Trump sentencing set for Jan. 10, judge leans toward no jail, no probation, no fine
January 4, 2025
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president ever to be convicted of a crime.
International
‘Let’s see what happens’: Trump picks for deputy Mideast envoy, Estonia ambassador, State Dept. spokesperson
January 4, 2025
Trump picked former State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus to serve as deputy Mideast envoy and Roman Pipko to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia Friday afternoon.
Democrats have mixed reaction to Johnson’s speaker victory: ‘Hell has frozen over’
January 4, 2025
Democratic lawmakers reacted to Rep. Mike Johnson being re-elected as speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress Friday.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
January 4, 2025
Read about DraftKings, Advanced Info Service, Xiaomi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
S&P 500, Nasdaq snap five-day losing streak, but still close lower on the week: Live updates
January 4, 2025
Wall Street was coming off a choppy trading session, but Nvidia helped push the market higher on Friday.
Rivian stock has its best day ever after EV maker reports 2024 production, deliveries
January 4, 2025
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.
GM, Ford report best annual U.S. sales since 2019 as auto recovery continues
January 4, 2025
Both General Motors and Ford Motor on Friday reported their best annual U.S. new vehicle sales since 2019.
Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security
January 4, 2025
U.S. Steel's stock opened down more than 7% in trading Friday following the president's announcement.
Republican Mike Johnson elected House speaker after dramatic vote reversals
January 4, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Johnson, who eked out election as speaker of the House after a first ballot was kept open for more than an hour.
Tesla stock is just a $900 billion ‘call option’ on autonomous driving, robotics, says Evercore ISI
January 4, 2025
Evercore ISI is offering up an alternative way for investors to take a look at Tesla shares.
U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels
January 4, 2025
The U.S. surgeon general on Friday issued a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.
High-quality stocks that pay a hefty dividend they are unlikely to cut in 2025, according to UBS
January 4, 2025
With a bumpy start to 2025, quality stocks that have reliable dividends could become more appealing.
Why it’s time to tweak your investments after lofty stock returns in 2024
January 4, 2025
Investors may need to tweak their portfolio holdings following a 23% gain in the S&P 500 index in 2024.
Best balance transfer cards with 0% APR of January 2025
January 4, 2025
We analyzed hundreds of balance transfer credit cards with a 0% intro APR period and dug into each card's perks and drawbacks to find the best ones.
European stocks close lower; Stellantis slides 4% after production plunge
January 4, 2025
European markets closed lower on Friday after a rocky start to 2025 for stocks around the world.
Tesla reports first-ever drop in annual deliveries
January 4, 2025
Tesla's fourth-quarter deliveries report follows a huge late-year rally in the stock that lifted its gain for 2024 to 63%.
Ukraine’s halt of Russian gas to Europe throws breakaway Moldovan region into crisis mode
January 4, 2025
Moldova's Transnistria region has been thrust into an energy crisis following the termination of a gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
IT disruption causes delays at German airports, police say
January 4, 2025
German federal police are experiencing a countrywide IT systems outage at airports, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Trump says Britain is ‘making a very big mistake’ with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
January 3, 2025
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."
Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
January 3, 2025
Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.
JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for ‘chronically delayed flights’
January 3, 2025
The Department of Transportation said its $2 million fine against JetBlue was the first of its kind for chronically delayed flights.
Stellantis Italy output falls 37% in 2024, car production hits 68-year low
January 3, 2025
Vehicle production by car maker Stellantis in Italy fell by 37% last year, hit in particular by a steep plunge in car manufacturing, union figures showed on Friday.
‘Unprecedented’: The most punctual global airline last year was ‘absolutely’ a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
January 3, 2025
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.
South Korean president defies arrest in standoff with officials over martial law order
January 3, 2025
Authorities suspended the execution of the warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after facing resistance from his security detail at his residence in Seoul.
China’s electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids
January 3, 2025
Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.
Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it
January 3, 2025
Kennie Bukky said she was able to get on the housing ladder by saving 50% of her salary every month and living frugally.
Europe’s real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025
January 3, 2025
Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.
How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His ‘Badass Truck’
January 3, 2025
The confusing hours after the Tesla vehicle was apparently used as a makeshift bomb would be any brand’s reputational nightmare.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
January 3, 2025
Gain insight on CyberArk Software, Tesla, Kuaishou Technology and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC’s Net-Neutrality Rules
January 3, 2025
Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.
Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration
January 3, 2025
It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.
Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy
January 3, 2025
Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway beats S&P 500 in 2024, posts 9th straight up year
January 3, 2025
The conglomerate relied on solid operating earnings, boosted by strong investment income and underwriting earnings at auto insurance flagship Geico.
Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri
January 3, 2025
The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.
Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here’s who’s most at risk
January 3, 2025
Austria has insisted it is well prepared for the stoppage, but Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to neighboring Ukraine.
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They’ll Believe It When They See It.
January 2, 2025
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
January 1, 2025
Find insight on Stubhub, TikTok, MicroStrategy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Getting Cheated in a Videogame Led Him to a World of Online Crime
December 31, 2024
At 16, Ricky Handschumacher was a high-school baseball star. A decade later, he was facing federal prison for stealing cryptocurrency.