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Global stocks rise after turbulent week on Wall Street

January 31, 2021 10:29 PM CNN Newsource

Global stocks are rising Monday, and Wall Street is getting ready to try to shake off turbulence from last week sparked by the GameStop stock frenzy.…

US futures slump after turbulent week on Wall Street

January 31, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

US futures slumped slightly Sunday, building on the turbulence spurred in part last week by the GameStop stock frenzy. S&P 500 futures were last…

Dow futures drop after turbulent week on Wall Street

January 31, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

Stock futures dropped Sunday after a week that saw volatile markets due to the recent GameStop situation. Dow futures were down 252 points, or 0.8%.…

‘SNL’ takes on Marjorie Taylor Greene, GameStop and Tom Brady

January 31, 2021 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

“Saturday Night Live” returned for its first show of 2021, and had one question on its mind: “What still works?” That’s…

EU chief says vaccine maker AstraZeneca to supply 9 million more doses, begin delivery sooner after urgent talks

January 31, 2021 12:38 PM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The European Union says vaccine maker AstraZeneca has agreed to supply 9 million additional doses to the 27-nation bloc during the…

Toys ‘R’ Us has closed all its stores — again

January 31, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Toys “R” Us is closing its only two stores roughly a year after a highly anticipated relaunch of the storied brand. Tru Kids Inc., which…

The real cost of being the ultimate Samsung fan: Nearly $91,000

January 31, 2021 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

Samsung, the world’s biggest phone maker, is also one of the largest consumer electronics and appliance makers in the world, selling everything…

Gamestop proves the death of the individual investor was greatly exaggerated

January 31, 2021 6:48 AM CNN Newsource

Say what you will about the GameStop mania. It does illustrate one positive thing about today’s stock market: There are still some people…

Chick-fil-A manager saved a drive-thru Covid-19 vaccination clinic after traffic backed up

January 31, 2021 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

When a South Carolina drive-thru coronavirus vaccine clinic got backed up, leaving people waiting for hours, the town mayor decided to call in a…

El Paso native’s book aims to help people with their careers during pandemic

January 30, 2021 4:52 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso native Rebecca Otis Leder has a new book coming out on how to build meaningful career relationships, network and thrive…

A 10-year-old investor made big bucks on the GameStop shares he got for Kwanzaa

January 30, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

Jaydyn Carr was a GameStop shareholder long before the buying frenzy that sent share prices skyrocketing, and now the 10-year-old investor has cashed…

Confused about this GameStop saga? Here are the 5 things you need to know

January 30, 2021 2:44 PM CNN Newsource

There was a lot to unpack in the deluge of news this week about GameStop, the stock market, Reddit groups, trading apps and hedge funds. If it all…

El Paso International Airport lands new airline serving Carlsbad, Albuquerque

January 30, 2021 10:43 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso International Airport officials have announced the addition of a new airline that will begin providing non-stop service…

Kraft is cooking up pink mac & cheese for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

One of the greatest duos of all time — macaroni and cheese — is getting a Valentine’s Day makeover. The Kraft Heinz Company is…

Here’s what really happens to the items you return online

January 30, 2021 8:34 AM CNN Newsource

Let’s say you ordered…an air fryer. Online. You open up the box. For whatever reason, you don’t like it. So, you send it…

Inside the Reddit army that’s crushing Wall Street

January 30, 2021 5:10 AM CNN

Omar couldn’t believe what was happening. He should have been concentrating on the student he was tutoring in physics — a job he did during…

Sleep on the job? Company offers $3,000 for ‘Sleeping Beauty’ to test out mattresses

January 29, 2021 11:03 PM CNN Newsource

What if you could get paid for sleeping? Well, guess what — you can: $3,000 to be exact. Sleep Junkie, a mattress reviewing platform, is…

T or C’s Riverbend Hot Springs getaways are now reservation-only amid pandemic

January 29, 2021 8:08 PM KVIA ABC-7

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Businesses throughout the region have been impacted by Covid-19, and southern New Mexico communities have not…

Growing homeless camp near downtown El Paso draws ire of businesses

January 29, 2021 7:37 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — A growing homeless camp near downtown El Paso is raising concerns for businesses in the area. In between Octavia and Noble streets,…

Dow closes down over 600 points as GameStop soars

January 29, 2021 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

NEW YORK, NY — It has been a turbulent week on Wall Street. GameStop has been at the center of it, again soaring on Friday and ending the day up…

US stocks post their worst month since October as the GameStop frenzy rages

January 29, 2021 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

It has been a turbulent week on Wall Street. GameStop has been at the center of it, again soaring on Friday and ending the day up nearly 68%, after…

Wall Street’s cops weren’t ready for GameStop. They’re paying attention now

January 29, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

The cops on the Wall Street beat weren’t prepared for an army of day traders coordinating on social media to run up the price of stocks like…

Cable news’ longest-serving executive is retiring after 40 years at CNN

January 29, 2021 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

The longest-serving executive in the history of cable news is retiring, and CNN will never be the same. Around the network he is known simply as…

It’s not just GameStop. Market bubble fears are rising

January 29, 2021 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

GameStop mania didn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s just the most glaring example of the bubble-like behavior running rampant in the financial…

The forces driving the GameStop rebellion

January 29, 2021 12:38 PM CNN

“Stop the steal!” Trumpist insurgents shouted as they rampaged through the US Capitol on Jan. 6, referring to what they falsely claimed…

Reddit investors shake up Wall Street — again

January 29, 2021 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

NEW YORK — GameStop’s stock is back to the races but the overall U.S. market is down as the saga that’s captivated and confused Wall Street…

GM looks to sell only emission-free vehicles by 2035

January 29, 2021 11:26 AM CNN

General Motors said Thursday it plans to be carbon neutral by 2040 in its global operations and hopes to offer only zero-emissions vehicles by 2035.…

Canada suspends all flights to Mexico due to Covid concerns

January 29, 2021 9:44 AM Associated Press

TORONTO, Canada — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious…

Dow slips while GameStop and others continue to soar

January 29, 2021 11:20 AM CNN

It has been a crazy week on Wall Street — and Friday trading is still in the early going. GameStop soared some 100% at the opening bell, after…

This audio-only social app has Twitter on alert

January 29, 2021 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

For months, people have been clamoring to get access to Clubhouse, a buzzy invite-only social media app where members join virtual rooms to have…