The penalties and fees add up for tax protesters, with little impact to show for it.The penalties and fees add up for tax protesters, with little impact to show for it. The penalties and fees add up for tax protesters, with little impact to show for it.
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Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine.Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine. Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine.
Big cuts in the federal deficit will almost certainly lead to a large reduction in corporate profits.Big cuts in the federal deficit will almost certainly lead to a large reduction in corporate profits. Big cuts in the federal deficit will almost certainly lead to a large reduction in corporate profits.
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn. “Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.
Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025. Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.
Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%. Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.
T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming.T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming. T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming.
Molson Coors saw higher prices helping to offset continued volume declines.Molson Coors saw higher prices helping to offset continued volume declines. Molson Coors saw higher prices helping to offset continued volume declines.
Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason. Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason. And, the ripple effect could mean Corporate America spending less money on digital advertising this year. Among our portfolio companies, online ads are the bread and butter of Meta Platforms and Alphabet — both of which could face some headwinds. Digital advertising in the United States, the biggest market for Meta and Alphabet, is expected to increase by 9.1% in 2025, down from a 13.8% expansion…
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Five unions sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to block what they called the possible mass firing of hundreds of thousands of federal employees who resist pressure to accept buyouts.Five unions sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to block what they called the possible mass firing of hundreds of thousands of federal employees who resist pressure to accept buyouts. Local labor organizers celebrate at a United Auto Workers vote watch party on April 19, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With over 51% of workers voting yes the UAW won the right to form a union at the plant. Elijah Nouvelage | Getty Images Five unions sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to block what they called the possible mass firing of hundreds…
Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity.Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity. Dado Ruvic | Reuters BEIJING — Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest artificial intelligence model to see how it can improve productivity. The Chinese AI model took the world by storm in recent weeks after showcasing its reasoning process and claims to undercut rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT on cost — despite U.S. restrictions on Chinese access to the advanced semiconductors needed to develop the tech. Eight automakers including BYD, at least nine…
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months. A general view of people visiting the Trafalgar Tavern pub decorated with bunting and string lights on the bank of the River Thames in Greenwich on December 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, according to a preliminary estimate…
The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms. Sony PlayStation games are displayed at a Best Buy store on December 17, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Sony on Thursday raised revenue and profit forecasts for the full year after reporting a significant jump in gaming sales for the fiscal third quarter. Here’s how Sony did in…
British bank Barclays posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback.British bank Barclays posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback. In this article BARC-GB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images British bank Barclays on Thursday posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback. Pretax profit rose by…
Cisco topped analysts’ estimates and lifted its full-year guidance due in part to orders for artificial intelligence infrastructure.Cisco topped analysts’ estimates and lifted its full-year guidance due in part to orders for artificial intelligence infrastructure. In this article CSCO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBC Cisco shares climbed about 6% in extended trading on Wednesday after the networking hardware maker reported fiscal second-quarter results and guidance that topped Wall Street’s expectations. Here’s how the company…
Reddit reported better-than-expected results, but the company issued disappointing user numbers.Reddit reported better-than-expected results, but the company issued disappointing user numbers. In this article RDDT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Steve Huffman, co-founder and CEO of Reddit, speaks during the WSJ Tech Live conference hosted by The Wall Street Journal at the Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, California, on Oct. 21, 2024. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Reddit shares fell more than 15% on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected user numbers in its fourth-quarter earnings. Here’s how the company did compared with LSEG estimates: Earnings…