China says Covid outbreak has infected 80% of population
The possibility of a big Covid-19 rebound in China over the next two or three months is remote as 80% of people have been infected, a government scientist said.
G-7 agrees to review level of price cap on Russian oil in March: U.S. Treasury
G-7 officials have agreed to review the level of the price cap on exports of Russian oil in March, later than originally planned.
Ukraine adviser tells allies ‘think faster’ on military support
A senior Ukrainian adviser urged allies to “think faster” about stepping up support, a day after they failed to agree on sending battle tanks coveted by Kyiv.
$100 million New Jersey deli fugitive Peter Coker Jr. agrees to extradition to U.S. from Thailand
Peter Coker Jr. was arrested as a fugitive in Thailand. He faces charges in the U.S. in connection with the infamous $100 million New Jersey deli.
Cramer’s week ahead: ‘Be on your toes’ this earnings period
Jim Cramer previewed next week’s slate of earnings featuring reports from Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, IBM and more.
Feds seize almost $700 million of FTX assets in Sam Bankman-Fried criminal case
Federal prosecutors seized nearly $700 million in cash and assets connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, primarily in the form of Robinhood shares.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last year after she was convicted of fraud
“Only after the government raised this unauthorized flight with defense counsel was the trip canceled,” prosecutors say.
Bitcoin has climbed more than 10% this week, outperforming stocks
Cryptocurrencies rose this week even as stocks retreated from their new year rally and a major crypto lender submitted a long awaited bankruptcy filing.
Earnings could keep the market on edge in week ahead as investors wait for Fed
Earnings news will keep investors busy and markets volatile in the coming week, as the Federal Reserve’s next rate hike gets closer.
Google bonus delay has a windfall lesson for workers: ‘Don’t have it spent before it gets there,’ says advisor
Company bonuses aren’t a guarantee, and workers should budget accordingly. The same goes for tax refunds.
