The XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant has a growth advantage over other circulating subvariants of the virus that causes COVID-19, and early data suggest it also has a greater ability to evade Read more
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Biden says he’s confident classified documents issue will be resolved
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he takes classified documents seriously after the discovery of a second set of materials at his Wilmington, Del., home. “We’re going to see all Read more
Attorney General Garland to make statement at 1:15 p.m. Eastern
Attorney General Merrick Garland will make a statement at 1:15 p.m. Eastern, the Justice Department said Thursday, without giving a subject. The statement will, however, follow news that President Joe Read more
These numbers make Delta Air Lines’ stock the best bet among U.S. carriers for 2023 and 2024
U.S. airlines will begin their flurry of fourth-quarter earnings reports on Jan. 12, when Delta Air Lines Inc. announces its results. But investors interested in the airline space might be Read more
Treasury yields fall after U.S. inflation data
Treasury yields fell Thursday, after an eagerly awaited U.S. December consumer-price index reading showed inflation continued to slow, in line with expectations. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury Read more
Jobless claims show no spike in layoffs
The numbers: Initial jobless claims fell by a seasonally adjusted 1,000 to 205,000 in the week ended Jan. 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Read more
Inflation slows again at the end of 2022 and clears path for slower Fed rate hikes
The numbers: The U.S. cost of living fell 0.1% in December and posted the first decline since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, pointing to a further slowdown inflation Read more
Nike Executive Chairman Mark Parker to be named chairman of Disney
Walt Disney Co.’s DIS, +0.81% board of directors on Wednesday announced it has elected independent director Mark Parker as chairman. Parker, a seven-year member of Disney’s board and executive chairman Read more
Dow, S&P 500 book second day of gains ahead of Thursday’s inflation update
U.S. stocks booked a second straight day of gains on Wednesday a day before investors expect a fresh reading on consumer inflation to show another monthly decline from the summer Read more
China stops issuing visas to Japanese and South Korean visitors as spat over test mandates for Chinese tourists widens
China stopped issuing visas for visitors from Japan and South Korea on Tuesday in apparent retaliation for COVID-testing measures imposed on travelers from China, the Associated Press reported. China had warned Read more