Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. Treasuries not the safe bet they once were, research says
By Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) -No safer than a bund. Or a gilt. Or an OAT. Long touted as hands-down the world's "safe haven" securities, the behavior of U.S. Trea...
Aug 23, 2024
Analysis-Powell's Fed not shy about election-year cuts, ready to defend job market
By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear on Friday the U.S. central bank would not shy away from pivoting to interest rate cuts in the fi...
Aug 23, 2024
Apple targets Sept. 10 debut for new iPhones, AirPods and watches, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) - Apple is planning its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, during which it will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing p...
Aug 23, 2024
'Super Bowl' Nvidia earnings stand to test searing AI trade
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) - The rally in U.S. stocks faces an important test next week with earnings from chipmaking giant Nvidia, whose blistering run has powered markets throughout 2024. T...
Aug 23, 2024
Bronfman's Paramount bid could keep Shari Redstone involved, CNBC reports
(Reuters) -Edgar Bronfman Jr. is open to having Shari Redstone remain involved with Paramount Global if its special committee accepts his consortium's bid for National Amusements, the controlling shar...
Aug 23, 2024
Reports: Nats set to call up top prospect OF Dylan Crews
The Washington Nationals are calling up highly touted outfielder Dylan Crews to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Yankees, multiple outlets reported Friday. Crews was the No. ...
Aug 23, 2024
Bears acquire LB Darrell Taylor from Seahawks
The Chicago Bears acquired linebacker Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The trade comes on the heels of the Bears reportedly ...
Aug 23, 2024
AHL mandates neck protection to prevent cuts from skate blades
The American Hockey League will require all skaters, referees and linespersons to wear approved cut-resistant neck protection on the ice, beginning with the 2024-25 season. The league's governors unan...
Aug 23, 2024
Mariners legend Edgar Martinez takes over as hitting coach
Hall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners' hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season. New Seattle skipper Dan Wilson announced the hire on Friday, one day af...
Aug 23, 2024
US judge tosses machine gun possession case, calls ban unconstitutional
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) - A federal judge has dismissed charges against a Kansas man for possessing a machine gun, saying prosecutors failed to establish that a federal ban on owning such weapons is...
Aug 23, 2024
