It’s the time of year when fraudsters get ready to take advantage of consumers, and according to a report from Norton, 88% of those who have fallen victim to a holiday shopping scam lost about $400. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY with the tactics being used this year, how AI is coming into play and tips to avoid scams including setting a secret code word and more.
The selloff in US stocks faded, with dip buyers moving in to support the bruised artificial-intelligence trade after the S&P 500’s steepest drop in more than a year. Futures for the US benchmark rose 0.6% after worries about the prospect of tighter regulation of data centers wiped around $3 trillion off the index in the previous session. The Nasdaq 100 was also set to pare some of Thursday’s 6.4% loss, with contracts rising 1.8%. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
OpenAI took its Dev Day roadshow to London this week, attempting to sell the city’s developers on Dots, the company’s new, always-on AI assistant.
LIV Golf, the breakaway golf tour backed by Saudi royalty and some of the biggest names in the game, indicated Thursday it planned for bankruptcy — a stunning conclusion to an effort that had received billions of dollars in backing.
Activist investor Arkhouse Management Co. is pushing Barry Diller’s media company People Inc. to pursue stock buybacks and sell its New York City office building to improve its share price.
UBS has slashed about two hundred positions in London in recent weeks as the integration of Credit Suisse nears its end. The cuts were announced internally in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. The reductions were carried out across the bank’s units, including wealth management and investment banking, they said. European stocks surpassed their prior closing record high as the region extended an outperformance driven by a rotation out of the artificial intelligence trade and a strong earnings season. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
The company has spent billions of dollars on acquisitions in recent years to beef up its entertainment content.
The decision reverses a Staten Island judgment that ordered the city to redo its notices. Other legal challenges continue.
A Democratic sweep of Congress rippled across global markets, with stocks fluctuating while the dollar fell and Treasuries gained on bets the outcome will put the brakes on President Donald Trump’s agenda. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% while those for the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%. Both fell earlier before buyers stepped in. The dollar weakened against major peers, while 10-year Treasury yields fell three basis points to 4.93%. Europe’s Stoxx 600 climbed 0.6% and a gauge for Asian equities was little changed. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Mapletree Investments Pte, a real estate firm owned by Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte, has picked banks for an initial public offering of parts of the company in the city state that could raise at least S$1 billion ($780 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
Tech giants like Broadcom, Google and SpaceX have plenty of skin in the game as Anthropic heads for the public market.
The former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, speaking in Ho Chi Minh City on election day, says tariff power "rests with the executive."
US stock futures fell as oil prices rebounded on worries that America and Iran remain far apart on a peace deal, adding to subdued risk sentiment before voting starts in the midterm elections. S&P 500 contracts slipped 0.2%. Brent crude rose 1.7% to above $106 a barrel, with Reuters reporting that significant obstacles to ending the war remained despite signs from both Washington and Tehran that they were open to a diplomatic settlement. Flat Nasdaq 100 futures signaled a steadier start for the artificial intelligence trade after the index entered a technical correction. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Reliance’s more than $19 billion surge in market value marks the biggest single-day gain for any Indian company.
Following his debut victory in the New York City Marathon, Men's Winner Andreas Almgren sat down with Bloomberg's Randall Williams to discuss his victory, the mindset behind winning the marathon, and his path forward. (Source: Bloomberg)
Paisley Nardini, head of investment strategy at Tema ETFs, joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." They discuss Anthropic's upcoming IPO and concentration risk. (Source: Bloomberg)
A report that says President Donald Trump wants to give diplomacy with Iran more time helped ease pressure on oil prices, with Brent falling more than 3% to below $110 a barrel. Apple reclaimed the title of world’s most valuable company on Friday, taking the mantle from Nvidia as investors seek the perceived safety of the iPhone maker amid concerns about artificial intelligence spending. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Niger received its first fuel shipment from Algeria, with 53 trucks escorted by troops from both countries arriving in the northern city of Agadez, as the two African neighbors deepen energy and security ties.
What do Drake, Julianne Moore and Barbra Streisand have in common? These A-listers are not totally immune from having to play the waiting game for their perfect house.
We need to raise our game at spotting fakes, which seem to be everywhere.
Trump Media debuts its first national television ad during college basketball game in Rome, interim CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group Kevin McGurn announced.
Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.
Low cost of living, high quality of life and favorable taxes for retirees, for the win.
Journalist Elizabeth Yuko tells Bloomberg This Weekend how haunted attractions are drawing visitors and investment to struggling neighborhoods, including Baltimore’s Old Town and former industrial districts in Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Yuko explains how haunted-house operators can become unlikely partners in urban revitalization by investing in infrastructure, attracting businesses and finding new uses for neglected properties. (Source: Bloomberg)
Mike Dang, a 10-time marathoner and New York Times business editor, relives the unique sonic experience of running the New York City Marathon.
After waiting 13 years for this videogame, almost one-fifth of workers plan to take the day off to play ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ when it drops on Nov. 19
Joe Preston, New Balance President and CEO, discussed the company’s long-running partnership with the New York City Marathon, which he described as a key part of the brand. More than 300 New Balance associates are in the city for race week, including 200 retail staff at the Javits Center expo, where more than 100,000 visitors are expected over three days. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close" on October 29, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.
Locations across the country want to launch electric ferries to cut carbon emissions, but there are challenges to the rollout.
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.
Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.
The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream draw major ticket demand for Game 6 despite scheduling conflicts and an unusual afternoon start time.
Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight
We heard the wealthy would move out of New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles because of an unfriendly business climate, but did they actually?
