Apple Faults Meta for Interoperability Requests
Apple called out Meta Platforms for seeking access to software tools that it said could compromise user privacy, a criticism ...
They Look Like CDs, but They’re Annuities—and Sales Are Booming
The Fed’s high rates have sparked a boom in a long-overlooked investment, and sales show little sign of slowing.
A Tiny Arab Minority Stands Between Israel and Syria
The Arabic-speaking Druze community straddles the border between two countries—and like Israel fears Islamists.
Trump Sinks Bipartisan Spending Deal, Demands Streamlined Bill
President-elect floats idea of pairing revised legislation with raising the debt ceiling, after many Republican lawmakers, ...
Antin Infrastructure Partners Exceeds $10 Billion for Fifth Flagship Fund
The Paris-based investment firm has closed the largest infrastructure fund so far in 2024.
Senate Advances Social Security Boost for Public-Sector Workers
If passed, the legislation would increase benefit payments to more than three million retired teachers, law-enforcement ...
Pepper…and Salt
Pepper…and Salt ...
Markets Might Have Overreacted to Fed’s Signals
U.S. Treasury markets reacted to the Fed’s signal of a slower pace of rate cuts ahead with selloffs. Pepperstone said it feels as if markets have overreacted to Fed Chair Powell’s message.
What the Science Actually Says About Fluoride in Drinking Water
Do you need to be concerned about your tap water?
Fed Signals Plan to Slow Rate Cuts, Sending Stocks Lower
Powell called Wednesday’s cut a close call. Officials penciled in just two cuts next year after previously indicating four ...
The Next Big Fed Debate: Has the Era of Very Low Rates Ended?
Fed officials are trying to figure out the just-right interest rate. Some think they might already be close to that ...
Tesla Hits $1.5 Trillion in Market Value, Nearly Double Its Worth on Election Day
Tesla’s market value has continued its post-election rally this week, hitting an all-time high for the electric-vehicle maker ...