Investing.com — The debate over whether TikTok will be banned in the United States has reached a critical juncture, with developments raising the stakes for the popular short-video platform. The…
Investing.com – US corporate credit spreads are tipped to finish the year slightly wider than their recently tight range as inflation and growth ease, according to analysts at UBS. However, in…
In the Oscars’ nearly century-long history, only nine women have ever been nominated for their directing.Jane Campion, Chloé Zhao, and Kathryn Bigelow are the only women to win the best director award.Coralie Fargeat is the latest woman to be nominated,…
Key takeaways Precomputed car loans front-load interest payments much more than simple interest car loans, but you will still pay more interest at the beginning of a loan regardless of the way interest is calculated. While you’ll pay the same…
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has halted all pending environmental litigation and reassigned four career Justice Department attorneys focused on environmental issues, according to three sources familiar with the matter and a pair of…
President Donald Trump visited California on Friday to discuss the Los Angeles fires.During a roundtable with California officials, Trump promised to help fund relief efforts.The meeting came after weeks of Trump threatening to withhold federal funds for recovery.President Donald Trump traveled to California on Friday afternoon to meet with local…
Key takeaways Your ability to pay rent with your credit card depends on your landlord’s rules. If your landlord doesn’t accept credit card payments directly, you might have to use a third-party service like Plastiq — but the processing fees involved will likely cancel out any rewards you earn, so…
By Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Target (NYSE:) is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion program this year, the retailer said on Friday, the latest U.S. corporation to step away from…
Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as defense secretary after a tie-breaking vote by JD Vance.The outspoken Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host faced major controversies.Hegseth’s confirmation suggests…
Key takeaways Automatic transfers can help grow your savings with no additional effort on your part. There are different types of automatic transfers, including direct deposit split, recurring savings transfers and round-up savings programs. We all know the importance of…
By Jessica DiNapoli and Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ben & Jerry’s on Friday ratcheted up its censorship lawsuit against Unilever (LON:), accusing its parent company of suppressing a social policy statement the U.S. ice cream maker wanted to…
President Donald Trump announced the $500 billion AI project, Stargate, earlier this week.Stargate’s first data center is under construction in Abilene, Texas, said Oracle CTO Larry Ellison.Public filings for an Abilene development matching Ellison’s description shed some light on costs.Construction…
On its last business day, the Biden administration issued a report that now has an unlikely fan.Elon Musk is using the report as evidence in his antitrust suit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.Biden’s outgoing DOJ also weighed in on Musk’s…
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As a South American travel specialist, I’ve traveled to the Galápagos Islands several times. Travelers can expect to see species like the giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby. Adventurous visitors can even hike to the rim of one of the…
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – Purdue Pharma said on Friday it needs more time to build support for a new $7.4 billion settlement…
I’ve worked on cruise ships for over six years, so I’m familiar with how the crew lives on board. Staffers typically live with a roommate…
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Running a small business can be precarious. A few slow months of sales, damage to a building or excess inventory bill can quickly throw off your cash flow and force you to close. This is why having cash reserves is…
Key takeaways Semi trucks can cost from $70,000 to $200,000, making it hard for some businesses to purchase one without a loan The costs of…
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Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, made nearly $100 million in his first four months running the company.His total compensation between taking the gig in September and the end of 2024 was $95,801,676.The pay was mostly in stock awards but also…
Rad AI recently raised a Series C funding round led by Transformation Capital, Business Insider has learned.The funding values Rad AI at $525 million, two…
The Department of Government Efficiency said it cancelled $420 million in contracts in 80 hours.If true, that puts DOGE on track to cut about $67…
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Buying an annuity is a major financial decision. You’re often tying up your money for a long time and, since many people use these financial products to fund their retirement, you’ll be relying on those payments for years to come,…
Investing.com — Moody’s (NYSE:) Ratings has upgraded the long-term foreign currency and local currency issuer ratings of the Government of Argentina from Ca to Caa3. The outlook for the country has also been changed from stable to positive. This upgrade…
I love solo traveling often, but I worried about how being in a relationship could impact my trips.So, I made a rule: My boyfriend is invited on all of my travels. Still, he doesn’t always join me. I still frequently…
Costco shareholders have roundly rejected a proposal calling for a report on the risks associated with keeping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in place, the wholesale club said Thursday. Preliminary results show that some 98% of shareholders voted…
Key takeaways An independent agent or broker can help you compare life insurance quotes across multiple carriers to find the best policy that meets your budget and needs. The entire process can take several weeks for a fully underwritten life…
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suspended new federal offshore wind leasing on his first day back in the Oval Office on Jan. 20, pending an environmental and economic review. On the same day, Danish energy company Orsted (CSE:), the…
A special planetary alignment is occurring in January and February.Four planets are visible to the naked eye, with two more faintly showing.Here’s how, where, and when to see the planets line up — including a bonus appearance from Mercury.The planets are…
Karla Sofía Gascón made history in 2025 as the first transgender actor to be nominated in any category. Gascón was nominated for best actress for her performance in “Emilia Pérez,” making her the first trans actor to be nominated for…
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Investing.com — Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:) Inc. has begun searching for potential buyers in a bid to counteract an $11 billion takeover offer from QXO Inc, according to a report…
I had my kids pretty close in age, and people would often tell me they’d be best friends. They are polar opposites, and I wish they were closer. But maybe…
President Trump on Tuesday rolled back a 60-year-old antidiscrimination executive order.The move, one of several anti-DEI changes he’s made so far, has consequences for the private sector.Here’s what Trump’s Equal…
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