Apart from the election difficulties, investing has been a breeze lately
Stock prices boomed in the first half of 2024, but national politics cloud the outlook.
Burberry replaces CEO amid 'disappointing' results
The British luxury group has appointed Joshua Schulman as replacement for Jonathan Akeroyd and expects profits to fall as the sector downturn deepens.
What the 'rich' Wall Street doesn't understand about ordinary people
In “Stocks in Translation,” Lee Munson, chief investment officer at Portfolio Wealth Advisors, offers a candid critique of Wall Street's disconnect from Main Street. He… Read More »What the 'rich' Wall Street doesn't understand about ordinary people
Apple settles EU case by opening up its payment service to rivals
Customers in Europe may see a surge in new apps and services that allow them to make tap-and-go purchases.
The Hidden Ties Between Google and Amazon's Project Nimbus and the Israeli Military
That still appears to include the IDF. WIRED identified several Israeli government statements and documents published since 2022 that confirm the IDF’s continued involvement in… Read More »The Hidden Ties Between Google and Amazon's Project Nimbus and the Israeli Military
Adviser to Democratic donor apologizes for saying Trump shooting may have been staged
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An adviser to a Democratic megadonor apologized on Sunday for suggesting the possibility that the former Republican president Donald… Read More »Adviser to Democratic donor apologizes for saying Trump shooting may have been staged
NASA's flagship mission to Europa has a problem: vulnerability to radiation
Enlarge / An artist's impression of the Europa Clipper spacecraft during a flyby close to Jupiter's icy moon. The launch date for the Europa Clipper… Read More »NASA's flagship mission to Europa has a problem: vulnerability to radiation
China's economy slows sharply as housing woes weigh on spending
After a strong start to the year, spending has fallen as the property crisis weighs heavily on consumers. Communist Party leaders are meeting this week… Read More »China's economy slows sharply as housing woes weigh on spending
In beachy Galveston, residents are without power after Beryl hit during peak tourist season
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Vacuums sucked water from the seaside inn that Nick Gaido's family has run in Galveston since 1911 as power remained erratic… Read More »In beachy Galveston, residents are without power after Beryl hit during peak tourist season
Google is poised to make its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny
The search giant's talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion come as the Biden administration has taken a hard line against consolidation in… Read More »Google is poised to make its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny
China holds major economic meeting you can't watch
President Xi Jinping will chair a conclave to draw up a new economic program. The stakes are high, but expectations for big changes are modest.
Google is poised to make its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny
The search giant's talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion come as the Biden administration has taken a hard line against consolidation in… Read More »Google is poised to make its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny
The German Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks and is working on an imitation replacement
Enlarge / An example of an 8-inch floppy disk. It is unclear what brand of disks the German Navy uses. Cromemco, CC BY-SA 4.0 The… Read More »The German Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks and is working on an imitation replacement
How the 'glass cliff effect' sets women up for failure
The term dates back to 2005 and describes a phenomenon where companies appoint women to leadership roles in times of crisis, leaving them vulnerable to… Read More »How the 'glass cliff effect' sets women up for failure
