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Novartis Says Pelacarsen Heart Disease Drug Missed Primary Endpoint

Novartis' experimental heart drug, pelacarsen, failed to meet its primary endpoint in a late-stage trial, raising concerns about the company's future growth ami...

BLOOMBERG1h ago

Bloom Energy, Illumina, Everpure to Join S&P 500 This Month

Bloom Energy, Cheniere Energy, Astera Labs, and Everpure are among the top candidates for S&P 500 inclusion this month, with an announcement expected at the end...

BLOOMBERG1h ago

Bloom Energy, Illumina, Everpure to Join S&P 500 in September

Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure are among the companies anticipated to join the S&P 500 in September, with the official announcement expected Friday.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for political parties to buy television ads at special reduced rates in the lead-up to the midterm elections

The Supreme Court declined Republicans' request to allow political parties to buy discounted TV ad rates, upholding an appeals court decision that restricts the...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Acuerdo de Trump con Venezuela inquieta a petroleras de EE.UU.

A new oil deal between the US and Venezuela, spearheaded by former President Trump, has secured significant Venezuelan oil reserves for US control, but has rais...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Acuerdo de Trump en Venezuela inquieta a ejecutivos petroleros de EE.UU.

US oil executives express concern over President Trump's sweeping oil accord with Venezuela, which gives the US control over a significant portion of Venezuela'...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

S&P Downgrades Senegal After Government Unveils Debt Rework

Senegal is on the brink of default as it initiates a debt treatment plan, impacting investors and exposing institutions like BOAD and AFC to increased credit ri...

Ukraine’s Next Goal Is to Shut Down Russia’s Commercial Airspace

Ukraine is intensifying its drone operations near Russian airports to force a complete shutdown of commercial airspace, aiming to disrupt Russia's economy and p...

Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms

Record-high gas and diesel prices, exacerbated by the ongoing war with Iran and refinery capacity issues, are creating significant political challenges for Pres...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Hedge Funds Hike Bullish Oil Bets to May High as Iran War Flares

Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities have driven oil prices up, with Brent crude reaching around $96 a barrel and WTI near $92, leading to the steepest weekly gain sin...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Lutnick to Review Pentagon Deals Involving Cerberus Companies

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a review of Pentagon contracts awarded to companies linked to Cerberus Capital Management, citing potential confl...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Wall Street Risk Complex Defies Rate Threat After Jobs Data

US job growth significantly exceeded expectations in August with 162,000 new nonfarm payrolls, causing Treasury yields to rise and prompting increased bets on a...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Wall Street Risk Complex Defies Rate Threat After Jobs Blowout

Despite a stronger-than-expected August jobs report that fueled expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, Wall Street's main indexes showed a subdu...

BLOOMBERG2h ago

Honey Deuces, Tickets, Merch: US Open Spending

The US Open has transformed into a high-end cultural event where lavish spending on premium tickets, luxury suites, and iconic items like the $23 Honey Deuce co...

BLOOMBERG3h ago

Parents Push Teens to Start Investing Earlier Than They Did

Parents are encouraging their teenage children to begin investing at a younger age than they did, viewing joint investment accounts as a way to teach financial ...

BLOOMBERG3h ago

Heinekin Highlights Nonalcoholic Beer, Serena Williams in US Open Partnership

Heineken 0.0 is partnering with tennis legend Serena Williams for the U.S. Open, launching a "Second Serve Tickets" program to reward dedicated fans and offerin...

How the Death of a Newborn Has Inflamed a Debate Over Vaccination

The death of a newborn in Pennsylvania, alongside another measles-associated death, has intensified the national debate on vaccination, fueled by conflicting st...

BLOOMBERG3h ago

US Open Players Make Fashion Statements, Drive Retail

The U.S. Open has transformed into a significant fashion event, with tennis players and celebrity attendees influencing style trends and boosting luxury brand i...

Anthropic close to awarding Morgan Stanley and Goldman top roles in $2tn IPO

Anthropic is expected to go public in October with investors targeting a valuation of $2 trillion or more, making it potentially the largest IPO ever, with Morg...

BLOOMBERG3h ago

Retail Stores More Relevant Than Ever: Telsey

Bloomberg's Retail Monitor provides insights on industry trends, headwinds, and opportunities, indicating that retailers, from Apple to Shein, face high expecta...

BLOOMBERG3h ago

How Celine Dion Inspired 'The Points Guy'

Brian Kelly, also known as The Points Guy, transformed his passion for maximizing credit card rewards and airline miles into a successful media company, initial...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

Statement Credits Are A 'Losing Strategy': The Points Guy

Credit card rewards are becoming more complex and less valuable, with annual fees rising and redemption options tightening, leading to consumer frustration and ...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

How 'The Points Guy' Maximizes Credit Cards, Points

Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, advises consumers on maximizing credit card rewards and navigating travel challenges, including high prices and cancella...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

Trump Doubles Down on Push for Lower Rates After Strong Jobs Report

President Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, even after a strong August jobs report showed 162,000 new jobs and an unchanged unemploym...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

Four-Year Degrees Are Worth It, Says SUNY Purchase President

A Bloomberg video discusses the financial challenges faced by nearly 200 private colleges that are draining their endowments to survive amidst declining enrollm...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

Cost Is Big Student Consideration: SUNY Purchase Pres.

Bloomberg's Amanda Albright and Michael McKee discuss nearly 200 private colleges depleting their endowments due to financial pressures from declining enrollmen...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

How Americans Are Handling the Cost of College

College costs are escalating, with families spending an average of $34,019 in 2025-2026, a 10% increase from the previous year, leading nearly half of families ...

BLOOMBERG4h ago

Attacking College Costs: SUNY Students, Parents

The State University of New York (SUNY) system is expanding financial aid programs and freezing in-state tuition for 2026-2027, backed by a $54 million state bu...

BLOOMBERG5h ago

Blowout Jobs Report Jolts Markets | Open Interest 9/4/2026

A much stronger-than-expected August jobs report, with 162,000 non-farm payroll additions, has rattled global markets, increasing expectations for a Federal Res...

Maybe Northampton *is* an emerging market

Northampton's commercial property market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in logistics and industrial sectors, making it a robust regional hub w...

The 2026 Races That Could Determine House Control

Democrats need a net gain of three seats to reclaim the House in 2026, with competitive races focused on a limited number of districts, primarily in areas that ...

Prosecutors seize €65mn from McKinsey in French tax fraud probe

French financial prosecutors seized €65 million from McKinsey & Company as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud and money laundering.

Directors’ Deals: Lloyds’ CFO banks £10mn through share sales

Lloyds Banking Group CFO William Chalmers sold 9.1 million shares for approximately £10.15 million, reducing his stake by 87% but still holding above the compan...

Why Berkshire Hathaway might be an active hedge

Berkshire Hathaway's strategy is evolving, with increased equity purchases, share buybacks, and strategic acquisitions, positioning it as a potentially less vol...

John Ternus, Apple’s new ‘wicked calm’ CEO

John Ternus has taken over as Apple CEO, facing challenges to lead the company into the AI era and diversify its supply chain amidst lagging AI features and the...

BLOOMBERG6h ago

Lululemon Drops to Eight-Year Low With New CEO Inheriting a Mess

Lululemon's shares plummeted 18% to an eight-year low after cutting its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter, signaling significant challenges f...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

Iraq Is in Process of Seeking Oil Tankers for Hormuz Strait Runs

Iraq is actively trying to secure oil tankers to resume exports through the Strait of Hormuz, as the nation lacks its own large-scale vessels and faces challeng...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

VW's CEO Wins Backing for Turnaround Plans

Volkswagen's supervisory board has approved CEO Oliver Blume's extensive restructuring plan, including 50,000 additional job cuts, a 50% reduction in models by ...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

US Retail Diesel Hits Record

US diesel prices have reached a new record high of $5.85 per gallon due to ongoing disruptions from the Iran war, leading to increased transportation costs for ...

How VW’s boss secured a shock victory in battle to reshape carmaker

Volkswagen's CEO Oliver Blume secured a landmark deal for 50,000 job cuts and significant restructuring, overcoming internal opposition and boosting the company...

Oliver Blume’s VW jobs victory leaves power questions untouched

Volkswagen's supervisory board unanimously approved a comprehensive turnaround plan, including 50,000 additional job cuts, bringing the total to 100,000, and a ...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

Dangote Seeks to Raise $1.6 Billion in Nigeria’s Biggest IPO

Dangote Refinery will launch its IPO within two weeks, aiming to raise $5 billion, which could make it Africa's largest public offering and fund expansion to 1....

BLOOMBERG7h ago

Dangote Gets Regulator’s Approval for $1.6 Billion IPO

Dangote Refinery will launch an initial public offering (IPO) within two weeks, aiming to raise $5 billion to double its capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day...

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disclosed at least $250 million in income last year, mostly from his prior ownership of Cantor Fitzgerald https://on.wsj.com/4qVBrp7

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disclosed earning at least $356 million in income during 2023 and 2024, primarily from his ownership stakes in Cantor Fitzgera...

Vice President JD Vance has many challenges he will have to navigate if he wants to sew up a nomination for president in 2028. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter: https://on.wsj.com/4cwxQYG

Vice President JD Vance faces significant hurdles in his 2028 presidential bid, despite strong primary polling, due to the historical difficulties vice presiden...

An internal investigation found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer allowed harassment of staffers, had an inappropriate relationship with a security aide and used government funds for personal travel https://on.wsj.com/4d1GheB

A Department of Labor Inspector General report found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer engaged in multiple policy violations, including workplace haras...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

CTT, Cajamar Are Said to Break Off Talks Over Banco CTT Deal

Cajamar and CTT have reportedly halted discussions regarding a potential tie-up involving Banco CTT, leaving the future of the Portuguese banking unit uncertain...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

Blue Owl Tech Fund Raises $150 Million Through Private Placement

Blue Owl Technology Income Corp. (OTIC) raised $150 million through a private placement of 7.25% notes due 2029, with proceeds intended to repay debt.

BLOOMBERG7h ago

West Ham Takeover Saga Sees Sullivan and Kretinsky Raise Stakes

Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham United's largest shareholder with approximately 46% ownership, after existing shareholders exercised pre-emption righ...

BLOOMBERG7h ago

DoubleLine Sees Value in Big Tech (GOOGL), (AMZN) Bonds After AI Debt Selloff

DoubleLine portfolio manager Robert Cohen believes that despite widespread concerns about an AI debt bubble, bonds from major tech companies like Amazon and Alp...

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