Gilts post best week since July after run of poor economic data

The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.

BBC News - 11h

Enterprises can now run real-time data through Google Cloud’s most advanced VMs

Early adopters like Couchbase are already seeing significant price-performance gains with Google Cloud's new VMs.

VentureBeat - 1d

US stocks on track to post best week since Trump’s election win

Easing underlying US inflation pressures and strong bank earnings ‘emboldened the bulls’ on Wall Street

Financial Times - 5h

Effective and industrious Diallo has 'one of best weeks in my life'

Amad Diallo caps a memorable week with a late hat-trick as Manchester United come from behind to beat Southampton in the Premier League.

BBC News - 22h

Retail investors flock to gilts in first two weeks of 2025

Platforms report surge in sales to take advantage of CGT exemption

Financial Times - 1d

10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday after the best S&P 500 gain since the election

The S&P 500 was looking at a muted open.

CNBC - 1d

Gavi: Barcelona's Yamal best in world after Messi

Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's devastating showing in Wednesday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

ESPN - 1d

Why S&P 500’s financials sector just booked its best day since early November

Bank stocks were surging Wednesday.

MarketWatch - 2d

Wall Street stocks post biggest rally since Trump’s election victory

Easing underlying US inflation and strong bank earnings boost equities

Financial Times - 2d

Wall Street stocks waver after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets

Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023

Financial Times - 4d

Moderna’s stock tumbles to post-COVID lows after revenue outlook disappoints

Moderna’s stock tumbles after a disappointing outlook for revenue and the need to accelerate its cost-cutting plan.

MarketWatch - 4d

Jacobs' incredible run features in NFL best plays

Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs and Washington Commanders' Zane Gonzalez star in the best plays of the week from the NFL.

BBC News - 4d

James Cook's best runs from 120-yard game vs. Broncos Wild Card Weekend

Watch the best runs from Buffalo Bills' running back James Cook's 120-yard game against the Denver Broncos during Wild Card Weekend of the 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

China and UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus

China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing

ABC News - 6d

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

The 32 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (January 2024)

Nightbitch, John Wick, and American Psycho are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Wired - Jan. 9

30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July

Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

After $95 Million Settlement, Apple Says It Never Sold Data From Siri

The tech giant, which has a reputation for prizing user privacy, denied that its voice assistant app collected information and used it to create marketing profiles.

Inc. - Jan. 9

How Narvar is using AI and data to enhance post-purchase customer experiences

How Narvar's new tech is using AI to harness the power of 42 billion consumer interactions a year to improve retail operations.

VentureBeat - Jan. 9

Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence

Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated. Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has returned to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live

Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

The 13 best women’s running shoes of 2025, tested & reviewed

A running coach and podiatrist share the best women's running shoes from Brooks, Hoka, Nike and more

NBC News - Jan. 7

Tech stocks got slammed because economic data sparked a jump in bond yields

Data on job openings and service-sector activity sent markets into “good news is bad news” mode on Tuesday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Greenlaw's 49ers future in doubt after ominous social media posts

Dre Greenlaw's future with the San Francisco 49ers is in doubt after social media posts hinted at the linebacker's possible departure in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Week 18 recap + Yahoo internal data reveals true league winners of 2024 | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

The NFL regular season is in the books after a messy Week 18. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown what you should actually care about from Week 18 for the 2025 fantasy season. In a jam ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Clemson fires DC Goodwin after struggles vs. run

Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after the Tigers' defense took a significant step back this past season, especially against the run.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Washington Post expected to lay off dozens of staffers in coming week – report

‘Cuts will be deep’, media reporter writes, after paper faced scrutiny for halting endorsement of Harris in October. Dozens of employees are expected to be laid off at the Washington Post in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Can't-Miss Play: 58-yard burst! Cam Akers burns Lions for his longest run since 2020

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers burns the Detroit Lions for a 58-yard burst which is his longest run since his rookie year in the 2020 NFL regular season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts

The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Tesla data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns

Data collected by Tesla on the driver and vehicle in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion and then shared with law enforcement has shined a spotlight on a difficult ethical question for the auto ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed

The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

GM, Ford report best annual U.S. sales since 2019 as auto recovery continues

Both General Motors and Ford Motor on Friday reported their best annual U.S. new vehicle sales since 2019.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Treasury yields end higher after ISM’s stronger-than-expected manufacturing data

Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Friday after a manufacturing-related reading showed signs of improvement for the struggling sector.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Ford and GM report best annual U.S. sales since 2019

Both General Motors and Ford reported their best annual U.S. new vehicle sales since 2019, prior to impacts from Covid and yearslong supply chain problems.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Gilts post best week since July after run of poor economic data

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