Verizon delivered strong customer growth and profitability in 2024 - Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. reported strong operational and financial results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2024, further extending its industry leadership with new products and services.

Tesla launches freshened Model Y in U.S. — with Cybercab styling — as $61,380 special edition - Yahoo Finance

The freshened Model Y features updated front and rear fascias with light bars that take inspiration from the Cybertruck pickup and the Cybercab robotaxi.

Trump’s attack on EVs is just theater — so far - Vox.com

Foreigners are chasing U.S. stocks. Historically, that’s a bad sign. - MarketWatch

Foreign investors are buying U.S. equities at a record pace

Asia Sees Trump in a Surprising Way—as a Steady Pair of Hands - The Wall Street Journal

Bank of Japan goes through with planned rate increase, saying president is acting within expectations

Wall Street Enters Darker Age With Most Stock Trading Now Hidden - Bloomberg

Here’s a surprising new fact about the world’s largest and most-liquid public equity market: Most of the activity on it isn’t public anymore.

The Broligarchy: The Who’s Who of the Silicon Gilded Age - The Intercept

On The Intercept Briefing podcast with Tech Policy Press’s Justin Hendrix: how a new inaugural era of class unity in tech and politics is taking shape.

Airline preparing to boot passengers for tattoos and dress - PennLive

This is something to keep in mind while making those summer vacation plans.

5 of the Safest High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Confidently Buy for 2025 - The Motley Fool

Five magnificent income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 4.26% -- can pad investors' pocketbooks in the new year (and well beyond).

Treasury yields dip as investors consider Trump’s latest comments - CNBC

U.S. Treasury yields dipped on Friday as investors reacted to President Donald Trump's latest comments and anticipated more economic data.

Rivian CEO Shrugs Off Trump's Rollback of EV Incentives - Business Insider

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told Business Insider that Biden-era EV incentives were a "tailwind" but that the business would be fine without them.

Spirit Airlines no longer allowing passengers with inappropriate clothing or tattoos to fly - Fox Business

Spirit Airlines is cracking down on passengers with offensive clothing and inappropriate tattoos, adding restrictions to their flight policies.

Everyone’s Talking About Trump’s Meme Coin. That’s Bad News for Crypto. - Barron's

Tech founder and his wife allegedly stole millions to pay for a lavish wedding, a new Tesla, and private schools—while failing to even make payroll for employees - Fortune

The ex-CEO of Bay Area chatbot company GameOn and his wife were arrested on Thursday following multiple charges related to misusing investor funds for personal use.

Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years - BBC.com

The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation - The Associated Press

Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the Bank of Japan came Friday at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo. BOJ Gov. Kazuo U…