Today: October 31, 2026
Today: October 31, 2026

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AI giants' funding ambitions test Wall Street's appetite for risk

The heavyweights of the AI industry are facing a reckoning on Wall Street, reflecting concerns over who will bear the cost of the artificial intelligence buildout

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Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker

Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company's first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a

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Frontier swings to surprise profit on 'healthy balance' between higher fares and demand

Frontier Airlines has a healthy balance between ticket prices and passenger volume, its chief executive said on Wednesday, after the airline

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Wendy's gets $1.4 billion take-private offer from Peltz-led group

Billionaire Nelson Peltz and several partners on Wednesday offered to buy burger chain Wendy's for $1.4 billion, arguing that the

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Hell will freeze over before Havana gives in to Trump. But regular Cubans don’t have that long

Hell will freeze over before Havana gives in to Trump. But regular Cubans don’t have that long

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Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion

The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to an estimated $47.1 billion

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UK seeks to give households 'breathing space' this winter over Iran war energy price spike

U_K_ Treasury chief John Healey has used his first budget statement to offer households and businesses support with their energy bills this winter in the face of what he termed “global economic storms.”

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A ceasefire in a Ukrainian city is holding, officials say, as Moscow and Kyiv await US-led talks

Officials say that a six-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has held for its first day and night

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Germany set for record trade deficit with Asia-Pacific in 2026, report says

Germany's trade deficit with Asia-Pacific is set to hit a record of nearly €146 billion ($163 billion) in 2026 as falling exports to China outweigh growing

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SAP swaps costly AI models for cheaper alternatives, targets over €2 billion in gains

SAP, whose software is used by many of the world's largest companies,

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Canada reports limited progress in trade talks with US

There has been limited progress in trade talks with the United States to ease US tariffs on Canadian steel and autos, a Canadian

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UK inflation forecast to average 3.4% in 2027, OBR says

British inflation is set to average 3.4% in 2027, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday following finance

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Oil prices rise on Yemen fighting, Saudi refinery attack

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday on renewed concerns about additional energy supply disruptions in the Middle East due to continued fighting in

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Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, says another hike possible

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its key policy rate for the first time in more than three years and said further increases

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US crude and distillate inventories fall, gasoline stocks rise, EIA says

US crude and distillate inventories fell due to higher demand, while gasoline stockpiles rose last week, the Energy Information

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What to expect from the Fed today

What to expect from the Fed today

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In southern Chile, locals push to protect oceans that have been hurt by intensive salmon farming

The remote Guaitecas Archipelago has more than 40 small islands and is a gateway to Chile’s Patagonia region

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Argentina sees EU soymeal opportunity as deforestation rules threaten Brazil trade

Brazil's soybean industry fears the European Union's new

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Walmart cuts holiday meal basket price to $3.50 per person

Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday unveiled its holiday meal basket price at $3.50 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022 at a time US shoppers are

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US goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high

The US trade deficit in goods unexpectedly widened in September as imports surged to a record high, driven by strong demand for capital goods linked to

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EQT's acquisition of Range underscores race to dominate US natgas market

EQT's acquisition of rival producer Range Resources this week marks the latest consolidation in the natural gas industry, as producers are scrambling to lock in

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Bank of America plans new branches in Wisconsin, Alabama, New Orleans

Bank of America plans to open 19 branches in Wisconsin by 2030, creating 130 jobs, it said on Wednesday, and is on course to open 50 branches a year across the US.

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UK economic growth downgraded to 1% in 2027, Healey says in first budget

Britain's economy is forecast to grow by 1% next year, finance minister John Healey said on Wednesday, citing the latest projections from the Office for Budget

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Iranians cut essentials and put dreams on hold as war-hit economy bites

Iranian families are cutting back on food, housing and education as the eight-month-old war with the United States fuels one of the country's worst inflation

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Healey says UK will have £15 billion of fiscal headroom at end of forecast period

Britain's government will have a smaller buffer to meet its fiscal targets by the end of the decade, finance minister John Healey said in his first budget speech on

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UK's Healey raises business rates threshold for small firms

British finance minister John Healey said on Wednesday he would raise the threshold at which small companies start paying business rates.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as SK Hynix lifts chips; Fed in focus

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as memory-chip firms climbed after SK Hynix's bumper results, while investors looked to upcoming key corporate earnings as the

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World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks

Global commodity prices are set to surge 23% in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy prices and disruptions to cargo shipping

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These are the four best used electric SUVs for under $25,000, according to Edmunds

The growing supply of used EVs has made electric SUVs more accessible to shoppers who don’t want to spend new-car money

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Why over two-thirds of Americans say their country is in decline

A recent national survey reveals a US electorate that is unsettled, gloomy and likely looking for political change.

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New restrictions on purchases with SNAP benefits in some states mean fewer convenience stores are accepting them

Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits – potentially a big burden for retailers.

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1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?

Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.

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Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future

Improving both supply and quality of childcare has been the focus of several states trying to find solutions on their own.

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Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

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US estrogen supply crunch widens as women seek alternatives to scarce patches

Women in the US struggling to find hormone replacement treatments to manage menopause symptoms are facing shortages beyond estrogen patches amid surging demand,

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EQT, Bain $5 billion Kakaku showdown heralds contested Japan buyout era

A battle between private equity firms EQT and Bain to acquire a $5 billion Japanese internet company illustrates how takeovers in Japan are

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Mercedes readies 2030 strategy update with China at its core

Mercedes-Benz is preparing a broader strategy update for 2030 and beyond, with China to remain a central pillar of its long-term plans, CEO Ola Källenius said, even

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South Korea media commission fines Google and Apple over app payment systems

South Korea's Media and Communications Commission has fined Google and Apple for limiting users to specific app payment systems and ordered corrective measures, the regulator

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US regulator proposes new rules to speed up LNG projects

A US regulator proposed new rules on Wednesday to hasten liquefied natural gas projects and expand export capacity as part of the Trump administration's larger push to

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Meta and Snap face major US legal test of youth social media addiction claims

Two teenage plaintiffs who say social media caused them to develop serious mental health problems will take Meta Platforms and Snap to trial in Los Angeles on

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As Iran war drags on, airlines pull back on fuel hedges and warn on fares

With jet fuel prices at roughly double their levels before the Iran war, airlines are growing increasingly

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Robinhood shares fall as crypto markets chill drives profit miss

Robinhood's shares fell 8% in premarket trading on Wednesday after a prolonged chill in crypto markets dragged the trading platform's third-quarter profit below Wall Street

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European banks beat profit forecasts, Brazil overshadows Santander 

European banks went some way to easing investor concerns about slowing earnings momentum

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Information overload

Much of this week's busy event calendar gets packed into the next 24 hours.

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South Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practices

South Korea on Wednesday fined Google and Apple a combined $47.6 million, saying they abused their dominance in app store markets by forcing local developers onto their own payment systems and by unfairly delaying app reviews

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Generic drugmaker Sandoz cuts sales outlook, shares fall

Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz lowered its full-year sales growth guidance after short-term biosimilar-supply constraints weighed on third-quarter

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US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

Donald Trump Jr.-backed defense startup Firehawk Defense was valued at more than $1.4 billion in a new financing round, it said on Wednesday, as private

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Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia

An attacker with two knives wounded a policeman guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade overnight, before the officer shot the assailant dead,

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Hungary carries out dawn raids over COVID-era purchase of 17,000 ventilators

Hungary's tax authority has raided several locations and made arrests in an investigation into COVID-era medical mask and ventilator procurement by the Foreign Ministry.

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Fed officials not aligned on weight of financial conditions

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Bank of Canada poised to hike key rate for first time in three years

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to increase its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday, in a move seen by most economists

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Fed likely to go into wait-and-see mode on rates

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of critical US midterm elections centered on the cost of living, as

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Basis trade retreat spurs shift into new rate bets

The slowdown in one of the US Treasury market's most scrutinized trades has driven investors to other corners of the rates

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Nevada unions, politicians caught between AI job creation and destruction

On more than 100,000 acres of Nevada desert east of Reno, one of the world's largest concentrations of data centers is taking shape, providing years of work for thousands of

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'Nobody heard us' – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe

Maya Gourdel, a 19-year-old student in Brussels, sits at a desk writing slogans

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Volkswagen's journey: Beetle maker's wartime roots to reinvention

From a single-model company rising from the ashes of World War Two, to a sprawling automotive empire with global reach, Volkswagen has undergone repeated

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Unilever flags price hikes as Iran war costs stack up

Unilever expects price rises to increase in the fourth quarter and next year, it said on Wednesday as it aligns with other consumer goods

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Hegseth reassures Southeast Asia of US commitment, pledges stronger defence ties

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday of Washington’s commitment to the

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UBS lifts profit to $2.7 billion, speeds up buybacks despite capital concerns

UBS posted third-quarter net profit of $2.69 billion on Wednesday, roughly in line with expectations, and accelerated its share buyback programme despite

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Thai central bank keeps interest rate unchanged, as expected

Thailand's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected.

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China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time

HONG KONG, Oct 28 - China is now supporting more people aged 65 and above than children, underscoring the impact of its rapidly ageing population and a declining birth rate. 

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BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecasts, unveils €1.3 billion share buyback

BNP Paribas posted a forecast-beating rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in its investment banking division, as the lender

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StanChart shares soar after it hikes full-year targets and trounces profit estimates

Standard Chartered (StanChart) on Wednesday hiked its full-year growth and profitability targets after third-quarter income handily

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US closes $5.1 billion loan to Alliant Energy for new gas power generation, energy storage

The US Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has closed a $5.1 billion loan package to Alliant Energy to expand power generation and bolster the

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RBNZ throws markets a curveball

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The shocker in Asia's trading day came from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which unexpectedly left rates on hold, sending the kiwi

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Nearly 90% of businesses are turning to tokenised money, DBS survey shows

Global adoption of tokenised money is moving faster than expected among businesses looking to improve liquidity management and access new markets, a top executive from

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Chipmaker SK Hynix to return $75 billion to shareholders after record profit

South Korea's SK Hynix will return about $75 billion to shareholders this year, it said on Wednesday, after reporting a more than seven-fold

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US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate

The US military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate in July,

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Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls

A federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls

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Hunter Biden laptop issue resurfaces as judge scolds prosecutors over case against ex-FBI officials

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledge of investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden

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Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling

President Donald Trump says he's “terminating” a Biden-era rule that aimed to reduce planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling

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Trump administration sued over rollback of corporate ownership reporting rules

Twenty-one US states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over its rollback of reporting requirements

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Trading Day: AI wave lifts all boats

Investors continue to ride the wave of AI optimism that has emerged from last week's gloom, with another tech-led rally lifting US stocks on

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Stocks rise ahead of tech earnings, Fed decision

MSCI's global equities gauge rose on Tuesday as investors awaited earnings from US technology companies and the Federal Reserve's next policy

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EPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdog

The Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after dozens of residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania and Vice President JD Vance requested the review

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Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

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Food and household brands warn of more price hikes as Iran war costs bite

The world's top consumer goods and food companies, from Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble to Nestle and Reckitt, have warned of

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US judge blocks Trump rule cutting the time refugees have to contest end of status

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new rule that would cut the amount of time

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UPS CEO sees $15 billion annual revenue opportunity from data center boom  

UPS CEO Carol Tome told Reuters on Tuesday the AI data center boom is a decades-long opportunity for the world's largest parcel delivery and logistics

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Robinhood profit misses estimates as crypto trading slows

Robinhood Markets missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as slower cryptocurrency trading and higher expenses

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US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says

Humanity is losing more ground in its fight against climate change

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HCA signals flat 2027 earnings as Medicaid payments drop; shares slide

US hospital operator HCA Healthcare signaled flat earnings for 2027 on Tuesday, as lower Medicaid payments and a rise in uninsured patients

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US energy firms to produce record natgas in 2026 as global demand soars

US energy companies expect 2026 to mark a second consecutive year of record natural gas production, as global demand for liquefied natural gas exports

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US Supreme Court denies immigration judges the power to shelve deportation cases

The US Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to reinstate the authority of immigration judges to temporarily postpone deportation cases, keeping in place an agreement

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Senegal parliamentary committee to review revised budget key for new IMF deal

The finance committee of Senegal's National Assembly will review a revised budget it initially rejected and that is crucial to sealing a new programme with the International

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Trump says he will visit tanker in Texas with first oil from Venezuela deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he planned to visit a tanker in Texas which contains the first oil received from Venezuela following a deal that Washington

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ASM International expects Q4 sales above forecasts, to hit 2030 goal three years early

ASM International forecast on Tuesday fourth-quarter revenue above expectations and said it would reach its 2030 sales target three years early, driven by AI-related capacity

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Oil falls almost $2 as Middle East talks help ease supply worries

Oil futures settled down by almost $2 a barrel on Tuesday, though prices remain near six-month highs due to the disruption of shipping around the

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Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum

An AI-fueled tech rally sent US stocks to a higher close on Tuesday as third-quarter reporting season gained steam, while the Federal

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NYSE moves to bring all-or-nothing options to stocks and company earnings

The New York Stock Exchange is preparing to start trading a new type of options contract that lets investors make all-or-nothing bets on whether a stock

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JetBlue CEO says no creditor talks as bond selloff raises doubts about turnaround

JetBlue Airways is not in talks with creditors and is not planning to restructure its debt, Chief Executive Joanna Geraghty told Reuters on Tuesday,

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US and Cuban officials engage in a shouting match during a UN debate over the economic embargo

U.S. and Cuban officials have engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly

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Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say

Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say

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Dollar rises as markets eye central bank meetings

The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro, yen and sterling on Tuesday amid market positioning ahead of a

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United Parcel Service expects fatter holiday profits on slightly slimmer volume

United Parcel Service's focus on more lucrative business means it can make more money delivering slightly fewer packages during its critical

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Higher tariffs on Canadian imports would be 'catastrophic,' Honda exec says

A pending increase in US tariffs on steel and auto imports from Canada starting January 1 would be “catastrophic” for the industry, Honda

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Boeing shares sell off on slower-than-expected 737 production, weaker free cash flow outlook

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Tuesday that the company will miss its 737

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US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it has attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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GM moves to Nasdaq as first legacy automaker on the exchange (Oct 27)

General Motors said on Tuesday it would transfer the listing of its common stock to Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange, joining a growing

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High inflation to persist globally into next year, Reuters poll shows

High inflation will persist in the global economy well into next year, according to hundreds of economists polled by Reuters, who are now increasingly concerned that

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Neocloud firm Argentum AI in talks for $5 billion AI chip financing, sources say

Super Micro-backed cloud computing firm Argentum AI is in talks to secure a $5 billion financing deal for AI chips with a major private credit firm, according to two

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US consumer confidence improves in October

US consumer confidence improved in October amid an easing in gasoline prices, though frustration with the rising cost of living persisted, a survey showed on Tuesday.

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AI investment boom powers US business spending on equipment in September

New orders for key US-manufactured capital goods increased in September and shipments of these products surged, suggesting business spending on

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Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they had hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery, the ⁠biggest in the kingdom, with a ballistic missile.

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AI financing driving private credit growth as refinancing risks rise, Moody’s says

High levels of borrowing to fund AI infrastructure is expanding private credit beyond traditional corporate lending, but a wave of loans coming due in the next few years could leave

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US new home sales fall in September; median house price drops from year ago

Sales of new US single-family homes fell in September, partially reversing the prior month's jump, as higher mortgage rates because of the Middle East conflict depressed

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Syngenta targets valuation of at least $66 billion in Hong Kong IPO, people say

Syngenta's advisers are targeting a valuation of at least $66 billion in the Swiss-Chinese agrochemicals group's planned Hong Kong listing,

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Brazil's markets recover some ground after selloff; minister vows fiscal discipline

Brazilian markets recovered some ground on Tuesday after a sharp selloff triggered by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection, while his government downplayed

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JetBlue shares rally after airline flags 'disconnect' between earnings and bond rout

JetBlue Airways shares surged 20% on Tuesday, after the airline raised its revenue forecast and defended its financial position against a

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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation

Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation

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US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit

American confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly but remain elevated

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Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports that two attacks in Oromia have killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians

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PayPal CEO touts turnaround progress as annual profit forecast rises

PayPal CEO Enrique Lores on Tuesday expressed growing confidence in the payments company's years-long turnaround, as cost cuts and expanding margins helped drive a

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China's Great Wall Motor to build Ora 5 compact SUV in Bulgaria

China's Great Wall Motor will build its Ora 5 compact SUV in Bulgaria from early 2027 under a manufacturing agreement with a local partner, establishing its first

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Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countries

Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei on Tuesday met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, not seen in public since succeeding his slain father in March, a day

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Meta eyes record $97.5 billion equity raise to fund AI expansion

Meta Platforms on Tuesday raised the planned size of its largest-ever equity offerings to $97.5 billion, as the social media giant taps the public market to

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Centene lifts 2026 profit forecast, sees earnings growth continuing in 2027

Centene raised its annual profit forecast and said it expects 2027 earnings to be higher than this year, sending the health insurer's shares up

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Advent raises $30 billion for latest buyout, mid-market funds

Private equity giant Advent raised $30 billion across its latest fund complex, the firm said on Tuesday, securing capital for a flagship buyout vehicle and a new mid-market strategy

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Coca-Cola lifts profit forecast on international soda demand, flags higher costs

Coca-Cola on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast as soft drink demand held up in markets including India and Brazil, even as it warned

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Hilton misses quarterly revenue estimates, warns of Mideast impact

Hilton Worldwide Holdings missed third-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday and warned that US midterm elections and the Middle East conflict could weigh on its

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US single-family home prices rise further in August, FHFA says

US single-family house prices increased further in August, despite rising mortgage rates weighing on demand for housing.

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Big Tech earnings to test AI boom amid market turmoil

Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet are expected to report accelerating cloud growth this week, but turbulence in global markets and mounting concerns over the cost of

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How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections

When President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks

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Strong dollar, high yields drag on gold outlook, but central-bank demand lends support

Analysts cut their 2026 gold price forecast for a second straight quarter because of high Treasury yields, a strong US dollar and expectations that rates will stay high

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From bioweapons to blackmail, here’s what’s in Anthropic’s nearly 100-page list of risks, including ‘risks to humanity’

From bioweapons to blackmail, here’s what’s in Anthropic’s nearly 100-page list of risks, including ‘risks to humanity’

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We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth

This employment boost took three to five years to show up, two researchers found after studying more than two decades of data.

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The ultra-wealthy crypto executives who are spending big on the midterms

A clutch of ultra-wealthy executives who made fortunes in and around the cryptocurrency business have become influential players in US politics, collectively spending more than $56

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Euro zone lending holds up even as banks tighten access

Lending in the euro zone continued to grow at a healthy pace in September even as banks tightened access to credit on the back of higher interest rates and geopolitical

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Bond investors are thinking less about the Fed and more about AI, deficits

Wall Street considers it settled that the Federal Reserve will hold

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ANTimatter

Tech stocks staged a decent rally on Monday, seemingly taking AI darling Anthropic's IPO filing and Meta's additional equity raising plans as a vote of confidence in

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China hands former security regulator anti-graft official suspended death sentence

A Chinese court on Tuesday handed Wang Huimin, a former anti-graft official at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, a death sentence ‌with a two-year reprieve over

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The retirement expense you may be missing

This common healthcare cost can catch retirees off guard, and Medicare offers little protection

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South Africa deploys troops to coastal province to help control anti-migrant protests

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 510 soldiers to the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal to support police efforts to control anti-

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In US swing districts, high prices dominate minds but not always ballots

American consumers say the rising cost of living is a top concern — one that's changed how they shop.

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At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

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Initial global sales of Apple iPhone 18 Pro higher than 17 series - Counterpoint Research

Global sales of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series in the first three weeks after launch were 3.1% higher than for the iPhone 17 Pro series over

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Euro zone mortgage demand falls as rates rise, ECB survey shows

Demand for mortgages in the euro zone fell sharply in three months to September as interest rates rose and credit became harder to get, a European Central Bank poll

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EU readying for major Australian resources investment, ambassador says

The European Union expects a wave of investment into the Australian critical minerals sector as it pushes to diversify its supply chain away from China,

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Caviar, champagne and a Porsche ride as aviation widens its class divide

A sleek black Porsche Cayenne glides across the tarmac at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris as it delivers the

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Hold or sell? High Treasury yields spur US banks to rethink bond portfolios

A spike in Treasury yields is forcing US banks to confront an uncomfortable question: sell bonds worth billions of dollars they own at a loss, or hold on to paper losses?

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Workers are getting a shrinking slice of America’s economic pie

Workers are getting a shrinking slice of America’s economic pie

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Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa

A report into why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa’s coast this year against the instructions of the country’s president has been finalized

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Citi, BCA downgrade Brazilian assets after Lula comeback

Citigroup and BCA Research have downgraded Brazilian assets after Lula da Silva's election victory, arguing that the risk-reward profile for equities, bonds and the currency has

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Japan's trend inflation index hits 3-year high, cements case for BOJ rate hike

Japan's core consumer price index, which strips out one-off factors, rose in September at the fastest annual pace in three years, data

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All eyes on AI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are basking in the afterglow of the blockbuster US IPO filing of Claude-developer Anthropic that has lifted the mood

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Moody's sees positive shift in Japan's growth, resilience remains key test

Moody's sees encouraging signs in Japan's return to sustained growth and stable inflation, but a key test will be whether that resilience can withstand

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Taiwan central bank sees strong tech demand driving exports into 2027

Taiwan's central bank said on Tuesday that strong technology demand would drive exports into next year, though economic growth in 2027 will likely moderate after this year's

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US futures and Asian stocks advance following a rally on Wall Street

Asian stocks are mostly higher, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul lifted by buying of AI-related stocks

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5 things to watch from the Federal Reserve's next meeting

Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday when they finish what may seem like an uneventful meeting

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Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged noncitizens

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UK retail body warns 'dam is starting to break' on price rises

Britain's main retail trade body warned on Tuesday that shops are now increasingly unable to absorb the impact of rising costs, after its data showed prices increased at the

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China is back in the bull semen market, but only the best will do

Utopia is one of Australia's best Angus bulls: jet black, muscular, he sires big, fast-growing cattle with superb meat quality. 

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USTR Greer tells EU that loan to Airbus threatens trade truce on aircraft financing

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told the European Union on Monday that a lack of information about its record-breaking loan

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China's industrial profit growth picks up amid deepening economic divergence

China's industrial profits grew at a faster pace in September, though a deepening divergence across the economy weighed on business earnings.

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Bank of Korea warns country's chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows

South Korea's semiconductor exports could fall by $50 billion to $100 billion compared with earlier forecasts if capital spending on artificial intelligence by major US

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Trump and Rubio plan to visit oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Texas

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to showcase a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude in Texas on Tuesday

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Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda backs more rate hikes, his former deputy urges caution

The Bank of Japan will likely consider raising interest rates at each upcoming meeting, according to a new book by former bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda, who

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Bond market is a buy right now, JP Morgan Asset Management's fixed income head says

There is a "generational amount of yield" in bond markets and it is time to buy debt, with a return of as much as 8% on offer in the US over the next the year, Bob

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Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens

The Trump administration is asking Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship

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Wall Street banks, Blackstone line up $63 billion to finance Broadcom AI chips for Anthropic

Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley will provide $63 billion in financing to buy Broadcom's AI chips and

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Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

US President Donald Trump's public approval rating inched higher to 32%, up a percentage point from last week's record low, ahead of the November 3

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JetBlue seeks to reassure investors as losses deepen

JetBlue Airways sought to reassure investors about its financial health on Monday despite posting a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, as

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South Korea Q3 GDP beats forecasts as AI chip boom boosts exports, investments

South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as a global AI chip boom boosted exports and investments, advance central bank estimates

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Flood-weary US Southwest eyes forecast for more rain

The Four Corners region of the Southwestern U.S. is warily eyeing a forecast for still more rain

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Trading Day: AI light, Brazil flight

Stocks mostly rose on Monday, lifted by renewed optimism around AI as Anthropic filed for a US IPO and as investors awaited more 'Big Tech'

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DoorDash in talks to buy Instacart in roughly $17 billion deal, source says

DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart in a deal that could value the grocery-delivery platform at about $17 billion, a source familiar with

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Family loses 'everything' to catastrophic flooding

Family loses 'everything' to catastrophic flooding

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Omaha-area truck drivers worry diesel prices could threaten their livelihoods

Omaha-area truck drivers worry diesel prices could threaten their livelihoods

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With tighter checks for flesh-eating screwworm, a border crossing reopens

Stockyards in New Mexico that had closed due to the New World screwworm outbreak are bustling again

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Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches

The Israeli military is pressing ahead with a massive operation in the occupied West Bank that has displaced hundreds of Palestinians

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Anthropic's soaring sales, steep losses put AI frenzy to IPO test

Anthropic took a big step closer to a potentially record-breaking IPO on Monday, even as it revealed steep losses and security concerns that could test

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World stocks gain ahead of 'formidable' week for risk; oil prices fall

Global shares advanced on Monday, with investors focused on central bank meetings and a week of corporate earnings that will

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Anthropic's IPO: A close look at AI frontrunner's rapid growth, spiraling costs

Anthropic unveiled its US initial public offering paperwork on Monday, setting up for a blockbuster market debut that would test investors' willingness to

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Brazil finance minister signals more ambitious primary surplus for next year

Brazil's Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, said in an interview with local news service Broadcast on Monday that the government will pursue a higher effective primary

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Serbia's student movement toppled a political giant. Can it now govern the country?

By unseating longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic in Sunday's election, Serbia's student protest movement did what demonstrators in

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Oil settles lower on peace hopes, Saudi attacks limit losses

Brent crude futures finished lower on Monday amid hopes of easing hostilities in the Middle East, but persistent attacks on key producer Saudi Arabia

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Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank initiative

Britain will not join the Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, in a setback to efforts to create the world's first global defence bank, according to a person familiar

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French students vow more protests despite Macron government's concessions

French student leaders vowed to go on protesting despite government concessions on education, keeping pressure on President Emmanuel Macron

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Microsoft offers a quarter of its global workforce voluntary buyouts as AI spending accelerates

Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence

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Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules

The abrupt firing of Maurene Comey as a federal prosecutor by President Donald Trump's administration was unlawful, a US judge ruled on Monday in a victory

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San Francisco mayor declares local emergency to prepare for El Niño storm effects

San Francisco mayor declares local emergency to prepare for El Niño storm effects

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Equities end higher as Anthropic's IPO filing buoys AI stocks

US stocks closed higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq coming off consecutive weekly declines, as Anthropic's IPO filing

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Euro slips ahead of central bank meetings, real tumbles

The euro fell against the dollar on Monday ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings and with crude oil prices remaining elevated, while the Brazilian

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Obesity drug developer Corxel to go public in US via SPAC deal

Obesity drug developer Corxel Pharmaceuticals will go public in the US through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Amanat Acquisition Corp, the companies announced on

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AI stocks rise as Anthropic nears Wall Street debut amid investor caution

AI-linked stocks rose on Monday after Anthropic revealed the paperwork for its initial public offering, against the backdrop of growing investor unease over debt-fueled spending on

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Brazil stocks, real tumble as Lula win shifts investor focus

Brazilian stocks and the real currency posted their sharpest losses in years on Monday after the surprise

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AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings at eye-popping valuations

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Russian refiners ramp up diesel output after US deal, sources say

Russian refiners are raising diesel production in October after the government granted export quotas following the Kremlin's supply agreement with the United States, said two 

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Wall St opens higher as Anthropic's IPO filing sharpens AI focus

US stocks opened higher on Monday as Anthropic's IPO filing drew investor attention ahead of a week dominated by corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.

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From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process

Anthropic revealed its paperwork for a historic US listing on Monday, spotlighting the multi-step process IPO hopefuls typically must navigate before their shares

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Anthropic's potential mega IPO joins ranks of world's biggest listings

Anthropic took the wraps off its US initial public offering filing on Monday, bringing the Claude maker a step closer to a landmark debut that is set to test investor appetite for

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Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

Audi chief Gernot Doellner drew heavy criticism on Monday for appearing alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in the

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FedEx appoints Jamere Jackson as chief financial officer

FedEx on Monday appointed Jamere Jackson as chief financial officer, effective November 30. Jackson will step down as CFO of AutoZone on November 25.

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Apollo deepens Abu Dhabi ties with investment in Mubadala Capital

Apollo Global Management will acquire a minority stake in Mubadala Capital and commit capital across its investment strategies, the alternative asset

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Anthropic IPO filing to put AI investment boom to the test

Anthropic made its US IPO filing public on Monday, edging toward what could be the first stock market debut by a frontier AI lab and laying out the promise, costs and risks of

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EQT to buy Range Resources in $13 billion deal to create top US gas producer

EQT said on Monday it will buy Range Resources in a $13 billion all-stock deal to create the largest US natural gas producer, betting on rising demand from LNG exports

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UN-commissioned experts say Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide

A U.N.-commissioned group of independent experts accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement

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HEDGE FLOW-Trend hedge funds saw worst week since 2024 as AI stocks fell, Goldman says

Trend-following hedge funds witnessed their worst weekly performance in two years last week, as concern about the eventual pay-off from hefty AI spending ignited volatility

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Musk's grim outlook hits neoclouds as debt concerns mount

Shares of neocloud companies declined on Monday after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the sector could face consolidation and failures, adding to concerns over a widening gap between AI

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Analysts forecast Brazil market plunge after Lula turnaround win

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory over Flavio Bolsonaro looked set to trigger a sharp selloff in its financial markets on Monday.

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50 years later, Amory Lovins’ soft energy path meets electrification

Five decades ago, he charted two paths for energy use in the US. His soft path rightly emphasized efficiency and renewables but underestimated the importance of electricity.

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The markets are starting to act seriously weird. Blame AI

The markets are starting to act seriously weird. Blame AI

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Sweden's Centre leader hands task of forming government back to parliament speaker

Swedish Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist said on Monday she was handing the process of forming a government back to parliament speaker Andreas Norlen, as

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Strong CBI retail sales buck downbeat UK consumer trend

British retailers this month reported the smallest fall in sales in a year and a half, a survey from the Confederation of British Industry showed on Monday, bucking the

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Poland eyes more cooperation with Germany in space, Polish minister says

Poland sees a lot of room to deepen cooperation with Germany in the space sector, Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said on Monday, underscoring the need to possess

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US retailers face record holiday delivery prices from surcharges tied to costlier diesel

The most expensive parcel shipping year on record is on track to end with the highest-ever holiday season delivery prices as soaring diesel prices

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Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long

Federal Reserve policymakers have telegraphed they will not raise US short-term borrowing costs again this week, but with inflation concerns still front and center,

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Euro zone firms find it harder to get credit, ECB survey shows

Euro zone firms are having a harder time getting credit from their banks just as their finances are squeezed by more expensive fuel and higher costs, a European Central

Economy|Political

Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs

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In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with Iran

Since launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans’ attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week

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Asia-focused banks face capital squeeze due to inflation, bond turbulence

A mix of volatile bond markets, sticky inflation and shifting foreign exchange dynamics is creating a risk to Asia-focused banks

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China's Xi opens Communist Party plenum, aims for firm governance measures

China's Communist Party began a meeting of senior cadres on Monday aimed at tightening discipline and pressing officials to implement Beijing's orders, paving the way for a

Economy|Finance

Why Wall Street banks want Democrats to back their capital relief

Wall Street banks are poised to score significant regulatory relief thanks to US President Donald Trump's Republican regulators, but ensuring the changes survive long-

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US growth boosted by AI, but no sign of a turning point higher

In his 2025 inaugural address, President Donald Trump said his return to the White House heralded the start of a new golden age for the US, especially for the economy.

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Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy

Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised

Asia|Business|Economy|Interview

Japan auto union group looks beyond inflation-linked pay hikes for 2027 talks

Japan's top automobile industry union group is looking to move beyond wage demands aimed merely at keeping pace with inflation in next

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

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Gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden

Gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden

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Anthropic taps a deep well of distrust as it eyes its Australian AI debut

Anthropic taps a deep well of distrust as it eyes its Australian AI debut

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Judges skeptical of Trump administration effort to force California to set aside mail ballots

Judges skeptical of Trump administration effort to force California to set aside mail ballots

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Condo sales prices are dropping, but new rules may complicate affordability

Condo sales prices are dropping, but new rules may complicate affordability

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Six injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, officials say

A Russian strike on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia injured four people overnight, regional governor Mykhailo Semikin said on Telegram on Monday.

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Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

Indonesia on Monday introduced more measures to address stock market manipulation, including adding independent parties to a committee determining

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Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations, Riyadh airport as fighting intensifies

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport, as rising hostilities choke oil supplies and 

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Elections, central banks and earnings on the menu

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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China's yuan climbs to fresh 4-year high ahead of key policy meetings

China's yuan climbed to a fresh four-year high against the dollar on Monday, extending its longest winning streak since May, as softer oil prices and US Treasury yields

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Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term, Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral

Economy

Bank of Japan's hawkish pause to leave scope for December hike

The Bank of Japan will likely declare victory in a nearly 14-year battle to hit its 2% inflation target at its policy meeting on Friday and emphasise the

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Shares fall in Asia after a decline on Wall Street, and oil prices fall more than 1%

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street, while oil prices have fallen more than 1%

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Five economic challenges facing Brazil's re-elected President Lula

Brazil's economy has beaten expectations in recent years, but mounting debt and entrenched structural problems could complicate leftist

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Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed

President Donald Trump at a Sunday campaign rally ratcheted up his push to link US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim extremists,

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Trump says Canada tariff deal coming 'soon' at Michigan border rally

President Donald Trump at a Sunday political rally predicted a trade dispute with Canada would be resolved "soon," without providing specifics. 

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Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns home after fraught year away

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was greeted by tens of thousands of cheering supporters as

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Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis backs Bergeron in Ethan Allen fight

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis backed investor Doug Bergeron's campaign to replace all five directors at Ethan Allen, including its octogenarian CEO who has run the

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US appeals court appears skeptical of Trump DOJ's lawsuit over California voter rolls

A federal appeals court appeared skeptical on Sunday of a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's administration that seeks to force California officials to set aside

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Musk says SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt deal, predicts neocloud shakeout

Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX had closed $40 billion in debt financing for graphics processing units, underscoring the soaring cost of building AI computing capacity. 

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What are Brazilian voters' main concerns?

Brazilians headed to the ballot box on Sunday, in a runoff vote that pits right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair

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France sees another weekend of mass protests as thousands rally across Europe

France sees another weekend of mass protests as thousands rally across Europe

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Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market

A stagnant housing market hampered by surging mortgage rates, years of soaring home prices and an economy undercut by rising inflation has many sellers stuck in limbo as homes go months without an offer

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Netanyahu rebuked for plan to use crypto to bypass economic sanctions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces re-election this week, is drawing criticism from economists and political rivals after suggesting Israel

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Rent control doomed this mayor’s re-election campaign. He has no regrets

Rent control doomed this mayor’s re-election campaign. He has no regrets

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Audi defends decision to stand by Trump on $4 billion US factory in Georgia

The head of German automaker Audi defended on Sunday the company's planned $4 billion investment in a new US

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Beirut's $13 chicken sandwich becomes symbol of Lebanon divide

Seven years after Lebanon’s devastating financial

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The midterm election outcomes that could shape Trump's final two years

Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that will determine who controls Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.

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Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state

President Donald Trump has announced that Audi will build a new auto factory in Georgia

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Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe

Thousands of young people marched through Italian cities like Milan, Rome, and Turin on Saturday

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At one Atlanta restaurant, workers are family. A health insurance crisis tested that commitment

At one Atlanta restaurant, workers are family. A health insurance crisis tested that commitment

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New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement

The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who say they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims

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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries

An apparent explosion has caused a fire at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world

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How reliant is Ukraine on US support – and could Kyiv carry on without it?

How reliant is Ukraine on US support – and could Kyiv carry on without it?

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Iowa’s cancer problem is scrambling the midterms

Iowa’s cancer problem is scrambling the midterms

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Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence, some violence reported

Protests against war and rising living costs took place in major Italian cities on Saturday, with some incidents of violence, a week after unrest erupted across the country.

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Nigeria's Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support

President Bola Tinubu formally launched his campaign for a second term on Saturday in the northern city of Kaduna, where he sought to

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More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt

Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday

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LIV Golf paid $15 million to retain executives before filing for bankruptcy, court records show

LIV Golf has paid $15.6 million to retain seven executives in the three months before filing for bankruptcy

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China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs

The Chinese commerce ministry urged the United States on Saturday to stop expanding restrictions on American investments in China, saying a proposed

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Couche-Tard proposes up to $8 billion offer for Cumberland Farms, The Times reports

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard proposed an offer of $7.5 billion to $8 billion for US convenience store operator Cumberland Farms, formerly known as EG Group, Britain's Times

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Merz calls for unity as he warns of threats facing Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for unity in his struggling coalition on Saturday, saying Germany faced growing threats from political extremists and what he described as

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UAE's Ras Al Khaimah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill

Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in

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Divided over Israel, Detroit Democrats unite on rising costs for midterm elections

It was her son’s eighth birthday, but Dayna Broadnax could not afford a present.

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices

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As winter nears, heating oil emerges as hurdle for Republicans in US Senate races

Eighty-year-old Rick Russman of New Hampshire spent five decades as a Republican.

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How do you help a spouse who’s buried in debt? An expert weighs in

How do you help a spouse who’s buried in debt? An expert weighs in

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Couple weighed down by debt gets a small inheritance. An expert gives advice on how to manage it

Couple weighed down by debt gets a small inheritance. An expert gives advice on how to manage it

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Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports

Reliably Democratic Colorado and Washington have ballot measures that would bar transgender girls from some sports competitions

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This was a cost-saving way to travel the world. Then Covid changed everything

This was a cost-saving way to travel the world. Then Covid changed everything

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Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms

Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters’ choices.

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Bolsonaro and Lula clash on living costs, corruption in final Brazil election debate

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparred over the cost of living and traded personal attacks on Friday in the

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UK's Healey to give two state-backed lenders £20 billion capital boost in budget

British finance minister John Healey is expected to announce £20.4 billion ($27.3 billion) of additional support to the state's business lender and infrastructure bank in his budget

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Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767,

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JetBlue creditors working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

A senior creditors group for JetBlue Airways is working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Amazon cloud capacity largely sold out through 2027, CEO Jassy says (Oct 23)

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on Friday that Amazon Web

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PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says 

The discovery of two serious flaws in PHP this week set off a global scramble to keep websites safe from hackers, showing just how critical the three-

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Trump ends tariffs on some Canadian products, as Senator Collins faces close race

With an incumbent Maine US senator from his own party locked in a tight reelection battle, President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday to remove

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Trump at South Florida rally revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. warships returning from Iran could stop in Cuba

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Costa Rica AG says new joint DEA ops will target politicians, businessmen

Costa Rica will deepen cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration to target what the nation's newly re-elected attorney general calls "

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Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs

President Donald Trump is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer

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More than $1.4 billion has been traded on prediction markets for the 2026 midterms

More than $1.4 billion has been traded on prediction markets for the 2026 midterms

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Wall Street loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices

Stocks fell on Wall Street as the market came under increasing pressure from rising oil prices

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After previous day's slump, trading is quieter among AI shares

Big AI stocks were mixed on Friday, a day after the biggest decline in the Nasdaq Composite Index in four months, giving investors a welcome

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Stocks fall, but tech shares steady after selloff; oil hits highest in nearly six months

Major stock indexes ended lower on Friday even as tech shares mostly steadied, while Brent crude oil rose to its highest

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Wall Street closes lower to end rocky week

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Friday even as technology shares steadied somewhat to end a turbulent week for

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Detained migrants have no constitutional right to bond hearings, US court rules

A US appeals court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is not required under the US Constitution to give detained immigrants a chance to

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Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says

The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned

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US fines Air France, KLM over flights in prohibited Iraqi airspace

The US Transportation Department said Friday it was fining Air France and KLM a total of $425,000 for operating dozens of flights in Iraqi airspace

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Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says

Smith & Nephew held talks to merge with Johnson & Johnson's orthopaedics division but the discussions collapsed over who would run the enlarged group, a

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First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows

The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking

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Oil prices jump $3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since April

Oil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over further

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Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices

Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices

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Data center spending to more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028, BofA says

Global data center spending is expected to hit $1 trillion in 2026 and more than double to $2.1 trillion by 2028, BofA Global Research

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Wells Fargo, Intuit latest companies to object to their shares being tokenized, document shows

Six more companies, including Wells Fargo, Arm Holdings and Intuit, will not allow their shares to be tokenized on a joint trading platform backed by

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Bank of Canada to raise rates to 2.50% on October 28 and once again by end-March

The Bank of Canada will raise its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on October 28 and follow with one more hike by the end of March to pre-empt any

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First Quantum readies Argentina tax-break plans for $5.3 billion Taca Taca copper project

First Quantum Minerals plans to apply before year-end for Argentina's large-investment incentive regime for its Taca Taca copper project, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on

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Trump says Canada 'working very hard' to make a deal with US

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Canada is working hard to make a trade deal with the United States.

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Fast-fashion group Shein agrees to pay $100 million to settle US FTC probe

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission over delivery

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Barclays is latest to redirect spending toward AI as it trims its workforce

The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources

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US business activity cools in October; strong demand fueling price pressures

US business activity slowed modestly in October, though robust demand allowed companies to raise prices for goods and services, a sign that inflation

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Canada August retail sales rise 1.2%

Canadian retail sales rose 1.2% in August from July to C$74.57 billion ($53.2 billion), slightly less than expected, and were led by higher sales at

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Wall St opens lower after AI rout; SpaceX worries hit telecoms

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as caution prevailed after a sharp selloff in AI-linked stocks, while telecom stocks tumbled on fears that intensified competition