Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images TikTok said its services will go dark on Sunday without a guarantee from the Biden administration that it won’t punish Apple, Google and other service providers if they support the app. “Unless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring […]

Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The S&P 500 jumped 1% on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, heading into a three-day weekend on a high note as prospects rebounded for additional interest-rate cuts in 2025. Intel shares took off following reports that the semiconductor giant could be an acquisition target. Freight shipper J.B. Hunt posted lower-than-expected sales

Among investment opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) realm, semiconductor stocks have become a top choice. Nvidia has been the most popular among chip stocks over the last two years, and for good reason. The company’s graphics processing units (GPUs) play an important role in generative AI development, and companies around the world can’t seem

Key Takeaways For cash savings you want to keep accessible, you have plenty of options right now to earn a historically high return—with some rates slightly higher this week, and others slightly lower. Banks and credit unions offer high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit—currently paying as much as 5.50% for an

A pharmacist displays boxes of Ozempic, a semaglutide injection drug used for treating Type 2 diabetes made by Novo Nordisk, at Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah, March 29, 2023. George Frey | Reuters The Biden administration on Friday unveiled the next 15 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) held its first earnings call since the shooting of its insurance executive last month. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed outside of an investor day meeting in New York City on Dec. 4. Luigi Mangione, 26, of Towson, Md., was arrested for the murder days after the attack. United missed on revenue,

Colorado is known for its snow-capped mountain peaks, varied terrain and lively ski towns. With more than 30 world-class ski resorts in the state, there are plenty of destinations to choose from. Here are some of our favorites. The largest ski resort Vail Ski Resort (Getty) Base elevation: 8,120 feet. Highest elevation: 11,570 feet. Skiable

By Stefania Spezzati and Ariane Luthi LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Labor granted UBS a waiver the Swiss bank needs to continue managing U.S. retirement plans after a paperwork error had put the $11 billion of assets the lender oversees at risk, documents show. After a five-month review, the U.S. agency said in

The drive to recycle just about everything is gaining ground, but the process — separating out all the different materials and item types — can be both confusing and tedious for consumers. For industrial recycling, it can be even more cumbersome. Scrap metal, in particular, needs to be sorted in order to reduce pieces to

Key Takeaways For major disaster relief, SECURE 2.0, a 2022 federal law, allows some taxpayers to take early withdrawals from their retirement savings without a penalty. People can take out up to $22,000 from their retirement accounts for major disasters and are eligible to take out larger 401(k) loans. Although some workplace retirement plans offer