BlackRock’s $2.6 Trillion Asset Manager: ‘On Aggregate, The Economy Is In Good Shape’
As manager of BlackRock's global fixed-income portfolio, Rieder says "we're operating at a really good level."
$95B Ukraine Aid Bill: Republicans Challenge Historical Views On Foreign Policy, US Role As World’s Cop
The U.S. Senate passes a $95-billion bill to help Ukraine and Israel, but it faces opposition in the House. Some GOP members prioritize border security.
Sam Altman’s $7 Trillion AI Dream: Visionary Or A Leap Too Far?
Sam Altman plans to attract $7 trillion in private investments for OpenAI's quest to build an AI model better than humans, facing challenges in cost and infrastructure.
Deadly Floods In California Puts 38 Million Under Emergency Alert While State Faces Massive Insurance Crisis
Unprecedented levels of rainfall have caused the low-elevation sections of the Los Angeles area to flood with water and mud.
Tax Season Is Here: Meet The New Federal Program That Can Eat Away At Tax Preparation Companies
New IRS program launching for free tax filing could affect tax prep companies like H&R Block and Intuit. Market share drop could impact ETFs.
Short Seller Does Victory Lap After Amazon Deal Dies — What Happened To iRobot?
iRobot stock falls 16% after Amazon merger falls apart, shares recover 7% by end of day. Company to restructure, CEO resigned.
Phew! AI Won’t Take Your Job Just Yet, MIT Data Finds — But There’s A Caveat
Researchers at MIT conclude that the fear of job displacement by AI may be exaggerated, as human labor is still cheaper in most cases.
US Working With Saudi Arabia, Egypt On Two-State Solution For Israel And Palestine
The latest Arab peace deal's key points were put forward by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, among others, with backing from Washington, D.C.
Sam Altman At Davos: More Users Will Be Talking To Their Computers In 2024
AI takes center stage at Davos as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the increasing intelligence of GPT5 and the rise of natural language AI assistants.
Xi Jinping’s Second-In-Command Projects Confidence At Davos: ‘Chinese Economy Can Handle Ups And Downs’
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, China's second-in-command, Li Qiang, reassured global leaders about the resilience of the Chinese economy, stating it can handle fluctuations amidst current global challenges.