German Trade Surplus Narrows on Strong Imports Growth

Goldman Sachs tops estimates on strong trading results

Goldman's fourth-quarter results will give investors a preview of what to expect this year, as investment banking and trading fees are both expected to rise.

CNBC - 13m

Who Will Succeed Jamie Dimon? Contenders Narrow After JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak as C.O.O.

Jennifer Piepszak will become chief operating officer of JPMorgan, and said she would not seek the chief executive’s job. The current C.O.O., Daniel Pinto, plans to retire.

The New York Times - 16h

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

The New York Times - 1d

UK bans German cattle, pigs and sheep imports after foot-and-mouth case

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.

BBC News - 23h

Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

CBS News - 1d

China’s trade surplus hits annual record of almost $1tn

Rise in exports expected to increase tensions with US and other trade partners

Financial Times - 2d

China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

CNBC - 2d

8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track

Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.

Inc. - 2d

How much did Penn State miss departed change-of-pace QB Beau Pribula in narrow CFP loss to Notre Dame?

A muddled transfer portal calendar meant the Nittany Lions had to navigate their College Football Playoff run without one of their most dynamic red zone threats

CBS Sports - 4d

Global 2025 Growth Forecast at Modest 2.8 Percent

An annual United Nations report said the economic year ahead will feature stable, but subpar expansion.

Inc. - 4d

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - 4d

Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong

Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.

The New York Times - 4d

LA firestorm stresses importance of having personal disaster plan: Officials

Los Angeles fire officials said the disaster -- caused by multiple wind-whipped fires breaking out simultaneously -- signals that fire season is now a year-round event.

ABC News - 5d

Apple Says It Is Fixing AI Notification Summaries. It Missed the Most Important Part

The company is responding to complaints from the BBC but it’s not clear this solves anything.

Inc. - 5d

DeSean Jackson answers important Eagles question in Delaware St. introductory presser

The former Eagle was introduced as the head coach for Delaware State's football team and made his Super Bowl prediction in Wednesday's press conference.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Greenland important for national security: Waltz

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for national security adviser, said Wednesday that Greenland is important for national security, leaning into Trump's expressed interest in ...

The Hill - 5d

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines. Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite ...

The Guardian - 6d

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - 6d

Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.

The New York Times - 6d

Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance

The federal government is launching an initiative to support foreign minerals projects that exclude China as part of an effort to bolster U.S. supply chains. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a ...

The Hill - 6d

House Republican: Gulf of Mexico name less important than Trump's actions

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said President-elect Trump’s musing about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is less important than his actions in the region, particularly ...

The Hill - 6d

5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January

Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.

CBS News - 6d

Virginia Democrats maintain narrow legislative majorities after special election wins

Democrats won a pair of special legislative elections in Virginia Tuesday, allowing the party to maintain their narrow majorities in both chambers.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

The Tips trade

And a question for readers on manufacturing

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans

President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.

CNBC - Jan. 6

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Why this week's 'Team Cup' is important for Europe's Ryder Cup hopes

This geographically misplaced match, with the most anodyne of names, has a value that might help nudge Europe to a rare away win over the US next September, writes Iain Carter.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Is it true that … breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Fans of the full English will be horrified by the trend for fasting, but does this argument hold sway with our expert?. “People get very passionate about breakfast, and whether they eat it or not,” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Tech trends at CES 2025 favor growth, so long as trade war doesn’t start | CTA

The tech market in the U.S. is expected to grow a few percent in 2025 to $537 billion, so long as there isn't a trade war.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

The Art and Importance of Scanning in Soccer

Lionel Messi does it at children’s birthday parties and Xavi was a master of it. But what is it?

The New York Times - Jan. 5

How Oakland's Creative Growth enabled generations of artists

In 1974, psychologist Elias Katz and his wife Florence, an artist, started Creative Growth Art Center, a space where artists with disabilities could make art, some of which has been acquired and ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with German politicians, saying it is wise to not “feed the troll.” “There are a ...

The Hill - Jan. 4