U.S. stock market is set for a mixed opening on Friday, February 21, 2025, following a sharp decline in the previous session. Investor sentiment remains cautious as UnitedHealth Group (UNH) faces a Justice Department investigation, Tesla (TSLA) may receive a major investment proposal from a Japanese group, and Alibaba (BABA) is surging on a stake…
More than 10% of the staff working for the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration were fired this month as part of the government-wide cuts to recently hired federal workers ordered by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, task force. The cuts amounted to around 100 probationary workers, multiple current and…
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions on China during a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, Chinese state media reported. The two sides had an “in-depth” exchange of views on important issues in … Source link
Elizabeth Warren is asking the Department of Justice to investigate and potentially block Disney‘s surprise deal to buy the streaming service Fubo, arguing that it raises notable antitrust concerns. The Democrat Senator wrote a letter on Feb. 19 to Omeed Assefi , acting DOJ assistant attorney general, asking the agency to look into the Jan….
Twenty years after Avatar: The Last Airbender first debuted, Nickelodeon has announced that a brand-new animated series set in the same universe is in development. It’s called Avatar: Seven Havens and it’s currently in production. This is the third show in the animated universe, taking place after Avatar: The Legend of Korra. If you want…
Apple is Berkshire Hathaway’s largest position, but I see a different artificial intelligence (AI) stock as the better opportunity. For decades, Warren Buffett helped build Berkshire Hathaway into a financial behemoth primarily through investments across consumer goods and insurance. It’s quite rare that the Oracle of Omaha dabbles with stocks in the technology sector. Ironically…
Let her cook! There’s a new chef in the SOS Africa Gordon’s Bay kitchen and she’s serving up for more than just lunch – she’s inspiring healthy habits in budding young learners! Gordon’s Bay, South Africa (21 February 2025) – Eating healthy is good for the mind, body and soul. We all know it….
Singapore, Singapore, February 21st, 2025, Chainwire Foresight Ventures, a leading global Web3 investment firm, continues to shape industry discourse through high-impact speaking engagements and strategic partnerships at Consensus HK 2025. This past week, the firm played a pivotal role in fostering conversations around investment trends, fundraising strategies, and the intersection of AI and Web3. Foresight…
My top 10 things to watch Friday, Feb. 21 1. Texas Roadhouse , our newest Club stock, delivered a strong quarter , though there’s some weather-related noise around its current-quarter traffic. It also warned of beef inflation because of tighter projected cattle sizes later this year. Layer in the egg situation, and the agriculture complex…
Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save – CBS News Watch CBS News Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they’re seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not…