The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee took aim at a group of US asset managers over their involvement with a “woke ESG cartel” — adding pressure against environmental efforts by large investors. The committee, chaired by Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, sent letters to 60 firms — including BlackRock, State Street and JPMorgan Asset Management — that are … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement is pending a physical. The Rangers will be the third team in three years … Read more
Displaying a beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas tree in homes is a beloved holiday tradition, but the origins of how this tradition came to be is one that is still debated today. One country that claims to be the home of the world’s first Christmas tree is Latvia. Riga, Latvia, claims to be home to … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the latest market trends, the Fed’s inflation fight, state of the economy, impact of the incoming Trump administration, 2025 outlook, and more. Source link
NEW YORK – There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. An animated game, anyway. The real game takes place at Madison Square Garden, where Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in a game televised on ABC and ESPN and streamed … Read more
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The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight division titles are secured, eight teams have wrapped up playoff berths … Read more
A sign marks the location of a Nordstrom store on March 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El Puerto de Liverpool. The … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email House Financial Services Committee incoming chairman Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) join ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss top Republican priorities in 2025, restrictions on China investment, his thoughts on DOGE, and more. Source link
Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs amid a police investigation. Johnson, who had briefly played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, died after his neck was cut by Petgrave’s skate in a collision between the two opponents in a … Read more