Factbox-Brokerages see 'uncertain' 2025 on worries over potential …
5 days ago · Uncertainties around U.S. policies may slow global economic growth modestly in 2025, according to major brokerages. They expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs to fuel volatility across global markets, spurring inflationary pressures and, in turn, limiting the scope for major central banks to ease monetary policy. World economies and equity …
S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. markets also move lower
5 days ago · TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, led by losses in technology and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 66.38 points at 25,625.42. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 240.59 points at 44,401.93 ...
Key details about the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO
3 days ago · The man accused of killing the head of one of the biggest U.S. health insurance companies is fighting being sent to face charges in New York City, where the attack happened.. Luigi Mangione, 26, is being held without bail in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested at a McDonald's on Monday after a broad search following the Dec. 4 ambush of UnitedHealthcare …
New Jersey fines sports betting firms for taking bets after games …
5 days ago · ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It doesn't happen all that often, but when it does, it can seem like a dream come true for sports gamblers: being able to bet on a game after it has already ended. And it has happened again in Atlantic City, where a sportsbook has been fined for taking $25,000 worth of ...
Deadly air show crash in Texas was caused by a lack of proper …
5 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly crash of two vintage military planes at a 2022 air show in Texas was caused by a lack of proper planning to keep aircraft separated and relying instead on a “see-and-avoid strategy” by pilots, federal investigators said Monday.. A Bell P-63F fighter was descending and banking to the left when it clipped the left wing of a Boeing B-17G …
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet …
6 days ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end.. There is no simple way to encapsulate the effects of Swift’s decision to put on a 3 1/2-hour concert, showcasing 44 songs representing 10 different “eras” of her career — a feat she …
Auctioneer defends The Onion's bid for Infowars as Alex Jones …
5 days ago · An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars testified for nearly five hours Monday, as a bankruptcy judge in Texas began a hearing into whether The Onion satirical news outlet was properly named the winning bidder over a company affiliated with Jones.
Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift …
3 days ago · The commencement of the holiday season often means the lengthening of to-do lists.. There are lights to hang, cards to mail, cookies to bake and, of course, gifts to buy.Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends, family or co-workers, can be …
Oracle misses quarterly results estimates on stiff cloud competition
6 days ago · (Reuters) -Oracle's second-quarter revenue grew less than Wall Street expected on Monday, hit by stiff competition among database and cloud services providers, sending its shares down more than 7% in extended trading. While seeing healthy growth in its cloud segment, Oracle competes with cloud heavyweights such as Microsoft and Amazon, which have established a …
Factbox-US deals blocked by regulators or facing intense scrutiny
3 days ago · U.S. grocer Albertsons on Wednesday terminated its $25 billion deal to be bought out by rival Kroger after two different courts blocked the merger, in what would be the latest win for the Federal Trade Commission. Here are other deals that have fallen through, been blocked, or face scrutiny: DEALS TERMINATED DEAL VALUE CONTEXT JetBlue-Sp $3.8 JetBlue …