US stocks trade mixed as new COVID deaths in China raise growth fears again

People queue for Covid-19 tests in Shanghai, China. Wang Gang/VCG via Getty Images. US stocks opened mixed on Monday as investors weighed renewed growth concerns in China.  New Covid-related deaths in China over the weekend raised fears that reopening plans would face a setback.  Meanwhile, shares of Disney soared on the return of Bob Iger…

Republicans are gearing up to investigate Biden’s student-debt relief when they take control of the House

Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. Al Drago/CQ Roll Call GOP Reps. Virginia Foxx and Jason Smith began oversight actions on Biden’s student-debt relief. They asked the OMB to preserve all records related to the costs of student-debt reforms. It comes as Biden’s debt relief remains on hold due to rulings from two federal courts. Republicans are…

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway now has $11 billion riding on 5 Japanese stocks, as it continues a record spending spree

Warren Buffett. REUTERS/Rick Wilking Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway ramped up its bets on five Japanese stocks. Berkshire grew its stakes to over 6%, helping to lift the holdings’ combined value to $11 billion. Buffett and his team have poured a record $66 billion into stocks this year, or a net $49 billion. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway…

All 30 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked by how much money they made at the global box office

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Marvel Studios Marvel movies dominated the 2021 box office, but only “No Way Home” performed at pre-pandemic levels. 2022 has seen more of a return to form for the franchise, most recently with “Wakanda Forever.” Insider ranked all 30 MCU movies by…

Nintendo’s Black Friday Switch bundle includes a free game plus 3 months of online multiplayer for only $300

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The bundle includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, one of the Switch’s best-selling games. Leungchopan/Shutterstock Among the gaming deals available this Black Friday, Nintendo is offering a special deal on their wildly popular Nintendo Switch console. Starting today, you can pick up…

Biden aides are concerned that Trump’s recent woes may mean the president could face a younger GOP candidate in 2024

President Joe Biden at a National Economic Council roundtable at the White House on November 18th, 2022. Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images President Joe Biden’s aides are concerned by Donald Trump’s recent political woes, CNN reported.  They believe that if Trump is defeated in the GOP 2024 nomination it could impact Biden’s chances. Trump’s…

Europe is loading up on Russian diesel 3 months before an import ban kicks in on refined fuels

Europe is loading up on Russian diesel ahead of February 2023 sanctions. (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Europe is scrambling to secure Russian diesel three months before an import ban kicks in.  Russian diesel loadings to a European refining hub soared 126% between the first half of November and October, per Reuters.  An…