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Makoto Uchida (L), president and CEO of Japanese auto maker Nissan, shakes hands with Toshihiro Mibe (R), director, president and representative executive officer of auto maker Honda, following a press conference in Tokyo on August 1, 2024. Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the struggling Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda Motor , forming a bigger entity that can compete with larger rivals and invest more in the growing market for electric vehicles. Nissan shares were last trading up 22%, while Honda shares slipped 1.6%. Honda and Nissan are considering operating under a holding company, and soon will sign a memorandum of understanding, according to a report in the Nikkei newspaper. "They [Nissan] really didn't have a leadership position in any one of the segments they competed in," he said.
Persons: Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe, Joe McCabe Organizations: Nissan, Honda, Nissan Motor, Nikkei, Mitsubishi Motors, AutoForecast, CNBC Wednesday, Renault Locations: Tokyo
But honestly, I have no interest in having kids of my own. Being child-free has allowed me to have friends of different ages and backgrounds. Related VideoAs a proud childless cat lady, I've found that I have a greater capacity for different types of friendships. I'm able to have friendships with friends of different ages and backgroundsI can say that being child-free has likely allowed me to have the time, space, and energy to make friends of all ages and backgrounds. Not having kids has afforded me greater space to be present for others — as a friend, daughter, partner, cousin, and "auntie."
Persons: It's, weren't, I've, Sally, Melanie, We're, Marie, I'm Locations: Los Angeles County, West LA, West Los Angeles, Pasadena
Containers at a shipping terminal in Yokohama, Japan on Oct. 18, 2021. Japan's trade deficit surged in September as imports overwhelmed export growth. Asia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed on Wednesday, following losses on Wall Street that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumble for a ninth straight day. Investors in Asia will assess trade data out of Japan, which will be released later in the day, ahead of a Bank of Japan rate decision this week. The country's exports are expected to have increased 2.8% in November year-over-year according to economists polled by Reuters.
Persons: Australia's Organizations: Dow Jones, Investors, Bank, Japan, Reuters, Imports, Nikkei Locations: Yokohama, Japan, Asia, Pacific, Chicago, Osaka
Oil prices little changed ahead of Fed rate decision
  + stars: | 2024-12-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Oil prices traded in a narrow range early on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Brent futures inched up 12 cents, or 0.16%, to $73.31 a barrel by 0134 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $70.19 a barrel. More important for the oil market will be any comments on interest rate moves in 2025, analysts say. Gasoline inventories rose by 2.45 million barrels, and distillate stocks rose by 744,000 barrels, according to the source. The U.S. Energy Information Administration will release its oil storage data on Wednesday.
Persons: Priyanka Sachdeva, Phillip Nova Organizations: Chevron Corp, U.S . Federal, Brent, U.S, West Texas, Fed, Trump, Federal, European Union, Russia, stoke, American Petroleum Institute, U.S . Energy, Administration Locations: San Ardo , California, U.S, Ukraine, Britain, Russia
Chinese and Hong Kong flags flutter as screens display the Hang Seng Index outside the Exchange Square complex, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), on January 21, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong recorded a notable pickup in listing activities this year, as more Chinese companies turned to the city to raise capital and investors grew optimistic after Beijing pledged to support the offshore market. The Hong Kong stock exchange saw new listings jump for the first time after three consecutive years of declines, in terms of deal values, according to data compiled by Dealogic. The number of firms seeking public flotations in Hong Kong started picking up in the second half of this year, as the Chinese securities regulator in April pledged to support the Hong Kong market and facilitate more IPOs from leading mainland companies. Looking at IPOs alone, Hong Kong is set to rank fourth globally in terms of funds raised this year, according to KPMG, trailing India and the U.S. stock exchanges.
Persons: Beijing's ramped, Andy Maynard, Maynard Organizations: Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Beijing, Hong, Dealogic, bourse, KPMG, China Renaissance Locations: Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong's, IPOs, India, Hong
Gold prices edge higher with focus on Fed's policy decision
  + stars: | 2024-12-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision, with the U.S. central bank anticipated to implement a third rate cut this year and provide insights into its plans for 2025. Spot gold nudged 0.1% higher to $2,648.43 per ounce by 0237 GMT. U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in November, adding to warmer inflation readings in recent months and suggesting that the central bank could pause rate reduction in January. On the policy front, the Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Riksbank and Norges Bank are expected to deliver their policy verdicts later this week. Chile's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on Tuesday, extending an easing cycle that began last year.
Persons: Matt Simpson Organizations: Federal, U.S, Fed, City Index, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Norges Bank Locations: Riksbank
Dollar steady against peers as Fed rate cut looms
  + stars: | 2024-12-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +3 min
The Fed is widely expected to deliver a 25-basis-point interest rate cut at the end of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, with markets pricing in a 97% probability, according to the CME's FedWatch tool. Japan's exports rose for a second straight month in November, data showed on Wednesday. Investors further reined in bets on cuts next year after data on Tuesday showed British wage growth picked up more than expected. Elsewhere, the offshore yuan traded at 7.2885 per dollar, not far from a 13-month low touched against the dollar on Tuesday amid dour expectations for Chinese economic growth. The Australian dollar , which tends to act as a liquid proxy for the yuan, dipped 0.17% to $0.6326 against the greenback, its lowest since November 2023.
Persons: Tony Sycamore, Sterling, Bitcoin Organizations: U.S, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, IG, Trump, Treasury, The Bank of England, Norges Bank, greenback Locations: Swedish
President Joe Biden said in an interview published in part on Tuesday that he is in favor of a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, taking a position on an issue that has been the subject of discussion and proposed legislation in recent years. Shakir noted during the interview that Biden did not own stock during his decades as a senator. Congressional stock trading has become a political flashpoint on Capitol Hill and beyond, as ethics watchdogs and some lawmakers allege that members of Congress who trade stocks are profiting from insider knowledge. Legislation banning congressional stock trading has been introduced repeatedly in recent years, but has never been passed by Congress. Former President Barack Obama signed a bill aimed at preventing insider trading by members of Congress and aides and increasing reporting requirements in 2012.
Persons: Joe Biden, Faiz Shakir, Sen, Bernie Sanders, Biden, ” Biden, Shakir, Biden’s, Gary Peters, Barack Obama Organizations: Union, Capitol, Congress Locations:
Funding expires at the end of Friday, when the House and Senate are hoping to adjourn for the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year holidays. And the Democratic-run Senate would need unanimous agreement to skip procedural hurdles and pass it in time. The legislation would throw a messy new shutdown deadline into President-elect Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Government funding is subject to the Senate’s 60-vote threshold, so they would still need Democratic support to pass it. For that reason, some Republicans preferred to finish the job earlier and take the current fiscal year’s funding task off Trump’s plate.
Persons: Milton, Joe Biden, Robert F, Donald Trump’s, There’s, Mike Johnson, imperiling, Johnson, Sen, Susan Collins, , Rosa DeLauro Organizations: WASHINGTON, Department of Homeland Security, Kennedy, Washington , D.C, Lawmakers, Republican, Democratic, Republicans, White, Senate, GOP House Locations: North Carolina, Florida, Washington ,, Maine, Connecticut
Many women are surprised by how much pain they experience during a medication abortion, a study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health found. In the study, researchers looked at survey responses from about 1,600 women in the U.K. who had undergone a medication abortion and then answered questions about the experience. Women are often told to expect cramping akin to strong menstrual cramps during a medication abortion, both in the U.K. and in the U.S. “It’s important to be realistic about what women experience during medical abortion in order to provide meaningful patient-centred care.”Medication abortions involve taking two pills. Medication abortion will not work for an ectopic pregnancy, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Persons: , Alyssa Colwill, , I’ve, Hannah McCulloch, cramp, Colwill, Roe, Wade, Daniel Grossman, Grossman, it’s, ” Grossman Organizations: Reproductive Health, Oregon Health, Science University School of Medicine, Pregnancy Advisory, University of California San, Food and Drug Administration Locations: United States, U.S, University of California San Francisco
The two NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since their Boeing spacecraft ran into problems in June will have to remain there even longer, the agency announced Tuesday. They include NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched on the challenge-plagued first test flight of Boeing’s Starliner vehicle. The two originally intended to spend about a week at the space station but will wind up having lived and worked in orbit for more than nine months, including the added time for the latest delay. When the capsule launches — a mission known as Crew-10 — it is expected to carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov and Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi. Until then, the foursome will continue training for their mission at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, NASA said.
Persons: crew’s, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, Williams, Wilmore, Nick Hague, Aleksandr Gorbunov, ” Steve Stich, Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Kirill Peskov, Takuya Onishi Organizations: NASA, Space, Boeing, SpaceX, Flickr Officials, Space Center Locations: Florida, Russian, Houston
Officials confiscated more than 300 vials of counterfeit weight loss drugs. Counterfeit versions of Wegovy or Zepbound are different from compounded weight loss drugs. Novo Nordisk said it’s fighting counterfeit products and pursuing litigation against groups that sell counterfeit drugs. “You never know what they are mixing them with,” said Andrade, who spoke generally about the dangers of counterfeit drugs. The nature of the weight loss drugs — large amounts of people qualify for them and their high cost — make the problem even more challenging to control, said Mackay, who studies counterfeit drugs.
Persons: Emily Arnold’s, tirzepatide, Zepbound, Mounjaro, , , Johnie Carter, Arnold, aren’t, Shabbir Safdar, ” Safdar, “ I’ve, Safdar, Eli Lilly, Emily Arnold, ” Lilly, Daniela Hurtado Andrade, Andrade, Timothy Mackey, Mackay, I’ve, Organizations: West, West Tennessee Drug, Force, drugmaker Novo Nordisk, West Tennessee Drug Task Force Officials, Food and Drug Administration, Tennessee Drug, FDA, Partnership, Safe Medicines, Criminal, Novo Nordisk, Mayo Clinic, University of California Locations: West Tennessee, Medina , Tennessee, U.S, Tennessee, China, Novo, Jacksonville , Florida, San Diego
The stock prices of America’s largest health insurance providers — including Aetna owner CVS Health, Cigna and Humana — have also tumbled recently. As of Tuesday’s closing bell, the Dow had fallen 1,564 points since Dec. 4, with UnitedHealth Group accounting for 804 of those points. UnitedHealth Group is also the worst performer in the 30-stock index this month, with losses more than double those of the second-worst performer, Goldman Sachs. Once again, CVS, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna and Humana all rank as the worst performers, with double-digit losses of 18% to 25%. Those businesses have drawn widespread criticism in part because many of the biggest insurance providers, including UnitedHealth Group, Cigna and CVS, also own some of the largest such companies.
Persons: Dow, Brian Thompson, Goldman Sachs, Sherwin, Thompson, drugmakers Johnson, Johnson, Andrew, , Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Dow Jones, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, CVS Health, UnitedHealth, Dow, Nvidia, Williams, Travelers, Nasdaq, CVS, Merck, New York Times, Humana Locations: New York City
In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Henry J. Gomez sits down with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, to discuss what went wrong for the Democratic Party in 2024 and what comes next. Trump, meanwhile, will return to the presidency next month, and the existential challenges are already roaring back for Brown and the Democrats. He spoke of a “post-Senate mission” to reorient Democrats as the “party of workers” in Middle America. “I’ve got time.”For now, Brown is unleashing stinging critiques about his party. In the 2024 election, 1,267 counties were won by Trump or Harris by margins of 50 points or more.
Persons: Henry J, Gomez, Sen, Sherrod Brown, Steve Kornacki, Gomez CLEVELAND —, Donald Trump, Brown, Trump, , , ” Brown, , JD Vance’s, , “ I’m, “ I’ve, We’re, Kamala Harris, George W, Bush, Al Gore, Barack Obama, Maryland’s Prince George’s County, Hillary Clinton, 🎙 ️ H, Des, hou, Chin, Hun Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Democratic Party, Midwest, White, Democrats, NBC News, Democratic National Committee, Senate, Trump, GOP, Black, Washington , D.C, el, ctu, ics Locations: Ohio, Middle America, United States, America, Nebraska’s Hayes, Virginia’s, Harris ’, Washington ,, Maryland’s Prince George’s, Marin County, Webb County, South Texas, Poli
Two Colombian nationals are facing extradition to the U.S. for their alleged role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the disappearance at sea of dozens of migrants. Rivera and Linero were arrested by Colombian authorities in coordination with the U.S. as part of Joint Task Force Alpha. Joint Task Force Alpha was started in 2021 with a focus on migrant smuggling through Central America and Mexico. Mandatory minimum sentences for migrant smuggling as a stand-alone offense are relatively low compared to similar offenses like drug smuggling, but these aggravating factors allow prosecutors to seek harsher punishments. While Joint Task Force Alpha was started by the Biden administration, analysts believe it is likely to continue or even expand under the incoming Trump administration.
Persons: Hernando Manuel de la Cruz Rivera Orjuela, , Luis Enrique Linero, , Rivera, Linero, Department’s, General Merrick B, Garland, Adam Isacson, ” Isacson, , W, Berger, Biden, Trump Organizations: Agencia, The Agency, Court of, Task Force Alpha, Justice Department, La Agencia, Washington Office, Homeland Security Investigations, . Immigration, Customs Enforcement Locations: San Andrés, Nicaragua, United States, Court of Texas, Central America, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Darien, Colombian, Southern Mexico
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump say they've received evidence of "grave juror misconduct" in the New York criminal case that resulted in his being convicted on 34 felony counts. Trump's attorneys told NBC News they wrote the letter after a juror in the case reached out to them. “Allegations of juror misconduct should be thoroughly investigated. "Such a motion 'must contain sworn allegations,'" the judge wrote. Trump still has one more sweeping motion to dismiss the case against him pending before the judge.
Persons: Donald Trump, they've, Trump, Todd Blanche, Emil Bove, Trump's, Alvin Bragg's, Juan Merchan, Merchan Organizations: President, New, NBC News, DA, United States Supreme Locations: New York, Manhattan
Luigi Mangione was indicted on charges that include first-degree murder in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. The indictment on murder in the first-degree in furtherance of terrorism elevates the case against Mangione, 26, in Thompson's killing outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4. His Pennsylvania attorney, Thomas Dickey, said Mangione would plead not guilty in the New York and Pennsylvania cases. Karen Friedman Agnifilo has been retained to represent Mangione on the New York charges. Mangione is being held at Huntingdon State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, prison officials have said.
Persons: Luigi Mangione, Brian Thompson, Mangione, Attorney Alvin Bragg, Bragg, ” Bragg, Jessica Tisch, Thompson, Tisch, Kathy Hochul, Thomas Dickey, Karen Friedman Agnifilo Organizations: Manhattan, Attorney's, Attorney, York, York City Police, New York Gov, NBC News, Mangione, San, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealth, Police, Correctional Institution Locations: Manhattan, New York, York City, New, Altoona , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, York, United States, San Francisco, Hawaii, Huntingdon, Huntingdon , Pennsylvania
In a record, five of the 25 movies inducted this year into the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress feature prominent Latino lead actors and storylines. AlamyCastro had included all of the films, except for “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” in the annual nominations list he submits to the National Film Registry. “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” film was actually inducted into the National Film Registry in 2022, thanks, in part, to Castro's efforts. “Spy Kids” marks the second time Rodríguez had one of his movies included in the National Film Registry. This film also received strong support from the public to have it inducted into the National Film Registry, the Library of Congress said.
Persons: , Khan, Joaquín Castro, who’s, Castro, Carla Gugino, Antonio Banderas, Alexa PeñaVega, Daryl Sabara, Alamy Castro, Selena Quintanilla’s, “ Selena ”, he's, Ricardo Montalbán, Robert Rodríguez, Rodríguez, Juni, Carmen Cortez, ” Rodríguez, , James Bond, Carmen, Gregorio Cortez, Gregorio Cortez ”, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Marin, ” Marin, Constance Marie, Edward James Olmos, Elpidia Carillo, Jenny Gago, Jimmy Smits, Lupe Ontiveros, Enrique Castillo, Eduardo Lopez Rojas, Gregory Nava's, Selena, Roger Ebert, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez, Jacob Vargas, Benito Martinez, Olmos, ” Olmos, Lou Adler, ” Adler, Ricardo Montalban, Judson Scott, Khan Noonien Singh, Kirk engrained, Montalbán, Carla Hayden, Javier Bardem, Cormac McCarthy Organizations: National Film, Library, , of Congress, “ Star, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Film Preservation, NBC News, Film Registry, Paramount, Warner Bros, Library of Congress, NBC, Jewish, Monterey, “ Films, National Film Registry Locations: Texas, Colombian American, Spanish, El Norte, Mexican, U.S, Los Angeles, , American, Khan, Spain, America, Brazil, Rio Grande
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will now be a four-team, three-game tournament, the league announced Tuesday. The new All-Star format will consist of three games taking place in one day on February 16. The 2024 All-Star game was widely criticized for its lack of defensive effort. The 2024 contest was the first East vs. West game since 2017, and the East won 211-186 — the first time a team had broken 200 points in an All-Star game. The 2025 All-Star game will take place in San Francisco, the first time the city has ever hosted the game.
Persons: Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Candace Parker Organizations: East Locations: San Francisco
Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges it misled customers about the cost of their delivery and drivers about how much they could earn on the food-delivery platform. Grubhub also allegedly engaged in false advertising to attract drivers, citing hourly pay rates "well above what drivers could realistically expect to earn," according to a release accompanying the civil complaint. Finally, Grubhub falsely advertised restaurants on its platform that had not signed up with it. “Today’s action holds Grubhub to account, putting an end to these illegal practices and securing nearly $25 million for the people cheated by Grubhub’s tactics. The agencies had sought a $140 million judgment against the company, but reduced it to what Grubhub is able to pay, the agencies said.
Persons: Grubhub, Lina M, Khan, , Grubhub’s, Marc Lore Organizations: Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Wonder Group Locations: Illinois, Chicago
DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. Honda and Nissan are considering operating under a holding company, and soon will sign a memorandum of understanding, according to the report. They also look to eventually bring Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is the top shareholder with a 24% stake, under the holding company. “As announced in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other’s strengths. Such a tie-up would be the largest automotive industry merger since Fiat Chrysler joined with France-based PSA Groupe to form Stellantis in January 2021.
Persons: , ” Honda, Tesla Organizations: DETROIT, Nissan Motor, Honda, Nikkei, Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Groupe Locations: France, U.S
The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that it had finalized a rule that requires businesses to disclose the total price, including fees, for any live event tickets or short-term lodging they offer consumers. Officials estimated that the rule could save consumers up to 53 million hours of wasted time per year in searching for the total price of tickets and lodging. Businesses must display the all-in total price of its product most prominently in its advertising and pricing information. The rule does not prohibit businesses from adding fees, nor does it limit the amount of fees they can charge. The bill would require ticket sellers to disclose the all-in cost of a ticket including fees.
Persons: they’re, , Lina Khan, Taylor Organizations: Federal Trade Commission, FTC
The “Star Trek” franchise is boldly going where it hasn’t gone before: the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” a 1982 release, was among the 25 films added to this year’s registry, the Library of Congress announced Tuesday. It is now among 900 titles in the registry, a list of films selected by the National Film Preservation Board. “Beverly Hills Cop,” a 1984 comedy and action film, marked star Eddie Murphy’s first feature film to make the list. “The wealth of American film history is sometimes rather overwhelming, and people often wonder: how do you recommend this film or that film?” Jacqueline Stewart, chair of the National Film Preservation Board, said in a statement.
Persons: hasn’t, Khan, , Cheech Marin’s, Chong, Marin, Eddie Murphy’s, ” Jacqueline Stewart, , John Hughes, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Annabelle, Oscar, Joel, Ethan Coen, Aaron Sorkin's “ Organizations: Trek, Congress, Registry, of Congress, National Film Preservation, National Film, Beverly Hills, Social Locations: Beverly
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first transgender woman elected to the state’s Legislature, married writer and advocate Erin Reed in a ceremony in Missoula on Saturday. "What a perfect wedding, my love," Zephyr wrote in a social media post Tuesday. "When it came time for my vows, I opened my book and let my heart spill out," Reed wrote in her newsletter. Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed shared their first dance to "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes. Erin Reed and Zooey Zephyr.
Persons: Erin Reed, , Reed, David Clumpner, Sarah Kate Ellis, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Lia Thomas, Brianna Titone, Insectarium, Erin Organizations: Zooey, state’s, The Postal Service, GLAAD, Fairgrounds, NCAA, state’s Legislature, NBC, Zephyr Locations: Montana, Missoula, Colorado, state’s, Texas, Maryland
Prosecutors said that Momeni planned to kill Lee, and that he had an argument with Lee over his sister. Momeni claimed he acted in self-defense after Lee pulled a knife on him. Momeni told jurors that on the night of the stabbing Lee had been doing drugs. Momeni claimed that when Lee pulled out the knife he had to defend himself. Momeni said there was a struggle over the weapon, and eventually Lee walked away down the street but that Momeni did not know Lee was stabbed.
Persons: Nima Momeni, Bob Lee, Momeni, Lee, , SpaceX's Elon Musk, Lee's, Omid Talai Organizations: San, MobileCoin Police, San Francisco, Prosecutors Locations: San Francisco, San Francisco’s downtown
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