Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman who fought inflation, dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was…
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Apple is the best Dow stock this year. Will there be an encore in 2020?
Apple CEO Tim Cook shocked investors on January 2 by warning of slowing iPhone sales in China. Apple’s stock plunged 10% the next day, dragging…
Continue Reading Pot company Canopy chooses CFO of top investor to be new CEO
The legal cannabis industry in Canada and several states in America has been going through some growing pains. That’s a key reason why industry…
Continue Reading Virgin Galactic’s stock could soar 726%, Morgan Stanley says
Virgin Galactic’s stock is soaring after an analyst said its space planes could one day disrupt the air travel industry, potentially raking in…
Continue Reading The year that tech went dark
The team at Pinterest felt it had to go dark to do right by its users. At a time when social networks are plagued by toxic content, misinformation…
Continue Reading SoftBank’s Masa Son still trusts his gut and isn’t done splashing billions on ‘crazy’ entrepreneurs
Just a few weeks ago Masayoshi Son was smarting from having to bail out one of his big investments. Now he’s reminding his critics of another…
Continue Reading A new theory on what shocked the overnight lending market
When turmoil erupted in the US overnight lending market in September, it came as a big surprise. The spike in overnight borrowing rates forced the…
Continue Reading The takeover battle for food delivery startup Just Eat is escalating
South African tech investor Naspers has sweetened its hostile bid for Just Eat, valuing the UK online food delivery company at $6.7 billion and…
Continue Reading Lord & Taylor is returning to New York with a pop-up store
Lord & Taylor is reopening in New York less than a year after shuttering its flagship department store. But the new store will only be open for a…
Continue Reading President Donald Trump treated as the loser among the NATO cool kids in ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open
US President Donald Trump was literally not allowed a seat at the table in the “Saturday Night Live” cold open. Trump, played by Alec…
Continue Reading A new theory on what shocked the overnight lending market
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Continue Reading China reportedly bans foreign technology in its government and public offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could…
Continue Reading Kennedy Center Honors celebrates the influence of Sesame Street
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Television is…
Continue Reading Asia markets seesaw as cautious traders look for potential trade deal
Asian markets seesawed on Monday as traders cautiously await the progress on a trade deal before the December 15 deadline for a new round of US…
Continue Reading Editorial boards of Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe call for Trump’s impeachment
The editorial boards at two of America’s top newspapers have called for President Trump’s impeachment in recent days. “Impeach the…
Continue Reading Apple may be ditching the lightning charging cable for some iPhones by 2021, analyst says
After more than seven years, it could soon be time to bid farewell to Apple’s lightning charging cable. The company may ditch the charging…
Continue Reading Could this be the last holiday shopping season for Sears?
Could this be the last holiday shopping season for Sears? The company narrowly survived its bruising bankruptcy fight just one year ago. Then…
Continue Reading This is a crucial week for global trade
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Continue Reading An alcohol giant cut bait on a big craft beer holding. What’s next for its even bigger cannabis investment?
Constellation Brands just cut bait on a billion-dollar craft beer bet that fell short of expectations, but the seller of Corona and Modelo in the…
Continue Reading Forget fashion and beauty. These are the grocery store influencers
When you think of influencers, you might think of flat tummy tea and hair vitamins. Diane Youngpeter, however, is not trying to sell you those…
Continue Reading Analysis: The White House’s hypocrisy on unnamed sources
President Trump doesn’t want you to believe stories that rely on unnamed sources. Trump tweeted Friday that people should “only accept…
Continue Reading Reddit says UK election document leak points to Russia
The distribution of a leaked UK trade agreement with the United States, currently the subject of heated debate ahead of the United Kingdom’s…
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Hemp putting down more roots in Las Cruces as startup firm plans to employ 55
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The hemp revolution continues in New Mexico, with the potential for a sustainable crop that boosts jobs, local economies…
Continue Reading Uber releases safety report revealing 5,981 incidents of sexual assault
Uber released its highly-anticipated safety report on Thursday revealing, among other details, that it received 5,981 reports of sexual assault in…
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As Doña Ana County harvests pecans, farmers worry about theft
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s not just the busiest time of the year for pecan growers, but one of the most dangerous. “Pecan theft is a continuing…
Continue Reading Amazon will open a new office in New York City by 2021
Amazon may have killed its plan for a second headquarters in New York, but it still wants in on the city’s tech talent. The company will lease…
Continue Reading Elon Musk wins in ‘pedo guy’ defamation trial
After a four-day-long trial, a jury took less than an hour to decide that Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not defame British caver Vernon Unsworth when he…
Continue Reading Dow up more than 300 points on good jobs news
Investors cheered November’s blockbuster jobs report. The Dow rose more than 337 points on Friday, amid gains in payrolls and wages and an…
Continue Reading This tool helps influencers fight back when their content is stolen
A couple of times each month, influencer Chelsie Petras notices other Instagram accounts using her photos without giving her any credit. On one…
Continue Reading Amazon now has 3 women on its senior leadership team — and 19 men
Amazon just tripled the number of women on its senior leadership team, which works closely with CEO Jeff Bezos. But they’re still outnumbered…
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