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Dunelm slashes price of garden furniture ahead of May bank holiday
Kicking off the May bank holiday celebrations early, Dunelm has launched an epic sale with up to 50% off selected picks.
Amazon stock pops after earnings beat
Amazon reported first quarter earnings results on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks rise despite UK house prices falling in April
UK house prices fell by 0.4% in April, as rising borrowing costs took their toll.
AMD beats on Q1 revenue and EPS, stock edges lower on light guidance
Chip giant AMD reported its first quarter earnings on Tuesday beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines, but lighter-than-anticipated guidance for the next quarter sent the stock lower.
Starbucks revises 2024 guidance, after badly missing its Q2 earnings estimates
Starbucks' decaf-like start to the year continues into the second quarter.
UK house prices dip in April as higher mortgage rates bite
The average UK house price in April was £261,962, says Nationwide.
Whether Wall Street garden leaves survive non-compete ban is an 'open question'
Some 'garden leave' agreements that Wall Street uses to protect secrets are expected to survive the FTC's new non-compete ban, but some probably won't.
Wage increases reveal another 'sticky' problem for the Fed
Tuesday's bigger-than-expected increase in wage data for the first quarter is the latest in a string of economic data that has Wall Street cautious about the Fed's next move.
Investors look to Jay Powell for clarity on where rates are going
The Fed is expected to keep interest rates at a 23-year high Wednesday, but investors will be listening for any signs of how long they will have to wait before cuts can begin.
Who is the breadwinner in your family and does it matter for your finances?
Breadwinners are still a common concept in many a home. Here's why you should consider the impact on the family finances.
Tyrese Maxey saved the Sixers' season with one of the toughest playoff performances ever
On Tuesday, Maxey — an All-Star, the league’s Most Improved Player, and now, author of one of the most legendary postseason performances in Philadelphia basketball history — helped the Sixers survive to see a Game 6 against the Knicks.
Microsoft concern over Google’s lead drove OpenAI investment
(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp.’s motivation for investing heavily and partnering with OpenAI came from a sense of falling badly behind Google, according to an internal email released Tuesday as part of the Justice Department’s antitrust case against the search giant.Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Most of Supercharger Team in Blow to Other AutomakersTraders Expect Biggest Fed-Day Move in S&P Since 2023, Citi SaysWall Street Hit by Fed Jitters to Close Wild April: Markets WrapPot Stocks Surge
Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks
Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier scored goals and the Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Filip Forsberg assisted on both goals and Juuse Saros made 19 saves as the Predators narrowed their deficit in the best-of-seven matchup to 3-2. Nikita Zadorov scored for the Canucks and rookie goalie Arturs Silovs stopped 20 shots.
Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round
Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games. Rantanen, who also had an assist, scored twice in a span of just under four minutes early in the third period to snap a 3-3 tie. “That’s the best hockey we’ve played for five games in a row all season long," Colorado coach Jared Bednar said.
Ninth-inning collapse pushes Rockies into the bad kind of MLB history
The Rockies have trailed for at least part of all 29 of their games this season.
Cruise line Viking IPO fetches $1.54 billion
(Bloomberg) -- Viking Holdings Ltd. priced its initial public offering near the top of a marketed range to raise $1.54 billion for the luxury cruise operator and two investors.Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Most of Supercharger Team in Blow to Other AutomakersTraders Expect Biggest Fed-Day Move in S&P Since 2023, Citi SaysWall Street Hit by Fed Jitters to Close Wild April: Markets WrapPot Stocks Surge on Report DEA Set to Reclassify MarijuanaHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almos
No One Can Make Government Work
If businesses don't serve customers well, they go out of business. Government, on the other hand, is a monopoly.
NBA playoffs: Short-handed Bucks cruise to dominant win over Pacers in Game 5, avoid elimination
Despite not having Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard available, the Bucks flew to a 23-point win over the Pacers on Tuesday night.
Young adults are falling for sunscreen myths — including claims that SPF is harmful and drinking water prevents sunburn. Here's what dermatologists say.
Dermatologists debunk myths about sunscreen and sunburns. Here’s what you need to know.
Bee invasion delay forces Diamondbacks to scratch Jordan Montgomery vs. Dodgers
Arizona felt the sting when someone noticed an enormous colony of bees at Chase Field.
Twins beat White Sox, extending team's longest winning streak since 2008 to 9 games
The Twins' winning streak and their good-luck sausage are very much still a thing.
'The Veil': Elisabeth Moss, Yumna Marwan lead spy series with 'most American American' role from Josh Charles
Elisabeth Moss, Yumna Marwan, Dali Benssalah and Josh Charles star in the FX spy series The Veil, on Disney+ in Canada, Hulu in the U.S.
Abner Uribe, José Siri ejected after throwing punches in brawl in Brewers’ win over Rays
Things got very chaotic in the back half of the Brewers' 8-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday.
NBA Playoffs: Evan Mobley comes up big with game-saving block to give Cavaliers 3-2 lead
The Cavaliers have the lead in NBA TV's favorite series.
Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins
Toronto didn't have its biggest scoring threat on the ice for a must-win matchup with Boston. Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and Toronto beat Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round playoff matchup. Jake McCabe added a goal and Joseph Woll finished with 28 saves to help Toronto cut Boston’s lead in the series to 3-2.
Columbia University protest photos: Police break up protest at Hamilton Hall
A large number of police descended at Hamilton Hall at Columbia University Tuesday night to clear protesters who had occupied the building.