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Savings accounts: How to choose the right one for your needs

Savings accounts can still pay decent returns, despite falling interest rates. Flagstone's Claire Jones recommends different accounts for different scenarios, considering factors such as access to funds, investment duration, and tax implications.

Elon Musk's Popularity Plummets as Head of Trump's Efficiency Commission

Elon Musk's government efficiency commission is making enemies and drawing fire due to its aggressive cost-cutting measures. A recent poll shows a decline in support for Musk's influence, particularly among Republicans. Steve Bannon has emerged as a vocal opponent, while Musk has taken on the role of a political provocateur. Trump faces a dilemma as Musk's reputation declines and legal challenges arise over the commission's activities.

Trump Tariffs: How They Could Impact Retail Stocks

Despite Trump's tariffs, you can still buy shares in retailers. But be choosy. Tariffs are just a rising cost input, says BMO Capital Markets retail analyst Simeon Siegel. He thinks scale is important in this volatile backdrop and is more optimistic about Nike (NKE) due to improved running styles and better execution from new CEO Elliott Hill.

Frontier Forecasts Strong 2025 Profit on Robust Travel Demand, Beating Estimates

Frontier Group forecasts better-than-expected 2025 profit on robust travel demand and improved pricing environment, beating Q4 profit estimates.

Apple Supplier Skyworks Loses Business to Competitor, Stock Drops 25%

Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) stock plunged 25% after Apple shifted some orders to Broadcom (AVGO), reducing demand for Skyworks' iPhone chips.

Banks Sell $5.5 Billion in Twitter Debt as Confidence in Musk Grows

Elon Musk's elevated status in Washington is boosting Wall Street's confidence in him and his social media platform, X. Banks recently sold $5.5 billion in debt tied to Musk's 2022 Twitter buyout at a higher-than-expected price. This signals an improved view of X and represents a fortunate turn of events for banks holding the debt.

EU Tariffs Threaten SEAT Production, 1,500 Job Cuts

VW's SEAT faces output cuts and layoffs if EU doesn't lower China-made EV tariff by March. The additional 20.7% duty is costing the company hundreds of millions of euros and jeopardizing its financial targets.

January Jobs Report Preview: Expectations and Market Impact

January's jobs report is expected to show hiring slowed to start 2025 while the unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1%. Economists expect non-farm payrolls to have risen by 170,000, below December's 256,000 gain. Despite the slowdown, the labor market remains strong with job openings still high and layoffs low.

Norinchukin Bolsters Risky Loans, Seeks Capital After Bond Losses

Norinchukin Bank increases investments in risky loans and seeks additional capital after wrong-way bets on low-yielding foreign bonds lead to wider losses.

Hong Kong to file WTO complaint over US tariffs

Hong Kong to file WTO complaint over US tariffs on city's exports