Netflix Inc. is working on revised terms for its Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. acquisition and has discussed making an all-cash offer for the company’s studios and streaming businesses, people familiar with the discussions said. The changes are designed to expedite a sale that will take months to close and has faced opposition both from politicians and rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. Instituti...
Netflix Inc. is working on revised terms for its Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. acquisition and has discussed making an all-cash offer for the company’s studios and streaming businesses, people familiar with the discussions said. The changes are designed to expedite a sale that will take months to close and has faced opposition both from politicians and rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. Institutional investors have been divided in their support. Bloomberg's Geetha Ranganathan joins to discuss on Bloomberg Intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during his end-of-year press conference at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., Dec. 19, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Depar...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during his end-of-year press conference at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., Dec. 19, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the countries affected in accordance with a broader order issued in November that tightened rules around potential immigrants who might become "public charges" in the U.S. The suspension, which will begin Jan. 21, will not apply to applicants seeking non-immigrant visas, or temporary tourist or business visas. "The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America's immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people," the department said in a statement. "Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassess immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits." The statement did not identify which countries would be affected by the pause, but President Donald Trump's administration has already severely restricted immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing for citizens of dozens of countries, many of them in Africa. A U.S. official said the list included Russia, Iran and Somalia as well as Afghanistan, Brazil and Egypt, among others. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the list had not been made public yet.
Wall Street’s great rate reset on its securities portfolios has finally arrived. Net interest income at the four biggest US banks is on track to climb this year after surpassing a quarter of a trillion dollars in 2025. Some of the low-yielding bonds banks acquired during the pandemic have begun to mature, allowing executives to put that money to work into higher-returning assets. Bloomberg's Herma...
Wall Street’s great rate reset on its securities portfolios has finally arrived. Net interest income at the four biggest US banks is on track to climb this year after surpassing a quarter of a trillion dollars in 2025. Some of the low-yielding bonds banks acquired during the pandemic have begun to mature, allowing executives to put that money to work into higher-returning assets. Bloomberg's Herman Chan joins to discuss Well Fargo, Bank of America and Citi bank earnings on Bloomberg Intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg)
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 25 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Walmart Inc (Symbol: WMT) was held by 20 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a good idea
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 25 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Walmart Inc (Symbol: WMT) was held by 20 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a good idea
Donald Trump ’s return to the White House unleashed a market rally, dealmaking went into overdrive, and bankers embraced all things Trump to rake in the big money. The new year is offering Wall Street enough reason to worry that the party could be cut short. The top US banks are trotting out results this week that back up the big run-up in their shares during the past year. But investors are now p...
Donald Trump ’s return to the White House unleashed a market rally, dealmaking went into overdrive, and bankers embraced all things Trump to rake in the big money. The new year is offering Wall Street enough reason to worry that the party could be cut short. The top US banks are trotting out results this week that back up the big run-up in their shares during the past year. But investors are now pivoting to the potential threats ahead, as they worry a populist turn by the president could erode the gains from the aggressive deregulation push the administration has promised to pursue. “Nobody in banking thinks it’s going to be beer and skittles forever,” said Steve Gannon , a financial-services lawyer at Davis Wright Tremaine. “It’s a messy intersection of politics and banking policy.” The best way forward, Gannon said, is for executives to hold their tongues, work with trade groups and find a middle ground with Trump. The most immediate concern is the president’s social-media edict , with unclear real-world authority, that demands banks cap credit-card interest rates at 10%, or roughly half the current average on outstanding balances, for a year. The banks have less than a week left to comply, according to the president. Citigroup Inc. Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason delivered the starkest warning, saying such a move will likely result “in a significant slowdown in the economy.” While offering to work with the administration, he added, “an interest rate cap is not something that we would, or could, support, frankly.” On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase & Co. CFO Jeremy Barnum said the biggest US bank will consider all options to fight back against the proposal, warning it “would be very bad for consumers, very bad for the economy.” Wall Street Scrambles to Defuse Trump’s Credit Card Onslaught Bilt Unveils Credit Cards Capped at 10% After Trump’s Demands Dimon Tells Investors to ‘Trust Me’ on JPMorgan’s Costs That all comes on the heels of Trump’s vow to prevent big institu...
Dr Vicky Cleak is frustrated with the lengthy registration process to practice, while Mona Sood and another reader are wary of NHS drug-based interventions As a UK-trained consultant psychiatrist, fully indemnified, appraised and regulated by the General Medical Council, with specialist expertise in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment and treatment, I read your article...
Dr Vicky Cleak is frustrated with the lengthy registration process to practice, while Mona Sood and another reader are wary of NHS drug-based interventions As a UK-trained consultant psychiatrist, fully indemnified, appraised and regulated by the General Medical Council, with specialist expertise in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment and treatment, I read your article on rising ADHD care costs with concern and frustration ( NHS ADHD spending over budget by £164m as unregulated clinics boom, 12 January ). For the past eight months I have been navigating the opaque Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration process to provide high-quality, fully regulated ADHD assessments in an independent setting, alongside two similarly qualified colleagues. Until this process is complete, I am legally prohibited from seeing patients. Continue reading...
Richard Hermer’s comments on Trump and Venezuela show that he seems to have forgotten what it says, writes Mark Seddon One of my former UN bosses, María Fernanda Espinosa, made a point of sending a copy of the UN charter to the permanent representative of each member state on her election as president of the UN general assembly, by way of reminding them of their binding commitments. As she now int...
Richard Hermer’s comments on Trump and Venezuela show that he seems to have forgotten what it says, writes Mark Seddon One of my former UN bosses, María Fernanda Espinosa, made a point of sending a copy of the UN charter to the permanent representative of each member state on her election as president of the UN general assembly, by way of reminding them of their binding commitments. As she now intends to stand for election as the first female secretary general of that much-maligned organisation, perhaps it might be the time to consider doing the same again? Certainly Donald Trump, who has told us that his own personal morality and very big brain take precedence over international law, could do with a copy, as could Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, as the latter pair continue to dodge international arrest warrants. Continue reading...
Judith Condon is disappointed by Call the Midwife’s reductive depiction of the Women’s Liberation Movement What a pity to see Call the Midwife, still one of Britain’s most popular television series, stumbling into tired stereotypes about the Women’s Liberation Movement of the early 1970s. The first episode of the new series had the female characters attending a WLM meeting, then assembling to burn...
Judith Condon is disappointed by Call the Midwife’s reductive depiction of the Women’s Liberation Movement What a pity to see Call the Midwife, still one of Britain’s most popular television series, stumbling into tired stereotypes about the Women’s Liberation Movement of the early 1970s. The first episode of the new series had the female characters attending a WLM meeting, then assembling to burn their bras over a brazier. The scene may have provided an amusing image of the various styles of bra, but was not worthy of a programme that has previously shone much light on the everyday lives of women in postwar Britain. Continue reading...
Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain , Ray Flynn and another reader respond to the news that the practice is classed as possible child abuse in a draft Crown Prosecution Service document I would welcome criminalising circumcision if it was performed by an unqualified person – just as would be the case if someone unqualified conducted any other surgical operation ( Circumcision classed as possible child abuse ...
Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain , Ray Flynn and another reader respond to the news that the practice is classed as possible child abuse in a draft Crown Prosecution Service document I would welcome criminalising circumcision if it was performed by an unqualified person – just as would be the case if someone unqualified conducted any other surgical operation ( Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document, 10 January ). But leaping from that to banning the practice altogether is not justified. Given that it is a longstanding and important tradition among Jews, Muslims and various other cultures, the best way forward is to only permit circumcision if it is practised by someone specifically qualified for it and who belongs to a nationally accredited scheme. This would involve compulsory training, monitoring all cases and producing annual reports. Continue reading...
Rubio once called Trump a "con artist." He's now among his most loyal defenders. New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins describes Secretary of State Rubio's character, political transformation and ambition.
Rubio once called Trump a "con artist." He's now among his most loyal defenders. New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins describes Secretary of State Rubio's character, political transformation and ambition.
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 24 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Invesco QQQ Trust (Symbol: QQQ) was held by 12 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a goo
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 24 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2025 reporting period, and noticed that Invesco QQQ Trust (Symbol: QQQ) was held by 12 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a goo
400tmax Alphabet's ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) Google took additional steps to further strengthen its Gemini artificial intelligence tools on Wednesday, giving it access to users other Google apps, including YouTube and Gmail. Known as Personal Intelligence, the measure aims to “personalize” Gemini to make it “uniquely helpful,” the
400tmax Alphabet's ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) Google took additional steps to further strengthen its Gemini artificial intelligence tools on Wednesday, giving it access to users other Google apps, including YouTube and Gmail. Known as Personal Intelligence, the measure aims to “personalize” Gemini to make it “uniquely helpful,” the
Immigrant Secret Service Agent Leaks JD Vance's Travel Details Authored by Ken Silva via Headline USA , Journalist James O’Keefe published a shocking report Tuesday about how a Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail leaked details about his travels to one of O’Keefe’s undercover reporters. Furthermore, the agent, Tomas Escotto, only became a citizen in 2018, he ...
Immigrant Secret Service Agent Leaks JD Vance's Travel Details Authored by Ken Silva via Headline USA , Journalist James O’Keefe published a shocking report Tuesday about how a Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail leaked details about his travels to one of O’Keefe’s undercover reporters. Furthermore, the agent, Tomas Escotto, only became a citizen in 2018, he voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020, and he “hates ICE,” according to O’Keefe’s report, which comes on the heels of a man attacking Vance’s Cincinnati home with a hammer earlier this month. Escotto, who may have broken the law with his leaks, has reportedly been placed on administrative leave and has had his security clearance revoked. As is typical with O’Keefe’s journalism, Escotto was apparently catfished by the undercover female reporter—meeting her on the dating app Tinder. Footage shows Escotto spilling the beans about his job to the reporter during a dinner date. He later texted her photos of sensitive locations, as well as details of Vance’s travel plans—telling the reporter in on Dec. 26 that the vice president would be in Ohio for four to five days before traveling to Florida for the weekend. Escotto even sent images from Air Force Two at one point. O’Keefe said typically he gives the government a day or two to respond to his forthcoming reports. But in this case, he worked with the Secret Service and agreed to redact information that could compromise Vance’s security. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn issued a statement in response to O’Keefe’s reporting. “The U.S. Secret Service has no tolerance for any behavior that could potentially compromise the safety, privacy or trust of our protectees,” he said. “This incident is under investigation and the employee involved has been placed on administrative leave with his clearance suspended and access to agency facilities and systems revoked. The U.S. Secret Service has also issued an order for all pers...
Shares of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) popped 45.6% in 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . The technology-focused investing brokerage is gaining customers much faster than the competition, leading to rising revenues and profits. With its custom-built automated systems, the company has some of the highest profit margins in the world. Interactive Brokers was a fast ri...
Shares of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) popped 45.6% in 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . The technology-focused investing brokerage is gaining customers much faster than the competition, leading to rising revenues and profits. With its custom-built automated systems, the company has some of the highest profit margins in the world. Interactive Brokers was a fast riser in 2025, but is it a buy today? Stock investing is becoming more popular globally, as well as focused on mobile devices. Both trends are a rising tide that has enabled Interactive Brokers to gain more customers for its investing brokerage while also taking market share in deposits from the competition. Continue reading
VV Shots Tesla ( TSLA ) is offering discounts of as much as $2,200 on its Model Y SUV in India in an effort to clear out roughly a third of the vehicles remaining unsold in the country. The company shipped ~300 of the electric
VV Shots Tesla ( TSLA ) is offering discounts of as much as $2,200 on its Model Y SUV in India in an effort to clear out roughly a third of the vehicles remaining unsold in the country. The company shipped ~300 of the electric
"The inflation challenge has not been won yet," Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic says during a moderated discussion with David Rubinger, market president and publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. (Source: Bloomberg)
"The inflation challenge has not been won yet," Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic says during a moderated discussion with David Rubinger, market president and publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. (Source: Bloomberg)
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
The United Kingdom has walked back plans to make its upcoming digital ID scheme a mandatory requirement for working adults. While the UK government remains "committed to mandatory digital right-to-work checks," an unspecified government spokesperson told The Times , digital ID will now be optional when the initiative is introduced sometime in 2029. The national digital ID plans were announced by P...
The United Kingdom has walked back plans to make its upcoming digital ID scheme a mandatory requirement for working adults. While the UK government remains "committed to mandatory digital right-to-work checks," an unspecified government spokesperson told The Times , digital ID will now be optional when the initiative is introduced sometime in 2029. The national digital ID plans were announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in September with the aim of cracking down on illegal migrant workers, specifying that digital ID "will be mandatory for right to work checks by the end of the Parliament." The digital ID will include a person's name, date … Read the full story at The Verge.
James Comer says action follows refusal by the former first lady and Bill Clinton to testify about Jeffrey Epstein US politics live – latest updates The House oversight committee will move to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress, its Republican chair James Comer said Wednesday, after the former first lady refused to comply with a subpoena for testimony regarding the disgraced financier Jef...
James Comer says action follows refusal by the former first lady and Bill Clinton to testify about Jeffrey Epstein US politics live – latest updates The House oversight committee will move to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress, its Republican chair James Comer said Wednesday, after the former first lady refused to comply with a subpoena for testimony regarding the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein . The announcement came a day after both Hillary Clinton and her husband, the former president Bill Clinton, said they would not honor subpoenas from the investigative panel to discuss Epstein, a one-time friend who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Continue reading...
As the U.S. stock market navigates through a period marked by fluctuating bank earnings, inflation concerns, and record highs in precious metals, investors are keenly observing sectors that could offer potential growth amid these uncertainties. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as they may indicate confidence from those who know the business best...
As the U.S. stock market navigates through a period marked by fluctuating bank earnings, inflation concerns, and record highs in precious metals, investors are keenly observing sectors that could offer potential growth amid these uncertainties. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as they may indicate confidence from those who know the business best.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest thing in both technology and investing right now. And though some people are worried about an AI bubble, the Motley Fool's 2026 AI Investor Outlook report suggests that the AI bull market is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Among the AI sector investors who responded to that survey, 9 out of 10 plan to maintain or increase their holdings in AI...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest thing in both technology and investing right now. And though some people are worried about an AI bubble, the Motley Fool's 2026 AI Investor Outlook report suggests that the AI bull market is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Among the AI sector investors who responded to that survey, 9 out of 10 plan to maintain or increase their holdings in AI stocks this year. With that in mind, if you're looking for an investment strategy that gets you broad exposure to the AI industry, you should take a look at AI-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading