Morning News: January 16, 2025

The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal and What Comes Next

Brazil’s Economic Activity Downshifts as Key Rate Goes Higher

Why Latest US Sanctions on Russian Oil Are a Big Deal

Canada Readies Tariffs on $105 Billion of US Products If Trump Hits First

Biden Cites Threat From ‘Extreme Wealth’ in Farewell Address

‘Making The World a Better Place’ Is So Last Year

Eight Years of Populism Hasn’t Gotten America Very Far

H-1B Clash Exposes a Tough Choice for Trump: MAGA or Musk

Hegseth and Rubio Show Substance Won’t Win in Trump’s Cabinet

The Inflation Genie Is Moving to the White House

Trump Faces a Powerful Check on His Power: Bond Vigilantes

US Bond ‘Death Spiral’ Risk Brushed Aside by Foreign Funds

Morgan Stanley Profit Doubles as Stock Traders Notch Big Beat

Time Is Running Out to Recover Up to $135 Billion in Pilfered Jobless Benefits

TSMC’s Upbeat Outlook Fuels Hopes for 2025 AI Spending

Zuckerberg’s Aggressive Return to Political Debate Raises Stakes for Meta

Apple in Talks with Barclays, Synchrony to Replace Goldman in Credit Card Deal

On TikTok, Users Thumb Their Noses at Looming Ban

BP to Eliminate About 5% of Workforce to Cut Costs, CEO Says

What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal

Why the FDA Finally Banned a Cancer-Linked Food Dye

UnitedHealth Revenue Falls Short, Sending Shares Lower

Walgreens Replaced Fridge Doors With Smart Screens. It’s Now a $200 Million Fiasco

Young Americans Are Drinking Less—But Can It Last?

It’s a Good Time to Be Making Mocktails

Cartier Owner Richemont’s Sales Beat Buoys Luxury Stocks

Be sure to follow me on Twitter.

Posted by on January 16th, 2025 at 7:07 am


The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.