1980s

IEEE Spectrum has published a retrospective on the Bloomberg terminal, tracing how Michael Bloomberg's finance data machine became a fixture of Wall Street since the 1980s. The piece looks at the terminal's distinctive keyboard, orange-on-black screens, its multi-billion-dollar subscription business, and how it has survived competitors and modern web-based alternatives that never dislodged it.

Richard Gere is drawing fresh attention in Spain, coinciding with Michael Douglas's disclosure that he was not the original choice to play Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. The casting story has revived interest in 1980s Hollywood and the actors who did and did not land iconic roles, prompting fans to revisit Gere's career from that era.

A historical overview of certificate of deposit interest rates in the United States from 1984 to 2025 shows how savings returns have shifted across four decades, from the double-digit rates of the 1980s to near-zero levels in the 2010s and the recent climb back as the Federal Reserve raised rates. Savers are comparing today's CD yields against past highs to decide where to lock in money.

Edi Gathegi, known for his role in the recent 'Superman' film, has been cast in 'Miami Vice '85', the new take on the classic 1980s series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details of his role have not been disclosed. The project continues to build its cast as anticipation grows around the revival of the iconic franchise.

Edi Gathegi, who appears as Mister Terrific in the recent Superman film, has been cast in a key role in 'Miami Vice '85', The Hollywood Reporter reports exclusively. The film draws on the classic 1980s series, and Gathegi is also known for 'X-Men: First Class'. The casting news is drawing attention from fans of both the actor and the franchise.