Trump says gold will not be tariffed
Economy

Trump says gold will not be tariffed

An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 22, 2023. Chaline Thisupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Monday that gold will not face tariffs, knocking down a ruling by U.S. customs officials that bars of the precious metal imported from Switzerland […]

Trump puts Washington, DC, police under federal control, deploys National Guard
Economy

Trump puts Washington, DC, police under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Donald Trump on Monday placed the Washington, D.C.police department under federal control and deployed 800 National Guard troops in the capital city to address what he claimed was out-of-control crime there. It is the first time that a president has federalized the Metropolitan Police Department. Trump’s move drew fierce condemnation from local officials, who […]

AMC significantly narrows losses, posts second-quarter revenue growth
Economy

AMC significantly narrows losses, posts second-quarter revenue growth

People walk past an AMC theater in Manhattan, New York City, on Feb. 25, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Shares of AMC Entertainment gained 3% Monday after the movie theater chain reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The stock was up as much as 11% in intraday trading following the company’s earnings report before the bell. AMC […]

ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services for $39.99 a month
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ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services for $39.99 a month

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, #6, scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at the Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images Disney’s ESPN and Fox Corp. are teaming up to offer their upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming […]

Costco’s weaker sales offer a buying opportunity for investors
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Costco’s weaker sales offer a buying opportunity for investors

Costco Wholesale ‘s (COST) soft March sales and subsequent drop in its stock price late last week offer an opportunity to buy shares of the retailer on weakness, according to Wall Street analysts — a view we share. Costco late Wednesday said overall same-store sales fell 1.1% in March , with members of the wholesaler… […]

FBI warns against using public phone charging stations
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FBI warns against using public phone charging stations

People charge their mobile devices at a Street Charge station in the Brooklyn Borough of New York.Brendan McDermid | ReutersThe FBI recently warned consumers against using free public charging stations, saying crooks have managed to hijack public chargers that can infect devices with malware, or software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet… […]