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Reddit moderator slams Wall Street ‘fat cats’ as GameStop’s wild ride continues

The smug factor is running hot in Reddit's buzzy WallStreetBets community, where a growing number of NSFW stock-flippers --- the subreddit has more...

Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in February — and what’s leaving

Get ready for more 'To All the Boys' romance, and Zendaya in the black-and-white relationship drama 'Malcolm & Marie,' along with a slew of other s...

Apollo CEO Leon Black to step down after review of Epstein ties

Apollo Global Management Inc. undefined said late Monday Chief Executive Leon Black will retire on or before July 31, and that the company's execut...

APO

-1.18%

Biden administration 'taking steps' to put Harriet Tubman image on $20 bill, White House says

The Biden administration is "taking steps" to resume an Obama-era initiative to put the image of abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, White...

Biden’s policies will hurt prison stocks, analysts say

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has COVID-19

DJIA

Biden more bullish on vaccinations, open to goal of 1.5 million daily shots

President Joe Biden on Monday appeared to boost his goal for coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office, suggesting that the nation could soon be vaccinating 1.5 million Americans on average per day.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:24 p.m. ET by Associated Press

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GameStop Surge Stokes Bubble Fears. Why It’s Not Time to Worry.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 pared back morning losses to set new records. The selloff was a mystery, as was the wild price action in GameStop and BlackBerry stock.

DJIA

-0.12%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:22 p.m. ET by Barron's

Suburban Dallas man who allegedly threatened Ocasio-Cortez amid Capitol riot sought to demonstrate Trump support, his lawyer says

Garret Miller, 34, has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:20 p.m. ET by Associated Press

Life after the COVID-19 vaccine: Americans won’t rush back to restaurants and ballgames — or public transportation

'The arrival of vaccines won’t automatically flip a switch to put the world back on its pre-COVID path,' said Scott McKenzie, global intelligence leader at Nielsen.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:16 p.m. ET by Elisabeth Buchwald

AMD earnings: If Intel gets its act together, can AMD maintain swollen valuation?

After Advanced Micro Devices Inc. capitalized on Intel Corp.'s missteps in 2020, billions of dollars depends on the company continuing on that path as its larger rival attempts to right itself.

AMD

1.44%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:13 p.m. ET by Wallace Witkowski

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Apple Reports Earnings on Wednesday. Have Expectations Gone Too Far?

Expectations on Wall Street have been steadily ratcheting higher, with particularly high hopes for iPhone sales.

AAPL

2.77%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:02 p.m. ET by Barron's

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Canada’s CI Financial to Buy $23 Billion RIA

The planned purchase of Chicago-based Segall Bryant & Hamill marks CI Financial’s 14th U.S. deal in a little more than a year.

CA:CIX

-0.48%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:02 p.m. ET by Barron's

Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in February 2021

A mind-bending love story with Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek, a LeBron James-produced docu-series and a whole lot of romantic movies are on tap for February

AMZN

0.05%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:52 p.m. ET by Mike Murphy

General Mills increases dividend by 4%

General Mills Inc. said late Monday its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 51 cents a share, payable May 3 to shareholders of record on April 9. That's a 4% increase over the dividend paid a year ago....

GIS

3.45%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:51 p.m. ET by Claudia Assis

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Lady Mountbatten of Burma’s Family Collection Heads to Auction

Approximately 350 lots, ranging from jewelry to paintings, will be offered at Sotheby’s London in March

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:42 p.m. ET by Barron's

Crane Co. Q4 sales fall amid shipping delays related to COVID-19 spike

Crane Co. shares fell in the extended session Monday after the industrial company reported an adjusted quarterly profit below Wall Street expectations. Crane said it earned $47 million, or 80 cents a share, in the fourth ...

-2.57%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:24 p.m. ET by Claudia Assis

J&J Snack stock drops 14% as earnings miss Street expectations

J&J Snack Foods Corp. JJSF shares dropped after the snack food company’s quarterly earnings fell short of Wall Street estimates. J&J Snack shares fell 14% after hours, following a 2.5% rise to close the session at $156.89....

JJSF

2.48%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:24 p.m. ET by Wallace Witkowski

NBC Sports shakeup: NHL, Nascar and Premier League to move to USA Network, WWE to be available on Peacock

The WWE will move to NBC streaming service Peacock as part of a $1 billion deal.

WWE

-2.81%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:21 p.m. ET by Weston Blasi

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5 Energy Stocks That Have Been Left Behind

Oil and gas stocks have led the market higher this year after trailing behind in 2020. Barron’s screened for those that haven’t kept pace.

DIS

-0.52%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:12 p.m. ET by Barron's

Pfizer Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:08 p.m. ET by MarketWatch Automation

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IAC Raises an Additional $300 Million for Vimeo, Plans to Spin Unit in Early Second Quarter

The financing follows a $150 million equity raise in November.

RAD

9.56%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:08 p.m. ET by Barron's

BioNTech SE ADR rises Monday, outperforms market

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:06 p.m. ET by MarketWatch Automation

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GameStop Stock Surges, Plunges, and Ends at Record Close

Shares were briefly halted due to volatility. Expect more wild swings in the days to come.

BBBY

1.56%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 4:58 p.m. ET by Barron's

AstraZeneca PLC ADR outperforms market on strong trading day

Jan. 25, 2021 at 4:55 p.m. ET by MarketWatch Automation

Biden Kicks Off Buy American Initiative With Executive Order

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday tightening government procurement rules to increase purchases of American-made products and to strengthen domestic manufacturing. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP

Jan. 25, 2021 at 4:54 p.m. ET by WSJ Video

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Yellen Confirmed by Senate to Serve as First Woman Treasury Secretary

The 74-year-old economist, who has been at the forefront of economic policy-making for 25 years, will now play a key role advancing President Biden’s economic agenda.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:28 p.m. ET by Kate Davidson

U.S. Forces Expand Reach in Saudi Arabia

In the past year or more, the military has tested new ports and bases in Saudi Arabia’s western desert as options to use in the event of any conflict with Iran.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:23 p.m. ET by Gordon Lubold

New York to Ease Some Covid-19 Restrictions as Cases Decline

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state was loosening economic restrictions that were imposed after Thanksgiving to respond to an increase in novel coronavirus cases.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:07 p.m. ET by Jimmy Vielkind

NYPD Hunts for Suspects in Manhattan Assault

A group of men and women assaulted and robbed a 26-year-old man Friday morning after he got off an intercity bus in Chinatown, the New York Police Department said.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:06 p.m. ET by Ben Chapman

Software Bots Multiply to Cope With ‘Stretched’ Resources

Companies plan to leverage software robots in the months ahead, as many grapple with strained resources and uncertain markets.

WBA

0.78%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:58 p.m. ET by Angus Loten

Apollo CEO Leon Black to Step Down Following Probe of Epstein Ties

Leon Black will leave the top job at Apollo Global Management by late July, following a review that found larger-than-expected payments to Jeffrey Epstein but no evidence of involvement in his criminal activities.

APO

-1.18%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:55 p.m. ET by Miriam Gottfried

Article of Impeachment to Move to Senate for Second Trump Trial

The proceedings leading up to the trial in the Senate, where a two-thirds supermajority will be needed to convict former President Donald Trump, coincide with a moment of internal wrestling within the Republican Party.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:52 p.m. ET by Kristina Peterson

Biden’s Stimulus Should Stay the Course

Spending packages need triggers to sustain aid when the recovery lags and cut it off when things improve.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:44 p.m. ET by Jason Furman

Workers Producing the Vaccine Need Vaccination

If my company’s employees get sick, there will be fewer shots for everyone.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:43 p.m. ET by Robert Kramer

Closing Time for Bars and Restaurants

Few industries have been harder hit by Covid. We need relief.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:41 p.m. ET by Robert St. John

‘Stakeholder Capitalism’ Review: The Global, Olympian ‘We’

Nations decide which problems to solve through politics. Global elites already know what problems need solving. Just ask them.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:40 p.m. ET by Vivek Ramaswamy

Biden’s Opening Salvo on Beijing

His administration’s early moves were aggressive, but will it sustain the pressure?

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:37 p.m. ET by Walter Russell Mead

Electric Car Quotas Have a High Cost

California wants to do it, and Biden wants to help—even though it will violate the law and cost us all.

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:35 p.m. ET by C. Boyden Gray

GameStop Stock Surges to Record

Shares of the once-moribund mall retailer reached new highs in what has become a gladiator match between Reddit-driven day traders and Wall Street shorts.

BBBY

1.56%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:27 p.m. ET by Joe Wallace

25.93%

Jan. 25, 2021 at 4:39 p.m. ET by Alexander Gladstone

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