• Reuters

    Investor reactions to the Gaza ceasefire deal

    Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East. The accord, which has not yet been formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, the official told Reuters.

  • Associated Press

    What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires

    Fires burning homes and businesses in Los Angeles for a week have killed at least 25 people, displaced thousands of others and destroyed more than 12,000 buildings in what might be the most expensive set of conflagrations in the nation's history. The blazes started Jan. 7, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds that have posed problems for the large forces of firefighters deployed across several areas of the sprawling city. Cal Fire reported that the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires have consumed a total area of about 63 square miles (163 square kilometers).

  • Investor's Business Daily

    For Now, It's All Fun And Games For This REIT Yielding 7.4%

    Investors who are seeking a high yield and confident that consumers will continue spending on experiences should take a closer look at EPR Properties. Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., EPR is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns a diverse range of entertainment properties, including movie theaters, amusement parks and ski resorts.