A new study in mice suggested that even small amounts of aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in products like chewing gum, soft drinks, and tabletop sweeteners, may harm heart and brain health over time. In the study, researchers in Spain added low doses of aspartame to the diets of...
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Stocks have moved mostly lower during trading on Wednesday, extending the pullback seen over the past few sessions. The major averages have all moved to the downside on the day, although selling pressure has remained somewhat subdued. In recent trading, the major averages have fallen to new lows for the session.
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dipped in the week ended December 27th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday. The report said initial jobless claims fell to 199,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised level of 215,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 220,000.
After ending yesterday's choppy session modestly lower, stocks may see some further downside in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a slightly lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.1 percent. Stocks may extend the pullback seen over...
The weekly jobless claims might get special attention on Wednesday. Trading activity is expected to be subdued ahead of the New Year's Day holiday. Asian shares finished mostly lower, while European shares are trading broadly down. Initial signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street...
An era comes to an end as billionaire investor Warren Buffett is preparing to step down as Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2025. As announced earlier, Buffett, who headed the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate since 1965, will be succeeded by Greg Abel when he takes the reins on January 1, 2026. Buffett will remain the Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Positive sentiment is expected to prevail in stock markets in Europe on Wednesday morning as markets digest the minutes of the Fed's latest meeting and the hints of further easing contained therein.
Walmart's online platforms went down on Tuesday leading to a major disruption in online shopping for thousands of users across the U.S. Many people couldn't access the Walmart website or mobile app, which was especially frustrating during the busy holiday season.
China is rolling out major new rules aimed at boosting protections for kids and stopping AI systems from spitting out harmful content, like advice related to self-harm, violence, or gambling.
Following the weakness seen in the previous session, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. The major averages eventually ended the day modestly lower. The Dow dipped 94.87...
Following a split decision to lower interest rates by another quarter point last month, the minutes of the Federal Reserve's December meeting provided further clarification about officials' mixed views about the outlook for rates. The minutes revealed participants expressed a "range of views" about the restrictiveness of the Fed's current monetary policy stance.
A new study based on data from two national surveys found that feelings of social disconnection are most common among younger adults and least common among older adults. However, social well-being, such as feeling supported and connected, was higher in younger and older adults, but lower in middle-aged...
A new review of 62 studies warned that drinking is linked to several types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, and liver cancer. In the study, the researchers from Florida Atlantic University reviewed existing studies to understand how different levels of drinking, such as heavy, moderate, and...
Stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Tuesday, with the major averages bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line following the weakness seen in the previous session. Currently, the major averages are posting modest losses. The Dow is down 112.52 points...
December 26, 2025 08:42 ET Third quarter economic growth data from some major economies including the U.S. were the main news in this holiday shortened week. GDP growth and industrial production data from the U.S. helped to boost morale, while the consumer confidence survey results were less upbeat. In Europe, the quarterly economic growth data from the U.K. drew attention, while the minutes of the Australian central bank’s latest policy session was in focus in Asia.