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

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US stock index futures pare losses after economic data

US stock index futures pared declines slightly on Thursday as investors assessed the latest inflation reading, released a day after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates

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Eli Lilly lifts revenue outlook as weight-loss shot demand soars, shares jump

Eli Lilly raised its full-year revenue forecast by $5 billion and beat third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday on booming demand for its

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US couple's retirement dream in ruins after residential cruise scrapped in Cambodia

Americans Lynn and Paul Montoya sold their house and cars in Wyoming so they could afford to buy a $179,000 cabin on the residential cruise

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Cheniere boosts forecast as Middle East gas disruptions buoy demand for US LNG

Cheniere Energy raised its full-year earnings forecast on Thursday, driven by higher LNG export volumes as Middle East supply disruptions pushed

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US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending rises

US inflation accelerated in September as consumers paid more for gasoline and other goods, supporting economists' expectations of an interest rate increase from the

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US weekly jobless claims hover near 57-year lows

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week amid labor market resilience.

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Caterpillar sticks to annual sales forecast amid cost pressures, shares dive

Caterpillar stuck to its annual sales growth forecast on Thursday despite strong demand for its power equipment from data centers, amid cost

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Wall St falls at open as Alphabet results reignite AI spending fears

US stocks opened lower on Thursday as Alphabet's results rekindled worries about soaring AI costs, while investors assessed fresh inflation data following the Federal Reserve's

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DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion

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DoorDash strikes $17 billion deal for US rival Instacart in mega grocery delivery bet

DoorDash said on Thursday it would buy Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion, stepping up its push into the fast-growing US grocery

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ECB keeps rates unchanged; euro and bond yields fall

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday, and said inflation risks were on the rise from surging energy costs, which

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Airbnb pledges $500M for its nonprofit to offer more free emergency stays

Airbnb is dedicating more than $500 million to its philanthropic arm over the next five years

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ECB's Lagarde steps down, saying she can't remain neutral on world events

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she would step down early from her position in order to have the

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Hershey warns rising living costs may spook Halloween shoppers

Hershey on Thursday warned that increased pressure on shoppers due to high inflation and interest rates could impact how much consumers spend on candy this

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Meloni introduces personalised number plates, urges Italians to be 'creative'

Italy's government will allow motorists to personalise the number plates of their vehicles, in a revenue-raising move that follows the example of the Unites

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Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight

Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight

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Democrats are the unwitting beneficiaries of Trump’s immigration policies

A quiet US-Mexico border, and the reduced urgency of undocumented immigration, has deprived Republicans of an issue that previously energized voters and offered conservatives an advantage.

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Federal policy helped widen rural America’s fresh food gap, but a 90-year-old law could help close it

A food systems researcher shows how trucking deregulation and lax antitrust enforcement let big grocery chains grow as rural distribution thinned.

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US unemployment claims slide to 194,000, the lowest since mid-July

The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security

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US economy grows at brisk 3.4% pace in third quarter on strong consumer spending and AI investment

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.4% annual pace from July through September, accelerating from the second quarter on strong consumer spending and investment in artificial intelligence

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How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs

A handful of providers are hijacking the arbitration process – and consumers are likely to foot the bill.

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Bunge beats quarterly profit estimates on strong crush margins

Grain trader Bunge beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, benefiting from robust processing margins for soybeans and other oilseeds.

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Restaurant Brands tops sales estimates as Burger King deals draw diners

Restaurant Brands International, beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter comparable sales on Thursday, as value meals and new menu items drew more diners to its Burger King

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China's Communist Party confirms expulsion of 33 officials

China's Communist Party confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia, from the party

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Trump touts projects and payouts on the campaign trail. Many are uncertain

US President Donald Trump has touted billions of dollars in new factories, energy projects and jobs while campaigning for Republicans

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Firefighting cash burn

There were few fireworks from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, with two dissenters to the decision to keep rates unchanged, but there were indications of more hikes

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As criminal networks spread in Latin America, Quito is new battleground

For years, the neighborhood watch group in the working-class area of Solanda in Ecuadorean capital Quito had patrolled their nighttime streets armed

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Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB her way

Christine Lagarde's decision to step down early as European Central Bank president ends an eventful seven years at an institution she

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ECB President Lagarde resigns effective Feb 7

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde had resigned and will step down on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.

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Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure

Get ready to fall back

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Indonesian free meals agency pledges urgent action to curb food poisoning

The head of Indonesia's Nutrition Agency, which runs the country's free meals programme, said on Thursday that his agency "desperately" needs to prevent food poisoning

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South African economy 5% bigger after rebasing, moving further ahead of Nigeria

South Africa's economy is estimated to be about 5% larger than previously reported after a benchmarking and rebasing exercise, its statistics agency said

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BYD's third-quarter profit growth slows, misses forecasts

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported a smaller-than-expected 28% increase in third-quarter profit on Thursday as intensifying competition at home spread to overseas

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Volkswagen posts deepest loss since Dieselgate on Porsche writedown, China woes

Volkswagen posted its steepest quarterly loss in more than a decade in the third quarter, hit by a writedown on its stake in Porsche and

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India says trade deal with US will not hurt its farmers

India will not compromise the interests of its farmers or stakeholders in a trade deal with the US and will have a strong advantage once the agreement

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Japan weighs government-backed bank lending scheme to spur strategic investment

Japan's government said on Thursday it is considering a scheme to channel public funds through private lenders to support corporate investment, seeking to

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Chipotle shares rise as burrito chain sharpens focus on traffic revival

Chipotle Mexican Grill shares rose 7% in premarket trading on Thursday on signs CEO Scott Boatwright's efforts to bring back diners with new menu launches and a marketing push were

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MSCI warning a 'short-term shock', Indonesia central bank chief reassures businesses

Global index provider MSCI's warning of a potential downgrade for Indonesia's stock market was a "short-term shock" and the country would recover, its central bank governor

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China's record-breaking exports of clean tech are making a big dent in emissions, report says

China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and that is making a dent in global emissions

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The strange math that shows how Trump got Venezuela to ‘gift’ oil to the United States

The strange math that shows how Trump got Venezuela to ‘gift’ oil to the United States

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Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says

Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says

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Volkswagen posts $6.5 billion quarterly loss as China slump, Porsche writedown weigh on bottom line

Volkswagen has posted a $6.5 billion after-tax loss for the July-September quarter

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Germany's Steinmeier says China must avoid one-sided benefits in economic ties

In its pursuit of economic self-sufficiency, China must not create one-sided dependence in other markets, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged in an

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Carlsberg holds profit guidance despite weak China sales

Danish brewer Carlsberg held its full-year profit guidance on Thursday after third-quarter sales matched expectations, though China remained a

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Pluxee earnings beat expectations, but fiscal 2027 profit decline looms 

French employee benefits company Pluxee on Thursday delivered earnings for the fiscal year 2026 above market expectations, but forecast a year-on-year profit

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Brewers start to feel the costs of prolonged war in Iran

Top European brewers including Anheuser-Busch InBev warned this week that higher costs related to conflict in the Middle East were

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Taliban’s poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers say they can't feed their children

Carpets still hang on the walls of Mohammad Dawood’s home in a northern Afghanistan village,

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Japan bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision; strong auction lends support

Japanese government bonds (JGBs) were steady on Thursday, a day before the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision, while strong demand at an auction of 2-year notes

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In the AI alphabet, cash is king

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

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A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

A U.S. cruise ship on a three-year voyage has suspended its journey in Cambodia due to high fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark

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AI-related investment, consumers likely boosted US economic growth in third quarter

US economic growth likely accelerated in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI-driven business investment more than offset the impact

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Hyundai Motor reports 5.5% rise in Q3 operating profit, beats forecasts

Hyundai Motor reported a 5.5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday, as favourable foreign exchange rates helped offset the

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Bank of Korea board member says won moves faster than expected

A voting member on the Bank of Korea's board warned that the recent pace of the won's moves warranted close monitoring, signalling caution over the currency even as the

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Fed highlights economic strength but muddies outlook for Treasuries

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday as expected, but it was not able to comfort bond investors

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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people

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Samsung keeps shattering profit records as AI boom lifts chip demand

Samsung Electronics has reported a record operating profit of $80.5 billion, driven by high demand for computer memory chips used in AI systems

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How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could boomerang in the midterms

Donald Trump roared back into office two years ago partly on the power of immigration

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Moscow, Pyongyang back network sending workers to Russian factories, report says

A Russian network of brokers sponsored by Pyongyang has taken North

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority leaves interest rates unchanged, tracking Fed move

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority left its base interest rate unchanged on Thursday at 4.25%, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.

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Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups

Vietnam has approved a plan to set the minimum state ownership level for state-run lenders at 65% by 2030, part of a broader programme to restructure state capital in major

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Samsung sees AI chip shortage worsening, keeps investors in suspense on returns

Samsung Electronics posted a 15-fold jump in quarterly chip profit on Thursday, powered by the AI boom, but its shares tumbled as investors

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The path of Cyclone Arnab went through India's plans for data centers and future growth

A cyclone that powered up over unusually warm ocean waters hit part of India’s coastline that’s dense with billions of dollars in plans for data centers

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New Zealand central bank governor says chances of December hike are 'high'

New Zealand central bank governor Anna Breman said on Thursday chances the bank will hike the official cash rate in December are "high".

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Australia's Star Entertainment accepts $183.6 million anti-money laundering penalty

Australia's Star Entertainment said on Thursday it would accept a court-imposed penalty of A$260 million ($183.6 million) for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism

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Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears

Microsoft on Wednesday forecast fiscal second-quarter cloud growth and overall sales that beat Wall Street estimates, sending

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Judge says Trump bid to set aside California ballots would ‘wreak havoc’ on democracy

A US judge strongly rebuked the Trump administration on Wednesday by rejecting a request by the Justice Department to temporarily

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Sobering quarter for Jose Cuervo distiller as profit slumps

Mexico's Becle, the world's biggest tequila maker and owner of Jose Cuervo, reported a steep drop in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, missing market expectations as

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Ford’s third-quarter core profit ticks higher despite rising commodity costs

Ford Motor’s third-quarter core profit increased slightly to $2.7 billion, as the Michigan automaker overcame production struggles with its

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Law firm that handled Lehman, Enron bankruptcies plans to wind down

Law firm that handled Lehman, Enron bankruptcies plans to wind down

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Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

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Rio Tinto doubles down in Argentina with new lithium plants

(Corrects production figure in paragraph 3 to clarify that output in Argentina is expected to reach 160,000 metric tons by 2028, not 200,000 metric tons) By Lucila Sigal SAN FERNANDO DEL VALLE DE

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Trading Day: Fed pauses, Big Tech reports

Wall Street rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and as investors focused on key earnings reports.

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Fed's policy committee to weigh balance sheet issues early next year, Warsh says

By Michael S.

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Fed's Warsh announces changes in how future FOMC meetings will go

By Michael S.

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Global stocks hold gains after Fed decision, oil prices rise

Global stocks and major Wall Street indexes gained on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as

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Alphabet stock sinks as search woes cause revenue miss, cash burn worsens

Google parent Alphabet reported disappointing results in the core business of search advertising and a massive acceleration in cash burn as it poured

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FedEx margins decline as it pays more to hire truckers, shares fall

FedEx is paying more to hire extra truckers, a cost that weakened margins in its core US express delivery segment in the third quarter and is expected to hit even harder in the

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Trump says imported robotics pose national security risks but does not impose tariffs

US President Donald Trump found on Wednesday that imported robotics and machinery pose national security risks but did not impose any immediate

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Chipotle tops quarterly sales expectations as it continues to attract diners

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported better-than-expected comparable sales on Wednesday, as marketing efforts, limited-time menu offerings and

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Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

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FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide detailed information on how they use consumers’ data when they are setting prices

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Suspects in alleged school shooting plot in Georgia had floor plan, had chosen a date, warrants say

Authorities say that the suspects in an alleged plot to carry out a shooting at a Georgia high school had a floor plan of the school and had chosen a date

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US sways more countries to oppose UN resolution condemning its Cuba embargo

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly urged an end to the decades-long US economic embargo on Cuba on Wednesday, but a

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Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia after fuel prices soar

Hundreds of people permanently living aboard a touring cruise ship were forced to disembark in Cambodia this week after the vessel's operator said fuel price increases from the Iran

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Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns

Meta announced on Wednesday that it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms following concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, in a move

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Warsh to attend Fed jobs and productivity task force hearing to refine views

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said that he plans to attend a November 16 field hearing of the central bank's productivity and jobs task force in the San Francisco

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Fed's Warsh says US economy not running too hot

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the US economy is not running too hot despite some demand pressures from the boom in AI investment, adding

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Italy approves 2027 budget with tax hikes on banks and energy firms

Italy will raise taxes on banks, insurers, energy firms and the gaming industry to help finance its 2027 budget, ministers said after

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico expand lawsuit against Trump White House, citing continued ‘viewpoint discrimination’

CNN, MS NOW and Politico expand lawsuit against Trump White House, citing continued ‘viewpoint discrimination’

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FOMC holds rates steady, markets rise modestly

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, awaiting further data on the path of inflation, and said it would reduce its policy-meeting schedule starting

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Phillips 66 posts record quarterly profit on refining strength

Phillips 66 on Wednesday reported a record quarterly profit, topping Wall Street estimates, powered by higher refining margins on fuel supply disruptions due

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US FTC demands Walmart, Uber, Delta and others hand over data on personalized pricing

The US Federal Trade Commission is demanding information from Walmart, Uber and seven other companies on whether and how they use individuals' personal data such as

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Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits 'accumulation of more information'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after

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Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite stubbornly high inflation, while providing little hint about its next moves

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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike

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US consumer watchdog's information security 'not effective,' watchdog finds

The top US agency for consumer financial protection is not adequately protecting databases with large volumes of sensitive consumer and business

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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump administration push

The U.N. General Assembly has condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year

Economy|Europe

Canada, European Union officials drop 'associate member' from joint summit declaration

Canada and the European Union agreed to "ever closer association" but dropped the contentious idea of associate EU membership in a

Economy|Finance

In first budget, UK's Healey tries to shelter households from economic storms

UK finance minister John Healey offered help on Wednesday to households buffeted by "global economic storms", easing the hit from rising

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Putin woos African leaders, says Russia a better partner than 'colonial' West

President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the

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US Health Secretary Kennedy opens access to some unapproved peptides

US Health Secretary Robert F.

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Airbus holds annual targets, bets on year-end delivery surge

Airbus maintained its full-year forecasts and production plans on Wednesday after reporting mixed third-quarter earnings,

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Mexico, US assess viability of trade deal before midterms

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that trade talks with the US were advancing as both sides assessed whether an agreement could be reached before

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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

Economy

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