British comedian Russell Brand remained firm this week in denying he sexually assaulted four women from 1999 to 2005. The controversial “Get Him to the Greek” actor, 49, appeared in a London court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault….
Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas said passengers want to know what they think of Elon Musk. Drivers said they don’t like talking politics because they fear it could hurt their tips. They shared how they navigate these conversations and try to keep riders happy. Some Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas don’t want to…
Morgan Stanley’s CIO said bond yields had surpassed levels that support high stock valuations. Investors should focus on a select few sectors in the market, Mike Wilson says. The bank said it favored key sectors with strong earnings, like financials and media. The bond market is sending investors a clear signal about where to invest…
NEW YORK — Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms helped lead most U.S. stocks higher Thursday after a rush of profit reports from some of the country’s most influential companies. The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 0.5%, as 4 in 5 stocks in the index climbed. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite gained…
NEW YORK — The downside of high expectations thumped Wall Street on Thursday, and Microsoft and Meta Platforms dragged U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. The Standard & Poor’s 500 sank 1.9% for its worst day in eight weeks and fell further from its record set earlier this month. The Dow…
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said on Tuesday that EV manufacturers face steep competition in China. That competition comes with prices that are going “lower and lower,” she said. It’s not sustainable for EV manufacturers like GM, Barra said. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the…