics stock
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
Tesla joins forces with Chinese battery maker CATL, and it’s a ‘game changer’ for this analyst
“The U.S. is an under-penetrated EV market in need of high quality, cheap battery tech. China is a highly penetrated EV market with an oversupply of batteries.”MarketWatch - Business -
Are Chinese Tech Stocks Value Plays Now?
Investors are excited about U.S. artificial intelligence, less so about cash-generating Chinese tech. That might—eventually—create some opportunities.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Trump Media’s Stock Has Made Many People and Companies Millions
A surge in the social media company’s market value has generated a windfall for current and former executives, on top of the bonanza for its largest shareholder, former President Trump.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Endeavour Mining says probe found ‘disguised’ payments of $15mn
Investigation commissioned by gold miner finds former chief Sébastien de Montessus ‘caused’ company to make paymentsFinancial Times - Business -
The Supreme Court is playing grammar games with people's lives
The court’s decision in the Pulsifer case is more than an English teacher’s nightmare. It guts a key section of the First Step Act.The Hill - Politics -
NFL to play 2 games on Christmas Wednesday
Despite the holiday falling on a Wednesday, the NFL will again play on Christmas Day in 2024. Matchups for the two afternoon games will be determined later.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Viking Therapeutics posts positive results for oral weight-loss drug. Analysts remain unanimous the stock’s a buy.
Data from a Phase 1 trial is the latest bullish news from the biotech that may offer cheap entry to weight-loss mania.MarketWatch - Business -
Display of Battered Men Was Russia’s Warning to the Public, Analysts Say
Videos showing the torture of four men, accused of Russia’s deadliest terror attack in decades, have circulated widely in what analysts call a sign of the Russian state’s growing tolerance for public violence.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese spy agencies are increasing, say analysts
Warning comes after UK and US announce sanctions against Chinese companies following mass hacking of UK data. Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese intelligence agencies are increasing in capability and frequency as they seek to test foreign government ...The Guardian - World -
GameStop’s demise could come later this decade, analyst says
GameStop Corp., which reported a significant sales decline its fourth-quarter results late Tuesday, could meet its demise before the end of this decade, according to analyst firm Wedbush.MarketWatch - Business -
Here’s how Wall Street analysts’ favorite stock picks performed over the past five years
The results of a performance comparison of highly rated stocks and ones selected through analytics might surprise you.MarketWatch - Business -
RH’s stock is on pace for its best day in more than three years. Some analysts aren’t buying it.
The home-furnishings company’s fourth-quarter results didn’t “provide resolutions to the key debates” around its future performance, one analyst said.MarketWatch - Business -
AI-powered fraudsters are overwhelming bank defenses, Treasury report says
U.S. banks are struggling to keep up with evolving artificial-intelligence technology that has enabled fraudsters to easily impersonate customers and spread malware using AI-generated text, according to a report published Wednesday by the Treasury ...MarketWatch - Business -
Reddit stock charges higher, even as it picks up a neutral rating
Reddit’s stock is continuing its sharp ascent in Tuesday trading, even as an analyst took a sidelined stance on the social-media name.MarketWatch - Business -
GameScent Wants You to Smell the Gunfire While You Play Video Games
GameScent’s AI-powered console peripheral gives new meaning to gamer smells. It also may give you a headache.Wired - Tech -
T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals' lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games
Oshie is in his ninth season with the Capitals after playing his first seven with the St. Louis Blues. The Warroad, Minnesota, native played in his 1,000th regular-season game on March 16 at Vancouver.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NHL -
AP PHOTOS: Beijingers play fetch with migratory birds in traditional game
Passersby in Beijing during winter or early spring might happen upon groups of residents playing fetch with birds. The players blow plastic beads into the air through carbon tubes for the birds — often from the migratory wutong species — to catch ...ABC News - World -
Truth Social’s stock rally has made Trump billions, and many others millions
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock soared Tuesday, as investors rushed to buy the stock with the new ticker symbol that bears the initials of the former president.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Why many NCAA women's basketball stars didn't grow up watching the game
It’s rather common to hear women’s basketball players grew up without watching the game they aspired to play at the highest level. But that's changing, and the extra exposure should have a huge impact on the next generation.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Inflation has hit these 3 U.S. cities the hardest. That has ‘substantial political implications,’ analyst says.
Cities experiencing more significant inflation typically have undergone rapid population growth, leading to an increased demand for goods and services, an analyst said.MarketWatch - Business -
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Advance of Islamic State affiliates ‘could lay ground for new wave of terrorism’
IS has stalled in Iraq and Syria but officials believe it has been planning new attacks on west for years. Islamic State (IS) remains defeated in its core strongholds of the Middle East but has made significant progress in Africa and parts of ...The Guardian - World -
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs more air defense missiles as Russia keeps up attacks
In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News' Charlie D'Agata that Ukraine needs more air defense missiles and artillery shells to combat Russia's continued invasion.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues
Reddit's post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst.CNBC - Business -
What we learned: Baylor, Colorado and Duke win on road to reach Sweet 16
Chalk dominated the first round, but 7-seed Duke and 5-seeds Colorado and Baylor all won Sunday on their opponents' home court to reach the Sweet 16.ESPN - Sports -
Duke played its best game of the season vs. James Madison, but wants to be even better vs. No. 1 seed Houston
The Blue Devils are more than peaking at the right time, they're finally looking like the team we thought they'd be for monthsCBS Sports - Sports -
Draymond Green ejected less than four minutes into game vs. Magic as Warriors battle for final Play-In spot
Green picked up consecutive technical fouls for arguing with an officialCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Jack Black Says Claptrap In Borderlands Movie Is "R-Rated R2D2"
Jack Black voices the robot Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands film. The actor describes the character as an "R-rated R2D2." This characterization should come as little surprise to fans of the game series, who know how Claptrap has many humorous ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve