Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel bid referred to President Biden for final decision

The United States Steel Corp. Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, Pennsylvania, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Justin Merriman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nippon Steel’s $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel has been referred to U.S. President Joe Biden, a White House spokesman said, giving the president 15 days to decide on a tie up he has … Read more

Bank of Japan meeting minutes

People posing for photos in front of a Christmas light installation in central Seoul on December 22, 2023. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Christmas Eve, after key U.S. benchmarks rose overnight helped by gains in tech stocks. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix were nearly flat as minutes of … Read more

Stock market today: Live updates

Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange floor on Dec. 18, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were relatively unchanged Monday night after all three major averages kicked off the holiday-shortened trading week in the green. S&P 500 futures rose about 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures traded just above the flatline. … Read more

Bill Clinton is hospitalized for observation and testing after developing a fever

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Alex Wong | Getty Images Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized in Washington after developing a fever, a top aide told NBC News on Monday. Clinton, 78, “has … Read more

Savannah James’ worst money mistake still gives her the heebie jeebies

Savannah James, wife of NBA star LeBron James, is an entrepreneur, and along with close friend April McDaniels, the co-host of the “Everybody’s Crazy” podcast and co-founder of Let It Break, a personal development group for women. Just like the average person, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things they later regret — James is … Read more