Oil prices are climbing due to new U.S. sanctions on Russian exports, affecting global markets and ETFs. Oil Prices Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Rise: ETFs Face Impact London: Oil prices are on the rise again, marking the third consecutive session of increases. Brent crude has jumped over $81 a barrel, a level we haven’t seen…
Billionaire Bill Ackman plans to take Howard Hughes private with a $1B offer, aiming to model it after Berkshire Hathaway. Bill Ackman Proposes $1B Bid for Howard Hughes to Create New Investment Giant New York: Billionaire investor Bill Ackman announced that his firm, Pershing Square, is ready to invest $1 billion in Howard Hughes Holdings.…
The U.S. government has dropped its legal fight against Titanic artifact salvage plans Firm Ends Plans to Salvage More Titanic Artifacts, Ending Legal Dispute Newport News: The U.S. government has decided to drop its legal battle against the company that holds the salvage rights to the Titanic. They noted that the firm, RMS Titanic Inc.,…
Poundland is set to enhance security in its UK stores following significant losses and rising crime rates Poundland Plans Major Changes in UK Stores After Tough Times for Staff Wolverhampton: Poundland is stepping up its game after a tough time for its workers. They’re rolling out new security measures to tackle shoplifting, which has cost…
This year, nearly half of U.S. states, including Nebraska, will see a minimum wage increase, impacting many workers across the country. Minimum Wage Set to Rise in Nearly Half of U.S. States Including Nebraska Kansas City: The minimum wage is going up in almost half the states this year, even though the federal minimum is…
Nvidia has slammed the Biden administration’s AI chip rules, calling them misguided, while expressing support for Trump’s approach to technology. Nvidia Criticizes Biden’s AI Chip Restrictions, Backs Trump for Leadership San Francisco: Nvidia is not holding back. They’ve come out swinging against the Biden administration’s new rules on AI chip shipments, calling them “misguided.” They…
Egg prices are soaring, driven by bird flu and high demand, with no relief in sight until next year. Egg Prices Jump 8.5% in December Due to Bird Flu and High Demand California: Egg prices are on the rise again, and it looks like we won’t see any relief until next year. Experts are saying…
An Uber-led group is pushing for lower insurance costs for drivers in New York City and Albany through a major ad campaign Uber Coalition Launches Campaign to Combat High Insurance Costs New York City: A new coalition led by Uber is stepping up to tackle the high insurance costs that drivers face. They’re launching a…
Midday trading sees significant shifts with stocks like Nvidia and Moderna taking notable hits while others like e.l.f. Beauty rise. Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: NVDA, RGTI, MRNA and More Los Angeles: Stocks are making waves today, and it’s quite the scene. Quantum computing stocks are taking a hit after Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg,…
The Washington Post struggles with a $100 million loss as readership and talent dwindle amid internal turmoil and leadership changes Washington Post Faces $100M Loss as Readership and Talent Decline Washington, D.C.: The Washington Post is really struggling these days. During Biden’s presidency, their readership took a nosedive, and they lost a whopping $100 million…
