Plunge in oil prices threatens Iraq's postwar recovery

The latest plunge in oil prices has dealt a heavy blow to Iraq's stagnating economy, threatening the new government's ability to rebuild after the war with the Islamic State group and provide basic services to areas roiled by recent protests."Plunge in oil prices threatens Iraq's postwar recovery" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2EYeKeU

House Democrats have plan to fund government, but not a wall

House Democrats have released their plan to re-open the government without approving money for President Donald Trump's border wall."House Democrats have plan to fund government, but not a wall" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2AqxRLI

New Year’s Eve Around the World: Countdown to 2019, in Photos

By THE NEW YORK TIMES via NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EZQIkz The New York Times

American Is Arrested in Moscow on Spying Charges

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR via NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CIEbzD The New York Times

Follow NASA’s New Horizons Mission as It Heads for New Year’s Flyby With Ultima Thule

By KENNETH CHANG via NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2RqYh9J The New York Times

An Ongoing Look Into the Origins of Trump’s Wealth

By Unknown Author via NYT Podcasts https://nyti.ms/2EYPndB The New York Times

The Special Misogyny Reserved for Mothers

By HILLARY FRANK via NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Qcr3Gv The New York Times

‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case

By WALT BOGDANICH and MICHAEL FORSYTHE via NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GMPX00 The New York Times

A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded

By TYLER PAGER via NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2CHhv2E The New York Times

5 Stunning Takeaways From Amazon's Record-Breaking Holiday Season

The e-commerce juggernaut boasted its biggest Christmas sales ever."5 Stunning Takeaways From Amazon's Record-Breaking Holiday Season" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2QfZAnd

What the Market Missed From FedEx's Earnings Report

FedEx's main two segments have diverging prospects in 2019."What the Market Missed From FedEx's Earnings Report" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2VmYXw0

Wielding Rocks and Knives, Arizonans Attack Self-Driving Cars

By SIMON ROMERO via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qfmrzc The New York Times

Democrats Try to Box In Trump With Plan to End Government Shutdown Without Wall Funding

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and EMILY COCHRANE via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qc6fih The New York Times

The Latest: Utility: Wildfire role would implicate probation

The Latest on how a California utility's role in wildfires could affect its terms of probation in a separate criminal case (all times local): 5:45 p.m."The Latest: Utility: Wildfire role would implicate probation" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2CHnhBj

Why Camping World Holdings Stock Dropped 10% This Morning

Help wanted: a new president for Camping World Holdings -- and maybe some lawyers as well?"Why Camping World Holdings Stock Dropped 10% This Morning" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2QYw4Yk

Why Camping World Holdings Stock Dropped 10% This Morning

Help wanted: a new president for Camping World Holdings -- and maybe some lawyers as well?"Why Camping World Holdings Stock Dropped 10% This Morning" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2QYw4Yk

Is Cypress Semiconductor a Buy?

This chipmaker's shares have taken a drastic haircut in 2018. Here's why, and what its investors should do next."Is Cypress Semiconductor a Buy?" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2BPSz7v

Why I Don't Like Target-Date Mutual Funds

These so-called "set it and forget it" funds take the work out of managing your money over your lifetime, but that can work against you."Why I Don't Like Target-Date Mutual Funds" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2R28ZnT

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday: Amazon.com"Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2Vl8uDW

Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South

Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South."Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2SuGMTk

Elon Musk, Amazon's Bezos and Fed's Powell land on 2018 blunders and bright spot list

A look at 2018's winners & losers in business."Elon Musk, Amazon's Bezos and Fed's Powell land on 2018 blunders and bright spot list" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2QZYlh7

Serena Williams and Roger Federer to Face Off for First Time Ever

By BEN ROTHENBERG via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2SrnTAw The New York Times

Ivanka Trump plans global women's economic development push

Ivanka Trump is set to launch a White House effort aimed at women's global economic empowerment in early 2019."Ivanka Trump plans global women's economic development push" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2An3cPc

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg lost $22 billion in 2018: Report

“Bulls & Bears” panel on the problems surrounding Facebook and the report that CEO Mark Zuckerberg lost $22 billion in 2018."Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg lost $22 billion in 2018: Report" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2F0wN4R

Economist Claims Investors Should Expect Volatile Stock Market in 2019

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How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Wall Street capped a miserable year on a positive note Monday, but the stock market still closed out 2018 with its worst showing in a decade."How major US stock indexes fared Monday" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2rTNOoN

Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets

Wall Street started 2018 strong, buoyed by a growing economy and corporate profits."Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2F1ceWa

Glorified and Vilified, Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Tells Critics: ‘Just Deal’

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Rnssyp The New York Times

Malware attack disrupts production of multiple US newspapers

Center for Digital Government senior fellow Morgan Wright on how a cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions for several major U.S. newspapers."Malware attack disrupts production of multiple US newspapers" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2SsLwJ5

Apple is the most logical buyer of Netflix: Porter Bibb

Mediatech Capital Partner’s Porter Bibb discusses why Apple is the most logical buyer of Netflix."Apple is the most logical buyer of Netflix: Porter Bibb" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2AoX0WV

Will Apple form a partnership with Tesla in 2019?

Wedbush managing director Dan Ives and Consumer Edge Research senior analyst Jamie Albertine discuss whether Apple and Tesla will form a partnership in 2019."Will Apple form a partnership with Tesla in 2019?" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2EWlxpk

France: Protest planned amid revelry; Macron defends agenda

Paris is holding its annual New Year's Eve celebration on the Champs-Elysees under heavy security as protesters from an anti-government movement planned to gather Monday night on the famed avenue where a peaceful march at the beginning of the month led to violent clashes with police."France: Protest planned amid revelry; Macron defends agenda" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2AkBIK4

US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent

US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent."US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2SrEkgc

Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years as a national park in 2019

The first European American who reached the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon marveled at what was before him: an astounding system of canyons, profound fissures and slender spires that seemingly tottered from their bases."Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years as a national park in 2019" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2EYCfoZ

Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager

By JASON GUTIERREZ via NYT World https://nyti.ms/2AqsfRv The New York Times

Markets are looking for fresh leadership: Charles Payne

FBN’s Charles Payne and Disruptive Tech Research Founder Lou Basenese discuss their outlook on tech stocks going into 2019."Markets are looking for fresh leadership: Charles Payne " via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2CItqgw

Crypto Markets Drop Slightly After Bitcoin Fails to Break Above $4,000

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Tax season: How you can come out a winner

Bunching deductions can help minimize tax liabilities."Tax season: How you can come out a winner" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2EZXbw0

Why Aphria Is Sinking Today

Excitement about a possible hostile takeover of the Canadian marijuana grower has quickly faded."Why Aphria Is Sinking Today" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2CGjPXB

Netflix's "Bird Box" Was a Blockbuster Hit

And this may only be the tip of the iceberg."Netflix's "Bird Box" Was a Blockbuster Hit" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2TkNXgO

If You Can't Give Out Raises This Year, Do These 3 Things Instead

More money might top your employees' collective wish list, but these three items are a pretty decent consolation prize."If You Can't Give Out Raises This Year, Do These 3 Things Instead" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2CInLqM

Bitcoin on Facebook? Lite.IM Adds BTC Support for Leading Social Networks

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Major US newspapers get hit by cyberattack

TrustedSec Founder David Kennedy on how a cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions for major U.S. newspapers. "Major US newspapers get hit by cyberattack " via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2RolEAR

Our Boldest Predictions for Investors in 2019

These five forecasts range from macroeconomics to M&A, and some of them won't be too popular. But all offer opportunities for smart investors."Our Boldest Predictions for Investors in 2019" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2AilzVB

A Foolish Take: What 2018's Stock Market Drop Means for 2019

Do markets typically bounce back or keep falling?"A Foolish Take: What 2018's Stock Market Drop Means for 2019" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2SwEGSQ

A Foolish Take: More Americans Are Embracing Cashless Payments

Carrying around bills and coins is becoming less popular."A Foolish Take: More Americans Are Embracing Cashless Payments" via FOX BIZ https://fxn.ws/2EZp6fd

Jed McCaleb: It’s Not a Bear Market, Crypto Is Just Calming Down

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Legal marijuana in California hurt by over-regulation, over-taxation?

Canndescent CEO Adrian Sedlin on the impact of regulations and taxes on the legal marijuana industry in California."Legal marijuana in California hurt by over-regulation, over-taxation?" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2CJsCIr

Tech industry is paying about $1B a month because of these tariffs: Consumer Technology Association's Gary Shapiro

Consumer Technology Association's Gary Shapiro on the future of technology and the impact of Trump administration's trade negotiations with China on the U.S. tech sector and his new book 'Ninja Future.'"Tech industry is paying about $1B a month because of these tariffs: Consumer Technology Association's Gary Shapiro" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2s04Phd

Amazon has much greater ambitions to be a bigger retailer offline: Gene Munster

Loup Ventures Managing Director Gene Munster on the outlook for Apple, Tesla, Netflix and Amazon."Amazon has much greater ambitions to be a bigger retailer offline: Gene Munster" via FOX BIZ http://bit.ly/2CIu1z1