US stocks finish lower as Fed official’s dour inflation outlook pushes key bond yields to fresh 14-year highs

Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange floor in New York City. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey US stocks fell Thursday, stretching their losses into a second consecutive session.  A “disappointing lack of progress on curtailing inflation” will keep the Fed raising interest rates, said Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker.  IBM and AT&T rose after their…

Trump ‘truths’ misleading clips that smear rape accuser E. Jean Carroll after his deposition at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump, left. E. Jean Carroll, right. Mario Tama/Getty Images, left. Alex Tabak/Getty Images, right. Trump was deposed at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday in writer E. Jean Carroll’s 2019 rape defamation suit. In his first response, Trump ‘truthed’ two clips from the conservative video platform Rumble. The misleadingly edited clips combine out-of-context quotes from…

How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points between accounts — it’s easier than you think

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Transferring points from one Chase card to another can unlock huge value…

Elon Musk’s lofty goals came back to bite him again — and it’s only going to get harder from here

Elon Musk. Adrees Latif/Reuters Tesla reported lackluster earnings for the third quarter of 2022 on Wednesday.  Some analysts question whether Tesla has enough demand to grow sales 50% each year.  Tesla CEO Elon Musk remains optimistic about Tesla’s plans and said it’s on its way to an “epic end of year.” After years of gangbusters…

A new iOS 16 feature called ‘Quick Notes’ lets you easily save links, text, and pictures in nearly any iPhone app. Here’s how to use it.

You don’t need to switch apps to save a “quick note” on your iPhone. Apple You can make a Quick Note on your iPhone by using the Share menu or highlighting text in nearly any app. Quick Notes let you easily save links, lines of text, pictures, and more without leaving your current app. Once…

I visited McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant in Chicago — and tried delicious international fare like the Chinese Kung Pao Chicken Sandwich and Malaysian mango sundae

Bethany Biron/Insider I visited McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant in Chicago, located on the lower level of its corporate headquarters.  The restaurant was opened in 2018 and offers a rotating menu of global items from McDonald’s locations worldwide.  My favorites where the Chinese Kung Pao Crispy Chicken sandwich and Spanish chocolate hazelnut McPops.  McDonald’s first opened…

Watch Estonia’s foreign minister — whose country just voted to declare Russia a terrorist state— bluntly say he wants to see Putin go ‘to hell’

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu has called for stronger punishments against Russia. Sergei Grits/AP Estonian Foreign Affairs Minister Urmas Reinsalu was asked Tuesday about Vladimir Putin. Reinsalu has criticized western countries for not throwing more support to Ukraine. Estonia, which was occupied by the Soviet Union until 1991, announced more sanctions for Russia. Estonia’s minister…

The Amex Blue Cash Everyday now comes with a bonus worth up to $250 — and it’s perfect for online shoppers

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Online shoppers can do extra well this holiday season with the new…