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- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq edge higher as Wall Street scrutinizes Big Tech's AI bills
US futures are holding for the first time in days as investors seek stability.
- KameraOne
Adorable baby elephant takes first steps at Oregon Zoo
A baby Asian elephant took his first steps at the Oregon Zoo shortly after his birth. This is the video of that heartwarming moment.
- PA Media: Sport
He is not a baby anymore – Michael van Gerwen criticises Luke Littler late show
Littler had overslept during a morning nap and kept Van Gerwen and the six other competitors waiting at the Premier League media launch.
- The Independent
UN chief warns Trump against 'ethnic cleansing' as White House refuses to rule out US troops in Gaza: Latest
Palestinians have ‘inalienable rights’ to live in their own land, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres
- Sky video
Kay Burley retires from Sky News after 36 years
Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from Sky News after 36 years at the broadcaster.
- The Guardian
We Do Not Part by Han Kang review – a masterpiece from the Nobel laureate
One woman’s quest, told through haunting, harrowing, dreamlike imagery, bears witness to Korea’s traumatic past
- Yahoo Sports
Grading the Brandon Ingram trade: Raptors get a talent, but the move raises questions about their plan
The Pelicans finally moved on from Ingram, and the biggest beneficiary should be someone who's already on the roster.
- The Independent
Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut UK interest rates in boost for mortgage holders
Experts predict the Bank of England will cut the UK’s base interest rate, which currently sits at 4.75 per cent, to 4.5 per cent
- Reuters
Telenor sees low single-digit growth in 2025 Nordic service revenues
The company also said it expects mid-single-digit organic growth in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in the Nordic region for 2025, and low-to-mid single-digit organic growth in the group's EBITDA. In the Nordics, organic service revenues grew by 2.3% in the October-December quarter, driven by a 3.3% increase in mobile service revenues, Telenor said in a statement. "Our financial ambitions and new outlook are not without risks, but our line of sight has improved considerably and we are confident in our ability to meet our 2025 outlook," Telenor CEO Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer said.
- The Canadian Press
Joe Schmidt to stand down as Wallabies coach after the 2025 Rugby Championship
SYDNEY (AP) — Joe Schmidt has agreed to continue as head coach of the Wallabies until after the 2025 Rugby Championship to allow Rugby Australia time to find a replacement.
- The Independent
Five things to look out for as Premier League Darts returns
The 17-week roadshow is back as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the eight darts superstars competing across Europe for the Premier League crown
- The Independent
Jack Whitehall drops ‘post-Meghan’ revelation about Prince Harry
Revelation comes after comedian said he was ‘banned’ from seeing royal
- BBC
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
A cut to interest rates could mean lower mortgage rates.
- The Independent
Martin Clunes’ ex-wife says actor's brutal comment ‘ended’ their marriage
‘We both knew it was over,’ Lucy Aston said
- The Guardian
ABC managing director agrees process of removing Lattouf ‘completely abnormal from start to finish’, court hears
Processes were not followed ‘to the letter’, David Anderson tells court hearing unlawful termination case
- Reuters
SocGen doubles quarterly profit as French retail unit rebounds
PARIS (Reuters) -Societe Generale doubled its fourth-quarter profit thanks to a retail bank rebound and strong equity trading, allowing the French lender to announce shareholder payouts at the high end of expectations. Chief Executive Slawomir Krupa has so far struggled to convince investors of his turnaround plan. "More progress in 2025 supported by cost control (-1% underlying) should provide more confidence that 2026 is in reach," RBC added, with reference to the bank's strategic plan.
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister tells army to set plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza
Israel’s defense minister says he has instructed the army to prepare plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s proposal for the war-ravaged territory.
- Reuters
Global shares push higher, Treasury yields under pressure
Global shares rose on Thursday in a slight relief rally as fears of an escalating trade war between the U.S. and its major trading partners ebbed, while U.S. Treasury yields came under pressure as traders pondered the country's rate outlook. European stock futures pointed to solid gains ahead of a slew of earnings releases, extending a rally from the previous session in part due to a surge in healthcare stocks as sales of Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drug Wegovy more than doubled in the fourth quarter. EUROSTOXX 50 futures rose 0.5%, while FTSE futures jumped 0.66%.
- Reuters
Maersk Q4 profit beats forecast, expects softer 2025 earnings
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Maersk on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profits above forecasts and said it expects earnings this year to trail last year's level amid considerable macroeconomic uncertainties which could impact global trade. Maersk, viewed as a barometer of world trade, said it expects an underlying EBITDA result of between $6 billion and $9 billion this year, compared with the $12.1 billion achieved last year and the $7.4 billion predicted by analysts. "The list of geopolitical strains on supply chains continues to expand with uncertainty over heightened tariffs on U.S. imports as well as tighter export controls on critical goods, sanctions and a renewed interest in industrial policies," Maersk said in its earnings report.
- Thomson Reuters StreetEvents
Q4 2024 Stanley Black & Decker Inc Earnings Call
Q4 2024 Stanley Black & Decker Inc Earnings Call