S&P/TSX composite rises on energy, basic materials stocks while U.S. markets fall

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 42.36 points at 49,149.63. The S&P 500 index was down 37.14 points at ...

Materials push S&P/TSX composite to another high, U.S. markets also hit records

TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index moved further into record territory Monday on strength in the basic materials sector, ...

8th Pay Commission: How much can DA rise for Central government employees if December CPI-IW matches November levels?

AICPI-IW data is crucial to revise the dearness allowance for central government employees to protect basic pay, or pension, ...

Canadian, U.S. markets rise after raid on Venezuela as oil market comes into focus

TORONTO - Canada's main stock index rose to new highs Monday, helped by gains in the basic materials sector, while U.S.

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 points for first time and US markets mixed as new trading year begins

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks started 2026 on the front foot, gaining in early trade, with London's premier index ...
CBS News

What will the U.S. economy look like in 2026? Experts weigh in on 5 key questions.

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...
Fox News

Millions affected as major airline ends advantage miles program on basic economy tickets

American Airlines has made a change that affects how millions of travelers earn rewards on its cheapest tickets — and now the airline is facing some backlash for it. Under the updated policy, ...
The New York Times

Paloma Wool’s Rebrand Is Moving Past the ‘Basic’ Era

Paloma Wool took off on social media with a playful aesthetic some called “avant-basic.” A sleek makeover has given the brand life anew, online and off. Paloma Lanna started Paloma Wool online in 2014 ...
Yahoo Finance

How UnitedHealth will be getting 'back to basics' in 2026

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is among the five stocks that have been dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) lower in 2025, dropping by 33% year-to-date. This month also marks one year since ...
Mint

Will DA be added to basic pay under 8th Pay Commission? Here's what Finance Ministry said

8th Pay Commission: As the central government employees await the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, the Finance Ministry recently clarified whether dearness allowance or dearness relief (DA/DR ...
Computerworld

MIT creates an AI labor index as agents invade human economies

The organization’s ‘Iceberg Index’ is designed to track the different types of AI agents now doing work once conducted by people. MIT has started taking a count of AI agents around the world to get a ...
Business Standard

8th Pay Commission: Govt explains if 58% DA be merged with basic pay

Groups representing central government employees want dearness allowance to be merged with basic pay, arguing that such a step will help them save tax. DA became 58 per cent of central government ...