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Trump inauguration live updates: TikTok, energy and immigration top targets for ‘day one’ executive actions
President-elect Donald J. Trump plans to sign dozens of executive orders within hours of his inauguration.Read More...
As WEF gets underway, the list of world leaders not attending Davos speaks volumes
It's that time of year when the great and good gather for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But who's skipping the event is more telling.Read More...
Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration
It comes days after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own meme coin, "Official Trump."Read More...
As America braces for Trump 2.0, here’s how the world views his return
While Trump's return to the White House on Monday is a day much longed for by his supporters, the rest of the world is watching on with bated breath.Read More...
Why merger mania is coming to the fore in the mining industry
A prospective merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore would rank as the mining industry's largest-ever deal.Read More...
Trump expected to sign more than 50 executive orders Monday
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LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection
A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.Read More...
Trump vowed to declare a national energy emergency as soon as he takes office — here’s how he might do it
Trump has promised to flight inflation by slashing energy costs.Read More...
Financial Services
Stanley Druckenmiller says ‘animal spirits’ are back in markets because of Trump with CEOs ‘giddy’
"I'd say CEOs are somewhere between relieved and giddy. So we're a believer in animal spirits," Druckenmiller said.Read More...
Trump trade memorandum won’t impose new tariffs on day one, says WSJ report
President-elect Donald Trump won't impose tariffs on U.S. trading partners on Monday as soon as he's sworn in, according to the Wall Street Journal.Read More...
Chinese investments in the U.S. have plummeted since Trump’s first term. The trend is unlikely to reverse
Chinese companies won't likely step up investments in the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration, analysts said.Read More...
CFPB fines Equifax $15 million for errors on credit reports
The CFPB alleged the credit reporting bureau failed to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes.Read More...
Trump and bitcoin: BlackRock predicts another historic year for crypto
BlackRock ETF investment chief Samara Cohen thinks President-elect Donald Trump will push crypto-friendly policies.Read More...
Wall Street banks had a great quarter, and the boom times are just starting
JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley easily topped estimates for the fourth quarter.Read More...
Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
In a CNBC interview, the policymaker said he expects the first cut could come in the first half of the year.Read More...
UK Robinhood rival Freetrade snapped up by trading firm at 29% valuation discount
U.K. Robinhood rival Freetrade has been acquired by IG Group for £160 million — a 29% discount to its last valuation.Read More...
Personal Finance
5 cities with the lowest ‘barrier to homeownership’ — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years
How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.Read More...
Trump’s second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here’s what that means for consumers
Here's what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Read More...
CFPB fines Equifax $15 million over errors on credit reports
The CFPB alleged the credit reporting bureau failed to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes.Read More...
IRS’ free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny
Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to 25 states for 2025. But the program's future remains uncertain amid Republican scrutiny.Read More...
Biden announces final round of student loan forgiveness, bringing aid total to nearly $189 billion
The Biden administration announced on Thursday its final round of student loan forgiveness, clearing over $600 million in the debt for thousands of borrowers.Read More...
California wildfire victims may receive a one-time $770 payment. Here’s how to qualify
People affected by the California wildfires may qualify for immediate federal financial assistance to help pay for necessities.Read More...
Here’s how the child tax credit could change in 2025
The increased child tax credit could expire after 2025 without action from Congress. Here's what families need to know.Read More...
‘Will I receive an IRS stimulus check?’ Answers to top questions on the $1,400 automatic payments
The IRS plans to send 1 million Americans stimulus payments of up to $1,400 this month. Here's who qualifies.Read More...
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