Microsoft, Google, Amazon and tech peers sign pact to combat election-related misinformation
A group of 20 leading tech companies on Friday announced a joint commitment to combat AI misinformation heading into the 2024 elections.
World leaders react to reports of Navalny’s death; Yulia Navalnaya says Putin won’t go unpunished
World leaders on Friday reacted with dismay to reports of the death of prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Siberian penal colony.
10-year Treasury yield spikes above 4.3% after hot producer prices report
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Friday as investors considered fresh economic data and what it could mean for monetary policy.
January wholesale prices rise more than expected, another sign of persistent inflation
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in January, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
Hindenburg’s latest short target Temenos rejects allegations as share price tumbles
Temenos shares slid following allegations of accounting misconduct by short-seller Hindenburg Research, which the Swiss software company denies.
British retail rebound provides some hope for recession-hit economy
Sales rebounded by 3.4% after a grim December, as shoppers sought out sales.
Jailed Putin opponent Alexei Navalny has died, Russian media says
Navalny, 47, was an anti-corruption campaigner and one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critics.
Labour opposition deals another historic blow to UK PM Rishi Sunak with by-election defeats
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservative Party suffered another crushing double by-election defeat on Thursday.
Insurance giant Swiss Re posts 580% jump in full-year profit, warns consumers about climate costs
Swiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler warned that the price of the climate crisis would soon be at the door of consumers for the first time.
Coinbase shares surge after posting first quarterly profit in two years
Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase soared Friday after the company reported its first profit in two years.
