Bloomberg L.P. News & Breaking Stories

RBI keeps interest rate at 6.5% as India's economy shows strong growth, aiming for 7% GDP growth in 2024-25.

2024 Super Tuesday Primary coverage will determine if Nikki Haley can challenge Trump, while Biden faces competition and Gaza protests. Watch live.

Asset managers are increasingly concerned about companies with low tax bills, leading to exclusions and shareholder action amid growing risks.

Texas wildfires threaten oil refining, nuclear weapons plant, and cattle ranches. Evacuations ordered, with potential impact on beef prices.

Investors should pay close attention to the vulnerabilities of AMD stock amid the AI boom and potential value destruction.

Bitcoin price hits new yearly high at $52,545, up 17% in 7 days. Rising institutional interest suggests bullish trend. Potential $55,000 target.

Apollo Global is hiring in Mumbai, North America, and Europe, with a focus on origination, high net worth coverage, and new products.

Tucker Carlson defends right to interview Putin amid liberal backlash. Other reporters have also interviewed Putin in the past.

Meta Platforms, Inc. stock surged >20% after announcing a tripling in Q4 profit and its inaugural dividend. It's a long-term 'Buy'.

Byron Allen offers to buy Paramount Global for $30 billion, causing stock to soar 26%. Company owns CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon.

Google's parent company's stock rises after resolving a $1.67 billion patent lawsuit. It partners with Hugging Face to expand AI tools.

Elon Musk's xAI has secured $500 million in new funding. Musk is also in a race with OpenAI to bring generative AI to market.

Ethereum hits all-time high, surpassing $25,000 after SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts predict potential approval of Ethereum spot ETF.

Bitcoin consolidates after a surge past $47,000 as US ETF approval looms. Market expects approval, with Bitcoin up 172% in 12 months.

Hundreds of sealed court filings about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be made public this week. Names expected include Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.

E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is coming to a close after over two decades of showcasing the video game industry.

Mark Cuban is selling most of the Dallas Mavericks to Jewish billionaire Miriam Adelson for $3.5 billion. Adelson will bring casino expertise.

Epic Games and Lego partner to launch new "Lego Fortnite" game, combining survival crafting gameplay with iconic Lego minifigures.

SEC meeting with Grayscale, BlackRock, and Nasdaq fuels anticipation for bitcoin ETF approval. Bitcoin rallies to highest price in 20 months.

Ivanka Trump arrives to testify in her father's New York civil fraud trial, following Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

Meta (META) beats earnings expectations in Q3, with advertising revenue of $33.64 billion and a 31% increase in ad impressions. Shares rise 4% in after-hours trading.

Get ready for Prime Big Deal Days with massive discounts on tablets, including $100 off the new iPad Air. Don't miss out!

Apple is set to launch the iPhone 15 and other products at its event, including a Made in India iPhone. The new models may feature a shape-shifting cutout, improved camera, and USB-C charging. The prices of the Pro and Pro Max may also increase, and the new software, iOS 17, will be available soon.

Charter Communications will include Disney+ in its Spectrum TV Select offering, and ESPN+ in its Spectrum TV Plus package. The deal aims to combine traditional TV and online viewing in a mutually beneficial way. Charter's 14.7 million customers will regain access to popular Disney channels, and Disney will receive increased fees for its channels. Customers will receive more value for their money, and Charter will market Disney streaming services to its broadband-only customers.

Bill Gates and Elon Musk had a confrontational meeting in 2022 over Gates shorting $1.5 billion worth of Tesla stock, according to a new biography. Musk was upset and "super mean" to Gates during the meeting. The book also reveals Gates' criticism of Musk's beliefs on climate change and Mars colonization.

Selena Gomez thanks fans on her birthday, promotes mental health.

AMC Entertainment's shares nearly double as court blocks conversion plan.

Stanford University President, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, has resigned following allegations of research misconduct. The allegations, first reported by a student newspaper, questioned the integrity of Tessier-Lavigne's research and his failure to address errors. While a report released by the university's board of trustees confirmed some of the allegations, it did not agree with the newspaper's claims of potential research fraud. Tessier-Lavigne, who had a successful career as a neuroscientist and fundraiser, joined Stanford in 2016 and helped raise billions of dollars for the university. Richard Saller, a Stanford classics professor, will serve as interim president.