Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters
BBC - 24 min 57 sec ago
The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.

RELATED:

NDTV - 3,400 Dead In Iran, Trump Says Tehran Won't Execute Protesters - 35 min 3 sec ago

BBC - Two Palestine Action protesters end 73-day hunger strike - 3 hours 11 min ago

COMMENTARY:

The Guardian - Trump says he’s been assured Tehran has stopped killing protesters as Iran closes its airspace – live - 1 hour 14 min ago

Indiatimes - Iran postpones execution of protester, family and rights group say - 4 hours 25 min ago

The Independent - Trump claims ‘help is on the way’ for protesters in Iran - but his options for military action are thin - 15 hours 28 min ago

SCMP - Who are Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and what is their role in the crackdown on protesters? - 19 hours 32 min ago

Mozambique Eyes Debt Talks After New IMF Program, President Says - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 52 min 23 sec ago
Mozambique Eyes Debt Talks After New IMF Program, President Says Bloomberg.com

COMMENTARY:

Russia Today - US is ‘main enemy of the dollar’ – ex-IMF director - 13 hours 11 sec ago

Seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns, as Trump sharpens rhetoric
CNBC - 59 min ago
A U.S. attempt to seize Greenland by force would trigger "monumental consequences" for the Western alliance and the global order, said former Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.

RELATED:

NDTV - Amid Trump Threats, Greenland Says More NATO Troops "In Coming Days" - 3 hours 33 min ago

FOX Business - Buttigieg criticizes Trump after Ford factory heckler incident in Michigan, calls him 'union buster' - 4 hours 33 min ago

BBC - The Papers: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland - 5 hours 23 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Trump hails call with Venezuela's 'terrific' interim leader - 6 hours 3 min ago

CNBC - Down in the polls, Trump yanks Republicans toward economic populism. It may not save them - 7 hours 28 min ago

COMMENTARY:

Russia Today - Trump blames Zelensky for stalling peace talks - 49 min 51 sec ago

The Independent - Trump’s latest travel ban leaves fans unable to travel to support their World Cup team - 53 min ago

Indiatimes - Soltani execution on hold? Trump says he has been told killings, executions in Iran are stopping - 1 hour 34 min ago

SCMP - Trump prevails in US Senate showdown over Venezuela war powers - 4 hours 4 min ago

The Guardian - US Senate kills resolution that would have limited Trump action in Venezuela - 4 hours 41 min ago

The Straits Times - Fed officials stress independence amid Trump attack as rate hold signals mount - 5 hours 17 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - ‘Respect the red lines’: Denmark, Greenland reject Trump demands - 7 hours 29 min ago

New York Times - Food Prices Keep Climbing, Rattling Consumers and Trump - 8 hours 23 min ago

BusinessInsider - Suspended Ford employee who heckled Trump sparks nearly $700,000 in GoFundMe donations - 8 hours 40 min ago

New York Post - Trump to CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil: I’m the reason you have a job! - 11 hours 40 min ago

Taiwan signals tariff deal with US could come soon - Reuters
Reuters - 1 hour 51 min ago
Taiwan signals tariff deal with US could come soon Reuters

RELATED:

Reuters - Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips - Reuters - 5 hours 26 min ago

NDTV - Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips - 5 hours 59 min ago

CNBC - Supreme Court tariff ruling: It's not just about refunds. Volume of U.S. freight trade could hinge on decision - 17 hours 20 min ago

BBC - China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs - 21 hours 51 min ago

Deutsche Welle - China logs record trade surplus in 2025 amid Trump tariffs - 23 hours 52 min ago

COMMENTARY:

The Straits Times - Silver tumbles after Trump holds off on critical mineral tariffs - 1 hour 41 min ago

Indiatimes - Donald Trump says no tariffs on rare earths, critical minerals for now; will seek overseas supplies - 2 hours 21 min ago

SCMP - China-EU tariff agreement on EVs seen cutting shipments but boosting profitability - 4 hours 52 min ago

New York Times - Trump Imposes Limited Tariffs on Foreign Semiconductors - 6 hours 1 min ago

The Guardian - Supreme court could issue ruling on legal challenge to Trump’s tariffs today – US politics live - 17 hours 50 min ago

The Independent - Why Trump’s sweeping 25% Iran tariffs have revived fears of global trade war - 23 hours 26 min ago

OnlyFans Models Arrested, Kicked Off American Airlines Flight After Refusing To Leave First-Class Seats
NDTV - 2 hours 13 min ago
Sania Blanchard and Jordan Lantry boarded the aircraft while intoxicated and wrongfully occupied first-class seats that were not theirs.

COMMENTARY:

The Independent - United Airlines technician with Stage 4 cancer fired during chemotherapy session, lawsuit says - 8 hours 33 min ago

AllAfrica - Kenya: KQ to Retrieve Boeing 777 On Lease to Turkish Airlines - 14 hours 24 min ago

BusinessInsider - Elon Musk wants to dominate the in-flight internet market. Here are all the airlines that now offer Starlink WiFi. - 17 hours 26 min ago

AI won’t kill your job, but it will change what 'real work' means, Robinhood CEO says
FOX Business - 2 hours 34 min ago
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts artificial intelligence will create an 'explosion of new jobs' rather than eliminate work, comparing AI to past tech.

RELATED:

FOX Business - McDonald’s CEO reveals 3 food trends that could shape 2026 - 8 hours 36 min ago

CNBC - Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk CEO on GLP-1 pricing, and more insights from the JPM conference - 12 hours 13 min ago

Reuters - Italian government poised to back new mandate for Eni CEO, sources say - Reuters - 12 hours 33 min ago

NDTV - Infosys CEO Denies Employee Was Deported From US, Says He Was Not Allowed In - 13 hours 24 min ago

COMMENTARY:

BusinessInsider - Citi's CEO Jane Fraser warns staff in memo: old habits are out, and performance is in - 12 hours 6 min ago

Indiatimes - Citigroup set to cut 1,000 jobs this week as CEO pushes 20,000-role global overhaul — is Jane Fraser’s restructuring strategy aimed at lifting Citi earnings? - 12 hours 30 min ago

New York Post - BofA CEO Brian Moynihan ‘bullish’ on US economy as traders boost quarterly profits - 15 hours 32 min ago

The Guardian - Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO’s defence of Federal Reserve - 17 hours 15 min ago

The Hindu - Nestlé CEO apologises over instant formula recall - 21 hours 48 min ago

"Zelensky, Not Putin, Is Holding Up Ukraine Peace Deal: Trump's Big Claim
NDTV - 2 hours 45 min ago
In an exclusive interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to wrap up his nearly four-year-old invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskiy, the US president said, was more reticent.

RELATED:

BBC - Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector - 4 hours 59 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Tech-savvy Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's new defense minister - 11 hours 58 min ago

COMMENTARY:

The Independent - Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims it is Zelensky, not Putin, holding up peace deal - 1 hour 43 min ago

Indiatimes - Ukraine war: Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up peace deal - 2 hours 51 min ago

BusinessInsider - Russia's 'massive' losses in Ukraine have it heading toward a breaking point, NATO's top official says - 14 hours 11 min ago

The Guardian - Ukraine able to buy weapons from non-European suppliers with €90bn EU loan - 16 hours 10 min ago

SCMP - Why Russia is gambling on a protracted war in Ukraine - 16 hours 52 min ago

Russia Today - EU at odds over Ukraine loan terms – media - 18 hours 53 min ago

Trip.com shares plunge more than 20% as China opens antitrust probe into company
CNBC - 2 hours 49 min ago
In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.

COMMENTARY:

SCMP - Beijing launches antitrust investigation into Trip.com ahead of Lunar New Year break - 16 hours 22 min ago

Toyota Industries shares jump after Toyota Motor raises buyout offer to over $35 billion
CNBC - 4 hours 37 sec ago
Toyota Motor sweetened the tender offer price for buying out the carmaker by more than 15% to over $35 billion.

The housing market is at a turning point: the 3% mortgage era is fading
FOX Business - 7 hours 36 min ago
Mortgage rates above 6% now outnumber those under 3% for the first time, according to Realtor.com's latest report on housing market trends and borrowing costs.

RELATED:

FOX Business - Housing expert warns pre-pandemic affordability levels may never return in America - 18 hours 21 min ago

Stellantis CEO: 2026 is the ‘year of execution’ as Wall Street awaits turnaround strategy
CNBC - 8 hours 37 min ago
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa views 2026 as an execution year for the embattled automaker following years of sales declines in the U.S.

COMMENTARY:

The Straits Times - Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq, with tech, banks falling - 6 hours 49 min ago

New York Post - More top Wall Street bankers blast Trump’s proposal to cap interest on credit card payments - 7 hours 40 min ago

BusinessInsider - The hottest fashion item for women on Wall Street? Really expensive pants. - 18 hours 37 min ago

Florida dominates nation's luxury real estate market with Larry Page's Miami estate topping December sales
FOX Business - 9 hours 53 min ago
Florida dominated America's priciest home sales in December thanks to Larry Page's Miami purchase, and six of the top 10 deals as luxury buyers flock to the Sunshine State's markets.

RELATED:

Bloomberg - Real Estate Sector & Industry Performance - Bloomberg.com - 21 hours 12 min ago

COMMENTARY:

BusinessInsider - There's a new way to make money from real estate — without ever buying a home - 19 hours 59 min ago

Google launches Personal Intelligence feature in Gemini app, challenging Apple Intelligence
CNBC - 11 hours 11 min ago
Google has been bolstering its AI offerings as it takes on OpenAI, and is now going directly at Apple.

RELATED:

FOX Business - Google Search lights up with red, white and blue for nation’s 250th anniversary - 13 hours 39 min ago

COMMENTARY:

New York Post - Atlantic mag sues Google, accusing tech giant of rigging digital ad market - 8 hours 53 min ago

Indiatimes - Quote of the Day by Sergey Brin: 'We do lots of stuff…'—Inspiring quotes by the co-founder of Google - 8 hours 53 min ago

BusinessInsider - Walmart's head of AI reveals the key difference between its shopping deals with Google Gemini and ChatGPT - 12 hours 49 min ago

Ukraine accuses former PM Tymoshenko of bribery, source says - Reuters
Reuters - 11 hours 45 min ago
Ukraine accuses former PM Tymoshenko of bribery, source says Reuters

COMMENTARY:

The Guardian - Yulia Tymoshenko reportedly accused of scheming to bribe Ukrainian MPs - 15 hours 36 min ago

SCMP - China’s anti-corruption watchdog reveals how former banker fell in bribery scandal - 18 hours 14 min ago

What Saks Global's bankruptcy filing reveals about its assets, creditors, financing - Reuters
Reuters - 12 hours 3 min ago
What Saks Global's bankruptcy filing reveals about its assets, creditors, financing Reuters

RELATED:

FOX Business - Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal - 17 hours 2 min ago

CNBC - Saks Global, the longtime leader of luxury department stores, files for bankruptcy protection - 20 hours 33 min ago

COMMENTARY:

BusinessInsider - I went to Saks Fifth Avenue to see why the iconic department store was struggling. Hours later, it filed for bankruptcy. - 6 hours 16 min ago

The Guardian - Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover leads to financial collapse - 22 hours 28 min ago

New York Times - Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival - 22 hours 55 min ago

New York Post - Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse - 23 hours 33 min ago

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
BBC - 12 hours 9 min ago
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.

COMMENTARY:

The Independent - No widespread evidence of migrant voting fraud despite Trump’s claims, review finds - 4 hours 49 min ago

Indiatimes - IRS issues warning on 5 scams sweeping the US — avoid these fraud tricks before it’s too late - 9 hours 17 min ago

The Guardian - Six arrested over suspected £300m fraud at UK social housing fund - 12 hours 30 min ago

AllAfrica - Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over Recovered N802.4m to First Bank After System Glitch Fraud - 21 hours 59 min ago

UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet
BBC - 12 hours 22 min ago
The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.

RELATED:

BBC - UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet - 12 hours 22 min ago

NDTV - US To Suspend Visa Processing Of 75 Nations Including Russia, Iran: Report - 13 hours 53 min ago

Bloomberg - Bloomberg: Kremlin's focus on US leaves Russia's allies feeling sidelined - Українська правда - 16 hours 29 min ago

CNBC - Russia watches as ally Iran edges closer to collapse. Here's why it matters for Moscow - 19 hours 21 min ago

COMMENTARY:

The Independent - Zelensky to declare state of emergency for power grid after Russian barrage - 22 min 34 sec ago

Russia Today - EU reveals new plan to steal Russian assets - 3 hours 23 min ago

Indiatimes - 75 countries visa pause: U.S. freezes visa processing for Russia, Iran, Pakistan, others. Check list, deadline, claim reports - 9 hours 58 min ago

New York Post - Citi profits hit by Russia charge, after ending 2025 with strong dealmaking performance - 13 hours 50 min ago

The Guardian - Cyprus investigates ‘sinister’ death of Russian diplomat said to have been GRU spy - 14 hours 10 min ago

BusinessInsider - Russian oil firm says it will keep its Venezuela assets after US military operation - 22 hours 26 min ago

Musk says Tesla is moving Full Self-Driving to a monthly subscription
CNBC - 12 hours 52 min ago
Tesla is lagging Waymo in autonomous mobility as the Alphabet-owned driverless car service topped 450,000 paid weekly rides in December.

Reuters - Tesla to offer self-driving software only on monthly basis from Feb 14, Musk says - Reuters - 21 hours 23 min ago

COMMENTARY:

BusinessInsider - The $1 trillion reason Elon Musk ended Tesla FSD purchases - 8 hours 46 min ago

Indiatimes - Tesla to offer self-driving software only on monthly basis from Feb 14, Musk says - 22 hours 11 min ago

Student loan borrowers in default may miss out on Trump's 'largest tax refund season of all time'
CNBC - 12 hours 59 min ago
The Trump administration is predicting larger tax refunds for the 2026 tax season, but the millions of student loan borrowers in default may miss out.

COMMENTARY:

The Hindu - Enhanced tax sops for R&D, easier access to export credit high on pharma sector Budget wish list - 11 hours 33 min ago

Indiatimes - Big tax changes arrive in 2026 — watch for these 3 hidden traps before it’s too late - 14 hours 45 min ago

Sen. Warren says Trump called her to work on credit card interest rate caps
CNBC - 13 hours 7 min ago
Republicans on Capitol Hill have lightly thrown cold water on capping credit card interest at 10%.

COMMENTARY:

New York Times - Why Banks Are So Worried About a 10% Credit Card Rate Cap - 8 hours 15 min ago

BusinessInsider - Bilt unveils credit cards with 10% interest rate for first year after Trump calls for cap - 9 hours 22 min ago

Why the stock market keeps shrugging as Trump sows more political chaos
CNBC - 13 hours 9 min ago
The market rebounded back to all-time highs Monday despite the probe.

RELATED:

CNBC - The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday - 15 hours 3 min ago

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Nasdaq crashes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 fall even after more stocks jump on Wall Street. Here's why - 5 hours 20 min ago

The Hindu - Stock markets extend losses for 2nd day; Sensex drops 245 points - 18 hours 29 min ago

Netflix prepares all-cash offer for Warner Bros, source says - Reuters
Reuters - 13 hours 46 min ago
Netflix prepares all-cash offer for Warner Bros, source says Reuters

RELATED:

Bloomberg - Netflix prepares all-cash offer for Warner Bros, source says - Reuters - 13 hours 46 min ago

CNBC - Netflix likely to adjust Warner Bros. Discovery offer to make it all-cash - 14 hours 21 min ago

COMMENTARY:

New York Post - Queen Elizabeth II banned Netflix CEO from swanky Windsor Castle bash over ‘The Crown’s’ portrayal of British royal family: sources - 8 hours 5 min ago

Indiatimes - Wednesday Season 3 crucial filming update: Netflix plans new production timeline. Here's location, cast and creative team updates - 16 hours 9 min ago

SCMP - Indonesian comic hit with blasphemy complaints over Netflix jokes - 18 hours 52 min ago

The Guardian - Netflix ‘plans to switch to all-cash offer to seal $83bn Warner Bros deal’ - 20 hours 10 min ago

Existing home sales end 2025 with a strong beat, as prices ease further
CNBC - 14 hours 9 min ago
Home sales ended 2025 much stronger than expected, likely thanks to lower mortgage rates and easing home prices.

COMMENTARY:

New York Post - Home sales slump dragged through 2025 as mortgage rates, prices keep buyers out of market - 12 hours 45 min ago

Indiatimes - When to roll over your 401(k), claim Social Security, sell your home, and plan health insurance - 14 hours 14 min ago

Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November
CNBC - 14 hours 55 min ago
Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace, according to economic data Wednesday.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - US retail sales beat expectations in November on holiday boost - 13 hours 48 min ago

Trump's war on the Fed threatens global financial stability, European central bankers warn
CNBC - 15 hours 29 min ago
European central bankers said an "obedient" Fed under White House control would be "extremely grave" for global financial stability.

Ukraine: Anti-corruption agencies target former PM
Deutsche Welle - 15 hours 44 min ago
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency said it notified a party leader of its suspicion of offering bribes to politicians. It did not name them, but the blurred images it published clearly showed former PM Yulia Tymoshenko.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Lionel Messi-led Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 title defense under shadow as Argentina FA corruption shocks Latin American country - 4 hours 25 min ago

Opinion: Opinion | Bitumen: A Crude Item's Curious Link To Trump's Venezuela Strike - And India
NDTV - 17 hours 31 min ago
What China stands to lose after Trump's Venezuela blitz, India may soon be building at home.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Indian Army Day Parade 2026: Watch Jaipur parade livestreaming here, timings, what will be on display - 1 hour 28 min ago

SCMP - Trump’s 500% tariff push raises risk of India-US trade freeze - 3 hours 22 min ago

The Hindu - Air India says flights overflying Iran will use alternative route, warns of delays - 3 hours 54 min ago

Amazon to appeal against Italian antitrust fine, even after it was cut - Reuters
Reuters - 18 hours 47 min ago
Amazon to appeal against Italian antitrust fine, even after it was cut Reuters

COMMENTARY:

The Independent - Two men charged with murder after fight during work break at Amazon center turns deadly - 7 hours 31 min ago

The Guardian - Amazon to close Milton Keynes fulfilment centre, affecting 590 workers - 9 hours 55 min ago

The Hindu - Amazon holds talks with suppliers on pricing following tariff changes - 23 hours 18 min ago

Deadly Train Accident In Thailand Took Place At China's Economic Corridor
NDTV - 22 hours 1 min ago
A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed and derailed a passenger train, killing 22 people and injuring more than 80.

COMMENTARY:

SCMP - China set to double down on property market stability - 20 hours 52 min ago

The Hindu - China’s trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion amid rising exports - 22 hours 48 min ago