Housing finance regulator Bill Pulte met recently with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago and shared a prop resembling a wanted poster he had made up featuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powel… [+54 chars]

It’s not clear how the inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was approved, but housing regulator Bill Pulte met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, and shared a prop resembling a “wanted poster” he had made up featuring Powell.

The Washington Post

The campaign to persuade Trump to investigate the Federal Reserve chief - The Washington Post

NEW YORK (AP) Wall Street ticked to more records Monday after bouncing back from losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve, one that exp… [+5651 chars]

Wall Street ticked to more records after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 tacked 0.2% onto its prior all-time high set on Friday. The Dow Jones Indus…

Associated Press

Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump’s feud with the Fed - AP News

↘️ American Express (AXP), Bank of America (BAC): Shares of the biggest U.S. banks and credit-card companies dropped after President Trump called for credit-card interest rates to be capped. Shares in Synchrony Financial (SYF) slid 8.4%.↘️ Capital One Financi…

The Wall Street Journal

Stocks to Watch Monday Recap: Capital One, UnitedHealth, Walmart, Exxon - The Wall Street Journal

Abivax SAs shares pared gains after Frances finance ministry said it has not been contacted by Eli Lilly &amp; Co. about a possible bid for the French biotech. 
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Abivax SA’s shares pared gains after France’s finance ministry said it has not been contacted by Eli Lilly & Co. about a possible bid for the French biotech.

Bloomberg

Abivax CEO Says Big Pharma Can’t Ignore Its Experimental Drug - Bloomberg.com

Today were announcing Dina Powell McCormick is joining Meta as President and Vice Chairman.
Dina served as an invaluable member of Metas Board of Directors, and shes been deeply engaged as weve acce… [+2066 chars]

Dina will be a member of Meta’s management team, helping guide the company’s overall strategy and execution.

Fb.com

Dina Powell McCormick Joins Meta as President and Vice Chairman - Meta Store

Some retailers provided early holiday results on Monday that showed the crucial shopping season was solid, but didn't blow away expectations. 
Lululemon, which is preparing for a new CEO and staring… [+5997 chars]

The 2025 holiday season was solid for some retailers as they posted modest growth, but results failed to blow away expectations.

CNBC

Ho hum holiday: Retail's early results show modest growth in critical shopping season - CNBC

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Capital One, Affirm, Walmart, Akamai, Sun Country & more - CNBC

The biggest chains in America are using facial recognition technology to try to stop shoplifting. But most customers are unaware their faces are being scanned while they shop.
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Wegmans, the supermarket chain known for its cult-like following, angered some loyalists after revealing it uses facial recognition technology at New York City stores.

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company - CNN

HONG KONG -- China and the European Union said Monday they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the blocs imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.
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China and the European Union say they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc's imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

ABC News

China and the EU agree on steps to resolve their dispute over EV imports - ABC News

Flying deliveries are coming to major cities, including Los Angeles.

Mashable

Walmart expands drone deliveries across the U.S. - Mashable

The nation is splitting into three distinct economic realities: the Have-Nots (stalling) ... the Haves (coasting) ... and the Have-Lots (rocketing to greater wealth).
Why it matters: This isn't just… [+6146 chars]

The Have-Lots are becoming ever more invested in preserving Washington's status quo.

Axios

Behind the Curtain: AI rush creates rarified class of "Have-Lots" - Axios

SAN FRANCISCO Noubar Afeyan, one of biotechs top investors, warned in an annual letter that a backlash against science in the U.S. could endanger U.S. life expectancy, take a sledgehammer to biotech … [+934 chars]

Noubar Afeyan, one of biotech’s top investors, says U.S. policy is "taking a sledgehammer to our miracle machine."

STAT

Investor behind Moderna says U.S. policy is ‘taking a sledgehammer to our miracle machine’ - statnews.com

Precious metals are proving their mettle as a store of value, up big in early trading on Monday after the head of the Federal Reserve explicitly said that the executive branch is attempting to use ju… [+2598 chars]

“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the president,” Powell said.

Sherwood.news

Gold and silver spike to record highs after Powell says DOJ subpoenas are latest Trump attempt to influence monetary policy - Sherwood News

When one of Adam Burkhammer's foster children struggled with hyperactivity, the West Virginia legislator and his wife decided to alter their diet and remove any foods that contained synthetic dyes.
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"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.

CBS News

RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here's what to expect in 2026. - CBS News

Banks and financial services stocks slid Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a 10%, one-year cap on credit card interest rates. 
Capital One shares dropped 6% in midday trading and S… [+2557 chars]

Posting on Truth Social, Trump said he would "no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies."

Capital One drops 6%, other banks hit after Trump calls for credit card rate cap - CNBC

Photographer: Jamie Kelter Davis/Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- Bond investors overarching wager on the path of the Federal Reserve and the Treasuries market in 2026 looks like it has room to run.
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A much-anticipated employment report on Friday showed job growth was below forecasts last month, leaving intact expectations for additional Fed interest-rate...

Yahoo Entertainment

Bond Traders’ Big Bet for 2026 Vindicated by Soft US Job Growth - Yahoo Finance

Rather than provide clarity on how to reduce racial bias in pulse oximeter readings, a long-awaited study commissioned by the Food and Drug Administration has muddied the path forward.
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A long-awaited study commissioned by the FDA has muddied the path forward on how to reduce racial bias in pulse oximeter readings

FDA-funded study of pulse oximeter accuracy yields surprising and confusing results - statnews.com

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Lender argues that proposals to significantly increase requirements have already cost investors $40bn

Financial Times

UBS warns Swiss government to water down bank capital plans - Financial Times

Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a nonprofit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world's big probl… [+859 chars]

Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleanin…

The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave - NPR

Nvidia and Palantir have delivered massive returns over the past few years for investors.Nvidia(NVDA+0.04%) and Palantir Technologies(PLTR+1.08%) are two of the most popular artificial intelligence s… [+4120 chars]

Nvidia and Palantir have delivered massive returns over the past few years for investors.

Business