Timef 01/30/2025

DeepSeek-R1, developed by a Chinese AI lab, is potentially highly competitive and shockingly cost-effective, and could be a boon to the Indian IT sector.

Microsoft shares dropped 5% despite topping fiscal second-quarter estimates due to weak guidance.

A digital fast may sound impossible — especially for entrepreneurs. But as painful as it may seem to miss out on an important memo or viral meme, the benefits are even greater.

Broadband customer growth has lagged in recent quarters as competition from wireless providers has ramped up.

An Army helicopter on a training flight collided with an American Airlines regional jet that was on approach into Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.

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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is giving a press conference following the bank's latest monetary policy decision.

The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.

GDP was expected to grow at a seasonally adjusted 2.5% annualized pace in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

Both Meta and Microsoft committed to huge investments in artificial intelligence, despite new Chinese software outperforming American rivals at a lower cost.

The democratization of content creation means one thing: the marketplace is noisier than ever.

Comcast topped Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates on Thursday as revenue from the company's broadband business gave it a boost despite losing customers. 

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI's latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected growth of 0.1% over the period, following a larger-than-expected 0.4% expansion in the third quarter.

A court ruling requires the British government to consider the potential climate impact of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable.

Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable.

The German economy shrank by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data released by Germany's statistics office Destatis on Thursday.

H&M on Thursday reported a slightly better-than-expected uptick in operating profit, although sales missed forecasts in the fourth quarter.

British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported a significant drop in annual profit following a year of lower crude prices.

France's beleaguered economy was given a boost by the Olympics Games in Paris last summer but political upheaval has ensued since then.

Legal provisions weighed on the bottom line at Germany's largest lender Deutsche Bank, with net profit falling in the fourth quarter.

An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, which would make it the company's biggest backer, CNBC has confirmed.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said China-based DeepSeek has created a powerful artificial intelligence model, but it won't likely curb Meta's AI spending.

Tesla's finance chief said on Wednesday that the company's profitability could take a hit if the new presidential administration implements tariffs. 

This is the coalition government's first full-year budget after its assuming power in June.

Australia is slated to release its data on its exports and imports for the fourth quarter later in the day.

"It was great at first, because I was just enjoying being in the moment. But at some point ... it just felt like Groundhog Day," says 33-year-old Jake Kassan.

A former sorting clerk at a post office in New Jersey later sold the items, including valuable Michael Jordan and Mickey Mantle trading cards, prosecutors said.

President Trump had sued Meta and other tech firms in 2021, arguing that he had been wrongfully censored by them. Meta also reported a 21 percent increase in quarterly revenue.

In a statement, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company has recorded $5 billion in bookings for its generative AI business.

If you think you need a strong resume to work with real estate pioneer Barbara Corcoran, think again.

The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla’s self-driving technology.

President Donald Trump during the 2024 election was harshly critical of former President Joe Biden's handling of illegal border crossings.

Entrepreneur Kevin Seo partnered with SEGA to bring Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe to fans.

Competitor Alibaba, meanwhile, says it has developed a model that's even smarter than DeepSeek.

Amazon laid off more than 27,000 in 2022 and 2023 and has continued making smaller cuts.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in a blog post on Wednesday that while China's DeepSeek aren't "adversaries," the U.S. must implement control exports.

This article outlines strategic approaches to building a partner network that drives organic business growth. It focuses on creating shared value, leveraging industry events, and fostering intentional, scalable collaborations.

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.

Let's explore how process-oriented leaders help drive businesses and teams forward — and how they can leverage their style for maximum impact.

The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance withe the agenda of President Donald Trump.

It is not a secret that many high-earning entrepreneurs feel shaken when tax season rolls around. The rules are constantly changing, and the stakes are high. Yet this upheaval also opens up exciting avenues to optimize your financial outcomes through proactive tax planning.

The Fed’s key rate has a bearing on the sustainability of public borrowing, which is heading to striking levels.

Learn practical strategies to scale successfully, from financial planning and team expansion to leveraging the right technology and setting clear growth goals.

"While we're in the risk business ... we're confident in our ability to continue growing operating earnings and EPS at a double-digit rate," the CEO said.

When Chris Kirby noticed a gap at his local farmer's market, he "sprang into action pretty quickly."

Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across the board” tariffs and faced grilling about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday.

Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Meta is slated to report fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the close of regular trading.

Analysts will likely ask Microsoft executives about capital spending plans given the efficiency of recent artificial intelligence models from China.

Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings report comes after a dramatic rally in the company's stock price tied to the election of President Donald Trump.

Every company wants to innovate. The trick is to do it in a way that actually helps customers and doesn't put the business at risk

Strategic leadership hinges on empathetic intelligence gathering, balancing data, ethics and collaboration to drive impactful decisions.

As Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans have embraced President Trump and muffled internal dissent at their companies, their mostly left-leaning employees have objected with subtle acts of defiance.

Google laid off thousands of employees in the past two years, which has left some employees feeling insecure about keeping their jobs.

Robert F. Kennedy, Trump's controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testifies before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.

CVS is testing new functionality on their CVS Health app that allows users to unlock those annoying plexiglass cabinets.

The Food and Drug Administration is using its most severe notice in a recall of more than 6,000 bags of chips in two states because of “undeclared milk.”

Finding and hiring good entry-level talent can be a daunting enterprise for small businesses. What can they do to stand out in a time of talent scarcity?

Philip Morris is investing more than $800 million to expand production in the U.S. as Zyn's popularity soars.