View across the Hangang River in Seoul, South Korea. Universal History Archive | Universal Images Group | Getty Images South Korea avoided a technical recession as its economy expanded 0.6% from the previous quarter, according to advance estimates, beating expectations. This was higher than the 0.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and a reversal…
Barcelona booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 4-1 over Copenhagen on Wednesday. While Hansi Flick’s side would eventually run out comfortable winners thanks to second-half goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Marcus Rashford, they suffered through a frustrating opening 45 minutes after they went behind to…
For the fourth consecutive year, eighth time in nine years and 10th time in 12 years, a quarterback went No. 1 in the NFL Draft — Fernando Mendoza to the Las Vegas Raiders. Will a team make it five years in a row next season? Let’s check out the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of…
The stars look like they’re finally aligning in 2026 for Home Depot — one of seven out-of-favor portfolio stocks that Jim Cramer has called a buy. Although shares are down nearly 11% year-to-date, three recent developments point toward a recovery for the home improvement retailer. 1. November’s cooler-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) is helping the…
One corner of the energy market is poised to gain as data centers drive demand for natural gas-fueled power, according to TD Cowen – and a few of those providers pay attractive dividends, too. Midstream natgas companies own pipelines and other infrastructure to move oil and gas products, and the burgeoning demand for gas should…
People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Maydays | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19% to another fresh record high for a second consecutive day, ahead of the Bank of Japan’s rate decision. The central bank is slated to conclude its two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to…
PARIS — Only Chanel would call its legendary Rue Cambon salon “too small” — then rebuild it, supersized, in a palace. On Tuesday, as the house marked 110 years of its haute couture — a century and more of Coco Chanel’s revolution in how women dress — it blew up its atelier as a giant…
Boonchai Wedmakawand | Moment | Getty Images The founder of the company behind the IRL social media app was charged with defrauding investors of $170 million in the company’s 2021funding round, the Department of Justice said Wednesday. A federal grand jury in the Northern District of California indicted Abraham Shafi, 38 of Hawaii, with wire…
Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, US, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty Images The surge in fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran nearly two weeks ago is already driving up airfare. Consumers’ appetite…
The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters A U.S. judge on Friday finalized his decision for the consequences Google will face for its search monopoly ruling, adding new details to the decided remedies. Last year, Google was…
