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Down Detector's map of Verizon outage reports, as of 1:20 p.m. ET on Jan. 14.
Jan 14, 2026

Verizon outage: Massive outage bringing network down. What to know

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon appears to be experiencing an outage, according to Down Detector. As of 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 175,399 users had reported difficulties via the Down Detector website. Many Verizon users also took to social media platforms, such as X, to say their phone service was completely down. Users ar[...]

FILE PHOTO: Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Jan 14, 2026

US biotech sector poised for 2026 rebound as IPO interest revives

Investors see a potential biotech rebound in 2026 as IPO activity, dealmaking and lower rates offset lingering policy risks.

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption
Jan 14, 2026

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran and possible retaliation against U.S. regional interests. Brent futures were up 76 cents, or 1.2%, at $66.23 a barrel at 1411 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate [[...]

FILE PHOTO: An NVIDIA logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Jan 14, 2026

US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China with some conditions

The Trump administration approved Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales to China under new restrictions, drawing concern from national security hawks.

Bank of America logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Jan 14, 2026

US banking giants reap bigger profits as borrowers seek more loans

U.S. banking giants reported stronger fourth-quarter profits as loan growth accelerated, signaling momentum heading into 2026.

Customers shop for groceries at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Jan 13, 2026

US consumer inflation increases steadily, but households paying more for food and rents

U.S. inflation rose in December as higher food and rent costs hit households, reinforcing expectations the Fed will hold rates.

Delta leans on premium flyers for 2026 growth, orders Boeing 787s​​
Jan 13, 2026

Delta leans on premium flyers for 2026 growth, orders Boeing 787s​​

Delta Air Lines forecasts about 20% earnings growth in 2026 as premium travel boosts margins and orders 30 Boeing 787 jets.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, March 25, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes//File Photo
Jan 13, 2026

Microsoft rolls out initiative to limit data-center power costs, water use impact

Microsoft says it will curb water use and cover power costs at U.S. data centers as communities and Trump raise concerns grow.

A large banner in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, expresses opposition to a data center proposed for the area. MUST CREDIT: Evan Halper/The Washington Post
Jan 13, 2026

Trump seeks to quell data center rebellion

Trump urges tech giants, led by Microsoft, to ensure AI data centers don’t raise electricity bills amid community backlash.

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, JPMorganChase, speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, U.S. December 6, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn
Jan 13, 2026

Wall Street CEOs back Fed independence as Trump administration probes Powell

Wall Street CEOs back Fed independence after a Trump administration probe of Chair Jerome Powell sparks market and inflation concerns.

The logo and ticker for Capital One are displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Jan 12, 2026

Capital One $425 million depositor settlement wins preliminary approval after earlier rejection

NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Reuters) – A federal judge granted preliminary approval on Monday to Capital One’s revised $425 million class action settlement with depositors who said they were cheated out of high interest rates, two months after an earlier accord was rejected. U.S. District Judge David Novak in Alexandria, Virgi[...]

Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback
Jan 12, 2026

Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback

A criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparked bipartisan criticism, raised concerns over Fed independence and moved markets.

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