- Binance said on Saturday it has covered up to 90% of the roughly $6.3 billion in assets stolen in a hack announced Thursday. ✓2
- Binance said the remaining 10% consists of less liquid tokens outside its top 10 that may take longer to source in the required amounts. ✓2
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Binance Says 90% of $6.3B Hack Losses Covered, Targets Sunday Withdrawal Restart
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Binance Suspends Withdrawals, Freezes $2.5B+ After Suspected Hack; Tether, Circle Freeze Funds
- Binance said on Thursday it was investigating a 'potential security issue' and that user funds are safe. ✓6
- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said Tether froze about $1.5-1.6 billion of its USDT tied to the potential Binance hack (NBC cites $1.567 billion). ✓4
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S&P 500 Falls 1.8%, Nasdaq 2.9% as Intel Plunges 29% and AI Spending Doubts Grow
- The S&P 500 fell 1.8% on Friday, its worst day since June, and closed out a third straight losing week. ✓3
- The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.9% on Friday, the largest decline among the major indexes. ✓3
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ECB President Lagarde to Step Down Feb. 7, Nine Months Before Term Ends
- ECB President Christine Lagarde announced on Thursday that she will step down on 7 February 2027, about nine months before her term was due to end. ✓6
- The ECB said Lagarde informed the Governing Council and European Council President Antonio Costa of her decision. ✓2
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DoorDash to Acquire Instacart for $17 Billion, $65 Per Share; Close Expected 2027-28
- DoorDash announced Thursday (Oct. 29, 2026) that it will acquire Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion. ✓5
- DoorDash will pay $65 per Instacart share, and the boards of both companies have approved the deal.
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Alphabet Loses Over $500B in Value After Q3 Miss; Nasdaq Falls 2.3% Next Day
- Alphabet reported Q3 revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% year over year, and the results fell short of Wall Street expectations. ✓4
- Google Cloud revenue rose 103% to about $30.7 billion in the quarter. ✓2
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Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%-4% in 10-2 Vote; Cook, Hammack Dissent for Hike
- The Federal Reserve held its federal funds rate target range at 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday. ✓5
- The FOMC voted 10-2 to hold rates; Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented in favor of a 0.25-point increase. ✓4
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Amazon Q3: AWS Revenue Up 39% to $45.98B, Free Cash Flow Falls to -$42.4B
- AWS third-quarter revenue was $45.98 billion, up 39% year over year, above the $45.29 billion StreetAccount consensus; Q2 growth was about 37%.
- AWS revenue grew 39% from the year-ago quarter. ✓2
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AI Law Firm Crosby Bids for Weil Gotshal Brand and Assets, Seeks to Hire Lawyers
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges's management committee has recommended to its partnership that the firm pursue an orderly wind-down; the firm announced this Wednesday. ✓2
- AI-first law firm Crosby has bid to buy some Weil Gotshal assets, including its trademark, brand and some unspecified internal data, according to TechCrunch, which confirmed the offer. The Information was first to report it.
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Microsoft Q1 FY27 Revenue Hits $92.3B; Azure Discloses $33.2B, Up 48%
- Microsoft reported quarterly revenue of $92.3 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026, up 19% year over year. ✓2
- Microsoft net income was $36.6 billion, up 32% on a GAAP basis. ✓2
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Shell Q3 Profit Nearly Doubles to $10.81B on Record Refining Margins; Buyback Raised to $5B
- Shell reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $10.81 billion, up from $5.43 billion a year earlier and above the $9.92 billion LSEG analyst consensus; it is the strongest quarterly profit since Q2 2022.
- Shell's indicative refining margin was $42 per barrel, a record that compares with the previous record of $28.04 per barrel in Q2 2022.
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Jio Platforms Lists 25% Above IPO Price at $137.1 Billion Market Value
- Jio Platforms listed on Wednesday at a premium of over 25% to its IPO price, giving it a market capitalization of 13.05 trillion rupees ($137.1 billion), per CNBC.
- Jio Platforms shares opened 3.3% higher on Thursday, the day after the market debut.
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Volkswagen Posts €5.86 Billion Q3 Operating Loss on Porsche Writedown
- Volkswagen Group reported an operating loss of €5.86 billion (about $6.5 billion) for July-September, its worst quarterly result in more than a decade, per DW.
- Most of the loss stems from one-off costs, including a large writedown on the group's stake in Porsche.
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Nasdaq 100 Heads for Third 2026 Correction as Tech Earnings Disappoint, Volatility Jumps
- The Nasdaq 100 Index was on course to enter its third technical correction of 2026 as investors sold big tech stocks.
- The selling followed a series of disappointing earnings reports from technology companies.
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US GDP Grows 3.4% in Q3, Beating Forecasts; September PCE Inflation at 3.6%
- US GDP grew at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, up from 2.2% in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department's advance estimate released Thursday. ✓4
- The 3.4% growth rate was above economists' expectations. ✓2
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BOJ Holds Rates at 1.25%, Says Underlying Inflation Consistent With 2% Target
- The Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 1.25%, its highest level since 1995. ✓2
- The BOJ said underlying inflation is 'generally consistent' with its 2% target, the first such assessment since the target was adopted in 2013; it previously said inflation was 'approaching 2 percent'. ✓2
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Reddit Moves to Logged-In Model as Q3 Revenue Rises 53% to $895M; Shares Fall 15%
- Reddit announced with its Q3 2026 results that it is shifting to a primarily logged-in experience; CEO Steve Huffman confirmed this in a shareholder letter. ✓3
- Reddit will begin testing the change in select markets outside the U.S. in Q4; no timeline has been given for a worldwide rollout. ✓3
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US Gas Hits $4.20 and Diesel $6.32 Ahead of Midterms, Highest Ever for Election Day
- The national average gasoline price was $4.20 a gallon on Friday, nearly 40% above the same period last year.
- Diesel prices have risen about 70% over the past year to $6.32 a gallon.
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Poundland Starts Insolvency Process Over a Year After £1 Sale to Gordon Brothers
- Poundland Group Ltd has begun insolvency proceedings, just over a year after Gordon Brothers bought the discount retailer for £1. ✓2
- Poundland bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators; if approved by the High Court, it gives the business 10 days to find a rescue deal.
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Intel Stock Plunges After Q4 Revenue Forecast of $15B-$16B Misses $17.1B Estimate
- Intel issued a fourth-quarter forecast of revenue between $15 billion and $16 billion; analysts polled by LSEG expected $17.1 billion. ✓2
- Intel expects Q4 adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents versus analyst expectations of 43 cents (LSEG).
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Anthropic Prospectus Shows $80B H1 Loss as Big Tech Earnings and Nasdaq Slide Cloud IPO
- Anthropic released its IPO prospectus on Monday, disclosing a net loss of $80 billion for the first half of the year, hundreds of billions of dollars in compute commitments, and more than 90 pages of risk factors.
- Anthropic's third-quarter financials have not yet been released.
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Jio Platforms Raises $3.2bn in India's Largest IPO; Shares Jump 21% on Debut
- Jio Platforms raised $3.2bn in its stock market debut, India's largest-ever initial public offering.
- Shares rose 21 percent on Wednesday, valuing the company at $131.5bn and making it India's second most valuable company after parent Reliance Industries.
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Russia Extends General Ban on Producers' Diesel Exports Through End of January
- Russia's government has extended a general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January.
- The extended ban still allows some diesel volumes to flow to the global market.
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Exxon Posts $15.4B Quarterly Profit, More Than Double Last Year; Shell Earns $10.8B
- ExxonMobil earned $15.4 billion in the quarter, more than doubling its earnings from the same period a year earlier.
- Shell earned $10.8 billion in the quarter, nearly double its earnings a year earlier.
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Senegal Lawmakers Again Reject Revised 2026 Finance Law, Threatening IMF Program
- Senegalese lawmakers again rejected the government's revised 2026 finance law.
- The rejection prolongs a standoff between lawmakers and the government.
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Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi and Its Two Co-Founders
- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown filed criminal charges against Kalshi, CEO Tarek Mansour and COO Luana Lopes Lara in a Salt Lake City court on Wednesday, accusing them of illegally promoting online gambling.
- The complaint lists 12 counts of online gambling promotion, one count of general gambling promotion and one count of pattern of unlawful activity.
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EU, Canada Drop 'Associate Member' Term From Montreal Summit Declaration
- A joint EU-Canada summit declaration drops the term 'associate member' and instead commits to an 'ever closer association' of Canada to the EU, short of full membership. ✓4
- The 21st Canada-EU summit is held in Montreal on October 29-30, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa attending. ✓3
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22 Late-Forming Super PACs Spend $637 Million in 2026 Midterms Before Donors Disclosed
- CNBC's analysis of FEC filings found 22 super PACs registered in the final 10 weeks before Election Day have each spent at least $1 million on congressional races, reporting about $637 million in independent expenditures by Oct. 29.
- That $637 million is about one-sixth of all independent spending reported in House and Senate races this cycle; the groups accounted for more than 22% of independent expenditures in CNBC's 2026 window, up from under 2% at the same point in the previous two midterms.
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Brent Tops $117 as Gulf Crude Exports Hit 24.6M bpd, Above Pre-War Average
- Gulf crude exports averaged 24.6 million barrels per day in the week to October 18, exceeding the pre-war average, according to Kpler.
- Brent crude front-month futures (December delivery) rose more than 2 percent on Friday to briefly top $117 a barrel, the highest since April and more than 60 percent above pre-war levels.
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Lula Reelection Sparks Brazil Stock Rout; 400+ Equity Funds Gone, IPOs Frozen
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reelected as Brazil's president, according to Bloomberg.
- Lula's reelection was followed by a sell-off in Brazilian stocks, which Bloomberg describes as a rout.
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Global Bond Sales Hit Record as AI Spending Drives Tech Borrowing; Alphabet Debt Risk Rises
- Global bond sales have reached an all-time high, driven by heavy borrowing from large technology companies investing in AI.
- US investment-grade bond sales set an annual record as AI-related spending led companies to borrow hundreds of billions of dollars.
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HKT Says FCC Show-Cause Order 'Ceased' as Reuters Reports Firm Will Exit US Market
- An HKT spokeswoman told SCMP on Saturday that the FCC's Order to Show Cause, issued in October, has 'been ceased'.
- The October FCC order required HKT to justify why its right to provide international and domestic services to and from the US should not be revoked.
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FinCEN Flags $8B in Suspect Foreign-Directed Wire Payments Via US Money Services Firms
- FinCEN, a Treasury Department bureau, said it identified more than $8 billion in suspicious cross-border wire payments from 2021 to 2025, sent through U.S.-based money services businesses at the direction of foreign agents.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Treasury has stopped nearly $190 million in funds tied to overseas fraud and returned more than $100 million to U.S. victims.
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11 Insurers Plan ACA Marketplace Exits for 2027; Proposed Premiums Up About 15%
- Insurers offering ACA plans are proposing an average premium increase of about 15% for 2027, the second straight year of double-digit increases, per a KFF analysis of public insurer filings across all 50 states and D.C.
- 11 insurers have announced plans to leave the ACA marketplaces in 2027 in at least some states where they currently operate, according to KFF; six insurers have announced plans to enter new marketplaces.
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Obamacare Premiums to Rise 13% for 2027; Subsidies Offset Much of Increase
- Premiums for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans will rise by 13 percent for next year.
- Subsidies will offset much of the premium increase for many enrollees.
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BOJ Accelerates ETF Sales, Which Could Raise Payments to Takaichi Government
- The Bank of Japan has decided to accelerate sales of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- Bloomberg reports the faster ETF sales could increase the BOJ's payments to the Japanese government.
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Eli Lilly Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook to $91B-$92B as Q3 Mounjaro Sales Rise 65%
- Eli Lilly raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $91 billion-$92 billion, from a previous $85 billion-$87 billion.
- Eli Lilly raised its full-year sales forecast on continued demand for its obesity and diabetes drugs. ✓2
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Europe to Release 42 Million Barrels of Oil Reserves Over Three Months, France Says
- Europe will release 42 million barrels of oil reserves into the market over the next three months.
- France's economy minister, Roland Lescure, announced the release on Thursday.
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Audi Q3 Profit Plunges 87% to €95 Million; 2026 Outlook Cut to 3-5%
- Audi's third-quarter profit fell 87% year-on-year to €95 million, from €718 million in the same quarter last year, the Volkswagen subsidiary reported on Friday, Oct. 30.
- Audi's profit for the first nine months of 2026 dropped 41% to €1.22 billion.
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EU Natural Gas Prices Top €100/MWh, Highest Since 2022; Storage 72% Full
- European natural gas prices rose above €100 per megawatt hour, their highest level since 2022.
- EU gas storage facilities are about 72% full as winter approaches.
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Meta, Alphabet, Amazon Post Negative Free Cash Flow as AI Spending Surges; Microsoft Positive
- Meta reported negative free cash flow of $2.12 billion, Amazon $42.4 billion and Alphabet $9.07 billion in the latest quarter, per CNBC.
- Microsoft's free cash flow fell 27% to $18.63 billion, its second straight quarterly decline, and the company said it will turn to the bond market to fund AI infrastructure spending.
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Sudan Food Prices Up 37% Year on Year in September; Khartoum State Nearly 60%
- Sudan's Central Bureau of Statistics reported nationwide prices were 28 percent higher in September than a year earlier, up from 26 percent in August.
- Nationwide prices rose 7.5 percent in September alone, more than double the previous month's increase, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
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Fed Officials Expected to Restart Rate Increases in December, NYT Reports
- Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart interest rate increases in December.
- The pace of any additional rate increases after December will depend on incoming economic data.
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Microsoft Launches $25 Billion Bond Sale, Draws $115 Billion in Orders at Peak
- Microsoft announced plans on Thursday to raise $25 billion in a bond offering. ✓2
- The bond offering attracted $115 billion of orders at its peak.
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Colombia Pauses Interest Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Slowing
- Colombia's central bank halted its series of interest rate increases.
- Signs of an economic slowdown outweighed concerns about accelerating inflation in the decision, according to Bloomberg.
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China's Anti-Graft Body Investigates Ex-Sinopec, CNOOC Chairman Fu Chengyu, 75
- Fu Chengyu, former chairman of Sinopec and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), is under investigation by the Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Supervisory Commission.
- The CCDI cited alleged 'serious violations of discipline and law', a phrase commonly used for corruption, in a notice on its website.
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France's GDP Shrinks 0.1% in Q3 as October Inflation Hits 3.4%, Insee Says
- France's GDP contracted 0.1% in the three months to September, according to national statistics office Insee.
- Annualised inflation rose to 3.4% in October from 3.1% in September, the fastest rate since January 2024, Insee said.
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Florida Votes on Amendment 3 to Raise Homestead Exemption From $50,000 to Up to $250,000
- Florida's Amendment 3 asks voters to raise the amount exempt from homestead property taxes from $50,000 to as much as $250,000 over the next two years.
- The measure would cut billions of dollars in revenue from local government budgets; some jurisdictions could functionally eliminate all non-school homestead property taxes over time.
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Halloween Chocolate Sales Fall 7.2% as Prices Run About 8% Higher; Hershey Trims Outlook
- The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween, up from last year's record $13.1 billion.
- Candy and chewing gum prices were up 7.7% in September from a year earlier, per Consumer Price Index data; the sugar-and-sweets category rose 5.5%.
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UK Gilt Yields Fall to Five-Week Low After PM Burnham's Debut Budget
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered his debut budget this week.
- UK bond yields fell to a five-week low following the budget.
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Quebec Paper Mill Idled Indefinitely by Owner RYAM Amid US Tariffs; Workers Seek Buyout
- RYAM, the US owner of the paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec, began an 'economic shutdown' of the mill in early October for 'an indefinite period'.
- Most of the mill's 360 employees are out of work and receive partial pay from government tariff relief.
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UK Chancellor Healey's First Budget Raises Bank Surcharge to 6%, Adds £100 Energy Payments
- Chancellor John Healey delivered his first Autumn Budget on Wednesday under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. ✓3
- Healey announced an extra £10 billion of economic and military support for Ukraine. ✓2
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PCE Inflation Picks Up, Data Released Day After Fed Holds Rates Steady
- The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index showed an acceleration in inflation, according to data released the day after the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady.
- The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady the day before the PCE data release.
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S&P Cuts Meta Outlook to Negative, Affirms AA-, Citing Capex and Negative Free Cash Flow
- S&P Global Ratings revised Meta's outlook from stable to negative on Friday, keeping the AA- credit rating.
- S&P cited uncertainty over Meta's elevated capital spending and negative free cash flow, and questioned Meta's ability to monetize its AI investments relative to peers.
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Monte Paschi Investors Reject €25 Billion Plan to Acquire Banco BPM
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena investors rejected a €25 billion ($27.9 billion) plan to acquire Banco BPM.
- The vote is a setback for CEO Luigi Lovaglio's effort to fend off a takeover bid from Intesa Sanpaolo.
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Rio Tinto Suspends Underground Operations at Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi Copper Mine
- Rio Tinto Group has suspended underground operations at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Hong Kong Finance Chief Says GDP Forecast May Rise After 5.1% First-Half Growth
- Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong's economy grew 5.1% in the first half of the year, driven by strong exports and investment growth.
- Chan said the full-year growth forecast, previously raised to a range of 3.5% to 4.5%, may be revised upward.
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Housing and Food Hit Nearly Half of US Household Spending in 2025, a 15-Year High
- Housing and food accounted for nearly half of US households' spending in 2025, the largest share in 15 years.
- Bloomberg cites rising rents, homeowner costs and beef prices as factors behind the increase.
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US Weighs Easing Sanctions on Russia's Shadow Fleet Tankers; Energy Secretary Denies Lifting
- The Trump administration is reportedly considering lifting sanctions on some Russian shadow fleet vessels so they can carry oil not subject to sanctions.
- A US official told Reuters earlier this month that the move was intended to ease record-high global freight rates.
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Polymarket Halts International Trading ~1 Hour After Third-Party Hack; Users Reimbursed
- Polymarket halted trading on its international platform on Thursday after a compromise of a third-party provider. ✓2
- Trading resumed at 3:00 p.m. ET after the platform was offline for nearly an hour. ✓2
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Missouri Jury Rules for Bayer in Roundup Cancer Trial Brought by Three Women
- A jury in St. Louis, Missouri, rejected claims by three women that Bayer's Roundup weedkiller caused their cancers. ✓2
- The Missouri jury's verdict for Bayer's subsidiary Monsanto was unanimous.
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PAG to Buy 51% of Evergrande Property Services for HK$4.03 Billion from Liquidators
- Investment firm PAG agreed to buy a controlling stake in Evergrande Property Services for HK$4.03 billion (about US$514 million). ✓2
- The deal was disclosed in a Hong Kong stock exchange filing. ✓2
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Hyperscaler Bond Yields Hit 6.51% as AI Debt Issuance Surges; Meta Plans $95B Stock Sales
- The VettaFi AI Hyperscaler Bond Index, tracking debt of Microsoft, Alphabet, Oracle, Amazon and Meta, had a yield of 6.51% at the end of September.
- Hyperscalers issued $93 billion in debt in 2025 to support AI and other capital spending, versus an average of about $35 billion a year from 2020 to 2024, according to TMX VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth.
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Samsung Q3 Revenue Up 127%, Operating Profit Up 783% on AI Memory Chip Demand
- Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter operating profit broadly in line with analysts' expectations, as demand for advanced memory chips used in AI applications continued to grow.
- Samsung's third-quarter revenue rose 126.88% year-on-year and 13.85% from the previous quarter.
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Apple Overtakes Nvidia as World's Most Valuable Company
- Apple Inc. became the world's most valuable company on Friday, overtaking Nvidia Corp.
- Apple had previously held the title of most valuable company; Bloomberg describes the move as Apple reclaiming it.
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Credit Default Swap Costs on US Tech Giants Hit Record Highs After Intel, Amazon Earnings
- Costs to protect the debt of numerous US technology companies against default hit fresh record highs on Friday.
- Disappointing quarterly reports from Intel Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. spurred fresh concerns about whether the heavy borrowing financing the AI boom will pay off, according to Bloomberg.
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US Stock Futures Fall as Fed Holds Rates, Gives No December Hike Signal
- US stock futures fell in early Asian trading.
- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
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Thailand Seeks to Seize Over $1B in Assets From Alleged Scam Money-Laundering Group
- Thai authorities said they will seize more than US$1 billion in assets from a group accused of laundering proceeds from Southeast Asia-based scam syndicates.
- A Thai criminal court issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for the alleged ringleader, South African Benjamin Mauerberger, his Thai wife Cattaliya Beevor, Cambodian businessman Yim Leak and four others, according to police.
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Iron Ore Falls Below $90/Ton, Heads for Lowest Month-End Close Since October 2022
- Iron ore futures in Singapore were headed for their lowest month-end close in four years, since October 2022.
- Bloomberg attributes the decline to ample global supplies and elevated Chinese port stockpiles, which curbed demand.
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Farm Bankruptcies Up 19% in 2026 as Iran War Lifts Fuel, Fertiliser Costs; Trump Offers $8bn
- Farm bankruptcies in the first three quarters of 2026 were up 19 percent from the same period last year and 73 percent from 2024, per a University of Arkansas National Agricultural Law Center analysis.
- President Donald Trump announced an $8bn fuel relief programme for farmers last week, following $12bn in tariff-related aid in 2025.
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Trump Says First 1M Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Arrived as US Gas Hits $4.25 Average
- The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was about $4.25 on Wednesday, up nearly 40% from roughly $3.05 a year earlier, according to AAA.
- At a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, President Trump announced the arrival of the first million barrels of Venezuelan oil obtained under an agreement with Venezuela; the White House says it comes at no cost to US taxpayers and will be refined in Texas.
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Shanghai Futures Exchange Halts Bonded-Warehouse Delivery for Copper, Aluminum Futures
- The Shanghai Futures Exchange has suspended the settlement of copper and aluminum futures with deliveries from duty-free (bonded) warehouses.
- The bonded-delivery mechanism has long helped Chinese traders avoid paying taxes on metal that can be sold overseas.
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Trump Declares Foreign Industrial Robot Imports a National Security Threat
- President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation on October 28 declaring imports of foreign-made industrial robots a national security threat.
- The proclamation orders new US negotiations with trading partners and leaves open the possibility of imposing tariffs on robot imports in the future.
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Japan Exchange Group's First Large-Scale Topix Reshuffle Takes Effect Friday
- Japan Exchange Group Inc.'s first large-scale reshuffle of the Topix Index goes into effect Friday.
- The reshuffle is part of what Bloomberg describes as the biggest overhaul in the benchmark's history.
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FTC Orders Nine Major Companies to Disclose Use of Personal Data in Pricing and Pay
- The Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine major companies to turn over detailed information about how they use personal data.
- The information will be used to determine whether the companies use users' personal data to charge them more or to pay their employees less.
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Syria Revokes Fuel Price Hike After Protests Over Soaring Cost of Living
- Protests erupted across Syria last month over a government decision to raise fuel prices again, described as the largest show of discontent since President Ahmed al-Sharaa took power two years ago.
- The fuel price increase was revoked days after the protests began, amid calls for further demonstrations.
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AC Milan and Inter Unveil €2.3 Billion Plan for New Stadium to Replace San Siro
- AC Milan SpA and FC Internazionale Milano SpA unveiled plans for a new arena to replace the century-old San Siro Stadium.
- The redevelopment is estimated to cost about €2.3 billion.
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Angola Plans 2027 Fuel Subsidy Cuts Without Significant Pump Price Increases
- Angola plans to cut spending on fuel subsidies in 2027.
- The government plans to do so without significant increases in pump prices, relying instead on other measures to reduce costs.
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Sanrio Ends Tie-Up With Japanese Spy Drama Vivant After Chinese Criticism
- Sanrio ended its collaboration with the Japanese TV drama Vivant after criticism in China over the show's content. ✓3
- Sanrio said the show contained content or elements inconsistent with its corporate philosophy or core values. ✓2
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Oracle Shares Jump 13% After $225B Fiscal 2030 Revenue Forecast, $20B Funding Cap
- Oracle issued a revenue forecast of $225 billion for fiscal 2030, implying 35% average annual growth.
- Oracle said it will limit additional fundraising for fiscal 2027 through 2030 to $20 billion, divided equally between equity and debt.
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Bolivia's Paz Stabilizes Currency and Regains Debt Market Access as Economy Contracts
- Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz is stabilizing the country's currency, according to Bloomberg.
- Bolivia is regaining access to debt markets, according to Bloomberg.
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Thrive Holdings Acquires ADT for $10 Per Share, $15.3 Billion Enterprise Value
- Thrive Holdings acquired home security company ADT for $10 per share, about $7.6 billion in equity value, as announced Thursday.
- ADT said the total enterprise value of the deal is $15.3 billion.
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US-Owned Startup Plans $600 Million Rare-Earth Refinery in Malaysia
- A US majority-owned startup plans to invest $600 million in a rare-earth refinery in Malaysia.
- The project is intended to develop a new source of rare-earth critical minerals, as Washington pushes to reduce its reliance on China.
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Vale Q3 Iron Ore Output Misses Estimates on Challenges at Serra Norte Mine
- Vale SA's third-quarter iron ore production fell short of analyst estimates.
- Vale, the world's largest iron ore producer, faced challenges at a mine in northern Brazil, identified in the headline as Serra Norte.
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CATL Expands Into Battery Swapping and Energy Storage Amid Price Wars, Profit Pressure
- Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, has increased its focus on new businesses including battery swapping and energy storage.
- SCMP reports CATL is seeking new growth drivers amid intensifying price wars and mounting pressure on profitability.
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Hong Kong's Paul Chan Says 2026 Growth May Be Strongest in Five Years
- Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said economic growth remained robust in the third quarter of 2026.
- Chan said the third-quarter performance paves the way for what may be Hong Kong's strongest annual economic expansion in five years.
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New York Projects Budget Deficit Will Narrow by $3.5 Billion on Wall Street Profits
- New York State projected its budget deficit will narrow by $3.5 billion next year.
- The state expects a boom in trading and borrowing to deliver record profits to Wall Street.
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Vanguard: Auto-Portability Cuts Small 401(k) Cash-Outs to 9% From 50%, But Only 6% Reach New Plans
- Among workers with under $1,000 in a 401(k), the share who cashed out within 10 months of leaving a job fell to about 9% from roughly 50% after their employers joined the Portability Services Network, per Vanguard research.
- Among workers with balances of $1,000 to $7,000, the cash-out share fell to 31% from 39%, per Vanguard research.
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Siam Cement, PTT Global Chemical Agree to Combine Thai Petrochemical Units in $5.5B Deal
- Siam Cement Pcl and PTT Global Chemical Pcl agreed to combine their Thai olefins and polyolefins businesses.
- The combined businesses are valued at 187 billion baht (about $5.5 billion).
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Merck Raises 2026 Profit Outlook to $2.77-$2.82 a Share as Keytruda Sales Hit $8.6B
- Merck reported Q3 2026 revenue of $18.09 billion, up 5% from a year earlier.
- Merck posted Q3 net income of $5.07 billion ($2.04 per share), compared with $5.79 billion ($2.32 per share) a year earlier.
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Muhyiddin and 12 Opposition MPs Pledge Support for Anwar Ahead of Malaysia Budget Vote
- Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who governed Malaysia from 2020 to 2021, agreed to back Anwar Ibrahim's government in parliament.
- Muhyiddin joined 12 other opposition and independent lawmakers in pledging support for Anwar's administration.
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Amazon Reports Q3 Earnings Thursday; AWS Growth Seen at 38%, Capex Under Scrutiny
- Amazon is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday.
- StreetAccount expects AWS sales to grow 38%, versus 37% growth last quarter, which would be a fifth consecutive quarter of acceleration.
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Taiwan's Stock Benchmark Nears Correction as Global AI Stock Selloff Deepens
- Taiwan's stock benchmark is on the verge of entering a technical correction.
- A global selloff in artificial intelligence stocks is deepening.
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Jio's 21% Debut After $3.2B IPO Makes Reliance India's Most Valuable Group, Passing Tata
- Reliance Group, led by Mukesh Ambani, overtook Tata Group as India's most valuable conglomerate by market value following Jio Platforms' stock market debut.
- Jio Platforms shares rose about 21% in their Wednesday trading debut in India after the country's largest-ever IPO. ✓3
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Berkshire Class A Hits Record $824,765 as Nasdaq Falls 5.3% in October
- Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares closed Monday at a record $821,931 and ended the week up 0.3% at $815,600.
- Class A set a record intraday high of $824,765 the previous Thursday, fully erasing a 15% pullback that followed Warren Buffett's announcement that he would step down as CEO.
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Merz Urges EU-Asia Rules-Based Trade Network in Seoul as Steinmeier Meets Xi in Beijing
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Seoul on Friday, the last day of a four-day Asia trip, that Germany and Europe want to cooperate with Asian economies on a rules-based economic order.
- In Singapore on Wednesday, Merz called for a free trade agreement between the EU and the CPTPP; he made similar calls in Japan.
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Chile Expects Only Modest Copper Output Recovery Next Year After Historic Slump
- Chile expects its copper output to recover only modestly next year after a historic slump.
- Chile's expected output next year would remain well below recent levels.
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Gold Dips After Fed Holds Rates Steady, Gives Limited Guidance
- The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
- The Fed offered little guidance on its next policy move.
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EU to Present Three De-Risking Tools in December; Industry Resists Diversifying From China
- The European Commission will present a trio of new trade and supply-chain instruments in December.
- None of the three instruments will name China, but their overall aim is to reduce dependencies on Beijing and allow the EU to respond in a trade war scenario, per SCMP.
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GM, Ford Each Forecast ~$2B in Higher Materials, Chip, Fuel Costs as Revenue Rises
- GM reported revenue up 2.9% over the past year; Ford reported a 2% rise and Stellantis 1%.
- GM's light-duty truck sales rose 9% year over year; Stellantis' U.S. pickup sales rose 34%; Ford's F-Series remains its bestseller.
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UK to Require Foreign Defence Firms With £50m+ Contracts to Invest Equal Sum in Britain
- Foreign firms awarded defence contracts worth more than £50m will be required to invest an equivalent amount in British factories, jobs and training, under a new government 'offset strategy'.
- The Ministry of Defence will apply the rules on a case-by-case basis from April 2027, according to a government statement.
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Moody's Downgrades Senegal, Warns Bondholders of Deeper Losses in Debt Rework
- Moody's Ratings downgraded Senegal's credit rating.
- Moody's warned bondholders could face wider-than-expected losses as Senegal seeks to rework billions of dollars of external debt.
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Codelco Dismisses Eight More Managers and Staff in Copper Output Accounting Scandal
- Codelco dismissed eight managers and employees after investigations into production figures uncovered new evidence of irregularities.
- The dismissals deepen the fallout from an accounting scandal at the Chilean state copper producer, which involves overcounting of copper.
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El Niño Rains Disrupt Brazil's Sugarcane Harvest, Delaying Mills Ahead of Next Season
- Heavy rains linked to El Niño are disrupting the sugarcane harvest in Brazil, the world's top sugar supplier.
- Harvest delays are causing backups at mills, which Bloomberg reports threaten to undermine the start of the next sugar season.
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Three-Year 'Forever Cruise' Halts in Cambodia, Stranding 200+ Passengers After Funds Run Out
- A three-year around-the-world 'forever cruise' was halted in Cambodia, stranding more than 200 passengers.
- The company behind the cruise blames rising fuel costs for halting the trip.
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Boeing Shares Suffer Sharpest Selloff Since June 2020 After Disappointing Outlook
- Boeing Co. issued an outlook that was disappointing to investors.
- Boeing's stock had its sharpest selloff since June 2020 following the outlook.
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Petrobras Lifts Q3 Oil Output to Record, Runs Refineries Near Full Capacity
- Petrobras, Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, raised production to a record in the third quarter.
- Petrobras ran its refineries near full capacity in the third quarter.
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China's STAR 50 Index Falls Over 40% From July Peak on AI Return Concerns
- The STAR 50 Index, which tracks 50 of the largest and most liquid companies on Shanghai's STAR Market, has fallen more than 40% from its July peak.
- Battery maker CATL shares have fallen 37% since the start of the year.
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BYD Q3 Net Profit Rises 28% to 10 Billion Yuan as Overseas Sales Surge
- BYD posted a net profit of 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) for the three months ending September, up 28% from a year earlier.
- BYD's third-quarter revenue grew 13.6% to 211.5 billion yuan.
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ServiceNow Shares Plunge 25% After Q3 Revenue Rises Over 20% to $4.11 Billion
- ServiceNow shares fell 25% on Thursday and were headed for the stock's worst day ever after third-quarter results.
- Third-quarter revenue grew more than 20% to $4.11 billion, roughly in line with the $4.10 billion estimate of analysts polled by LSEG.
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India Raises FY27 Growth Forecast to 7.3% From 7.1%, Cites Inflation and Rupee Risks
- India's Ministry of Finance forecasts 7.3% economic growth for the current fiscal year (FY27, April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), up from a previous forecast of 7.1%, in its October economic review.
- The ministry said energy consumption, port traffic, GST collections and car sales accelerated in the previous quarter.
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Chinese Investors Pull Back From Hong Kong Stocks at Fastest Pace in Over 5 Years
- Chinese investors are pulling back from Hong Kong stocks at the fastest pace in more than five years, according to Bloomberg.
- Bloomberg reports the withdrawal threatens to deepen an existing selloff in Hong Kong equities.
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Treasury Sets Series I Bond Rate at 5.51% for Nov.–April, Up From 4.26%
- The U.S. Treasury announced that Series I bonds purchased from Nov. 1 through April 30 will pay a 5.51% annual composite rate, up from 4.26% for purchases made through Oct. 31.
- The new composite rate consists of a 4.08% variable portion based on inflation data and a 1.40% fixed portion.
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AARP: Caregivers Spend Over $11,500 a Year, Up About 60% Since 2021
- A new AARP study found family caregivers spend on average more than $11,500 per year on care for people who need support, up roughly 60% from 2021.
- For households earning less than $40,000 a year, caregiving costs consume more than three-quarters of annual income on average, according to AARP.
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Uber Uses Public Blockchain to Invest Corporate Funds in Test With HSBC, Franklin Templeton
- Uber Technologies Inc. used a public blockchain to invest its corporate funds, per Bloomberg's report.
- The setup let Uber capture higher returns by trading on a weekend.
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Xponential Fitness's No. 3 Shareholder Fund 1 Investments Eyes Take-Private Bid
- Fund 1 Investments LLC is the third-largest shareholder in Xponential Fitness Inc.
- Fund 1 Investments is pushing for a take-private of Xponential Fitness and is looking to buy the company itself, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Boston Office Tower Sells at Foreclosure Auction for $546 Million Below 2019 Price
- A real estate investment firm bought a Boston office tower at a foreclosure auction.
- The auction price was about one-third of the price paid for the building in 2019.
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Indonesia Wealth Fund CIO Pandu Sjahrir Co-Owns Brokerage Sanctioned in Market Probe
- Pandu Sjahrir, an Indonesian wealth fund executive, is a co-owner of a brokerage that was sanctioned in connection with a stock-market manipulation probe.
- Sjahrir has publicly supported MSCI Inc.'s scrutiny of Indonesia's stock market.
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ECB Survey: Under-35 Households Hold Median Wealth of €25,000 vs €208,000 for Ages 55-64
- Households headed by someone under 35 have median net wealth of about €25,000, versus about €208,000 for households headed by 55- to 64-year-olds, more than eight times as much, per the ECB's 2023 Household Finance and Consumption Survey.
- Across the 22 countries surveyed, under-35s hold 2.8 percent of all household wealth; 55- to 64-year-olds hold the largest share at 24 percent.
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Tencent, Visa Sign MOU on Cross-Border Payments and AI Commerce in China
- Tencent and Visa signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in cross-border payments and agentic (AI-agent-driven) commerce, the companies said Thursday.
- The companies plan to ease payments for travelers entering and leaving China, including letting travelers pay participating merchants via Weixin Pay and Visa networks, subject to regulatory requirements.
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Raizen to Sell Part of Fuel Distribution Unit, Give Shell Rights Over Business
- Brazilian biofuels maker Raizen SA is putting a portion of its fuel distribution business up for sale, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
- As part of the split, shareholder Shell Plc would receive a meaningful stake and some rights over the profitable fuel distribution unit, according to Bloomberg's sources.
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Investors Fear Warsh Plan to Cut Fed Rate Decisions Could Raise Treasury Volatility
- Kevin Warsh is Federal Reserve Chairman and plans to reduce the number of interest-rate decisions the Fed makes each year.
- Investors are worried the plan could lead to more volatility in the $32 trillion Treasury market, according to Bloomberg.
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Treasuries Rally Extends Into Friday as US Tech Stock Selloff Spurs Bond Demand
- US Treasuries rose on Thursday as a selloff in shares of US technology giants revived investor demand for bonds as insurance against a possible economic slowdown.
- The Treasury rally gathered pace in Asia trading on Friday, as the US tech stock selloff drove investors to US government debt.
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UK House Prices Flat in October as Mortgage Costs Rise, Nationwide Says
- UK house prices did not grow in October, according to Nationwide, one of the country's largest mortgage lenders.
- Bloomberg reports that rising mortgage costs squeezed prospective buyers.
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NPR: 15,000+ Veterans Face $150+ Higher Payments After VA Ends VASP Loan Program
- An NPR investigation using previously unreported VA data found more than 15,000 veterans whose VA-backed loans were modified after financial hardship saw monthly payments rise by at least $150.
- More than 700 veterans had payment increases of $1,000 or more, according to NPR's analysis of the VA data.
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Genmab Stock Gains $10 Billion in Value in a Week on Cancer-Drug Data
- Danish biotech Genmab A/S had a breakout week in the stock market, with its market value rising by about $10 billion, according to Bloomberg's headline.
- Bloomberg attributes the stock's rise to strong data on a Genmab cancer drug.
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127.
US Employment Cost Growth Holds Steady in Q3, Stays Below Inflation
- US labor cost growth held steady in the third quarter.
- Employment cost growth remained below the rate of inflation.
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Exxon Raises Stake in Mozambique's Rovuma LNG Project Via Swap With Eni
- ExxonMobil increased its stake in the planned Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.
- The stake increase came through a swap with Italian energy company Eni SpA.
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Indian Stocks Close Higher Friday, Benchmark Posts Best Month Since July
- Indian stocks closed higher on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- India's benchmark gauge posted its best monthly performance since July.
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Edmunds: Days to Sell $20K-$30K New Cars Fell 20% From Q1 to Q3 2026
- From Q1 to Q3, the days it took dealers to sell a new vehicle priced $20,000-$29,999 dropped 20%, the biggest acceleration of any price segment, per Edmunds.
- Vehicles priced $30,000-$39,999 sold about 18% faster and those priced $40,000-$49,999 sold nearly 12% faster, per Edmunds.
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United CEO Says Boom's Overture Won't Fly by 2029; Boom Pivots to Data Center Turbines
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on the Office Hours: Business Edition podcast (appeared Oct 28, 2026) that Boom's 2029 Overture delivery timeline 'is not going to happen in '29—it's going to take longer.'
- Kirby said Boom has 'a lot of hurdles to overcome' including FAA certification and that success is not guaranteed; in March he put the chances of Overture entering commercial service at '50-50.'
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Barclays, Fidera Among Creditors Seeking Payout From Collapsed UAE Exchange Center
- Barclays Plc and London-based hedge fund Fidera Ltd are among dozens of creditors seeking to recover money they say they are owed by United Arab Emirates Exchange Center LLC of Dubai.
- UAE Exchange Center LLC is a collapsed remittance provider with an estimated $1 billion hole in its balance sheet.
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St. Louis Fed's Musalem Says More Rate Hikes Needed 'Soon' to Curb Inflation
- St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said Friday that additional rate increases are needed to bring inflation to the Fed's target. ✓2
- Musalem said in prepared remarks for the Shadow Open Market Committee: "I judge that additional firming of monetary policy will be necessary, and soon."
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Baron Capital Backs Vail Resorts Nominees in Proxy Fight With Oasis Management
- Baron Capital, one of Vail Resorts' largest shareholders, is supporting the company and its board nominees.
- Vail Resorts is trying to fend off a proxy fight led by activist investor Oasis Management.
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Brent Rises to $115.59 After Houthis Say They Hit Saudi Ras Tanura Refinery
- Brent crude futures rose $1.50, or 1.32%, to $115.59 per barrel on Wednesday.
- U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures gained $1.47, or 1.47%, to $101.37 per barrel.
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FedEx Beats Estimates, Raises Full-Year Adjusted EPS Outlook to $18-$18.60
- FedEx reported quarterly results for the period ended Sept. 30 that beat Wall Street expectations on revenue and earnings, according to CNBC citing an LSEG analyst survey.
- Net income for the quarter was $290 million, or $1.21 per share, versus $650 million, or $2.73 per share, a year earlier.
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ECB Expected to Hold Rates Steady Amid French Bond Turmoil, Rising Energy Costs
- The European Central Bank is expected to keep borrowing costs unchanged at its upcoming policy decision, according to Bloomberg.
- Bloomberg reports the ECB is weighing bond-market turmoil in France as it considers its decision.
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Warren Asks DOJ for Criminal Probe of Bank of America After $1.2B AML Penalties
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the Senate banking committee, sent a letter urging the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into Bank of America and its executives.
- Warren asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to determine whether criminal charges are warranted and gave the DOJ until Nov. 12 to say whether it has already investigated and, if not, whether it plans to.
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Hungary and US Sign 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework' on Gas and Oil Infrastructure
- Hungary and the United States signed an agreement called the 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'.
- The agreement is intended to strengthen cooperation on developing regional natural gas and oil infrastructure.
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Air Canada Cuts Full-Year Profit Guidance for Second Straight Quarter on Jet Fuel Costs
- Air Canada lowered its full-year profit guidance for the second consecutive quarter.
- The airline attributed the cut to jet fuel prices that were higher than it had expected.
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UK Debt Office Cuts Long-Dated Gilt Reliance as Investors Seek Shorter Tenors
- The UK Debt Management Office is pulling back further from long-dated gilts to meet investor demand for shorter-tenor gilts.
- DMO Chief Executive Jessica Pulay said shorter tenors are less exposed to swings in the bond market.
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Banking Assets in India's GIFT City Jump About 60% Since June, Official Says
- Banking assets in India's international financial hub, GIFT City, have surged about 60% since June, according to a top official.
- GIFT City competes with Singapore and Hong Kong in attracting foreign capital; Bloomberg attributes the growth to expansion in India's credit markets.
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Baltic Exchange Got 2 Whistleblower Claims of Tanker Rate Manipulation Since Iran War
- The Baltic Exchange has received two whistleblowing claims of attempted manipulation of the world's benchmark tanker rate since the start of the war in Iran, according to documents made public in its legal battle with trading house Mercuria Energy Group.
- A Baltic Exchange freight assessor told a broker that 'a certain amount of cajoling and bullying' was necessary to get companies to provide tanker rates after the Iran war broke out, the court was told.
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Arini Trader Lemssouguer's Troubles Unsettle European High-Yield Bond Market
- Hamza Lemssouguer is a hedge fund trader at Arini who trades high-yield debt.
- Bloomberg reports that Lemssouguer has long traded aggressively, placing high-yield debt bets at a scale few in the market match.
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Hedge Funds Hold Record Short Position on US Natural Gas Ahead of Winter
- Hedge funds this week built the largest short position on US natural gas on record.
- The positioning reflects expectations that an unusually warm winter will reduce demand for natural gas, used for heating and power generation.
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Philippine Peso Down Nearly 8% Against Dollar This Year, Bloomberg Reports
- The Philippine peso has slid nearly 8% against the US dollar so far this year.
- Unnamed marketwatchers told Bloomberg the decline may prompt the Philippine central bank to deploy more tools to stabilize the currency.
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CK Asset Suspends Sales Launch at Yuen Long's Montage Days Before Marketing Began
- CK Asset Holdings has suspended sales at Montage, its residential project in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, days before it planned to begin marketing the first homes.
- The developer confirmed the suspension to the South China Morning Post but declined to give a reason, saying it reserved the right to pause or commence sales at any time.
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France Has EU's Highest Tax Burden at 46% of GDP, New Data Shows
- New data shows France has the highest tax burden in the EU, at 46 percent of GDP.
- France's national debt continues to grow.
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HSBC Seeks Credit Insurance to Offload Risk on Data Center Loans
- HSBC Holdings Plc is looking to transfer credit risk on data center loans to insurers.
- The move comes as demand for artificial intelligence-related financing continues to grow, according to Bloomberg.
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150.
US Farm Firms Face Record Diesel Prices and Uneven Agricultural Exports
- Diesel prices are at record levels, according to Bloomberg.
- US agriculture exports are uneven, according to Bloomberg.
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151.
Universal Music Group Reports Q3 Subscription Revenue Increase on Price Rises
- Universal Music Group NV reported an increase in subscription revenue in the third quarter.
- Bloomberg attributes the increase to price increases and what it describes as 'healthy' subscriber growth.
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152.
Canadian Dollar Heads for Biggest Monthly Gain Since April After BOC Hike
- The Canadian dollar is heading for its largest monthly gain since April.
- Bloomberg attributes the gain to elevated oil prices and the Bank of Canada's shift toward tighter monetary policy, following a BOC rate hike per its headline.
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Nasdaq Futures Fall as Tech Earnings Disappoint, Bonds Gain
- US equity-index futures dropped, with Nasdaq futures falling, as more earnings reports from technology companies disappointed investors.
- Investors shifted money into other parts of the stock market.
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Gold Holds Near $4,000/oz, Heads for Second Monthly Loss on Rate-Hike Bets
- Gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce.
- Gold was on track for a second consecutive monthly loss.
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Japan's Biggest Life Insurers Step Up Lending, Targeting Overseas Data Centers
- Japan's biggest life insurers are stepping up lending, with a focus on overseas projects including data centers.
- Higher interest rates are making loans more attractive to the insurers, according to Bloomberg.
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Chinese Investors Pile Into Long-Dated Government Bond ETFs as Stocks Slide
- Chinese investors are putting money into exchange-traded funds that track longer-dated government bonds.
- China's government bond market is rallying.
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Eight Firms Apply for Hong Kong Ride-Hailing Licences Before Friday Deadline
- Eight companies have applied for ride-hailing licences in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday's deadline, the Transport Department confirmed.
- Uber (US-based), Tada (Singapore-based), Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the Hong Kong market, told the South China Morning Post they had submitted applications.
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ECB Steps Up Scrutiny of Insurer-Backed Bank Risk Transfers, Warns of Slower Approvals
- The European Central Bank is increasing its scrutiny of significant risk transfer (SRT) deals in which lenders offload credit risk to investors via trades backed by insurers.
- Banks may face a longer wait for ECB approval of such deals, particularly if the structures are not kept simple.
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Bank of Canada Raises Rate 25 bps to 2.5%, First Hike Since July 2023
- The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. ✓2
- It is the bank's first rate increase since July 2023. ✓2
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Lloyds Beats Q3 Profit Estimates on Higher Interest Income and Fees
- Lloyds Banking Group beat analyst profit estimates for the third quarter.
- The result was driven by increases in both interest income and fees.
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161.
France Weighs Moving Minimum Wage Rise Up a Month Ahead of Cost-of-Living Protests
- The French government is considering bringing forward the minimum wage increase by one month from its scheduled date of January 1, 2027.
- Officials are also considering adding an extra boost to the minimum wage increase.
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Rivian Q3 Beats Estimates: Record 19,248 Deliveries, Net Loss Narrows to $913M
- Rivian delivered a record 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter (July–September 2026).
- Rivian reported a Q3 net loss attributable to common stockholders of $913 million, versus $1.17 billion in Q3 2025.
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Tesco to Sell Czech and Slovakia Unit to Ahold Delhaize for €1.7 Billion
- Tesco agreed to sell its supermarket division in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to Ahold Delhaize.
- The deal values the business at an enterprise value of €1.7 billion (about £1.5 billion).
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China's Mega Banks Post Biggest Quarterly Profit Increases in Recent Years
- China's mega banks reported their biggest quarterly profit increases in recent years.
- The banks reined in bad loans, according to Bloomberg.
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165.
TotalEnergies Posts Record Profit for Quarter to September, Holds Pump Prices Below Rivals
- TotalEnergies reported record profits for the quarter ending September.
- The company has kept fuel prices at its pumps lower than those of rivals.
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166.
Aspen Neuroscience Raises About $140.6M in US IPO, Shares Fall 2% in Debut
- Aspen Neuroscience Inc., a clinical-stage cell therapy developer, raised about $140.6 million in a US initial public offering.
- Aspen Neuroscience shares fell 2% after the IPO.
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167.
Deutsche Telekom Reportedly Stalls Plan to Merge With T-Mobile US
- Deutsche Telekom's plan to combine with its U.S. subsidiary T-Mobile US has hit a snag, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
- Bloomberg reports the setback casts doubt on a deal that would be the largest-ever public merger.
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Sprouts Farmers Market Cuts Outlook After Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak Hits Sales
- Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. cut its financial outlook.
- Sprouts shares fell sharply following the outlook cut.
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169.
Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Says He Will Keep Team 'No Matter What' Amid Federal Probe
- Mark Walter told the California Post, "We're going to keep the team no matter what," when asked about the Los Angeles Dodgers amid a federal investigation into his businesses.
- The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are looking into allegations that investment funds were used to make loans directly to other businesses, some within Walter's business group.
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170.
Restaurant Brands Q3 Net Income Hits $542M as Burger King US Sales Rise 8.4%
- Restaurant Brands International reported fiscal Q3 net income attributable to common shareholders of $542 million ($1.54 per share), up from $315 million (96 cents per share) a year earlier.
- Excluding certain non-cash items, the company earned $1.10 per share.
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GFL Environmental Gives Bidders Until Nov. 9 to Submit Final Takeover Offers
- Canada's GFL Environmental Inc. is in the final stages of evaluating takeover bids.
- Suitors have been given until Nov. 9 to submit their final offers for GFL Environmental.
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Rivian Raises 2026 Delivery Floor to 67,000 as R2 Becomes Best-Selling Model
- Rivian said Thursday that its new R2 SUV was its best-selling vehicle in the third quarter, though it did not disclose R2 unit sales.
- Rivian raised the low end of its 2026 delivery guidance to 67,000 vehicles from a prior range of 65,000 to 70,000; TechCrunch reports it is the second raise this year.
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Chinese High-Yield Dollar Bonds Head for Worst Week in Over a Year on Huafa Strains
- China's high-yield dollar bonds are heading for their worst week in more than a year.
- Signs of liquidity strains at state-owned conglomerate Zhuhai Huafa Group Co. weighed on market sentiment, according to Bloomberg.
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Hong Kong to Exclusively Host Vinexpo Asia From 2027 to 2031, Ending Singapore Rotation
- Hong Kong will be the exclusive host of Vinexpo Asia from 2027 to 2031, ending the trade fair's rotation with Singapore.
- Vinexposium, the fair's organiser, confirmed its five-year commitment to Hong Kong on Friday by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
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Americans Expected to Spend Record $13.5B on Halloween as Giant Decorations Boom
- The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, up from $8.8 billion in 2019.
- Spending on Halloween decorations has risen from $2.6 billion in 2019 to $4.3 billion, according to the NRF.
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DFW Airport Undergoes $12 Billion Expansion, Targets 100 Million Passengers by 2030
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is undergoing a $12 billion transformation.
- DFW is targeting 100 million annual passengers by 2030.
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Petroperu Board to Seek Minority Stake Sale Early Next Year, Eyes First Profit Since 2021
- Petroperu's board plans to look to sell a minority stake in the state-owned oil company early next year, according to its chairman.
- The chairman says Petroperu is on track to post its first annual profit since 2021.
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BYD Short Sellers Pare Bets Ahead of Earnings Expected to Show Profit Rebound
- Short sellers are reducing bets against BYD Co. ahead of its earnings report.
- BYD is expected to post a rebound in profit, according to Bloomberg, helped by accelerating overseas sales and a recovery in the domestic market.
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Malaysia's Big Caring Group Plans IPO of Up to 2.3 Billion Ringgit ($565 Million)
- Big Caring Group Bhd., described as Malaysia's biggest pharmacy chain, is offering shares worth up to 2.3 billion ringgit (about $565 million) in an initial public offering.
- The IPO is poised to be Malaysia's second-largest listing this year, according to Bloomberg.
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180.
Chinese Tech Hardware Stocks Fall Despite 1,800% Chipmaker Sales Surge
- Chinese tech hardware shares fell sharply, even as some companies posted strong quarterly results.
- A chipmaker's sales surged 1,800%, according to Bloomberg's headline; the company is not named in the available synopsis.
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VF Corp CEO Darrell: Sales Fell 9% in First Half, Seen Down 2% or Less in Second
- VF Corp CEO Bracken Darrell said sales were down 9% in the first half of the year.
- Darrell said sales are expected to decline 2% or less in the second half, which he said puts the brand on track to turn positive "at some point soon."
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182.
Applebee's Parent Dine Brands Adopts Poison Pill Against Cobblers Cove, Arkhouse Bid
- Dine Brands Global Inc., parent company of Applebee's, has adopted a poison pill (shareholder rights plan) to fend off a takeover bid.
- The takeover bid comes from investment firms Cobblers Cove Capital and Arkhouse Management.
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183.
Blue Owl Seeks More Insurance Capital to Fund AI Build-Out
- Blue Owl is telling investors it needs more cash, particularly from insurance firms, to finance the AI build-out, which Bloomberg says requires trillions of dollars.
- The Bloomberg article URL indicates the story relates to Blue Owl's results, with fees beating estimates while redemptions weigh on inflows.
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184.
Kioxia Shares Down 60% Ahead of Earnings, Worst in Memory Chip Sector
- Kioxia Holdings Corp. is set to report upcoming earnings results.
- Kioxia's stock has fallen about 60%, according to Bloomberg's headline.
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Indian Individual, Proprietary Traders Sell Over 70 Billion Rupees of Shares in October
- Individuals and proprietary traders in India sold more than 70 billion rupees of shares in October through Oct. 26.
- Bloomberg's headline says India's small investors are dumping stocks and chasing new listings.
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Fitch Places Zhuhai Huafa Group on Negative Watch Over Refinancing Risk
- Fitch Ratings placed Zhuhai Huafa Group Co. on negative watch, citing heightened refinancing risks.
- The rating action came days after a selloff in the Chinese company's offshore bonds.
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S&P 500 Heads for Small October Gain Despite Slide in Leading AI Tech Stocks
- The S&P 500 is set for a small gain for the month of October 2026.
- Some of the tech stocks that led the S&P 500 to repeated new highs have slid.
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, Pardoned by Trump After US Jail Term, Now Lives in UAE
- Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, was jailed in the United States for a financial crime.
- President Trump pardoned Zhao.
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Euro Headed for Worst Month Against Pound Since 2022 on France Concerns
- The euro is set for its weakest monthly performance against the pound in more than four years, with the worst month since 2022.
- Bloomberg attributes the euro's decline to concern about France's outlook weighing on the common currency.
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Gencom, White Bridge Capital Buy Downtown Miami InterContinental for About $300 Million
- Gencom and White Bridge Capital bought the InterContinental hotel in downtown Miami.
- The purchase price was about $300 million, per Bloomberg's headline.
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Activist Investor Bergeron Seeks Removal of Ethan Allen CEO Kathwari, Backs Tsen Ward
- DGB Investments founder Douglas Bergeron is pushing for major changes at Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.
- Bergeron says Farooq Kathwari, Ethan Allen's CEO and Chairman, needs to be removed and replaced by Stefanie Tsen Ward.
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Bambusa Therapeutics Falls 7% in Debut After $168.9 Million US IPO
- Bambusa Therapeutics Inc. raised $168.9 million in a US initial public offering.
- Bambusa shares slipped 7% in their trading debut.
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Iceland's Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa Plans Initial Public Offering
- Blue Lagoon, a geothermal seawater spa described by Bloomberg as Iceland's main tourist attraction, is planning an initial public offering.
- The spa is located near an active volcano.
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Upwind Raises $400M Series C at $3.8B Valuation, Led by Bessemer
- Upwind, a San Francisco cloud security startup, raised a $400 million Series C at a $3.8 billion valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
- Existing backers including Greylock Partners and Craft Ventures participated in the round.
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Ray-Ban Heir Rocco Basilico Rejects €3.5 Billion Offer for 12.5% Delfin Stake
- Rocco Basilico, a Ray-Ban heir, rebuffed an offer of €3.5 billion (about $3.9 billion) for his 12.5% stake in Delfin Sarl.
- Delfin Sarl is the family investment company behind EssilorLuxottica SA.
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China Makes First Inquiry for US Wheat Since Trump-Xi Summit
- China has made an inquiry about buying US wheat, its first since the presidential summit between Trump and Xi.
- Bloomberg reports the inquiry signals Beijing may be preparing to expand purchases of American crops beyond soybeans.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Shares Jump 13% After Q3 Beat, Raised 2026 Guidance
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shares rose about 13% on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year outlook.
- Third-quarter revenue was $2.95 billion, above analyst expectations of $2.88 billion (LSEG).
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Asian Chip Stocks Fall as Big Tech Earnings Raise AI Spending and Demand Worries
- Global chipmaker stocks fell, with Asian chip stocks sinking, amid concerns over the funding of Big Tech's AI spending.
- Bloomberg reports that the current earnings season, seen as crucial for the AI trade, is falling flat.
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Kia Shares Fall to More Than One-Year Low After Warning on War-Linked Costs
- Kia Corp. shares fell to their lowest level in more than a year.
- Kia warned that its earnings are being eroded by mounting costs linked to the war in the Middle East.
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Swiss National Bank Posts CHF 19.1 Billion Q3 Profit, Down Nearly 32% From Year Earlier
- The Swiss National Bank reported a third-quarter 2026 profit of 19.1 billion Swiss francs ($23.3 billion) on its investments, announced Friday.
- Year-to-date profit reached 44.2 billion francs (about $53.8 billion).
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Fujifilm to Invest 10 Billion Yen to Boost LTO Tape Production Capacity 5x
- Fujifilm announced it will invest roughly 10 billion yen (about $63 million) to increase its magnetic tape production capacity fivefold.
- The fivefold increase is measured against fiscal year 2025 production levels.
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Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival Vendors Report Higher Crowds on Halloween Weekend
- Vendors at Hong Kong's annual Wine and Dine Festival reported stronger turnout on Saturday, the first weekend of the four-day event, which coincided with Halloween.
- The festival extended opening hours to 1am on Saturday.
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LA Mayor Race Drew $47M in Prediction Market Trades; Pratt Finished Third Despite 78% Odds
- The Los Angeles mayoral race drew more than $47 million in trades on prediction markets including Kalshi, Polymarket U.S. and Polymarket International, making it the most heavily traded mayoral contest of 2026.
- On the eve of the June primary, one market gave Spencer Pratt a 78% chance of advancing to the November runoff; Pratt finished third.
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Raskin Demands Trump Records on Tariff Exemptions by Nov. 11, Cites Donor Ties
- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to President Trump requesting records on tariff relief for more than a dozen industries, with a Nov. 11 deadline.
- The requested records include White House–USTR communications on tariff relief and communications with private-sector representatives, including Apple executive chairman Tim Cook and Rolex CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour.
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Goldman's Mericle: Fed Expected to Hold Rates in October, Door Open to December Move
- Economists expect the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady at its October decision.
- Economists expect the Fed to keep the door open to a rate move in December.
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Oil Falls as Traders Weigh New Diplomatic Efforts Over Iran, US Strike Risk
- Oil prices declined as traders weighed fresh diplomatic efforts in the Middle East aimed at averting a potential restart of US military strikes on Iran.
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Australian Regulator Seeks Information From Banks on Failed Firmus Grid IPO
- Australia's corporate regulator, ASIC, is seeking information from investment banks about the failed Firmus Grid Ltd. initial public offering.
- The Firmus Grid IPO failed earlier this month (October 2026).
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Inquiries From Wealthy Chinese on Foreign Citizenship Up 33-40% as Beijing Targets Offshore Trusts
- In July, Beijing introduced measures targeting offshore trusts, with certain incomes and transactions potentially subject to a 20% tax.
- Investment migration firm Savory & Partners said inquiries from Chinese clients have risen 33% since July.
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China's 2026 Clean-Tech Exports Could Offset Brazil's Annual Fossil Fuel Emissions: CREA
- The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) analysis finds that Chinese exports of clean technologies this year could offset the equivalent of Brazil's annual emissions from fossil fuels.
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AIB Raises Ireland Domestic Growth Outlook on Housing Infrastructure Spending
- AIB Group Plc expects Ireland's domestic economy to grow more than it previously forecast.
- AIB attributes the upgraded outlook to government investment in housing infrastructure.
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Hong Kong Delistings Hit 35 in 12 Months to August, Outnumbering 21 Resumptions
- Hong Kong's stock exchange saw 35 delistings in the 12 months to August 2025, versus 21 resumptions of trading, according to a Grant Thornton report.
- Delistings outnumbering resumptions is the first such outcome in three years, per the report.
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Biwin, Moore Threads Shares Fall Over 10% as China's Star 50 Drops 4%
- Shares of Chinese chip firms Biwin Storage Technology and Moore Threads fell more than 10% in Thursday morning trading in China.
- The two stocks had risen the previous day, Wednesday, by 8.4% (Biwin) and 5.8% (Moore Threads).
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Samsung Reportedly Ending Home Appliance Sales in Hong Kong; Fridges Listed Sold Out
- Samsung's Hong Kong office told the SCMP on Thursday it would focus on televisions, monitors, audio products, business-to-business display solutions and mobile devices in the city.
- Samsung did not explicitly confirm it was ending sales of major home appliances in Hong Kong.
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South Africa's Absa Group Expands Into Dubai International Financial Centre
- South Africa's Absa Group has expanded its operations to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
- The bank said it aims to use the Dubai location to better support trade and investment flows between Gulf and African markets.
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EU Officials to Press Beijing on Yuan Appreciation in Visits Starting Week of Nov 23
- Top European economic and finance officials are set to visit Beijing to persuade Chinese policymakers to let the yuan strengthen, aiming to help shrink the EU's growing trade gap with China, per SCMP's exclusive report.
- Maarten Verwey, the European Commission's director general for economic and financial affairs, would lead a delegation to Beijing in the week of November 23.
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Euro Near Weakest Since May 2025 Ahead of ECB Rate Meeting
- The euro is trading near its weakest level since May 2025.
- The European Central Bank holds its interest rate meeting later Thursday.
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Amazon Shares Give Back Over Half of Post-Earnings Surge Ahead of Next Report
- Amazon.com Inc. shares rose sharply after its last earnings report, driven by strong cloud growth, according to Bloomberg.
- More than half of those post-earnings gains have since been erased, per Bloomberg.
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American Airlines Raises Citi/AAdvantage Card Annual Fees From $99 to $150 in Jan. 2027
- Beginning Jan. 24, 2027, the annual fee on the Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select MasterCard and Citi/AAdvantage Business MasterCard will rise from $99 to $150, according to a company press release.
- It is the first fee increase for the Platinum Select consumer card since 2018.
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Samueli-Backed OCVIBE Strikes $100M+ Deal for teamLab's First Permanent US Site in Anaheim
- The Samueli family-backed OCVIBE development in Anaheim, California, has a deal worth more than $100 million with digital art collective teamLab.
- The deal will open teamLab's first permanent US location.
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BofA Macro Traders Limit Risk Exposure Into Year-End After Market Shakeout
- Bank of America's macro traders are limiting risk exposure heading into year-end.
- The pullback follows upheaval in some of the world's most popular trades, described by Bloomberg as a volatile market shakeout.
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Funds Investing in Latin American Stocks Fall From 660+ in 2015 to 226, Bloomberg Reports
- More than 660 funds invested in Latin American equities in 2015.
- Only 226 funds investing in Latin American stocks remain today.
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SEC Joins Regulators Monitoring Manipulation, Insider Risks in Prediction Markets
- The Securities and Exchange Commission is monitoring risks in the prediction market industry, including market manipulation and insider trading risk, according to Bloomberg's headline.
- The SEC is described as another regulator added to the list of watchdogs monitoring the fast-growing prediction market industry.
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Fed Weighs Repo-Based Framework as Borrowing Stigma Remains Obstacle, Bloomberg Reports
- Federal Reserve officials are considering ways to shrink the central bank's asset holdings while keeping markets supplied with cash through lending operations.
- Bloomberg reports that a repo-based framework faces a long-standing challenge: the stigma associated with borrowing from the central bank.
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ETF Industry Nears Record Launches Alongside Rising Fund Closures, Bloomberg Reports
- The ETF industry is on track for its highest number of fund launches on record, according to Bloomberg.
- Bloomberg reports that fund closures are approaching a notable threshold, with closures cited among leveraged ETFs, metaverse-themed funds and ESG funds.
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Agnico Eagle Warns Diesel Could Add Up to $80 Per Ounce to 2027 Gold Costs
- Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. warned that rising diesel prices risk raising its cost of producing gold by as much as $80 per ounce next year.
- Bloomberg characterizes the warning as a sign of mounting inflationary pressures for the mining industry.
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ICE, TradeXYZ Seek Approval for US Perp Futures; Druckenmiller Backs Firm; PURR Up 19%
- TradeXYZ, the main developer of perpetual futures markets on the Hyperliquid exchange, announced a partnership Thursday with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to bring its perpetual futures onshore into the U.S.
- TradeXYZ and ICE said they are seeking regulatory approvals for the offering.
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Social Security Trust Fund Projected Depleted by 2032 as Midterm Candidates Debate Fixes
- Social Security trustees' most recent report projects the program's main trust fund will be depleted by late 2032, after which beneficiaries would face a benefit cut of more than 20%.
- The payroll tax cap is $184,500 in income; the tax rate is 12.4%, split 6.2% each between employers and workers.
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Airbnb.org Launches 10-Cent-Per-Stay Giving Plan Targeting $500M Over Five Years
- Airbnb's nonprofit held its inaugural gala on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
- Starting October 28, the day of the gala, Airbnb will donate a portion of its commercial revenue from each stay booked, amounting to 10 cents per stay, per an Airbnb press release.
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Coinbase Returns to Profit for First Time in a Year as Quarterly Revenue Falls
- Coinbase Global Inc. returned to profitability for the first time in a year.
- Coinbase reported a quarterly decline in revenue.
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US-Canada Trade War Hurts Kentucky Bourbon Industry Ahead of US Midterms
- The US-Canada trade war is hurting Kentucky's bourbon industry, according to Al Jazeera.
- Kentucky's bourbon industry generates billions of dollars annually, according to Al Jazeera.
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ANZ Raises Oil Price Forecast, Says Market Tighter Amid Iran War
- ANZ Group Holdings raised its oil price forecast.
- ANZ said oil-market balances are now more fragile than at the start of the Middle East conflict involving Iran.
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China's State Oil Majors See Improved Profits Amid Beijing's Energy Security Push
- Improved profits at China's state-owned oil majors are likely to help them meet Beijing's demands for energy security, according to Bloomberg.
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China Optical Module Stocks Extend Slide Despite Innolight's 174% Q3 Profit Jump
- Zhongji Innolight reported third-quarter net profit up 174% to US$1.29 billion, with revenue up 172%.
- In Shenzhen morning trading, Eoptolink Technology fell as much as 15%, Suzhou TFC Communication slid 10.3%, and Zhongji Innolight dropped more than 7%.
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Candy and Gum Prices Up 7.7% in a Year, Over 18% in Two, Federal Data Show
- Prices for candy and gum rose 7.7% over the past year and more than 18% over two years, according to the latest federal data, exceeding average food inflation over that period.
- Drought and heavy rains in West Africa and other regions hurt recent cocoa harvests and raised global cocoa prices.
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Indonesia Seeks Fuel Suppliers in China, India to Reduce Reliance on Singapore
- Indonesia is trying to diversify its fuel imports away from Singapore and is looking at alternative suppliers such as China and India, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
- Indonesia has long sourced petroleum products from Singapore, including RON 90 petrol, which has a minimum octane rating of 90 and is sold domestically as Pertalite.
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Kyrgyzstan Plans Debut Yuan-Denominated Bond in 2027
- Kyrgyzstan plans to issue its first yuan-denominated bond in 2027.
- Bloomberg describes Kyrgyzstan as Central Asia's fastest growing economy.
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Peltz's Trian Group Offers $1.4 Billion, $7.35 a Share, to Take Wendy's Private
- A group led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered about $1.4 billion in cash to buy Wendy's Co. and take it private. ✓2
- Trian made the offer in a filing on Wednesday to acquire all outstanding Wendy's shares. ✓2
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Bessent Says Further Fed Rate Hikes Not 'Necessarily' a Mistake After October Hold
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that further Federal Reserve rate hikes would not necessarily be a monetary policy error, responding 'That's not necessarily so' to CNBC's Brian Sullivan.
- The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at its October meeting, as widely expected, a month after raising borrowing costs for the first time in three years.
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Chipotle Third-Quarter Sales Beat Expectations on Menu Launches, Loyalty Offers
- Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported third-quarter sales that rose faster than analysts expected.
- Bloomberg attributes the sales gain to more frequent menu launches, including new chicken and chips items, and revamped loyalty offers.
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Novartis Backs Remibrutinib at $4B+ MS Peak Sales as Barclays Cuts Forecast
- Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan said remibrutinib, an experimental multiple sclerosis drug, could be one of the company's largest medicines in history, and the company backed peak annual MS sales of more than $4 billion.
- Barclays cut its peak sales forecast for remibrutinib after detailed results from two late-stage trials showed a smaller relapse reduction in MS patients than analysts expected.
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Wall Street Analysts Make Democratic House Win Base Case; Wolfe Survey Shows 96% Agree
- Wolfe Research's Oct. 27 survey of 138 investors found 96% believe Democrats will win House control.
- In the same Wolfe survey, 58% of investors expect Democrats to win the Senate and 42% expect Republicans to retain it; Wolfe itself puts the chance of a Democratic Senate at 49%.
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Baker Hughes Beats Q3 Profit Expectations but Falls Short of Investors' High Bar
- Baker Hughes reported third-quarter earnings per share that beat Wall Street's profit expectations.
- According to Bloomberg, the results fell short of the high bar investors had set heading into the earnings report.
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Energy Secretary Wright Expects Diesel Prices to Fall, Cites Need for More Gulf Exports
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he expects diesel prices to be 'dropped significantly'.
- Wright said managing diesel prices will require increased diesel exports from the Arabian Gulf, amid the ongoing war with Iran.
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Shapoorji Pallonji Group Seeks to Raise $150-200 Million Amid Mounting Debt
- Shapoorji Pallonji Group is looking to raise $150 million to $200 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
- The Indian conglomerate faces mounting debt obligations; the headline says the funds are intended to repay debt.
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Samsung Shares Fall; CLSA's Rana Cites Lack of New Buyback Announcements
- Samsung Electronics shares declined, according to Bloomberg's report.
- CLSA Head of North Asia Semiconductors Research Sanjeev Rana said the shares slid because of a lack of new share buyback announcements.
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Investors Buy Rogers, BCE, Telus Shares After Canada Telecom Selloff
- Investors are buying shares of Canadian telecommunications companies Rogers Communications (RCI), BCE and Telus after a steep decline in the group.
- Bloomberg attributes the sector's declines to rising government-bond yields and competition from SpaceX.
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IRS CEO Bisignano's Family Fund Gives $250 to Trump Accounts of Brooklyn Kids Ages 2-8
- The Bisignano Family Fund donated $250 each to the Trump Accounts of eligible children ages 2 to 8 living in Brooklyn ZIP code 11234, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano's hometown ZIP code, the IRS announced Thursday.
- The donation will be invested in a diversified index fund, according to the release.
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Lenders to Partners Group-Backed Rovensa Seek to Sell Its Debt as Cash Burns
- Lenders to Rovensa, an Iberian agricultural products maker backed by Partners Group, are looking to sell the company's debt.
- Bloomberg reports that Rovensa is burning through cash.
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Jersey Mike's Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates in First Report as Public Company; Shares Rise
- Jersey Mike's shares rose after the company beat third-quarter earnings expectations.
- The third-quarter report was Jersey Mike's first full earnings report since going public.
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Copper Slips on London Metal Exchange as Tech Stocks Fall, Oil Rises
- Copper prices fell on the London Metal Exchange.
- A selloff in technology stocks and higher oil prices coincided with the decline, according to Bloomberg, which said they fueled concerns about global growth.
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Afreximbank Plans $1 Billion Syndicated Loan, May Include First Offshore Yuan Tranche
- African Export-Import Bank is planning a syndicated loan of $1 billion.
- The loan could include an offshore yuan tranche, which would be the bank's first foray into the offshore renminbi market.
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Dis-Chem Says GLP-1 Drug Demand Is Driving Double-Digit Dispensary Revenue Growth
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd. said surging demand for GLP-1 medicines is helping drive double-digit growth in its dispensary revenue.
- South Africans are increasingly turning to GLP-1 drugs, which are expensive and used to treat diabetes and obesity, according to Dis-Chem as reported by Bloomberg.
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Burger King US Comparable Sales Rise 8.4%, Topping 6.2% Estimate
- Burger King comparable-sales growth was cited as 8.4% in an interview, against an estimate of 6.2%.
- Burger King US and Canada President Tom Curtis said the growth is driven largely by lapsed customers returning to the chain.
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Starbucks US Comparable Sales Rise 7.7% in Fiscal Quarter; EPS of 80 Cents Beats Estimates
- Starbucks' US comparable sales rose 7.7% in the fiscal quarter.
- Starbucks reported earnings of 80 cents a share for the quarter, which beat estimates.
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Villa Vie Odyssey Residential Cruise Ship Halts Voyage in Cambodia Over Fuel Costs
- Florida-based Villa Vie Residences announced Tuesday it was suspending operations of the Villa Vie Odyssey and disembarking passengers in Cambodia, citing fuel costs. ✓6
- The company said monthly fuel costs per cabin, historically about $1,800, have risen to as much as $6,000-$8,000 in parts of Asia. ✓4
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Oil Falls Over 2% as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Continue; Brent at $114.51
- WTI futures fell 2.19% to $101 a barrel and Brent futures fell 1.89% to $114.51 a barrel on Monday.
- The pullback followed a sharp rally on Friday after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raised fears of energy supply disruption.
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Starbucks CEO Niccol Says Multi-Brand Company Possible, Turnaround Ahead of Schedule
- Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said in a Bloomberg interview with Romaine Bostick that becoming a multi-brand company is possible but not the current focus.
- Niccol said Starbucks is concentrating on improving stores, menus and service.
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German President Steinmeier Tells Peking University Germany Does Not Seek China Decoupling
- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visiting Beijing, said on Thursday that Germany is not seeking to decouple from China but must defend its economic interests.
- Steinmeier made the remarks in a speech at Peking University to students and academic staff.
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Eurelectric Says EU Must Act on Power Bills as Wholesale Costs Near 2022 Crisis Levels
- Eurelectric, the European electricity industry trade body, said Europe must do more to bring down consumer power bills.
- Eurelectric said wholesale electricity costs have risen to levels last seen during the 2022 energy crisis.
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Eisman Hedges Positions, Cites Anthropic IPO Filing and Alphabet Ad Slowdown as AI Warning Signs
- Investor Steve Eisman told CNBC's 'Squawk Box' on Thursday that he has become more conservative, shorting against the box many of his positions to lower risk, but is not net short any.
- Eisman said the AI trade is near a 'tipping point' but he is wary of betting against it because the tech sector is intertwined with the broader market and economy.
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Eagles' Saquon Barkley Says He Divested Polymarket Stake Under NFL Rules
- Saquon Barkley said he divested his equity stake in Polymarket because NFL rules bar players from investing in or endorsing gambling or prediction-market companies.
- Barkley told Front Office Sports that any involvement with prediction markets is no longer allowed by the NFL: "I was in it before, but no bueno."
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Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival Returns With 340+ Booths, Extends Hours to 1am
- Hong Kong's annual Wine and Dine Festival returned to the Central Harbourfront on Thursday with over 340 booths, an increase of more than 10 per cent from last year.
- Over 30 countries and regions are represented at the festival.
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Judge Lets Citadel Subpoena Two Senior Marshall Wace Executives in Shatz Hiring Fight
- A judge ruled that Citadel can subpoena communications of two of Marshall Wace's most senior executives.
- The ruling is part of a legal dispute over Marshall Wace's recruitment of former Citadel portfolio manager Daniel Shatz as its global credit head.
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JPMorgan Asset Management Sees Yuan Gaining 10% as Internationalization Continues
- JPMorgan Asset Management said China's push to internationalize the yuan has entered a 'steady, slow, but nonstop' phase.
- JPMorgan Asset Management said the internationalization push is likely to support further gains in the yuan; the headline cites a gain of about 10%.
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Bloomberg Analysis: Philippine Bonds Most Exposed in Emerging Asia to Fed Hikes
- A Bloomberg analysis found Philippine bonds are the most vulnerable in emerging Asia to a hawkish Federal Reserve.
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Fed Chair Warsh: Korea Tech Exports Are Supply-Chain Indicator; Balance Sheet Report Due Early 2027
- Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said he closely monitors South Korea's economy because he views its tech exports as vital "feedstocks" and a leading indicator of what is coming through the global supply chain.
- Warsh said a task force will deliver recommendations on the Fed's balance sheet early next year.
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Jio Platforms Shares Indicated 22% Higher in Gray Market Ahead of India IPO Debut
- Jio Platforms Ltd.'s initial public offering is valued at $3.1 billion and is described as the largest IPO in India's history.
- Jio shares are indicated about 22% higher in unofficial gray-market trading in India ahead of the stock's debut.
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RBNZ Holds Rate at 2.75% in 4-3 Vote, Surprising Markets; NZ Dollar Falls 1.3%
- The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Monetary Policy Committee voted 4-3 to keep its key interest rate at 2.75%.
- The RBNZ kept its policy rate on hold, defying economists' forecasts for a rate hike. ✓2
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MSCI Downgrade Warning Triggers Indonesia's Sharpest Market Selloff in Nearly 30 Years
- MSCI issued a warning of a double downgrade for Indonesia.
- The warning sparked Indonesia's sharpest market selloff in nearly 30 years.
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US Energy Secretary Says More Russian Diesel May Be Allowed; Three Tankers Head to US
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC the US may allow more Russian diesel onto the global market depending on Moscow's behavior, describing the sanctions suspension as an incentive for Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
- The shipments fall under an Oct. 9 agreement between President Trump and President Putin temporarily permitting imports of Russian diesel; CNBC reports Russia is to export 800,000 metric tons in October and November, followed by another million tons. ✓2
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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to About 60,000 Employees in 4 Countries
- Microsoft announced a Voluntary Exit Offer on Monday for eligible employees; about 60,000 people are eligible. ✓4
- Eligible employees are in the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K. ✓4
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Students Rally Outside CME to Protest 68-Year-Old Ban on Onion Futures Trading
- A small group of university students staged a 'Free the Onions' rally outside the Chicago Mercantile Exchange last week.
- The rally prompted debate among some financial industry figures about what can and cannot be traded.
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Indian Minister Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claim of Government Role in Tata Group Power Struggle
- A senior minister in Narendra Modi's government pushed back on opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's social media comments suggesting government involvement in a power struggle at Tata Group.
- Tata Group is valued at $185 billion, per Bloomberg.
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Bank of North Dakota, Only US State-Owned Bank, Holds About $11 Billion in Assets
- The Bank of North Dakota is the only surviving state-owned and state-operated bank in the US and manages about $11 billion in assets.
- The state legislature authorized the bank in 1919, after the Nonpartisan League, organized by Arthur C. Townley, won power in North Dakota in 1918.
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Fox News Averages 1.1M Total Day Viewers in October, Ahead of MS NOW (588K), CNN (402K)
- Fox News Channel averaged 1.1 million total day viewers (Monday–Sunday) in October, per Nielsen data cited by Fox News.
- MS NOW averaged 588,000 total day viewers and CNN averaged 402,000 in October.
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Prabowo's Brother Urges Indonesian Business Leaders to Stop 'Deep Frying' Stocks
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's brother spoke at a business forum on Thursday and stressed the importance of a trusted and transparent local share market.
- He said Indonesia must "mitigate the MSCI issue."
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48% of Surveyed Investors Fear Midterm Stock Impact; S&P 500 Averaged 12.4% in 6 Months After
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's survey of 953 U.S. investors, conducted Oct. 1-23, found 48% are concerned about the Nov. 3 midterms' potential impact on the stock market.
- A Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of 2,029 investors with at least $10,000 in investable assets (Aug. 24-Sept. 11) found 56% feel more anxious because of the elections and 75% believe the results could meaningfully affect their long-term financial plans.
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JetBlue Surges 19% After Reaffirming 2028 Profit Targets; AI Stocks Rally on Anthropic Financing
- JetBlue shares surged 19% on Tuesday after the airline reaffirmed its profitability outlook.
- JetBlue reported a third-quarter loss of 60 cents per share.
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Pop Mart Q3 Revenue Falls 45-50%; Americas Sales Down 70-75% as Labubu Demand Cools
- Pop Mart reported a 45% to 50% year-on-year drop in third-quarter revenue in a filing on Tuesday. ✓3
- Americas revenue fell 70% to 75% in the third quarter from a year earlier. ✓2
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Silicon Valley Billionaires Fund $333 Million Ad Campaign Against California's Prop 40
- A group of Silicon Valley billionaires has formed a political ad operation described as a $333 million effort.
- The group is heavily engaged in next week's elections, in which California's Proposition 40 wealth tax is on the ballot.
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Indonesia 10-Year Yield Hits 4-Year High; Corporate Bond Sale Shelved on MSCI Threat
- Indonesia's 10-year government bond yield climbed to a four-year high.
- The rupiah weakened toward a record low.
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HSBC Q3 Pretax Profit Rises 32% to $9.6B, Announces $1B Buyback; Shares Fall
- HSBC reported third-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.6 billion, up 32% from $7.3 billion a year earlier. ✓2
- HSBC announced a new share buyback of up to $1 billion. ✓3
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Nasdaq Gains 1.18% on AI Optimism; KOSPI Jumps 5.84% After SK Hynix Profit Surge
- On Tuesday all three major US indexes rose: Nasdaq Composite up 1.18%, S&P 500 up 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.03%.
- Asian stocks were poised to rise Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains driven by renewed AI enthusiasm ahead of big-tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
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Gold Holds Above $4,000 an Ounce, Copper Near Two-Week High Before Fed Decision
- Gold steadied above $4,000 an ounce as dip buyers entered the market ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision due Wednesday.
- Copper traded near its highest close in two weeks as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
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China's STAR 50 Falls 40% Since June; $2.4tn Wiped From Stocks Since May, Bloomberg Says
- The STAR 50 Index, tracking technology and innovation companies on the Shanghai exchange, has fallen 40% since June; other major indexes dropped about 20% over the same period.
- Bloomberg data cited by The Guardian shows $2.4tn has been wiped from the Chinese stock market since May.
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Trump Administration Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia's Flagship Investment Fund
- The Trump administration is exploring lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia's flagship investment fund.
- The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow.
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Fed Expected to Hold Rates at 3.75%-4% This Week After September Hike
- The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, with the decision due Wednesday. ✓2
- The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points in September to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first rate increase since 2023. ✓2
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Eli Lilly to Buy AtaiBeckley for Up to $3.8B as Pharma Doubles Down on Psychedelics
- In July, Eli Lilly announced plans to acquire psychedelic-medicine developer AtaiBeckley for up to US$3.8 billion.
- AtaiBeckley's lead asset, BPL-003, targets treatment-resistant depression.
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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Charging More Than Posted Prices
- The FTC and 20 states filed a lawsuit against Dollar General on Monday, accusing it of charging customers more at checkout than the prices shown on shelves, price tags and advertisements. ✓2
- The complaint alleges thousands of Dollar General stores overcharged shoppers, extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges. ✓2
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GM to Move Stock Listing From NYSE to Nasdaq, Trading Expected Nov. 17
- General Motors plans to transfer its common stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq (Nasdaq Global Select Market). ✓2
- GM expects to begin trading as a Nasdaq-listed company on Nov. 17; its ticker is expected to remain "GM". ✓2
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WTW: Employer GLP-1 Weight-Loss Coverage Falls to 53% from 57%, First Drop in 3 Years
- A WTW annual health benefits survey fielded over the summer found 53% of employers with more than 100 employees cover GLP-1s for weight loss, down from 57% in 2025, the first decline in three years.
- 16% of employers in the WTW survey said they cover GLP-1s now but are considering removing them, up from 9% last year.
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South Korea Q3 GDP Grows 1% on Quarter, 3.4% on Year, Beating Forecast on AI Chip Demand
- South Korea's GDP expanded 1 percent quarter-on-quarter and 3.4 percent year-on-year in July-September, according to Bank of Korea advance estimates released Tuesday.
- The Bank of Korea had forecast in August that third-quarter GDP would grow 0.3 percent.
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Boeing Cuts Q3 Loss to $116M as Defense Revenue Rises 15% to $7.94B
- Boeing reported a Q3 net loss of $116 million, or 26 cents a share, for the three months ended Sept. 30, versus a $5.34 billion loss, or $7.14 a share, a year earlier.
- Adjusted for one-time items, Boeing's Q3 loss was 34 cents a share.
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Audi to Build $4 Billion Georgia Plant for 200,000 SUVs a Year, 4,500 Jobs
- President Trump announced at a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, on Saturday that Audi will build a US assembly plant in Georgia. ✓3
- The plant is expected to cost about $4 billion and produce up to 200,000 vehicles a year. ✓2
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Thanksgiving Airfares Up 31% in August, Cutting Bookings 1.6%, Cirium Data Show
- Average Thanksgiving holiday airfares were up 31% in August compared with the same period last year, according to Cirium analysis of the latest available data.
- Bookings for the Thanksgiving period fell 1.6%, according to Cirium.
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Saudi Aramco Offers Europe Spot Oil Cargoes for This Month and Next
- Saudi Aramco has been offering spot oil cargoes to European buyers for delivery both this month and next month, according to a person familiar with the matter.
- Bloomberg characterizes the offers as a sign Aramco is looking to make up for supplies lost when a crucial export pipeline was shut.
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India's Record Bank Cash Surplus Fades as RBI Keeps Liquidity Tight to Curb Rupee Bets
- Excess banking liquidity in India has dwindled to a little above 500 billion rupees.
- Excess liquidity was a record 11 trillion rupees last month.
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Ripple and Robinhood Partner to Expand RLUSD Stablecoin for Settlement, Treasury, Financing
- Ripple struck a deal with Robinhood to expand use of its RLUSD stablecoin, covering institutional trade settlement, Robinhood treasury operations, and trading and financing access through Ripple Prime and Bitstamp.
- RLUSD will be listed on Robinhood's trading platform and is currently available on Bitstamp and Robinhood Chain, Robinhood's own blockchain for tokenized stocks and other assets.
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EU Imposes €2 Handling Fee on Non-EU Parcels Starting Sunday, Targeting China Imports
- The EU will apply a €2 (about US$2.25) handling fee on packages sent from outside the 27-nation bloc starting Sunday.
- The fee applies to each type of item in a package sent directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel's value.
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Australian Banks Loosen Mortgage Rules, Offer Incentives Amid Housing Slump
- Australian banks are loosening mortgage requirements as they compete for a shrinking pool of customers.
- Banks are offering incentives such as credits toward phone bills and travel to attract mortgage customers.
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Judge Lee Grants Alibaba Preliminary Injunction Against Pentagon Lobbying Restriction
- US District Judge Eumi K. Lee issued a preliminary injunction blocking a US restriction that drove away Alibaba's Washington lobbyists.
- The ruling was issued on Monday.
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CFTC Probes Whether Polymarket Violated 2022 Settlement Barring U.S. Users
- The CFTC is investigating whether Polymarket violated a 2022 settlement meant to bar U.S. users from its offshore platform, according to an anonymous person familiar with the matter.
- The inquiry examines Polymarket's controls for detecting customer locations and its advertising in the U.S., the source said.
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Dangote Refinery IPO Reportedly Fully Covered by Nigerian and Retail Investors
- Dangote Refinery's initial public offering is described as Africa's biggest IPO.
- The IPO has already secured enough commitments from Nigerian and retail investors to meet its fundraising target, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Kalshi Caps Monthly Deposits at $2,500 for Users Aged 18 to 20
- Kalshi Inc., described by Bloomberg as the leading prediction market operator in the US, said it is adding restrictions for users aged 18 to 20.
- The restrictions include a $2,500 monthly deposit limit for users under 21.
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Coca-Cola Raises 2026 EPS Growth Outlook to At Least 11% as Q3 Sales Rise 7%
- Coca-Cola raised its full-year 2026 outlook, citing strong international demand, and now expects comparable earnings per share growth of at least 11%, up from a prior forecast of 9% to 10%. ✓2
- North America sales volume was weaker than expected; CNBC reports North American unit case volume was flat. ✓2
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Healey's First Budget: £1bn Social Housing, £285m Mayor Funding, Pensioner Tax Shield
- Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget on Wednesday, with more than £1bn for social and affordable housing in England, taking the 10-year homes programme funding past £40bn.
- The Treasury says £285m in transitional seed funding will go to mayors and local leaders next year, and the government will work with mayors to design a new £1.5bn borrowing facility from 2028.
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French Consumer Confidence Falls to 13-Year Low in October After Bond Selloff, Riots
- French consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in 13 years in October.
- Bloomberg attributes the drop to households reacting to multiple shocks, including a bond market selloff and protests that descended into rioting.
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US, Canada Report Slightly Intensified Trade Talks After 50% Tariffs Imposed Since August
- Canadian PM Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with Washington have seen a 'slight intensification' in recent days.
- Advanced US-Canada trade talks collapsed in August; since then the Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of categories of Canadian imports, and Ottawa has responded in kind.
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Disruptive Raises $10B Fund for At Least 10 Late-Stage AI and Defense Bets
- Dallas-based investment firm Disruptive announced a $10 billion fund to back at least 10 late-stage companies, with checks of up to $1 billion.
- The fund targets capital-intensive fields including AI and defense.
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Whirlpool Cuts Outlook Third Time, Sees First Annual Loss in Decades; JetBlue Loss Widens
- Whirlpool cut its full-year outlook for the third time this year.
- Whirlpool forecast its first annual loss in decades, citing a sluggish recovery and weakening demand for household appliances.
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Hong Kong Seeks HK$27.2 Billion for Second Phase of San Tin Technopole Works
- The Hong Kong government is seeking HK$27.2 billion in funding for the second round of works at the San Tin Technopole and the adjoining Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park.
- Government officials explained the proposal at a Legislative Council development panel meeting on Tuesday, where lawmakers raised concerns about cost, timeline, budgeting and pond-filling works.
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Robinhood Q3 Revenue Up 12% as Event Contracts Surge Over 500%, Crypto Falls 55%
- Robinhood reported third-quarter (ended Sept. 30) revenue up 12% from the same quarter a year earlier; CNBC says revenue met expectations.
- Robinhood shares fell 3% in after-hours trading, as total transaction revenue was below StreetAccount estimates.
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Re:Build, Slate Auto's Parent Accelerator, Raises $2.1B Led by General Catalyst, JPMorganChase
- Re:Build, a Massachusetts-based manufacturing accelerator, raised $2.1 billion, the company said Tuesday.
- The round was led by General Catalyst and JPMorganChase's Strategic Investment Group; other investors were not disclosed.
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Iron Ore Falls to Lowest Level in More Than Two Years on Weaker Demand Outlook
- Iron ore prices dropped to their lowest level in more than two years.
- Bloomberg attributes the decline to a weaker demand outlook and rising supply through year-end.
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NBA Names Kalshi and Polymarket Preferred Prediction Market Exchanges, Signs CFTC MOU
- The NBA designated Kalshi and Polymarket as its preferred prediction market exchanges, the league's first move into prediction markets. ✓2
- The NBA announced an information-sharing agreement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); CNBC describes it as a memorandum of understanding aimed at maintaining the integrity of the NBA and event contract markets. ✓2
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Quebec's La Caisse to Buy 49.9% Stake in BCE Wireless Towers for $1.7 Billion
- Quebec's public pension manager, La Caisse, will buy a 49.9% interest in wireless towers owned by BCE Inc.
- The deal is valued at $1.7 billion (currency as stated in the Bloomberg headline).
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India Eyes Used Cooking Oil as Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate
- India is looking to used cooking oil as a feedstock to support its green aviation ambitions and reduce reliance on imported crude oil.
- India is preparing to introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate.
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Konecta Wins Lender Forbearance While Negotiating Debt Restructuring
- Konecta, which is controlled by Intermediate Capital Group, has agreed forbearance (breathing room) with a group of its creditors.
- Konecta is negotiating a restructuring of its debt.
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Margin Debt Growth Slows to 31.4% in September from 53.7% in May, FINRA Data Show
- FINRA data show annual growth in margin debt fell to 31.4% in September from 53.7% in May, according to Bank of America technical strategist Paul Ciana.
- Margin debt stood at $1.48 trillion in September, 1.5% below June's record of $1.5 trillion.
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Turkiye Sigorta Shares Fall After Two Top Executives Reportedly Arrested in Fund Probe
- Two top executives of Turkish insurer Turkiye Sigorta AS were reportedly arrested, according to local media reports cited by Bloomberg.
- The arrests are part of a broad investigation into alleged market manipulation involving Turkish funds.
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Russia's Oil Exports Hit One-Month High as Baltic Shipments Rebound
- Russia's oil exports reached a one-month high, according to Bloomberg.
- Shipments from the Baltic port of Primorsk recovered strongly last week.
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ByteDance's Zhang Yiming Tops Hurun China Rich List With $100 Billion, Up 43%
- ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reclaimed the top spot on the Hurun Research Institute's list of China's richest people. ✓2
- Zhang's wealth rose 43% to roughly $100 billion, a record for China's richest person; SCMP gives the figure as $99.7 billion. ✓2
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Q3 Earnings: Coca-Cola Lifts Forecast, Royal Caribbean Bookings Rise 9%, Sherwin-Williams Misses EPS
- Coca-Cola beat analysts' Q3 earnings and revenue expectations and raised its full-year outlook to comparable EPS growth of at least 11%, up from a prior 9%-10%.
- Coca-Cola's North America unit case volume was flat in Q3; overall volume was helped by higher demand outside North America.
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China's September Industrial Profits Rise 14.4%, Strongest Pace Since June
- Profits at large Chinese industrial firms rose 14.4% in September from a year earlier, the strongest growth since June, according to official data released Tuesday.
- Industrial profits for the first nine months of the year rose 15.5%; the article contrasts this with a 15.7% rise in the January-September period.
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US Consumer Confidence Rises in October, First Gain in Four Months
- US consumer confidence rose in October, the first increase in four months.
- The increase was attributed to brighter views about the job market and business conditions.
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Iran's Gulf Strait Authority Says It Will Take Legal Action Against Sinokor Tankers
- Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said it would take "legal action" against tankers belonging to Sinokor.
- Sinokor is described as the world's biggest oil tanker owner.
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Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan Prioritizes Wider Offshore Yuan Use Outside Mainland China
- In September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled Hong Kong's first five-year plan alongside his policy address.
- The plan names Hong Kong's role in promoting greater use of the yuan outside mainland China as a key priority.
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2026 Midterms Set Record $11.6bn Ad Spend; Top 50 Donors Give $2.77bn, Musk Leads
- Political advertising spending for the 2026 US midterms is projected to reach $11.6bn, more than any previous cycle including the 2024 presidential race, according to AdImpact.
- The 50 largest donors and organisations have contributed a combined $2.77bn so far in the 2026 cycle, per FEC data analysed by Al Jazeera.
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Chinese Stocks Slide in Final Hour as National Team Buying Fails to Appear
- Chinese stocks extended their decline in the final hour of trading on the report date, Bloomberg said.
- Bloomberg reports investors sold shares after no buying by the so-called 'national team' of state-linked funds materialized.
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CENTCOM Says It Helped Gulf States Export 1.5 Billion Barrels Via Hormuz Since June
- US Central Command said on Sunday that US forces have helped Gulf countries export more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil since June through the Strait of Hormuz.
- CENTCOM said more than 3,000 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz with US support over the past six months, and that more than 95 percent of ships navigating the channel in recent months sailed through safely.
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CFTC Aims to Publish Commitments of Traders Report Twice Weekly by Year-End
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is working toward publishing its Commitments of Traders report twice a week by the end of the year.
- The Commitments of Traders report is widely followed by market participants.
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China's 5-Year Government Bond Yield Falls to Record Low After PBOC Cash Injection
- China's five-year government bond yield dropped to a record low.
- The People's Bank of China increased its cash injection into the banking system, according to Bloomberg.
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Rubio Defends US-Venezuela Oil Deal, Citing Prior Chinese and Russian Control of Fields
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington's oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement.
- Rubio spoke to reporters on Monday, responding to criticism from Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
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Millennium Management Explores Using Prediction Markets Data to Inform Trading
- Millennium Management is exploring ways to use prediction markets to inform its trading strategies.
- Millennium joins a growing group of Wall Street firms testing prediction markets.
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FS and Mubadala Seek to Buy Raizen Creditors' Debt Amid Restructuring, Bloomberg Reports
- Brazilian biofuel producer FS (Fueling Sustainability) is seeking to buy debt held by creditors of Raizen SA, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
- Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. is also seeking to buy debt held by Raizen creditors, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
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Tesla Reports 1.7M Active FSD Subscriptions, Up 67%, as Musk Floats SpaceX Merger
- Tesla said it has 1.7 million active Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions globally, up 67% from a year earlier.
- More than 75% of new Teslas sold in North America carry the supervised version of FSD.
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Chinese Households Increase Gold Buying as Bullion Tests $4,000 an Ounce
- Chinese households' appetite for gold has grown over the past two months, according to Bloomberg.
- Gold prices have softened over that period and are testing $4,000 an ounce.
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S&P 500 Stuck in Range as AI Stocks Slump; Big Tech Earnings Loom
- The S&P 500 has traded sideways for months and last week dipped to levels first reached on June 1.
- The iShares AI Innovation ETF fell 35 percentage points relative to the equal-weight S&P 500, regained about half of the loss, then gave up most of that bounce.
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UPS Q3 Revenue Rises 6.7% to $22.9B, Full-Year Guidance Raised to $92.6B
- UPS reported third-quarter revenue of $22.9 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 6.7% year over year.
- UPS raised full-year consolidated revenue guidance to approximately $92.6 billion from $91.2 billion, and projected fourth-quarter revenue of $25.7 billion.
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Drilling Platform Sinks Off Gabon; 5 Missing, 110 of 115 Aboard Safe; Borr Shares Fall 11%
- An offshore drilling platform sank off Gabon's southern coast on Saturday.
- Five people are missing after the rig sank. ✓2
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US Treasury Drafts Rules Adding Biotech to Outbound Investment Screening Targeting China
- The US Treasury Department released draft rules last week that add biotechnology to an outbound investment screening programme.
- The programme places a broad range of transactions involving 'countries of concern', including China, under greater scrutiny.
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Japan's Life Insurers Swap Lower-Yielding Bonds for Higher-Yielding Debt
- Japan's life insurers are selling lower-yielding bonds and buying higher-yielding debt to raise portfolio returns.
- Elevated yields are creating the opportunity for the insurers to boost returns through these swaps.
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Pakistan-Iran Border Trade Partially Resumes After Oct 17 Cargo Suspension
- Pakistan suspended cargo traffic through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings in Balochistan on October 17, citing security risks.
- Trade partially resumed over the weekend, according to Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati.
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European Benchmark Natural Gas Futures Return to Crisis-Level Prices, Bloomberg Reports
- Benchmark European natural gas futures have returned to crisis-level prices, according to Bloomberg.
- Bloomberg reports that a policy response to the price surge has not yet materialized in Europe.
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Bending Spoons Seeks $1.5 Billion in Debt to Fund Acquisitions
- Italian technology company Bending Spoons SpA is tapping debt markets to raise $1.5 billion.
- The financing is intended in part to support the company's acquisition-led growth strategy.
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European Stocks Erase Losses as Oil Falls, Offsetting HSBC Earnings Miss
- European stocks erased earlier losses during the session.
- A decline in the price of oil offset pressure on the market, per Bloomberg's synopsis.
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Honda Exec Warns 50% US Tariff on Canadian Autos Would Be 'Catastrophic'
- Jennifer Thomas, senior vice president of corporate affairs at American Honda Motor Co., said on Tuesday at a Reuters automotive conference in Detroit that a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts would be 'catastrophic for the entire industry.'
- President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts from 25% to 50% on Jan. 1 if the U.S. and Canada do not reach a trade deal; the threat was made in August.
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Russia, China Agree to Expand Arctic Freight; EU Unveils Arctic Strategy Days Earlier
- Moscow and Beijing agreed last week to expand freight traffic along Arctic shipping corridors, increase services between their ports and deepen cooperation on building polar vessels.
- The EU unveiled a new Arctic strategy aimed at countering Russian and Chinese influence; it calls for expanding European icebreaker capacity, strengthening maritime surveillance and developing infrastructure linking Arctic trade to European markets.
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Polymarket Has Investigated 'Dozens' of Election-Related Cases, Hires Ex-FBI Official
- Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases on its platform, according to NPR.
- Polymarket has hired a former FBI official to help ensure political insiders do not use the platform to profit from confidential election information.
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French Renewable Developers Rush to Secure State Contracts Before 2027 Election
- French renewable energy developers are rushing to lock in state-backed contracts ahead of next year's presidential election.
- Developers fear a halt to new projects if a government led by Marine Le Pen takes power.
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US Pork Slump Deepens as High Gasoline Prices Curb Road-Trip Spending
- The US pork industry is facing weak demand.
- High gasoline prices are an additional blow to the US pork industry, according to Bloomberg, which links them to reduced road-trip pit stops.
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Scotiabank Plans Significant Risk Transfer Tied to About $2 Billion of Loans
- Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) is working on a significant risk transfer (SRT) transaction tied to around $2 billion of loans.
- Scotiabank joins a growing list of lenders seeking to take advantage of strong demand to complete SRT deals before year-end.
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General Mills Launches Cheerios With Ziploc PantrySeal Resealable Bag, Walmart First
- General Mills' Cheerios brand partnered with Ziploc to launch Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, a resealable bag inside a traditional cereal box.
- The zipper-style closure stops partway across the top of the bag, leaving a pour spout that can be resealed.
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U.S. Bancorp Plans Up to C$1 Billion Canadian-Dollar Bond Sale, First in 20+ Years
- U.S. Bancorp is looking to sell as much as C$1 billion (about US$713 million) of bonds in Canada.
- The offering would be U.S. Bancorp's first tap of the Canadian-dollar (loonie) bond market in more than two decades.
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Trafigura, Mubadala Capital Shelve Sale of Brazilian Iron Ore Port
- Trafigura Group and Mubadala Capital have shelved plans to sell a Brazilian iron ore port.
- The sale was cancelled after offers came in below what the sellers were seeking.
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Bon Secours Mercy Health to Acquire Surgery Partners in $5.7B Deal
- Surgery Partners Inc. will be acquired by an affiliate of Bon Secours Mercy Health at an enterprise value of $5.7 billion.
- Bloomberg describes Bon Secours Mercy Health as one of the country's largest nonprofit hospital systems; the deal extends its reach into outpatient surgical care.
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Africa Finance Corp Agrees to Share $1 Billion of African Trade Finance Risk With Munich Re
- Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has agreed to share $1 billion worth of African trade finance risk with Munich Re.
- AFC CEO and Founder Samaila Zubairu discussed the arrangement in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja, describing how the expansion fits the institution's goals for African growth and productivity.
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Dubai's DIP Holding Covers Up to $543 Million IPO Within Minutes of Books Opening
- DIP Holding Plc drew enough demand to cover its initial public offering, sized at up to $543 million, within minutes of opening books.
- The offering is the United Arab Emirates' first listing since the Iran war began.
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Harvard: US Remodeling Spending to Stay Flat at About $525 Billion Through Q3 2027
- Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies LIRA projects annual home improvement and repair spending growth of 1.5% year-over-year by the third quarter.
- Rachel Bogardus Drew of Harvard's Remodeling Futures Program said annual spending is expected to hover around $525 billion through the third quarter of next year, citing flat-to-negative retail building product spending and stagnant remodeling permits.
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South Korea Q2 Chip Exports Hit $113.89 Billion, Up 181.6%, Lifting Current Account Surplus
- South Korea's chip exports reached US$113.89 billion in the three months to June, according to government figures.
- The Q2 chip export figure is up 181.6 per cent from the same period last year.
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Turkey's Market Regulator Raises Qualified-Investor Threshold Fivefold After Fund Rout
- Turkey's market regulator raised the threshold for qualified investors fivefold.
- The move followed a fund rout that rocked Turkish capital markets and erased billions of dollars of equity value, according to Bloomberg.
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US Investment-Grade Bond Sales Set to Top 2020's $1.75 Trillion Annual Record
- US investment-grade bond sales are poised to set an annual record on Monday (Oct. 26, 2026).
- The record would surpass the $1.75 trillion of investment-grade debt issued in 2020 during the pandemic-fueled borrowing boom.
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Apollo to Buy Nearly 10% Stake in Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital
- Apollo Global Management is buying a stake in Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company. ✓2
- The stake is nearly 10%, according to anonymous people familiar with the matter cited by CNBC.
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Poland's Zloty Falls to Weakest Level in Nearly Three Years Amid Central Bank Dispute
- Poland's zloty fell to its weakest level in nearly three years, extending a selloff.
- Bloomberg attributes the selloff to investors retreating from risky assets and a conflict between the Polish government and the central bank.
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SoftBank Plans $50 Billion Malaysia Investment in AI, Data Centers, Anwar Says; Merz Begins Asia Tour
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said SoftBank Group plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia, according to a Bloomberg report cited by CNBC.
- Anwar said SoftBank's Masayoshi Son identified locations in Kuching, Sarawak, and peninsular Malaysia after a video conference earlier in the week; the investments would focus on AI, new technologies and data centers.
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French Bonds, Stocks Rebound After Moody's Holds Rating; Australian Fund Buys Bonds
- France avoided a downgrade from Moody's Ratings.
- French government bonds and stocks gained after Moody's did not downgrade the country, pausing a selloff that has hit French domestic assets in recent weeks.
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Colombia Sells Dollar Bonds for First Time Since January Amid Widening Budget Gap
- Colombia is selling new dollar-denominated bonds, its first dollar bond sale since January.
- A new Colombian administration has pledged to rein in the widening budget gap and put the country's debt back on a sustainable path.
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Samsung Life Sells Record Dollar Bond for a South Korean Insurer
- Samsung Life Insurance, a Samsung Group affiliate, sold the largest dollar bond ever issued by a South Korean insurer.
- Investors participated despite volatile debt markets, which have led some companies to pull planned debt offerings.
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BPI, Metrobank Reported Interested in CIMB's Philippine Unit Sale
- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. plans to sell its business in the Philippines.
- The planned sale has drawn interest from local rivals including Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), according to people with knowledge of the matter cited by Bloomberg.
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370.
Indian Refiners Shift to Gulf Crude, Cut Russian Purchases as Freight Costs Soar
- Indian refiners are increasingly buying Persian Gulf crude oil.
- Indian refiners are pulling back from Russia, their mainstay crude supplier.
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371.
Neocloud Stocks Slide as CoreWeave, Nebius, Iren Fall Over 30% in a Month
- CoreWeave, Nebius and Iren shares fell on Monday; CNBC reports all three dropped more than 4% in early premarket trading and later pared losses to about 2% lower.
- Over the past month CoreWeave and Nebius are down more than 30% and Iren is down 40%, per CNBC.
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French Banks Report Q3 Earnings This Week Amid Investor Focus on Bond Holdings
- French lenders are due to present third-quarter earnings this week.
- Investors are focused on the banks' sovereign bond holdings and on risks from a potential slowdown in the French economy, according to Bloomberg.
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Anduril's Palmer Luckey Says He Will Stay in California Despite Proposed Wealth Tax
- Palmer Luckey, founder of defense tech firm Anduril, said at an invite-only press conference on Monday that he is not leaving California over the proposed billionaire wealth tax ballot measure.
- Anduril is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, and was last valued at $61 billion; Luckey sold Oculus VR to Facebook for $2 billion in 2014.
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Investors Exit India Small-Cap Stocks as Margin Calls Mount, Bloomberg Reports
- Investors are selling Indian small-cap stocks as margin calls are issued, according to Bloomberg.
- Smaller stocks account for a large share of positions funded through margin loans in India, per Bloomberg.
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China's Hengrui Pharma Q3 Net Profit Jumps 88.9% to 2.46 Billion Yuan
- Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals reported third-quarter revenue of 8.95 billion yuan (US$1.34 billion), up 20.55% year on year.
- Q3 revenue beat analyst estimates of 8.55 billion yuan.
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Galaxy Digital Q3 Revenue and Earnings Beat Estimates; Shares Rise Pre-Market
- Galaxy Digital Inc., the crypto financial services firm founded and run by Michael Novogratz, reported third-quarter revenue higher than analyst expectations.
- Galaxy Digital's third-quarter earnings were also higher than expected.
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Hong Kong MPF 'Full Portability' Lets Employees Move Entire Balances From Dec 21
- About 1 million Hong Kong employees will be allowed to transfer their entire Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) balance to a different provider once a year under a 'full portability' arrangement.
- The first phase of implementation takes effect on December 21.
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Pandora Opens $150 Million Vietnam Factory, Its First Outside Thailand
- Pandora has opened a new factory in Vietnam representing a $150 million investment.
- The Vietnam facility is Pandora's first production base outside Thailand.
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Saudi Aramco Nears Agreement on $10 Billion Loan With International Banks
- Saudi Aramco is nearing agreement with international banks on a $10 billion loan.
- Bloomberg reports the loan would bolster Aramco's finances as conflicts in the Middle East threaten crude exports.
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Two Bee & Co. LA-Area Stores Close After CBS Probe of Alleged High-Pressure Sales
- Bee & Co. skincare stores at Westfield Topanga (Canoga Park) and Del Amo Fashion Center (Torrance) have closed permanently since CBS California Investigates first aired its report in August.
- A Bee & Co. store at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks closed and reopened under the name "LUME"; CBS observed the same employees and products as before.
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SEC Chair Atkins Says Agency Is Working on Changes to Crowdfunding Rules
- SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the agency is working on changes to its crowdfunding rules.
- Atkins made the remarks at an event of an SEC advisory committee.
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Barclays: More Individual Blue-Chip Corporate Bonds Trading Frequently in US, Europe
- Barclays says more corporate bonds from individual blue-chip companies are trading relatively frequently, extending beyond the top securities.
- The trend signals that corporate-bond market liquidity is growing in both the US and Europe, according to Barclays.
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Indonesia Cuts Pipeline Gas Exports to Singapore by 31 Million Cubic Feet Per Day
- Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore on Saturday, citing the need to prioritise domestic supply. ✓2
- SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto said the total cut is 31 million standard cubic feet per day: 15 million from Natuna in Riau islands and 16 million from Sumatra.
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Shimao's Two Hong Kong Hotels Sell for HK$2.7B, Leaving Est. HK$1.8B Loan Shortfall
- Two Shimao Group hotels in Hong Kong were sold for HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million).
- The sale leaves an estimated HK$1.8 billion shortfall against the hotels' secured loans.
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ZTE Q3 Net Profit Jumps 395% to 1.31 Billion Yuan on Computing Growth
- ZTE reported net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.31 billion yuan (US$196.3 million) for the three months ended September 30, up 395% from a year earlier.
- ZTE's third-quarter revenue rose 34% to 38.81 billion yuan.
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386.
Amundi Expects Gold to Recover to About $4,500 an Ounce After Three-Month Low
- Amundi SA, Europe's largest asset manager, expects gold to recover to around $4,500 an ounce.
- A recent selloff dragged gold to a three-month low, with the price near $4,000 an ounce.
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Morocco Overtakes South Africa as Africa's No. 4 Investment Destination, RMB Says
- Morocco overtook South Africa to become Africa's fourth-most attractive investment destination in Rand Merchant Bank's continental investment ranking.
- Rand Merchant Bank, part of FirstRand Ltd., attributed Morocco's rise to years of industrialization and faster growth.
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Brent Crude Hits About $117, Highest Since April, as Iran War Fears Escalate
- Brent crude settled near $117 a barrel, its highest price since April. ✓3
- The oil price rise is linked to concerns that the war in Iran could escalate and put energy supplies at risk; Bloomberg cites a flare-up in Middle East violence threatening supplies. ✓3
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Universal Music Group Discussed Going Private With Buyout Firms, Bloomberg Reports
- Universal Music Group, the world's largest record company, has discussed going private with a few prominent Wall Street firms, according to people familiar with the matter.
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All 16 Analysts in CNBC Survey Expect BOJ to Hold Rate at 1.25% This Week
- All 16 respondents in a CNBC survey expect the Bank of Japan to keep its policy rate at 1.25% at the end of its two-day meeting on Friday.
- The BOJ raised rates last month to their highest level in 31 years.
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Uganda Draws Down Thin Reserves to Defend Falling Shilling, Bloomberg Reports
- Uganda is drawing down its foreign-exchange reserves to defend the shilling, which has been falling sharply against the US dollar.
- Bloomberg reports that Uganda's reserve buffers are already thin and that policymakers are running out of options to support the currency.
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Nucor Q3 Profit Beats Wall Street Estimates on Higher Steel Prices
- Nucor Corp., the largest US steelmaker, reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
- Higher steel prices helped boost Nucor's profits in the quarter, according to Bloomberg.
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Kpler: Iran's Trackable Floating Oil Outside US Blockade at Zero; Crude Revenue Could End by Mid-December
- Energy intelligence firm Kpler says Iran's trackable floating oil inventory outside the U.S. blockade zone has fallen to zero.
- Kpler projects Iran's seaborne crude revenues could dry up by mid-December as outstanding payments are settled.
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Hong Kong Proposes Over 60% Residential Share for Hung Hom Harbourfront Site
- Hong Kong's Development Bureau proposed raising the residential share of a Hung Hom harbourfront development to more than 60 per cent by cutting commercial floor space.
- The bureau cited 'strong doubts' over market demand for offices as the reason for reducing commercial space.
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Congo Mines Minister Suspends Head of Artisanal Mining Regulator
- The Democratic Republic of Congo's mines minister suspended the official in charge of overseeing the artisanal mining sector.
- The government is trying to curb unauthorized artisanal mining operations on copper-cobalt concessions held by international investors.
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USTR Greer Warns EIB's €3 Billion Airbus Loan Could Jeopardise US-EU Tariff Truce
- US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday that a European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could put the US-EU tariff truce at risk.
- Greer said his office had received 'no details about this loan' and urged that the matter be 'resolved as soon as possible'.
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Moody's Holds France at Aa3, Negative Outlook, as 10-Year Yield Tops 5% Amid Protests
- Moody's kept France's credit rating at Aa3 and maintained its negative outlook, in a report issued Friday.
- Moody's said the negative outlook reflects the risk that fragmentation of France's political landscape will continue to impair the functioning of legislative institutions.
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Massachusetts Regulator Finds Betting Apps Cut Winners' Limits, Raise Losers' Limits
- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission, after an investigation, found that winning gamblers have their betting limits decreased while losing gamblers have their limits increased.
- The Commission found 0.64% of Massachusetts betting accounts had been restricted.
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399.
Couche-Tard Bids for Cumberland Farms in Deal Valued at Up to $8 Billion, Times Reports
- Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the Canadian convenience store operator, made a new bid to acquire Cumberland Farms Ltd., according to the London-based Times.
- The bid values Cumberland Farms at up to $8 billion, per the Bloomberg headline citing the Times.
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California Voters to Decide on $25B Revenue Bonds for Down-Payment Assistance in November
- California voters will consider a November ballot measure, referred to as Proposition 37, allowing the California Housing Finance Agency to issue up to $25 billion in revenue bonds to finance down-payment assistance.
- Under the proposed program, buyers would put down as little as 3%, a state-backed second mortgage would cover up to another 17%, and the buyer would finance the remaining 80% with a traditional mortgage.
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Hong Kong Opens Secondary Trading for Tokenised Money Market Funds on Licensed Platform
- Investors can now trade two tokenised money market funds, the Hong Kong dollar and US dollar versions of the ChinaAMC Digital Money Market Fund, on a virtual asset trading platform licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
- Trading is available around the clock, including weekends and public holidays, according to Katie He, head of strategic business at China Asset Management (Hong Kong).
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Banque du Caire IPO Priced at Top of Range After Heavy Demand
- Banque du Caire said the private placement portion of its initial public offering closed at the top end of the price range.
- Bloomberg reports demand for the offering was heavy.
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US Exempts Some Canadian Goods From 50% Tariffs, Adds New Duties on Others
- The Trump administration is granting tariff exemptions on some Canadian products, as announced Friday by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). ✓6
- Exempted items include corrugated paper/boxes, plastic boxes, crates and bags, packing equipment, refrigeration equipment, machinery, and seaweed/algae products. ✓4
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Investcorp Joins Saudi Investors to Buy Into Saudi Fire Safety Equipment Firm
- Investcorp is teaming up with Saudi investors in a consortium to buy into a fire safety and equipment company in Saudi Arabia.
- Bloomberg describes the deal as one of the first inbound deals in the kingdom since an escalation of Saudi Arabia's war with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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Verizon Adds 406,000 Net Phone Lines in Q3, Best Quarter in Five Years; Shares Fall 2.8%
- Verizon Communications reported its strongest third-quarter wireless customer additions in five years.
- Verizon added a net 406,000 monthly phone lines in the quarter.
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China's State-Led Funds Make Heaviest ETF Purchases Since April 2025 Rout
- China's state-led 'national team' funds bought ETFs at the heaviest pace since the April 2025 trade war market rout, with ETFs drawing their largest inflows since then.
- Authorities ramped up efforts to stem a decline in Chinese equities that Bloomberg describes as a market freefall.
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Americans Drive 40% of Global Yacht Sales as Overall Orders Slip Ahead of Fort Lauderdale Show
- Americans account for about 40% of global yacht sales, according to industry executives; for yachts over 250 feet, Americans are the majority of the market.
- Global sales of pre-owned yachts over 78 feet are down about 1% year-over-year through September, while sales value fell about 5%, according to Northrop & Johnson.
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Outgoing ESMA Chief: EU Watchdog Unlikely to Match US SEC Scope Soon
- The outgoing chair of the EU's securities watchdog said the regulator is unlikely to match the scope of its US counterpart in her lifetime.
- She warned that a push for more effective EU market oversight will depend on governance that allows the regulator to act swiftly.
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UN Trade Official Warns Iran War Fuel, Fertiliser Costs Threaten African Food Supply
- Luz Maria de la Mora, UNCTAD's director of international trade and commodities, said at the World Investment Forum in Doha that the Strait of Hormuz crisis should be resolved 'sooner rather than later'.
- De la Mora said fertiliser prices have risen dramatically and many countries have reduced fertiliser use, which she said will affect crops next year and could affect food availability and prices.
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US Natural Gas Futures Fall as Much as 5.4% to Lowest Since April on Warmer Forecasts
- US natural gas futures fell as much as 5.4%, reaching their lowest level since April.
- Weather forecasts shifted significantly warmer over the weekend, indicating lower demand for natural gas, used as furnace and power-plant fuel, in the early weeks of the winter heating season.
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WuXi AppTec Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance to 61-61.9 Billion Yuan After 62.4% Profit Jump
- WuXi AppTec's net profit rose 62.4% in the first nine months of 2026.
- Revenue rose 38.6% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by demand for drug development and manufacturing services.
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Belgian Deputy PM Clarinval Open to Selling Some or All of State's 5.7% BNP Paribas Stake
- Belgian Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval regards Belgium's 5.7% stake in BNP Paribas SA as non-strategic.
- Clarinval suggested he would be open to selling some or all of the holding.
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Fannie Mae Forecasts 7.5% Average Mortgage Rate in 2027; MBA Sees Rates Above 7%
- Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates could average 7.5% in 2027.
- The Mortgage Bankers Association expects mortgage rates to remain above 7%.
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UK Bond Dealers Expect Greater Treasury Bill Issuance to Cut Debt Costs Ahead of Budget
- UK government bond dealers say the government is poised to make greater use of short-term debt, i.e. Treasury bills.
- According to the dealers, the shift could bring down gilt yields and ease pressure on the UK's strained public finances.
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415.
More Than 7,500 US Restaurant Locations Closed in First Half of 2026
- More than 7,500 restaurant locations closed nationwide in the first six months of 2026.
- CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports that rising costs and declining sales are forcing some restaurants to make tough decisions.
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416.
Ingenia Shares Surge After AVID Makes $1.6 Billion Takeover Bid
- Ingenia Communities Group shares soared after a takeover bid from AVID Property Group Holdings.
- Bloomberg's headline puts the value of AVID's fresh bid at $1.6 billion (currency not specified in the summary).
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417.
Zhuhai Huafa Group in Talks With Creditors to Extend Some Debt Payments
- Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., one of China's largest local government-owned conglomerates, is in talks with creditors of some of its debts to push back payments, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
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418.
Candy Prices Up 7.7% in Year to September as NRF Projects Record $13.5B Halloween Spend
- The National Retail Federation forecasts record Halloween spending of $13.5 billion in the US this year, including $4.1 billion on candy. ✓2
- Candy and chewing gum prices rose 7.7% over the year through September, versus overall inflation of 3.7%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics; the measure is not Halloween-specific.
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419.
Average US Gasoline Price Under Trump Now Exceeds Biden-Era Average, Bloomberg Reports
- The average price Americans are paying for gasoline under President Donald Trump has overtaken the average price during the Biden administration.
- Bloomberg reports the development adds political pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
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420.
Blackstone-Backed QTS Seeks About $800 Million in Private Placement Debt
- QTS, a data-center operator backed by Blackstone Inc., is seeking to raise around $800 million through a private placement of debt.
- The financing comes as Wall Street turns to many areas of global credit to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.
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421.
Trump's 90-Day Beef Tariff Pause Cuts Cattle Auction Prices, Draws Rancher Opposition
- In late August, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on certain beef tariffs, making beef cheaper to import, particularly from Brazil.
- Cattle auction prices fell sharply after the announcement, temporarily lowering ranchers' profits, according to Al Jazeera.
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Delta Says Relaunched Hong Kong–Los Angeles Route Exceeds Demand Expectations
- Delta Air Lines relaunched its service between Hong Kong and Los Angeles recently.
- Delta says demand on the route has exceeded expectations, driven by corporate bookings.
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423.
World Bank's Banga Says Capital Availability 'Not Really an Issue' Despite AI Borrowing Concerns
- World Bank President Ajay Banga said in a CNBC 'Squawk Box' interview on Tuesday that capital availability is 'not really an issue' amid concerns that AI demand is pushing up interest rates.
- Banga said the World Bank mobilized $112 billion last year, around three times the amount recorded three years earlier.
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424.
Vista Land's 2025 Net Income Falls About 70% as Costs Rise
- Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc.'s net income fell about 70% in 2025.
- The profit decline was attributed to higher costs.
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425.
Democratic Report: Trump's Oil and Gas Holdings Rose to $22.5M-$81.6M Since End of 2025
- A report by Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee says President Trump's oil and gas holdings are worth $22.5 million to $81.6 million, up from $12.6 million to $46 million at the end of 2025.
- The Democratic minority, using LSEG Data Analytics data, says the stocks Trump holds rose an average of 43% since the end of 2025.
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426.
CME GPU Futures Under CFTC Review to Nov. 9 as Hyperbolic Builds GPU Spot Market
- CME Group plans to offer a cash-settled futures product tied to GPU pricing maintained by Silicon Data, an index provider backed by DRW.
- The CFTC extended its review period for the CME GPU futures product to November 9.
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427.
Musk Pledges One SpaceX Share to Every US Child in 2027, Worth ~$10.6B
- Elon Musk said on X that 'next year' he will give one of his SpaceX shares to every kid in America, in 2027, adding 'This will be the first of many.'
- Musk has not provided details on how shares would reach families or which children would qualify.
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428.
PE Growth Investment in Defense Tech Hits $4B in 9 Months of 2026, Up From $500M in 2024
- Private equity growth investments in defense technology reached $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024, according to PitchBook data.
- Defense PE growth deals rose from 15 in 2024 to 31 in 2025 and 48 through September 2026, per PitchBook.
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429.
Morgan Stanley Strategists Expect Data-Center ABS Spreads to Widen Further
- Morgan Stanley strategists expect spreads on asset-backed securities that fund data-center developments to continue widening.
- According to the strategists, the widening is tied to companies rushing to tap different debt markets to finance their artificial intelligence projects.
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430.
CPPIB Weighs Sale of 12% Stake in Spain's Largest Gas Distributor
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is weighing a sale of its 12% stake in Spain's largest gas distributor, according to people with knowledge of the matter cited by Bloomberg.
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431.
Malaysia Survey: 13.2% of Men Borrow Money for Dates vs 4.9% of Women
- LEGASI Research, an independent policy research firm, released the Dating Expenditure Survey in Malaysia on Tuesday.
- 13.2 per cent of male respondents reported borrowing money to pay for dates, compared with 4.9 per cent of female respondents.
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Major Asset Managers Add Emerging-Market Debt Despite Surge in Treasury Yields
- Investors including JPMorgan Asset Management, Generali and Ninety One SA are increasing holdings of emerging-market debt, per Bloomberg.
- US Treasury yields have surged, a move that previously would have prompted investors to exit emerging-market debt, per Bloomberg.
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HKMA: 280 Global Bankers, 120 Chairmen and CEOs, to Attend Hong Kong Investment Summit
- About 280 global top bankers, including 120 group chairmen and CEOs, will gather in Hong Kong next week, according to HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man.
- Yue made the announcement on Monday and said the city has been 'rethinking the playbook' for the coming years.
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434.
Hong Kong Hosts First Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference Outside Mainland
- The Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference opened in Hong Kong on Monday.
- It is the first time the conference has been held outside mainland China.
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435.
World Bank Names Low Domestic Revenue as Somalia's Biggest Fiscal Challenge
- The World Bank identified domestic revenue mobilization as Somalia's biggest fiscal challenge.
- Low revenue limits the Somali government's ability to finance development priorities and public services.
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IndiGo, Air India to Move Some International Flights to Navi Mumbai Airport
- IndiGo and Air India will move some of their international operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
- The move expands the presence of the two airlines, described as two of India's biggest, at the new airport serving Mumbai.
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437.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Tightens Oversight of Premium Financing Market
- Hong Kong's Insurance Authority is tightening oversight of the city's premium financing market, according to Insurance Authority executives.
- The lending arrangement, once niche, has spread to lower-tier insurance buyers.
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438.
Gaw Capital-Led Group Seeks to Refinance HK$14.4 Billion Loan Backed by Hong Kong Malls
- A consortium led by Gaw Capital Partners is seeking to refinance a HK$14.4 billion (about $1.8 billion) loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
- The loan is backed by a number of Hong Kong shopping centers.
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439.
Moderna, Merck Melanoma Vaccine Cuts Recurrence or Death Risk 42%; Stocks Fall as Doctors Applaud
- Moderna and Merck (MSD outside the US) announced Phase 3 results showing their personalized mRNA vaccine intismeran (mRNA-4157) plus Keytruda (pembrolizumab) reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 42% versus Keytruda plus placebo in resected melanoma. ✓5
- The trial enrolled 1,137 patients with surgically removed melanoma; the vaccine was given with Keytruda, and the control arm received Keytruda with a placebo. ✓4
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HSBC's Max Kettner Cuts Bullish Stocks Position Ahead of US Midterms
- HSBC strategist Max Kettner is cutting back his bet on stocks for the first time in months.
- Kettner is described by Bloomberg as among Wall Street's most bullish strategists.
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441.
UK Set to Miss 0.3% Aid Target by About £400m in 2027, Think Tank Estimates
- The Center for Global Development (CGD) calculates the UK is on course to miss its target of spending 0.3% of national income on international aid by about £400m by the end of 2027.
- CGD's central forecast, based on the Treasury's comparison of independent forecasts, implies a £410m shortfall, with aid at 0.29% of national income.
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Sauer Brands Renames Itself Duke's Mayo Company After Selling Spice Business
- Sauer Brands has changed its corporate name to Duke's Mayo Company.
- The company divested its spice business before the rebranding.
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443.
Humana, UnitedHealthcare to End Medicare Advantage Plans for About 1 Million in 2027
- Humana and UnitedHealthcare are discontinuing some Medicare Advantage plans beginning next year, affecting about 1 million people age 65 or older in total.
- A Humana spokesperson said plan exits for 2027 will affect approximately 600,000 members.
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Jio Platforms IPO Draws Over $77 Billion in Bids, India's Most Subscribed Offering
- Bids for Jio Platforms' IPO topped $77 billion on Friday, more than 22 times the shares on offer, making it India's most subscribed share offering.
- The Jio IPO attracted more than 13.8 million applications, a record for India, and values the company at up to $108.3 billion.
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Marsh CFA Index: 43 of 55 Pension Systems Have Fertility Below Replacement Level
- The 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index covers 55 pension systems; 43 have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman and 23 are below 1.5.
- Life expectancy at age 65 in more developed regions has risen 50.9% since 1950 to about 20 additional years, per the report as cited by CNBC.
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Goldman's ex-AI S&P 500 Index Up 12.4% vs. 12% for S&P 500 Through Oct. 22
- A Goldman Sachs index tracking the S&P 500 without stocks classified as "AI enablers" was up 12.4% through Oct. 22, versus a 12% gain for the standard S&P 500.
- The ex-AI index lagged the S&P 500 for most of the year; its advantage over the standard index disappeared last week as tech rallied in Monday trading.
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Asset Manager Short Positions on Australian Dollar Hit Record High in Week to Oct. 20
- Asset managers' short positions on the Australian dollar rose to a record high in the week ended Oct. 20.
- Bloomberg attributes the retreat from the risk-sensitive Australian dollar to mounting Middle East tensions and jitters over the artificial intelligence trade.
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448.
Citadel Securities to Move Into Larger India Office Early Next Year
- Citadel Securities LLC, the market-making firm founded by billionaire Ken Griffin, is moving into a larger office in India early next year.
- The move is based on a filing and a person familiar with the matter, according to Bloomberg.
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Blackstone-Backed ASK Investment Managers Hires Akhil Chaturvedi to Lead Mutual Fund Arm
- India's ASK Investment Managers Ltd. has hired Akhil Chaturvedi as CEO of its mutual fund operations, according to people familiar with the matter.
- ASK secured regulatory approval in February to expand into the mutual fund business.
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450.
Crypto Firm Redotpay Weighs Confidential US IPO Filing by Year-End, Bloomberg Reports
- Crypto firm Redotpay is considering filing confidentially for a US initial public offering by the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
- The consideration follows months of deliberation and wrangling with regulatory issues, per Bloomberg's sources.
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451.
Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint plans retail stablecoin; no launch date set
- Anchorpoint, a venture led by Standard Chartered, plans to offer a retail stablecoin but has not committed to a launch date and says it will not rush the product to market.
- Anchorpoint CEO Dominic Maffei said the venture's next major milestone is to help bring regulated digital money into everyday payments and commercial applications, connecting traditional payment infrastructure with digital finance.
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Qatar Says It Drew 373 FDI Projects in 2025, Announces $38.5bn Infrastructure Plan
- Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed spoke at the UNCTAD-organised World Investment Forum in Doha on Sunday, saying trade and investment cannot thrive without peace and security.
- Al-Sayed said Qatar attracted 373 foreign direct investment projects in 2025, a 50 percent increase from the previous year, generating more than 15,000 jobs.
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453.
AI-Driven Tech Selloff Lifts Yen to One-Month High, Pulls Gold Near 3-Month Low
- Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve on Friday as an AI-driven equity selloff boosted demand for haven assets.
- A rally in US Treasuries spilled over into the Japanese government bond market.
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Southwest Adds 11 International Routes, Starting Nov. 1 With Las Vegas–Puerto Vallarta
- Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November.
- Nonstop service from Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) begins Nov. 1, per the New York Post as cited by Fox News.
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455.
Singapore Expands Haze Probe to 10 Palm Oil, Forestry Firms Incl. Wilmar, Golden Agri
- Singapore expanded its investigation into haze-creating fires in Indonesia, requesting information from 10 locally registered companies. ✓2
- The National Environment Agency (NEA) sent notices to the firms seeking documents and details of their land concessions in Indonesia, their firefighting and blaze prevention measures, and their relationship to other relevant companies, according to a Friday statement.
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Mercuria Accuses Baltic Exchange of Keeping Disputed Tanker Benchmark Over Rival Fears
- Commodity trader Mercuria Energy Group accused the Baltic Exchange of continuing to publish the world's benchmark oil tanker rate despite distortions caused by the Iran war.
- Mercuria alleges the Baltic Exchange kept publishing the rate because it feared losing business to a competitor.
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457.
California Billionaire Tax Vote Nov. 3: Opponents Raise Over $300M vs $32M for Backers
- California voters will decide on November 3 whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of the state's billionaires (Proposition 40). ✓2
- Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the measure; Al Jazeera quotes him calling it 'poorly written' and saying it would harm the state if billionaires move away. ✓2
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Sudan Fuel Shortages Push Petrol to 35,000-40,000 Pounds a Gallon; Bus Fares Up 30-40%
- A gallon (3.8 litres) of petrol costs 40,000 Sudanese pounds ($4.30) in Gazira State and 35,000 pounds ($3.80) in Port Sudan, according to Al Jazeera.
- Sudan's Transport Chambers Union raised intercity bus fares by 40% and minibus fares by 30% this month.
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AARP Survey: 77% of Voters 50+ in 43 Swing Districts Favor Caregiver Tax Credit
- AARP reports about 59 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, neighbor or friend.
- An AARP survey conducted by Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research in 43 competitive congressional districts found most likely voters 50 and older said they are more likely to back candidates who support policies helping unpaid caregivers.
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460.
Senegal PM Says Government Could Use Constitutional Means to Resolve 2026 Budget Standoff
- Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo said the government could use constitutional means to resolve the standoff over its 2026 budget if talks with lawmakers fail.
- Bloomberg reports the budget dispute threatens to complicate Senegal's efforts to secure a new International Monetary Fund program.
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Public Colleges Pass $50,000-a-Year Cost Mark for In-State Students, NYT Reports
- A New York Times article reports that the cost of attendance at some public colleges has passed $50,000 a year for local (in-state) students.
- The article cites University of California campuses at Berkeley, Irvine and Santa Barbara, where students must navigate the local housing market.
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Argentina's Milei Cuts Inflation, but Manufacturing, Retail and Small Firms Struggle
- President Javier Milei has brought inflation down in Argentina.
- Milei has opened Argentina to more investment, which has helped fuel a boom in energy and other export industries.
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Copper Trades in Narrow Range as AI Stock Weakness Offsets China Demand Signs
- Copper traded in a narrow range, as investors weighed signs of demand strength in China against prolonged weakness in artificial intelligence stocks.
- AI stocks have moved in tandem with copper, according to Bloomberg.
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Wonder Plans 100+ Texas Sites by 2027, Weighs IPO After $9B Series D Valuation
- Wonder, founded by Marc Lore in 2018, has raised $3.3 billion to date from investors including DoorDash, Alphabet's GV and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- Wonder's Series D round earlier this year set its pre-money valuation at $9 billion.
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465.
Nasdaq Falls 2.6–2.8% as Meta Drops 7% on AI Spending Concerns, Oil Climbs
- The Nasdaq Composite fell sharply on Thursday amid investor concerns over AI capital spending; CBS reports it closed 694 points lower at 26,009 (down about 2.6%) after falling as much as 751 points (2.8%) intraday; Al Jazeera reports a 2.6% fall, its steepest since a 4.2% drop on June 5. ✓3
- The S&P 500 fell about 1.2% on Thursday; Al Jazeera says this was its biggest drop since a 1.52% decline on July 29. ✓2
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466.
BYD Dolphin Gains Korean Buyers as Hyundai Casper Electric Faces Two-Year Wait
- Lee Seongdong decided in April to replace his 2016 Chevrolet Spark and signed a contract for BYD's Dolphin electric car on the spot.
- Buyers of Hyundai Motor's Casper Electric faced a waiting time of about two years when Lee was shopping, according to Bloomberg's account of his purchase.
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467.
Australian Regulator Warns Bond Market Turmoil, AI Concerns Could Weaken Liquidity
- Australia's financial regulator warned that turmoil in the global bond market and elevated concerns linked to artificial intelligence threaten to weaken financial market liquidity.
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468.
FT, NYT: Sanctioned Russian Firm Novatek Funded Developer of Alaska LNG Project
- A developer of a liquefied natural gas facility in Alaska received financing from Russia-based Novatek PJSC, an energy company subject to US sanctions, according to the Financial Times as relayed by Bloomberg.
- The New York Times reports, based on interviews and documents, that a Russian energy giant secretly provided funding to a U.S. firm behind the Alaska gas project.
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469.
Canada Steel Exports Down About Half Under US Tariffs; August Prices Up 3% Year on Year
- U.S. tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods remain in place, affecting steel, aluminum, lumber and automobile producers.
- Canadian steel exports have fallen by roughly half since the tariffs took effect, and lumber exports were about 20% below 2024 levels earlier this year, according to the Bank of Canada.
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470.
IMF Projects Bangladesh 2026 Per Capita GDP at $2,886, Above India's $2,749
- The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects Bangladesh's 2026 nominal GDP per capita at $2,886, above India's $2,749.
- The IMF projects Bangladesh's 2026 GDP at $506.4bn versus India's $4.15 trillion; Bangladesh has about 175 million people.
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471.
Goldman Sachs Cuts 12-Month Kospi Target by 25% Amid AI Trade Concerns
- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists cut their 12-month target for South Korea's Kospi Index by 25%.
- Goldman had raised its Kospi target repeatedly earlier this year before the cut.
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472.
Biotech ETF IBB Up 24% in 2026; Moderna Up 587% Despite 18% Drop on Data Leak
- The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) is up 24% through October 23, 2026, after a 28% gain in 2025.
- Two dozen of IBB's 233 holdings have more than doubled year-to-date.
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473.
Instacart Reportedly Held Sale Talks With DoorDash and Uber; Shares Jump 9.2%
- The Information reported Friday that Instacart hired an investment bank to help evaluate its options, including a possible sale.
- The Information reported that Instacart has held acquisition talks with DoorDash.
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474.
Hong Kong Developers Shift Mainland China Investment From Housing to Commercial Assets
- Hong Kong's major property developers are shifting mainland China investment from residential projects to commercial assets, including hospitality.
- The shift is attributed to weak home sales and fewer attractive investment opportunities, with developers focusing on existing properties, recurring income and debt reduction.
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475.
Goldman Sachs Says Yen Becoming Better Hedge Against AI-Driven Market Shock
- Goldman Sachs says the yen is becoming a more effective hedge against an artificial intelligence-driven market shock.
- According to Goldman Sachs, changes in Japan's policy backdrop reduce the risk of the yen weakening sharply when global yields rise.
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476.
US Consumer Sentiment Falls to 48.0 in October, Second-Lowest Reading on Record
- The University of Michigan's final consumer sentiment index for October was 48.0, down from 48.1 in September. ✓2
- The survey was released on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. ✓2
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477.
Bloomberg: Riskiest Debt Sees 'Total Meltdown' Thursday, Unnerving Credit Market
- Bloomberg's Credit Weekly reports a sharp selloff in the riskiest segment of the debt market on Thursday, which it says unnerved the broader market.
- Fund manager Ivelina Green was woken at 5 a.m. Thursday in New York by a colleague's message reading 'Total meltdown.'
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478.
US Airfares Up 22% in September as Jet Fuel Hits $4.63/Gal; Passenger Counts Fall
- U.S. airfares in September were up more than 22% from a year earlier, according to the latest inflation data.
- Jet fuel prices are near a record high in the U.S.; U.S. Gulf Coast spot prices were $4.63 a gallon, more than double year-ago levels, per the Energy Information Administration. ✓2
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479.
Trump Signs Order to Cancel Mortgage Insurance Automatically, Make Refi Title Waiver Permanent
- President Trump signed an executive order titled "Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People."
- The order directs the FHFA to create a pilot program that proactively cancels eligible borrowers' mortgage insurance once home equity reaches a threshold; it would apply to mortgages originated after the pilot launches.
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480.
IEA's Birol: EU Gas Storage 72% Full Versus Usual 90% as Hormuz Disruption Persists
- IEA head Fatih Birol told Al Jazeera in Berlin that Europe is entering winter with gas stocks well below historical averages and cannot withstand further supply shocks.
- EU natural gas storage is about 72 percent full, versus a usual 90 percent; analysts say the shortfall equals the energy needed to power 10 to 12 million homes.
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481.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica Privacy Case
- A New Mexico state court judge, Francis Mathew, ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in civil penalties to the state of New Mexico on Wednesday (Oct. 21, 2026). ✓6
- A Santa Fe jury found in September that Meta/Facebook was liable for more than 43 million violations of New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act, which carries civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation. ✓5
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482.
Chinese Firm Nears Partial Restart of Idle Venezuelan Power Plant
- A Chinese engineering company is close to partially restarting a large Venezuelan power plant that has been largely idle for years.
- Bloomberg describes the restart as a crucial step toward repairing Venezuela's dilapidated electricity grid.
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483.
Meta Creates Non-Voting Class C Stock as Q3 Revenue Hits $64B, Cash Flow Turns Negative
- Meta reported third-quarter revenue of about $64 billion, up 26% year over year; costs and expenses rose 68%.
- Meta's cash flow turned negative amid increased AI spending.
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484.
Record Diesel Prices and Drought Raise Hay Costs for Western Ranchers, NPR Reports
- Diesel prices are at record levels, according to NPR's report on Western ranchers.
- Drought is forcing Oregon and other Western ranchers to buy extra hay.
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485.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act, Commits $150M to Boost US Gasoline, Diesel Output
- On Thursday, President Trump said his administration will invoke the Defense Production Act to spend $150 million to boost U.S. gasoline and diesel production.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump issued a presidential memo determining that petroleum production, refining and related activities are essential to national defense.
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486.
OECD: UK Retirement Benefits 54.2% of Average Earnings vs 63.2% Wealthy-Country Average
- OECD modelling for people born in 2000 on average wages, assuming the 2022 pension system, puts UK after-tax retirement benefits (basic state pension plus automatically enrolled occupational schemes) at 54.2% of average UK earnings, versus an average of 63.2% across wealthy countries.
- The triple lock raises the state pension each year by the greatest of 2.5%, earnings growth or inflation; it has risen far faster than workers' earnings since its introduction in 2011.
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487.
Firehouse Subs Co-Founder Chris Sorensen Dies at 65
- Chris Sorensen, co-founder of the Firehouse Subs sandwich chain, has died at age 65.
- Chris and his younger brother Robin Sorensen co-founded Firehouse Subs in 1994, opening the first location in Jacksonville, Florida.
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488.
Israeli Investment in Cyprus Up Sixfold Since 2017 to €5.1bn; Israelis Lead Larnaca Home Buys
- Israeli investment in Cyprus rose more than sixfold between 2017 and 2024, to 5.1 billion euros ($5.9bn), according to the Central Bank of Cyprus.
- Total foreign investment in Cyprus fell by a quarter between 2022 and 2024, and Russian holdings shrank by more than a third, per Al Jazeera's account of Central Bank data.
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489.
Brookfield Asset Management to Open Office in Doha, Qatar
- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is opening an office in Qatar, in Doha.
- The move deepens Brookfield's presence in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg.
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490.
QatarEnergy Signs Deal to Buy 4 Million Tons a Year of Cheniere LNG Through 2054
- QatarEnergy agreed Thursday to buy 4 million metric tons of LNG annually from U.S. exporter Cheniere Energy through 2054, with supply from Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi.
- The price is indexed to the U.S. Henry Hub price plus a fixed fee; deliveries are expected to begin in the 2030s.
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491.
Volvo Cars Posts 5.6B Kronor Q3 Operating Loss, Cuts 2,500 Jobs; Shares Fall 27%
- Volvo Cars said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally, 2,000 of them in Sweden.
- Volvo Cars reported a third-quarter operating loss of 5.6 billion Swedish kronor ($563.7 million), versus an operating profit of 6.4 billion kronor in the previous period.
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492.
American Express to Cut 5% of Global Workforce, Taking $336 Million Restructuring Charge
- American Express is eliminating 5% of its global workforce, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday. ✓2
- Squeri told Bloomberg TV the cuts will affect about 3,500 jobs.
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493.
U.S. Government Takes Stake in Chip Business Funded by Japanese Money in New York
- The Trump administration is directing Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory in upstate New York.
- Under the deal, the U.S. government takes a cut of the chip business.
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494.
Newest-Generation Jets Scrapped at 6.4 Years Average as Engine Shortage Persists
- IBA Group data show 21 newest-generation aircraft were torn down from June 2025 through August 2026, at an average age of 6.4 years, mostly Airbus with some Boeing.
- IBA says the average retirement age for narrow-body airplanes is 21.7 years.
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495.
NYSE Options Exchange Halts Trading Over 'Technical Issue'
- A NYSE options exchange suspended trading, citing a technical issue.
- Other exchanges disregarded quotes from the affected NYSE options venue following the suspension.
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496.
Brent Near $110 as Iran Mines, Houthi Strikes Hit Shipping; Emergency Oil Stocks Depleted
- Brent crude futures rose about 1.2% to $110.13 a barrel on Wednesday; Al Jazeera put Brent at $110.85, up more than $2, close to a five-month peak. WTI rose 1.11% to $98.92 (CNBC). ✓2
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Tuesday that naval mines set two tankers ablaze at what it called an illegal crossing point in the southern Strait of Hormuz. ✓2
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497.
Zero-Day Options Traders Increasingly Bet S&P 500 Will Stay Calm
- Zero-day option traders have increasingly bet that the S&P 500 Index will remain calm, according to Bloomberg.
- Some other investors are positioning for AI earnings, geopolitics and interest rates to send stocks either to new highs or into a tailspin, according to Bloomberg.
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498.
IMF Cuts Mideast, Central Asia Growth Outlook; GCC Seen Contracting in 2026 Except Oman
- The IMF has downgraded its growth projections for the Middle East and Central Asia for this year, attributing the cut to the US-Iran conflict.
- GCC countries are now expected to see negative overall growth in 2026, with Oman the only exception.
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499.
First Russian Diesel Shipment Under Trump-Putin Deal Raises Legal Questions, Bloomberg Reports
- The first Russian diesel shipment under a deal between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has been delivered or is under way, per Bloomberg's description of the event.
- Oliver Wyman Geostrategy Practice Leader Daniel Tannebaum told Bloomberg This Weekend that the shipment raises legal and compliance questions.
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500.
Survey: 71% of Small Businesses Report Good Health Despite Tariff, Inflation Strain
- In a new Chamber of Commerce survey, 71% of small businesses said they are in good health.
- Some small businesses say they are struggling with high inflation and the Trump administration's tariff policies.
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501.
Average US Family Employer Health Plan Costs $28,303 in 2026, Up 5%, KFF Survey Finds
- The average annual cost of a US family's employer-provided health plan reached $28,303 this year.
- The figure is 5% higher than in 2025.
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502.
Hong Kong Held Talks at Apec on Wider Yuan Use in Regional Trade Settlement
- Hong Kong officials held discussions at last week's Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, hosted by Hong Kong, with finance ministers and representatives from economies such as Brunei on reducing reliance on the US dollar.
- The discussions covered expanding the use of local currencies and the yuan for bilateral trade settlement.
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503.
BASF Raises Takeover Offer for Evonik to Over €11 Billion, Sources Say
- BASF SE has increased its takeover offer for German chemicals group Evonik Industries AG to more than €11 billion (about $12.3 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
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504.
WeChat Restricts Account of Chinese Economist Ren Zeping Amid Influencer Crackdown
- The WeChat account of Chinese economic commentator Ren Zeping was noticed by internet users on Saturday to be barred from gaining new followers.
- Clicking the follow button on the account displayed the message 'this account cannot be followed due to its violation of rules'.
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505.
SK Hynix Halts Solidigm US IPO Review as AI Infrastructure Stocks Slide
- SK Hynix said Solidigm will halt its review of potential pre-IPO and IPO options, citing capital market conditions and share price trends.
- SK Hynix shares fell as much as 3% in Seoul on Friday after the announcement.
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506.
S&P Dow Jones Indices Adopts New Rules for Sorting Stocks into Growth and Value
- S&P Dow Jones Indices adopted new rules governing how equities are classified into growth and value investment styles.
- Bloomberg reports the new rules are set to cause an overhaul (reshuffle) of which stocks are classified as growth versus value.
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507.
AIIB Interested in Co-Investing in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis, Finance Chief Says
- Hong Kong's finance chief Chan said on a radio show that the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is very interested in infrastructure development in the Northern Metropolis.
- Chan said the AIIB told the government it would be very interested if any Northern Metropolis projects are open for co-investment.
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508.
Netanyahu Says Israel Should Prepare Crypto Route Around Possible Banking Sanctions
- In a Channel 10 interview on Friday, two days before Israel's general elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs to prepare ways to evade banking sanctions through an alternative economic system, referring to blockchain-based cryptocurrency.
- The Bank of Israel rejected Netanyahu's plan, and opposition parties criticized it.
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509.
Metals Trading Houses Post Second Straight Year of Record Profits, Bloomberg Reports
- Metals traders are earning billions of dollars in profit in a second consecutive strong year for the sector.
- Several top metals trading houses have recorded record profits.
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510.
Japan Core Inflation Hits 2.1% in September, Year's High, Above BOJ Target
- Japan's core inflation (excluding fresh food) rose to 2.1% in September, its highest this year and above the Bank of Japan's target level. ✓2
- Core inflation accelerated from 1.7% in the previous month.
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511.
India's SEBI Orders Trainer Avadhut Sathe to Refund INR 5.46 Billion to Students
- India's market regulator ordered options trader Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy to refund 5.46 billion rupees (about $57.5 million) to course participants.
- The regulator found that Sathe and his academy provided unregistered investment advice and research services.
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512.
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Hit Record Highs, Erasing Post-Buffett Announcement Losses
- Berkshire Hathaway Class A and B shares set fresh all-time closing highs on Tuesday of the week of Oct. 24, 2026, topping levels from before Warren Buffett's May 2025 announcement that he would step down as CEO.
- On Thursday the shares closed at record highs of $820,500 (Class A) and $546.97 (Class B); they fell almost 1% on Friday but remain about half a percentage point above their pre-2025-meeting highs.
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513.
Hedge Funds Post Broadest Daily Decline Since Covid After Thursday Stock Selloff
- Global hedge funds suffered one of their broadest declines since the Covid pandemic following the stock market selloff on Thursday.
- The assessment is based on data from Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s prime brokerage desk.
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514.
Vietnam's To Lam Visits Brussels; Signs Denmark Partnership and 1,000MW Offshore Wind Deal
- Vietnamese Communist Party chief and President To Lam arrived in Brussels on Wednesday for an official visit to the EU and Belgium.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung on Wednesday on improving security cooperation, including in the South China Sea.
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515.
Global Credit Spreads Hit 17-Month High as AI Stock Selloff Drives Risk-Off Move
- Metrics across global bond markets are signaling the biggest risk-off sentiment in more than a year, with global credit spreads at a 17-month high.
- A selloff in AI stocks and growing geopolitical tensions have caused investors to seek safe-haven assets.
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516.
Chinese Stocks Fall Deeper Into Bear Market Despite State-Backed Fund Buying
- Chinese stocks slid deeper into a bear market.
- State-backed funds have made rescue efforts to support the market, which have not rebuilt investor confidence, according to Bloomberg.
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517.
Argentine Judge Drops Fraud Probe Into Milei Over $Libra Crypto Collapse
- Federal judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi dropped a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei over the collapse of the $Libra cryptocurrency token.
- The judge ruled on Friday that 'the reported events do not constitute a criminal offence' and that investor losses and the token's price rise and fall were insufficient to establish fraud.
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518.
S&P Warns Data Center Credit Ratings Face Downgrade Risk From Local Opposition
- S&P Global Ratings said data centers face potential credit rating downgrades.
- S&P cited moratoriums and project cancellations driven by public opposition as the source of the risk.
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519.
China's Antimalarial Exports to 12 African Countries Reach $89.3M, Nearly Matching India's
- Chinese exports of antimalarial drugs to 12 of Africa's hardest-hit countries reached US$89.3 million last year, according to Indian market research firm Sol Gravitas.
- India's antimalarial exports to the same markets were US$89.6 million last year, per Sol Gravitas.
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520.
Cyprus Police Open Probe Into Abramovich Finances After BBC/TBIJ Deloitte Report
- Cyprus police have opened an investigation into the financial affairs of Roman Abramovich, to be run by the police Financial Intelligence/Financial Crime Unit.
- A Cypriot Ministry of Justice official announced the investigation to MPs at a parliamentary committee in Nicosia on money laundering prevention; police would try to determine whether any criminal acts were committed.
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521.
10-Year Treasury Yield Falls Below 5% for First Time Since Sept. 23 Amid AI Stock Selloff
- The 10-year Treasury yield fell more than 17 basis points on Thursday, Oct. 22, to 4.972%, its first close below 5% since Sept. 23.
- Thursday's drop was the 10-year yield's biggest one-day decline since March 10, 2023, according to CNBC.
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522.
US Municipal Bond Sales Top $500 Billion for Year at Record Pace
- US states and local governments have borrowed more than $500 billion in the municipal bond market so far this year.
- The pace of municipal bond issuance is a record.
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523.
UK Approves Jackdaw Gas Field; Launches £2bn Energy Wealth Fund, Rosebank Undecided
- The UK government approved drilling and production at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen, on Wednesday. ✓3
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said gas from Jackdaw could reach homes and businesses by the end of the month. ✓3
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524.
Comcast Loses 144,000 Broadband Customers in Q3, Plans Cable Job Cuts and $1B+ Charge
- Comcast lost 144,000 residential broadband customers in Q3 2026, up from a 91,000 loss in the same quarter a year earlier.
- Comcast now has 28.3 million residential broadband customers in the US.
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525.
Tech Selloff Drops South Korean Stock Valuations to Roughly Half of Indonesia's
- South Korea has gone from this year's hottest major stock market to the world's cheapest following a tech selloff.
- South Korean equity valuations have fallen to roughly half those of Indonesia.
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526.
Trump Administration to Back Voluntary 'U.S. Caught Seafood' Label, $5B in Fishing Loans
- The Trump administration intends to push for new labels on seafood sold in grocery stores to show product origin, two U.S. officials told CBS News.
- The 'U.S. Caught Seafood' label, proposed by the Food and Drug Administration, would not be mandatory.
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527.
European Stocks Fall for Second Day as Gucci, Volvo Car Earnings Disappoint
- European stocks fell for a second consecutive day.
- Disappointing earnings, including from Kering SA's Gucci, weighed on the market.
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528.
San Diego Plans to Exit Muni Bond Group After SEC Raises Oversight Concerns
- The city of San Diego said it plans to withdraw from a group that helps issue and manage billions of dollars in municipal bonds.
- The planned withdrawal follows concerns raised by federal regulators about the organization's oversight.
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529.
Iran's Phone Imports Fall Sharply Amid US Blockade, Sanctions; Import Fees Reach 30%
- Iran's customs chief Foroud Asgari said about 1 million phones were imported in the first five months of the current Iranian year, versus 3.16 million a year earlier; he said import value fell about 70 percent.
- Imported phones lose mobile service after 30 days unless a registration fee is paid to the Iranian government.
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530.
JSW Steel Fiscal Q2 Profit More Than Triples, Beating Expectations
- JSW Steel Ltd.'s fiscal second-quarter profit more than tripled.
- The profit result beat expectations.
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531.
CA High-Speed Rail Board Chair Seeks Inspector General Review of $24M KPMG Contract
- The California High-Speed Rail Authority awarded KPMG a four-year, $24 million contract based on a December 2024 bid.
- KPMG's winning bid proposed an average hourly rate of roughly $200; records reviewed by CBS California show its billed average rate was more than double that.
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532.
UK Retail Sales Fall as Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Since Covid
- UK retail sales fell, according to Bloomberg's newsletter synopsis.
- UK consumer confidence is at its worst level since the Covid period.
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533.
Swiss Blue-Chip Stocks Outperform Amid Turbulent European Equity Markets
- Shares of Switzerland's large, defensive companies are performing well while European equity markets are going through a turbulent period.
- Bloomberg's headline links the turbulence in markets to fears about artificial intelligence and describes Swiss stocks as a haven from those fears.
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534.
Musk Says SpaceX-Tesla Merger 'Good Idea'; Both Firms Form Special Committees
- On SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Elon Musk said a merger with Tesla would be a good idea and that both companies have formed special committees to explore a transaction.
- On Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday, Musk said he had already 'said everything that should be said' on a merger, and Tesla's head of investor relations said executives would not address the matter.
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535.
EU Leaders' Oct 15-16 Summit Fails to Break Deadlock on 2028-2034 Budget
- An EU summit on October 15-16 ended without a breakthrough on the bloc's next long-term budget, covering 2028 to 2034.
- EU leaders said at the end of the talks that "the way forward is clearer".
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536.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.5% in September; Borrowing Hits £24.5bn, £6bn Over Forecast YTD
- UK annual CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in the year to September, up from 3.1% in August, according to the ONS. ✓2
- September's inflation was the highest in almost a year; BBC says highest since October 2025. ✓2
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537.
Musk Says Tesla-SpaceX Merger Under Review by Special Committees After SpaceX Q3 Results
- Elon Musk said on SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call on Tuesday that a Tesla-SpaceX merger would be a good idea and is under consideration. ✓2
- Special committees have been formed at both Tesla and SpaceX to examine a merger; Musk said they have not reached agreement on terms and there is no guarantee they will. ✓2
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538.
Hedge Funds Hold Record Short Position in US Natural Gas on Mild Winter Outlook
- Hedge-fund managers have built a record short position in US natural gas.
- The positioning reflects expectations for an unusually mild northern winter, which would point to weak demand for natural gas used in furnaces and power plants.
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539.
UK Expected to Cap 'Your First Home' Loan Eligibility at £110K Income, £140K in London
- The government is expected to allow households earning up to £110,000 to apply for the Your First Home scheme for first-time buyers in England.
- A higher earnings limit of £140,000 is expected to apply to buyers in London, as first reported by The Times.
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540.
Indian Rupee Rebounds From Near Record Low; Oil, Dollar Demand Seen Limiting Gains
- The Indian rupee has rebounded sharply from a level near its record low.
- Bloomberg reports the rally is set to lose steam because high oil prices and persistent dollar demand limit the scope for further gains.
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541.
Russia Seeks Alternative Wheat Export Routes via Disputed Region as Black Sea Attacks Continue
- Russia's grain industry is turning to increasingly niche solutions for shipping wheat, according to Bloomberg.
- Attacks in the Black Sea are continuing to restrict wheat exports from Russia, the world's biggest wheat supplier, according to Bloomberg.
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542.
Saab Q3 Orders Triple to 65.8 Billion Kronor on Ukraine Gripen Deal; Results Beat Forecasts
- Saab's third-quarter new orders were 65.8 billion Swedish kronor ($6.6 billion), up from 20.9 billion kronor a year earlier and above FactSet expectations of 56.4 billion kronor.
- Saab's third-quarter sales were 20.6 billion kronor, versus FactSet expectations of 20 billion kronor.
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543.
HSBC Launches HKD-Backed RedCoin Stablecoin for 3.3 Million PayMe Users in Hong Kong
- HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, HSBC RedCoin, in stages starting Friday.
- The rollout targets more than 3.3 million users of HSBC's PayMe app.
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544.
Dalmore Capital Among Bidders Eyeing Cinven-Owned UK Supplier JLA Group
- Dalmore Capital is among parties that have expressed interest in acquiring JLA Group from buyout firm Cinven, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
- JLA Group is a UK commercial equipment supplier and services provider owned by Cinven.
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545.
Russian Diesel Tanker Sails for New York, First Cargo Under Trump-Putin Fuel Deal
- A tanker carrying Russian diesel was scheduled to depart for the US as the first shipment under a fuel supply deal between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump; Deputy PM Alexander Novak announced it on Wednesday. ✓2
- NBC News reports the Malta-flagged tanker 'Agioi Fanendes' left Primorsk, listing New York as destination, with Energy Aspects saying it loaded 298,000 barrels and expects arrival November 10, after the midterm elections.
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546.
Netflix Q3 Revenue Up 12% to $12.9B, Cuts Ad Forecast; Plans 30 Theatrical Releases in 2027
- Netflix reported third-quarter revenue growth of about 12% year over year, to $12.9 billion. ✓4
- Netflix's third-quarter earnings beat analyst estimates, while revenue was in line with expectations. ✓2
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547.
BBC to Close BBC Three, BBC Scotland TV Channels and Radio 4 Extra in Spring
- The BBC will close its BBC Three and BBC Scotland linear TV channels in the spring; both will become online-only on iPlayer.
- The BBC is also closing the radio station Radio 4 Extra, which mainly airs archive speech programmes; some of its programmes will move to BBC Sounds, and The Daily Service will be on Sounds and local radio.
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548.
Indonesian Corporate Dollar Bond Premia Hit Six-Year High Over Asian Peers on MSCI Warning
- Risk premia on dollar bonds issued by Indonesian companies have widened to a six-year high relative to Asian peers.
- MSCI Inc. has warned that it may remove Indonesia from its global equity indexes.
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549.
Arini, Sona Hedge Funds Hit by Sharp Junk-Debt Selloff in Recent Weeks
- Arini Capital Management's main hedge fund suffered heavy losses in recent weeks, according to Bloomberg.
- Sona Asset Management's main hedge fund also suffered heavy losses in recent weeks, and its gains were erased, according to Bloomberg.
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550.
Rogers Beats Estimates on Sports Revenue as Wireless Growth Stays Weak
- Rogers Communications Inc. beat analyst estimates in its latest quarterly results.
- The beat was driven by higher ticket and advertising revenue from sports.
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551.
Chancellor Healey Announces Red Tape Cuts Saving UK Businesses Up to £800m
- Chancellor John Healey announced plans to cut regulatory paperwork that the Treasury says will save UK businesses up to £800m, ahead of his first Budget on Wednesday.
- The Treasury said the changes will make compliance guidance easier and simplify reporting rules for firms.
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552.
AI Stocks Slip Again as Investors Move Into Treasuries Despite Officials' Reassurances
- Blackstone's president said there is no bubble in artificial intelligence.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he does not see a 'systemic problem' in the AI boom.
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553.
Carnival to Introduce Dynamic Pricing for Drink and Wi-Fi Packages Starting Dec. 1
- Carnival Cruise Line will introduce dynamic pricing for its beverage packages and Wi-Fi plans beginning Dec. 1.
- Prices will vary based on cruise length, itinerary and season, according to Carnival.
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554.
Treasuries Regain Haven Role as Tech Stocks Falter This Week, Bloomberg Reports
- For much of 2026, Treasuries offered investors little of their traditional protection when technology stocks fell.
- This week, Treasuries' role as a haven against tech stock declines has returned sharply.
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555.
Bank Indonesia Holds Rate, Cuts Reserve Requirement Amid MSCI Downgrade Threat
- Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged and cut reserve requirements for banks.
- Bank Indonesia said it will continue relying on targeted measures to support the rupiah amid market volatility triggered by MSCI Inc.'s double-downgrade threat.
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556.
Nippon Steel Raises US Steel Pennsylvania Hot-Strip Mill Spending to $3 Billion
- Nippon Steel Corp. will spend $3 billion building a hot-strip mill in Pennsylvania.
- The mill is part of Nippon Steel's $11 billion investment plan in US Steel, which it has acquired.
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557.
Hedge Funds Raise Bearish Euro Bets to Highest Since March 2020, CFTC Data Show
- Hedge funds increased their bets against the euro to the largest level since March 2020, according to CFTC data.
- Bloomberg links the move to political turmoil in France, which it says is rattling European markets and weighing on the euro.
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558.
Air Mauritius Plans Narrow-Body Jets, Reviews Planned Wide-Body Purchase
- Mauritius' state-owned carrier is planning to add single-aisle (narrow-body) aircraft to its fleet.
- The carrier is reviewing its planned acquisition of wide-body aircraft.
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559.
South Africa to Cut Fuel Levy for Two Months From November; Borrowing Up R54.2bn
- South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a second round of temporary relief for motorists and commuters, cutting the fuel levy for two months starting in November.
- Motorists and commuters in South Africa have been affected by surging fuel prices.
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560.
FAA Certifies Boeing 737 Max 10, Last Model in Max Family to Win Approval
- The US Federal Aviation Administration approved the Boeing 737 Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday (Oct. 20, 2026). ✓3
- The Max 10 is the largest model in Boeing's 737 Max family and the last of the family to receive certification. NPR notes it comes nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled the jet. ✓3
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561.
Fuel Costs Squeeze Latin American Airlines, Complicating Abra's Planned Share Listing
- Tulum, Mexico, has a practically new airport but a shrinking number of flights.
- Fuel is raising airline costs in Latin America and threatening carriers' capacity plans.
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562.
US Crude Exports to Asia Set for Multi-Year Low as Tanker Costs Near $80 Million
- US crude oil exports to Asia are set to hit multi-year lows.
- The cost to lease a tanker for the Pacific journey from the US to Asia reached a record of almost $80 million, according to Bloomberg.
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563.
GM Stock Heads for Worst Week in Over 20 Months as Analysts Stay Bullish
- General Motors Co. stock is on track for its worst weekly performance in more than 20 months, according to Bloomberg.
- Bullish Wall Street analysts are maintaining or reinforcing positive views on GM stock despite the decline, per Bloomberg.
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564.
Kroger Plans $5B Consumer Value Investment, Funded by $4B in Cost Savings
- Kroger plans to invest $5 billion in consumer value, including affordable groceries and simpler promotions, per CFO David Kennerley.
- Kroger is seeking to fund the effort through $4 billion in structural cost savings.
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565.
Wheat Futures Fall Eighth Straight Week, Longest Losing Streak Since 1997
- Wheat futures are on track for an eighth consecutive weekly decline, the longest weekly slump in almost three decades (since 1997).
- The decline reverses earlier gains in which wheat led a run-up across agricultural commodities earlier in the year.
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566.
Tesla Q3 Profit Falls 43% to $787M as Optimus Robot Production Starts in Fremont
- Tesla reported Q3 2026 net income of $787 million, down 43% from $1.37 billion in Q3 2025. ✓2
- Tesla's Q3 revenue was about $28 billion, roughly flat year over year (TechCrunch: $28.04 billion vs $28.09 billion in Q3 2025). ✓2
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567.
Investors Demand More Compensation on Riskiest US, European Bank Debt
- Investors in the riskiest instruments sold by US and European banks are starting to demand more compensation on new deals.
- Bloomberg's article URL references AT1s (additional tier 1 bonds) and says banks are paying up for their riskiest debt.
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568.
CFTC Enforcement Division Examining Oil Trading During Iran War, Selig Says
- CFTC chair Selig said on Friday that the agency takes market oversight "very seriously."
- The CFTC's enforcement division has been looking at oil trading during the Iran war, according to the top US derivatives regulator.
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569.
Holcim Raises Full-Year Guidance for Second Time This Year After Q3 Profit Beat
- Holcim Ltd. raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year.
- Third-quarter profit beat expectations.
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570.
Rio Tinto to Spend $1.9 Billion on New Bauxite Mine in Northern Australia
- Rio Tinto Group will spend $1.9 billion to expand its bauxite mining operations in northern Australia.
- The expansion involves developing a new major mine to replace production from depleting projects.
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571.
Germany Says It Will Seek to Stem Loss of Oil Refining Capacity
- Germany said it will seek to stem the loss of its oil refining capacity.
- The German government argues refinery closures harm fuel suppliers and consumers as well as the country's chemicals manufacturing sector.
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572.
FTC: Americans 60+ Reported $3 Billion in Fraud Losses in 2025, Up 25%
- Americans ages 60 and older reported losing about $3 billion to fraud in 2025, up 25% from $2.4 billion in 2024 and up 400% from $600 million in 2020, per the FTC's annual report to Congress on fraud among older adults.
- Six percent of older fraud victims reported losing $100,000 or more, accounting for 70% of the age group's total reported losses; the number with such losses rose to 6,769 in 2025 from 1,136 in 2020.
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573.
France, Germany Joint Push on China Trade Policy; French Minister Cites Role in Hybrid Car Deal
- French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said he was 'certain' the united French-German front played a role in China's hybrid car deal, speaking on arrival at a ministerial meeting in Dublin on Friday.
- Earlier this month Germany reversed its China policy and joined France in calling for tariffs, quotas and new trade defence tools.
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574.
Villages Retirement Community Draws Nearly $180M Demand in High-Yield Muni Bond Sale
- Investors bought almost $180 million of high-yield municipal bonds sold this week to finance an expansion of the Villages, a retirement community in Florida.
- The Villages is a 57,000-acre retirement community in Florida.
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575.
CIBC Warns US Repo Market Faces Late Scramble Before 2027 Central Clearing Deadline
- CIBC strategists warned that US funding markets risk a volatile, last-minute scramble to meet the 2027 deadline for mandatory central clearing of daily repo transactions.
- The deadline applies to mandatory central clearing of daily transactions in the US repo market.
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576.
Eni to Return More Cash to Shareholders as Energy Prices and Refining Margins Rise
- Eni SpA said it will return more cash to shareholders.
- Bloomberg reports that the Middle East war drove up energy prices and sent refining margins soaring, boosting Eni's cash flow.
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577.
Airbnb Bans Hosts From Requiring Guests to Strip Beds, Wash Dishes From Nov. 20
- Airbnb updated its policy to limit chores and tasks hosts can require of guests, including stripping beds and washing and putting away dishes. ✓4
- The new rules apply to reservations booked on or after November 20. ✓3
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578.
Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye Preparing to Step Down After a Decade
- Singapore Exchange Ltd. CEO Loh Boon Chye said he is preparing to step down as the bourse moves into its next phase of growth.
- Loh has led the exchange for about a decade, according to Bloomberg's headline.
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579.
Nabep, Pentagon's Venezuela Oil Partner, Deploys Sixth Drilling Rig to Raise Output
- North American Blue Energy Partners Inc. (Nabep) is deploying a sixth drilling rig in Venezuela as it ramps up oil production, according to a person familiar with the company's operations.
- Nabep is partnering with the US government to develop Venezuelan oil fields.
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580.
Philippine Energy Chief Meets US Energy Secretary Wright in Washington on Oct. 15
- Philippines Department of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington on October 15 to discuss energy cooperation.
- The Philippine Department of Energy said in a statement the talks aimed 'to explore expanded bilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening the Philippines' energy security, diversifying energy supply and advancing the development of indigenous resources'.
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581.
China Q3 GDP Grows 4.5% Year-on-Year, Beating Forecasts on Export Strength
- China's GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter (July-September), according to the National Bureau of Statistics. ✓2
- Q3 growth was better than economists expected and up from 4.3% in the second quarter.
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582.
RBI Governor Malhotra Says Central Bank Can Use Interest Rates to Curb Financial-Stability Risks
- Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank can deploy interest rates to address financial-stability risks, if needed.
- Bloomberg reports the comments come at a time when analysts expect further pressure on the rupee.
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583.
SoftBank-Backed Oravel (OYO) Faces Investor Pushback on India IPO Valuation
- Oravel Stays Ltd., parent of travel platform OYO, is planning an initial public offering in India.
- Oravel is backed by SoftBank Group Corp.
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584.
Jio Platforms' Record Indian IPO Draws Strong Demand, $854 Million From Anchor Investors
- Jio Platforms Ltd.'s initial public offering is the biggest share sale in India's history.
- The IPO has drawn $854 million from anchor investors, including BlackRock, Fidelity and Capital Group.
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585.
EY-Parthenon: 54% of GLP-1 Users Now Take Them for Weight Loss, Surpassing Other Uses
- About 54% of people taking semaglutide medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy use them to lose weight, overtaking the share using them for other medical reasons, according to EY-Parthenon.
- EY-Parthenon's survey covered nearly 15,000 people, including 3,602 current or former GLP-1 users.
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586.
Barilla Pays $750 Million Cash for Mac-and-Cheese Maker Goodles
- Italian pasta maker Barilla paid $750 million in cash to acquire Goodles, a company that makes healthier macaroni and cheese.
- The deal price and all-cash structure were reported based on a person familiar with the negotiations; neither company is cited as confirming the terms in the available summary.
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587.
Multi-Brand Restaurant Stocks Outpace Single-Chain Peers Ahead of Earnings
- Year to date, Brinker International shares are up roughly 32%, Darden Restaurants about 18% and Restaurant Brands International about 12%.
- McDonald's, Chipotle, Cava, Wendy's, Shake Shack and Domino's shares have all fallen this year, several by double-digit percentages.
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588.
Zip Co. Shares Fall About 50% After Flagging A$10.1M in Costs From US Fraud Event
- Shares of Australian payments firm Zip Co. roughly halved (about a 50% decline).
- Zip Co. flagged A$10.1 million (about $7.1 million) in expenses related to an external fraud event in the US.
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589.
Nigeria's Solar Adoption Accelerates on High Fuel Prices and Cheap Chinese Technology
- Nigeria's shift to solar power is accelerating, according to Bloomberg.
- Bloomberg attributes the acceleration to high fuel prices linked to the Iran war and to cheap Chinese solar technology.
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590.
EU Weighs Delisting Chinese Firm Yusha as China Offers to Lift Curbs on ASML Supplier
- Diplomats from the EU's 27 member states were pressed this week to lift sanctions on Yusha Group, a Chinese textiles manufacturer.
- Yusha Group is accused of selling sensitive European technology to Russian buyers.
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591.
US Retail Traders Use VPNs to Access Offshore Platforms for 24/7 Oil Trading
- US retail investors are using VPNs to access offshore trading platforms that offer round-the-clock oil trading.
- Regulated commodity firms have issued warnings about market risks tied to this activity.
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592.
China's CMOC Group Nine-Month Earnings Jump 68% on Copper Rally
- CMOC Group Ltd., a Chinese miner, reported that its earnings for the first nine months of the year rose 68%.
- Copper prices rose toward a record during the period, according to Bloomberg.
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593.
Crypto Platform Polar Tensor, on Regulator Alert Lists, Opens Hong Kong Office
- Polar Tensor, a cryptocurrency investment platform, opened an office at One Hysan Avenue in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, in August.
- The platform appears on alert lists of Hong Kong and Canadian regulators.
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594.
Kuwait Petroleum CEO Says Output Above 2M Barrels a Day Despite Hormuz Closure
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation CEO Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah said the company is producing over 2 million barrels of oil per day.
- Al-Sabah said KPC told customers it would do 'everything possible' to keep crude shipments flowing despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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595.
Kui Lee Sauce, Hong Kong Maker Since 1936, to Close After Kwu Tung Site Cleared
- Kui Lee Sauce and Preserved Fruit, established in 1936, will close permanently after selling its remaining inventory.
- Authorities cleared land at the company's Kwu Tung factory on Friday under a land resumption operation linked to the Northern Metropolis development.
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596.
Ex-HSBC Insurance Head Edward Moncreiffe to Join AIA as Regional CEO From Nov. 2
- Edward Moncreiffe, former HSBC Holdings global insurance CEO, will join AIA Group as regional CEO from November 2.
- Moncreiffe will oversee AIA's businesses in India, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand and sit on the group's executive committee.
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597.
Carta, NewView Partner on Startup Tender Offers; 44 Executed in First Half of 2026
- NewView Capital partnered with Carta to simplify tender offers, combining NewView's secondary deal-structuring experience with Carta's equity platform.
- A study by NewView Capital and Carta found only 44 tender offers were executed in the first half of 2026, a small share of startups overall.
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598.
LNG Canada Approves $33bn Kitimat Expansion to Double Output Amid Flaring Concerns
- In late September, LNG Canada approved a $33bn expansion that will double production at its Kitimat, British Columbia export plant.
- LNG Canada began operations in mid-2025 and is Canada's first major LNG export facility.
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599.
Jane Street, HRT Spend Billions on AI Capacity, Including Own Data Centers
- High-frequency trading firms, including Jane Street and Hudson River Trading (HRT), are spending billions of dollars to compete in the AI era.
- Some of these high-frequency trading firms are building their own data centers to gain a competitive edge.
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600.
Rehab Network Whose Co-Founder Was Convicted of Fraud Eyes Municipal Bond Sale
- A Florida-based network of drug treatment and mental health centers is considering a municipal bond sale.
- The network's co-founder, Kyle Robertson, was convicted of fraud.
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601.
Swiggy Shares Hit Record Low After Wider-Than-Expected Quarterly Loss
- Swiggy Ltd. shares fell to a record low.
- The Indian food-delivery company reported a loss wider than expected.
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602.
US Life Insurers' AI Investment Exposure Rose 24% in First Half, Moody's Report Says
- US life insurers' investment exposure to the artificial intelligence sector rose 24% from January to June, according to a Moody's Corp. report.
- The Moody's report says the exposure is expected to keep growing.
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603.
US Sanctions 3 Iranian Rail Firms, 7 Automakers, 5 Foreign Parts Suppliers
- On October 1, the US Treasury sanctioned three Iranian railway companies, seven automakers and five foreign suppliers of automotive parts under 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
- Washington says Iran's rail and automotive industries provide revenue and logistical capacity to the state and are connected to networks involving the IRGC.
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604.
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Hit Record High After Buffett's Departure as Leader
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shares reached a new high on Wednesday (Oct. 21, 2026 per article URL date).
- Warren Buffett has departed his role as leader of Berkshire Hathaway.
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605.
Andreessen Horowitz Renames Crypto Unit a16z Frontier, Broadening Focus Beyond Blockchain
- Andreessen Horowitz announced on Thursday that it is renaming its digital asset unit from a16z Crypto to a16z Frontier.
- The unit, led by Chris Dixon, has raised nearly $10 billion across five funds since launching in 2018.
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606.
Australia's Chalmers Says Growth Likely Below Budget's 1.75% Forecast
- Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Friday that Australia's economic growth will likely be slower than the 1.75% forecast in May's budget.
- Chalmers attributed the expected slowdown to a series of interest rate hikes and rising inflation, which he said are starting to affect the economy.
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607.
Hong Kong Adds Carried Interest Tax Exemptions as It Competes With Singapore for Wealth
- Hong Kong is offering tax exemptions on carried interest, a move in its competition with Singapore to attract billionaires and fund managers.
- Bloomberg reports Hong Kong is currently benefiting from an IPO boom and backing from Mainland China.
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608.
BofA: Nearly 8% of US Families Spend Over $2,000 a Month on Childcare, Double 2022 Share
- Nearly 8% of US families spend more than $2,000 per month on childcare (daycare, nannies, other programs), more than double the share three years ago, per Bank of America Institute research.
- CBS News reports childcare costs are rising faster than rent, per new research.
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609.
Pending Home Sales Fall 7.3% in September to Record Low as Mortgage Rates Hit 7.6%
- The National Association of Realtors reported pending home sales fell 7.3% in September from August and 11.3% from a year earlier.
- The pending sales index hit an all-time low in records going back to 2001; Wall Street expected a 0.4% decline.
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610.
Golden Corral Adds Cheaper Pork Chops, Uses 15-Minute Demand Forecasts to Hold Buffet Costs
- Golden Corral has roughly 350 restaurants in the U.S., predominantly in the South and Southeast, and offers about 150 buffet items.
- Golden Corral added a bone-in fried pork chop as a cheaper alternative to sirloin as beef prices rose; the pork chop costs about 40% of what the sirloin costs.
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611.
Armenia's Largest Lender Ardshinbank Weighs IPO With London Among Venues: Bloomberg
- Ardshinbank OJSC, described by Bloomberg as Armenia's largest lender, is exploring a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
- London is among the venues being considered for the potential listing, according to Bloomberg's sources.
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612.
ABC Affiliates Object to Disney's Multiplatform Super Bowl LXI Plan; Ad Revenue Could Fall 35%
- Disney, which holds this season's Super Bowl broadcast rights, will air Super Bowl LXI on ABC, ESPN, Disney+, ESPN2, NFL Network and ESPNU.
- A station group CEO, speaking anonymously, said the multiplatform distribution could cut broadcast-viewership-linked advertising revenue by up to 35% compared with last year.
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613.
United Forecasts Q4 EPS of $0.50-$1.50, Below $1.76 Estimate, as Fuel Costs Surge
- United Airlines forecast fourth-quarter adjusted earnings below Wall Street expectations, citing soaring jet fuel prices despite resilient travel demand. ✓2
- United expects fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.50 to $1.50 per share, versus the $1.76 per share analysts expected.
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614.
Southwest Cuts 2026 EPS Forecast to $2.60-$2.85 on Higher Fuel Costs
- Southwest Airlines expects 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.60 to $2.85 per share, down from a July forecast of $3.25 to $4.25.
- Southwest is the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices; Delta and United also cut their outlooks.
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615.
Food Importer Sues Trump at Trade Court Over 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Canada
- Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey-based importer of Canadian cheese, filed suit on Tuesday in the US Court of International Trade challenging President Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. ✓2
- The tariffs rely on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (Smoot-Hawley), which had never before been used to impose a tariff. ✓2
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616.
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Bureau and Prosecutors Search Central Bank Premises
- Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) searched the premises of the country's central bank.
- The agencies also searched the residence of a central bank employee.
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617.
MGM Grand Las Vegas to Open Taylor Sheridan's Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse in 2027
- MGM Grand in Las Vegas announced on Thursday that it will open the Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse at the resort in 2027.
- According to the release, the restaurant will feature signature cuts sourced directly from Four Sixes Ranch and Texas-style cuisine.
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618.
Rathbones Asset Management Warms to Longer-Dated UK Gilts Ahead of Healey Budget
- Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. is increasing its appetite for longer-maturity UK government bonds (gilts).
- Rathbones cites signs that Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will avoid the confusion and market disruption that accompanied his predecessors' budgets.
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619.
Huntington Bancshares Q3 Revenue Misses Estimates, EPS In Line; Shares Little Changed
- Huntington Bancshares reported third-quarter revenue below expectations.
- Huntington's third-quarter earnings per share were in line with expectations.
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620.
Affirm Becomes Sam's Club's Exclusive Buy-Now-Pay-Later Provider in Multi-Year Deal
- Affirm will be the exclusive buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) provider for Walmart's Sam's Club under a multi-year agreement.
- Affirm will begin in the role on Sam's Club's website in the coming weeks, with a rollout to stores in 2027.
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621.
Dangote Buys 25% Stake in Kenya Pipeline Co. for $327 Million
- Aliko Dangote's company bought a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Co. for $327 million.
- Bloomberg describes Aliko Dangote as Africa's richest man and reports the purchase is part of his expansion of energy interests across the continent.
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622.
Brazil Moves to Contain Trade Fallout After Bird Virus Detection; China Restricts Poultry
- Brazil is acting to contain trade fallout from the detection of a highly contagious bird virus.
- Poultry shipments to several countries, including top buyer China, faced restrictions following the detection.
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623.
2026 Midterms Forecast as Costliest Ever, With $11.6B in Political Ad Spending
- The 2025-26 election cycle is forecast to be the most expensive on record, with $11.6 billion in political advertising spending. ✓2
- Bloomberg reports the US is heading into its most expensive midterm elections in history, with Republicans and Democrats directing hundreds of millions of dollars into the fight for control of Congress.
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624.
Surveys: Next-Gen Family Offices Plan More Alternatives, Debt, Different Philanthropy
- Family offices manage more than $5 trillion in assets and face a generational transfer from baby boomers and older generations to Gen Xers and millennials.
- Bank of America survey: a quarter of family offices have had a generational transition in the past decade, and more than a quarter have baby boomer principals.
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625.
CoreWeave Stock Down 29% in October as Debt Yields Near 15%, CDS Spread Hits 1,067 bps
- CoreWeave is valued at roughly $34 billion, with its stock down 29% this month, versus a peak market cap of about $90 billion reached three months after its March 2025 IPO.
- CoreWeave's unsecured debt yields about 15%.
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626.
Legendary Entertainment Makes Takeover Offer for Lionsgate Studios, Reviving Talks
- Legendary Entertainment has made a takeover offer for Lionsgate Studios Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.
- Legendary has revived talks with Lionsgate about a potential deal, per people familiar with the matter.
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627.
IFM Investors Takes 64% Stake in Associated British Ports in Deal Valuing It at £10bn
- Australian pension fund investor IFM Investors has taken a 64% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's largest port operator.
- The stake sale values Associated British Ports at about £10 billion, according to Bloomberg's headline.
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628.
EQT Nears €9.6 Billion Deal to Acquire Molecular Testing Firm Qiagen
- EQT AB is nearing a deal to acquire Qiagen NV for around €9.6 billion ($10.8 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
- Qiagen is a European molecular testing company that has been the subject of years of takeover speculation.
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629.
Wealthy Chinese Shift Offshore Funds to U.S. Banks After Beijing's 20% Offshore Trust Tax
- Authorities in China said in July that income and gains from overseas trusts owned by Chinese tax residents would be taxed at 20%.
- Private bankers and lawyers told CNBC that inquiries from Chinese clients about opening U.S. bank accounts have grown since July, with assets being moved from Singapore or Hong Kong.
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630.
Companies Postpone Over $5 Billion in US, European Debt Sales This Month
- Companies have postponed more than $5 billion in US and European debt sales this month.
- Bloomberg describes the postponements as the biggest spate of debt sale delays this year.
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631.
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Conditions NextEra-Dominion $67B Deal on 6-Year Rate Freeze
- Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will not support NextEra Energy's $67 billion takeover of Dominion Energy without a six-year freeze on residential power rates.
- The proposed NextEra-Dominion deal is valued at $67 billion and is described by Bloomberg as a utility mega-deal facing increasing skepticism.
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632.
Longtime Chipotle Bull Moves to Sidelines, Citing Slow Start to Fourth Quarter
- A long-standing analyst bullish on Chipotle Mexican Grill moved to the sidelines, according to Bloomberg's synopsis.
- The analyst cited concern that a slow start to the fourth quarter suggests softer sales for the year ahead.
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633.
Germany Tobacco Tax Hike Takes Effect Early After Finance Ministry 'Technical Error'
- Germany's Finance Ministry said a 'technical error' in the documents on the effective date caused a tobacco tax hike to be gazetted as taking effect Wednesday, months ahead of schedule.
- The tax hike received final parliamentary approval on Friday; the changes were officially gazetted on Tuesday.
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634.
Italian Diesel-Price Protests Halt Buffalo Mozzarella Output, Cost Producers €3m in 24 Hours
- Trucker protests over rising fuel prices in Italy have forced dairies in the country's south to stop making buffalo mozzarella. ✓2
- Producers estimate losses of €3 million in 24 hours because milk is not reaching dairies and finished cheeses cannot be delivered to customers.
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635.
NextDC Shares Rebound After 39.5% Plunge on FY2027 Guidance Cut Over Melbourne Power Delays
- Shares of Australia's NextDC fell 39.5% on Wednesday after the data center operator cut its annual earnings forecast.
- The drop was the biggest since NextDC listed in 2010, according to Bloomberg.
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636.
Rubio Visits Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery to Press for More Venezuelan Crude Refining
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Reliance Industries' refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday and hopes to discuss Venezuelan crude with Chairman Mukesh Ambani. ✓2
- Rubio is visiting Jamnagar rather than New Delhi, per SCMP's account of his itinerary.
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637.
IBM Q3 Revenue Up 5%, Software Sales Hit $7.80B; Raises Free Cash Flow Outlook
- IBM reported third-quarter revenue growth of about 5% from a year earlier.
- IBM Q3 net income was $2.19 billion ($2.30 per share), up from $1.74 billion ($1.84 per share) a year earlier.
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638.
Argentina's Bonds Sell Off as EM Pullback and Milei Reelection Concerns Mount
- Argentina's bonds have sold off sharply, catching bullish investors by surprise.
- A global emerging-markets pullback is contributing to the decline in Argentine bonds.
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639.
China's Vanke Reports Huge Loss, Showing Property Crisis Spreading to Leading Developer
- Vanke, a leading Chinese property developer, reported a huge loss.
- WSJ reports that Vanke's troubles raise questions about the continued spread of China's property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
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640.
eBay to Lay Off About 9% of Workforce, Roughly 1,000 Jobs, in Second Round of 2026
- eBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce, affecting approximately 1,000 employees, a company spokesperson confirmed to CNBC.
- Reuters first reported the layoffs, citing a staff memo from CEO Jamie Iannone that said 'Our strategy is working.'
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641.
Tata Group Boardroom Fight Draws Government Intervention Over Group's Future
- The Tata Group, one of India's most prominent business institutions, is embroiled in a dispute over its future.
- The dispute involves a boardroom fight, an attempted veto, and government intervention.
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642.
RBI Rejects All Bids at Treasury Bill Sale as Bond Selloff Lifts Yields
- India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, rejected all bids at a sale of federal treasury bills on Wednesday.
- The rejection came amid a bond selloff that pushed borrowing costs to multi-year highs.
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643.
Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Matolcsy Detained, Telex Reports
- Former Hungarian central bank Governor Gyorgy Matolcsy was detained early on Wednesday.
- The detention was first reported by Telex, which cited Matolcsy's lawyer, Pal Batki.
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644.
Apec Finance Ministers Agree in Hong Kong on AI, Digital Finance, Global Rebalancing
- The two-day Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting concluded in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
- Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan said the meeting reached consensus and that its outcomes would help shape discussions at the Apec leaders' summit in Shenzhen next month (November).
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645.
Boston Suburb Housing Authority Plans $21M Purchase of Closed Eastern Nazarene Campus
- A Boston suburb's housing authority plans to buy the campus of Eastern Nazarene College for $21 million.
- Eastern Nazarene College closed last year.
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646.
Goldman, Microsoft, Alphabet Among 16 Firms Objecting to Tokenized Shares on OKXICE
- Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Caterpillar, McDonald's, Western Digital and Alphabet objected to tokenized versions of their shares trading on OKXICE, per a public notice posted Monday.
- They join earlier objectors CoreWeave, UnitedHealth, Broadcom, Applied Digital, AppLovin and Cerebras; as of Wednesday, 16 companies have objected.
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647.
Indian Oil Plans to Cut Term Crude Purchases From Gulf Producers Next Year
- Indian Oil Corp. plans to reduce the volume of crude it buys under term contracts with Middle Eastern producers next year, according to a person familiar with the matter.
- Bloomberg links the planned reduction to continuing attacks in the Persian Gulf that threaten supply routes.
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648.
Consumer Reports Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Cut Groceries to Pay Electricity Bills
- About one in five Americans say they have cut back on groceries to afford electricity bills, and roughly a quarter are setting heating or air conditioning to uncomfortable levels, per a new Consumer Reports survey.
- About 80% of respondents who have lived in the same home at least three years say their electricity bills have risen; the largest share, 28%, reported increases of 20% to 49%. The survey covered more than 2,000 adults.
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649.
Getty Images Files Prepackaged Bankruptcy in Deal to Go Private
- Getty Images Holdings Inc. is starting a prepackaged bankruptcy process.
- The filing follows a restructuring support agreement that will inject fresh money into the company.
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650.
Cameroon Bonds Hit After Credit Downgrade as Biya Succession Plan Remains Unclear
- Cameroon is facing heavy selling from bond investors following a credit downgrade.
- President Paul Biya is in his nineties and has no public succession plan, according to Bloomberg.
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651.
Elevance Health Raises Full-Year Profit Guidance After Beating Q3 Expectations
- Elevance Health Inc. raised its full-year profit guidance.
- The company's third-quarter results were better than expected.
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652.
House China Committee Says 2021 Webull Messages Suggest China-Based Employee Had U.S. Customer Access
- The House Select Committee on China released an analysis of internal Webull messages that it says suggest a Webull employee in China had access to information about a U.S. customer account.
- The messages date to 2021 and were exchanged on Microsoft Teams between Brendan Fuller, a manager at Webull's U.S. brokerage, and employee Zhenghan Wang.
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653.
JPMorgan's Turkey Securities Unit Says It Plans to Cease Operations
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s securities unit in Turkey said it planned to cease operating in the country.
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654.
Griffin, Vornado, Rudin Secure $3.3 Billion Loan for Park Avenue Office Tower
- Ken Griffin, Vornado Realty Trust and Rudin obtained a $3.3 billion construction loan for a new office tower on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
- Bloomberg reports the project's future was clouded earlier this year after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani provoked Griffin's ire.
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655.
Turkey's Market Regulator Temporarily Shuts Three Brokerages Tied to Fund Crisis
- Turkey's market regulator temporarily shut down three brokerage firms.
- The three brokerages are tied to last month's fund crisis in Turkey.
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656.
Big Three Wall Street Banks Make $52B in Equities Trading Through Q3, ~80% of Top Five
- The five biggest investment banks generated about $67 billion in equities revenue through Sept. 30, per company filings, which is $7 billion more than all of 2025, itself a record.
- Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley made a combined $52 billion in stock trading revenue so far this year, nearly 80% of the five-bank total.
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657.
Moody's Quarterly Results Miss Analyst Estimates as Ratings Revenue Weakens
- Moody's Corp. posted quarterly results that fell short of average analyst estimates.
- Revenue in Moody's ratings business was weaker, with Bloomberg linking this to rising yields weighing on corporate bond sales.
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658.
BlackRock's Rieder Sees 7%+ Yields in High-Quality Bonds; Hyperscalers Issue $228B
- Rick Rieder, BlackRock's CIO of global fixed income, said investors can build a diversified portfolio yielding more than 7% with under three years of duration and average credit quality of A-.
- Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms and Oracle have issued about $228.4 billion in bonds year to date as of Oct. 20, according to LSEG.
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659.
Chicago Wheat Falls to 14-Week Low as Traders Cut Ukraine Risk Premiums
- Wheat futures in Chicago fell to a 14-week low.
- Traders wound back risk premiums in wheat prices after US President Donald Trump increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a peace agreement with Russia.
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660.
Investors Pile Into Muni ETFs After Fall Selloff to Harvest Tax Losses, Bloomberg Reports
- Municipal bond returns were negative in September and early October 2026.
- Municipal bond owners are using those losses in tax-motivated trades, and the trades are driving demand for municipal bond ETFs.
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661.
Intesa Sanpaolo Plans Risk Transfer Deals to Hedge Over €5 Billion in Assets
- Intesa Sanpaolo SpA is working on significant risk transfers (SRTs) to hedge more than €5 billion (about $6 billion) in assets.
- Bloomberg says the plans signal continued demand for higher-risk instruments despite market concerns about debt and geopolitical tensions.
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662.
Pound-Euro Hedging Costs Reach Five-Month High Ahead of UK Budget
- The cost of hedging against swings in the pound versus the euro rose to its highest level in five months.
- Traders are positioning for the UK Budget, due next week.
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663.
UK audit regulator FRC takes over inquiries into Manchester City accounting
- The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) confirmed in a letter to the House of Commons business select committee that it took over 'regulatory consideration' of the Manchester City case from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales on 30 September.
- No formal FRC investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries.
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664.
Tesla Signs Deal to Add Alipay Parking Payments to Its Cars in China
- Tesla agreed a deal to integrate Ant Group's Alipay digital payment software into its vehicles in China.
- The agreement was signed on Tuesday, according to Alipay.
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665.
UBS Cuts Starting Associate Pay for Zurich Junior Bankers by 20,000 Swiss Francs
- UBS Group AG cut starting pay for junior investment bankers promoted to associate in Zurich by 20,000 Swiss francs, per Bloomberg's headline.
- Junior investment bankers at UBS received a smaller pay increase on promotion to the first associate rung this year.
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666.
Carlsberg Nears Public Filing for India IPO Seeking Up to $700 Million
- Carlsberg A/S is preparing to publicly file documents for an initial public offering of its India business, possibly as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.
- The IPO of Carlsberg's India business could raise as much as $700 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
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667.
Top Three Container Lines Wary of Red Sea Return Despite Houthi Pledge to Stop Targeting
- The Houthis have pledged to end their targeting of shipping in the Red Sea.
- The world's top three container shipping operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger on Red Sea routes.
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668.
MBA: Mortgage Applications Fall 5.3% as 30-Year Rate Dips to 7.41% From 7.50%
- Total mortgage application volume fell 5.3% week over week, per the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.
- The average contract rate for 30-year fixed-rate conforming mortgages (balances of $832,750 or less) fell to 7.41% from 7.50%, with points decreasing to 0.75 from 0.83 for loans with a 20% down payment.
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669.
Korea's Elice Rebounds ~30% After 32% IPO-Day Plunge; Raised $151M in Offering
- Shares of Seoul-based AI infrastructure (neocloud) provider Elice fell 32% in their trading debut on Tuesday. ✓2
- Elice's shares surged on Wednesday, recovering much of the debut-day loss; CNBC puts the rebound at about 30%, and Bloomberg's headline says the stock rose by the daily limit. ✓2
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670.
CATL Posts Slower-Than-Expected Quarterly Profit Growth Amid Tax Pressure
- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) reported quarterly profit growth that was slower than expected.
- Analysts warned that CATL and its peers may struggle to manage pressure from a revived domestic consumption tax and the end of other fiscal benefits.
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671.
Latin America's Right-Leaning Governments Draw New Funding From Multilateral Lenders
- Latin America's shift toward market-friendly, right-leaning governments is reshaping the region's relationship with the Trump administration in Washington.
- The shift includes new flows of money from multilateral lenders, which have historically been criticized in the region for pushing fiscal austerity.
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672.
UniSuper Avoids Direct Data Center Investments, Says AI Winners Will Be Technology Users
- UniSuper, one of Australia's top pension funds, is steering clear of direct investments in data centers.
- UniSuper's reasoning is that the biggest winners from the AI boom will ultimately be the companies that harness the technology rather than those building the infrastructure behind it.
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673.
SHKP Sells Out 128 Sierra Sea Flats in Hong Kong at HK$5.47M-HK$9.87M
- Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) sold out the latest batch of 128 flats at its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories, Hong Kong.
- The units were offered at discounted prices ranging from about HK$5.47 million to HK$9.87 million.
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674.
Hong Kong IPO Cancellations Mount as SWL Tour Pulls HK$227 Million Listing
- Jiangsu Slender West Lake Culture and Tourism (SWL Tour), a state-owned aquatic tourism service provider, postponed its HK$227 million (US$28.93 million) Hong Kong listing on Tuesday.
- SWL Tour announced the postponement hours after closing its order books, citing 'several factors, including the prevailing market conditions'.
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675.
Ex-Kroger CEO Testifies Company Met Duties in Failed $24.6B Albertsons Merger
- Kroger's former chief executive officer testified in court that Kroger did what it was required to do to secure regulatory approval for its merger with Albertsons.
- The Kroger-Albertsons merger was valued at $24.6 billion.
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676.
Roche Bets on Daily Breast Cancer Prevention Pill After Losing Cancer Market Lead
- Swiss drugmaker Roche is developing a daily pill aimed at keeping breast cancer away.
- Bloomberg reports Roche has lost its lead in the cancer treatment market.
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677.
Bloomberg: Suspicious Trading Preceded Tera's 95% Crash, Alarming Executives and Regulators
- Tera's token/asset crashed by 95%, according to Bloomberg's headline.
- Suspicious trading began before Tera's collapse and alarmed executives, investors and regulators, according to Bloomberg.
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678.
Foursquare Co-Founder Says Equity Holders Got No Returns From Infillion Sale
- Advertising company Infillion acquired location-data platform Foursquare last month at an undisclosed value.
- Co-founder and former CEO Dennis Crowley said in a blog post that investors saw no returns from the sale; he referenced an angel investor's post and inferred that neither preferred nor common stockholders received any value.
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679.
Starbucks Will Require Purchase to Sit in Its China Cafes
- Starbucks Corp. will require customers to make a purchase in order to sit in its cafes in China.
- Bloomberg describes the policy as part of an effort to revive Starbucks' fortunes in the competitive mainland China market.
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680.
Bloomberg Spent $80M in Sept-Oct to Help Democrats Win House, NYT Reports
- The New York Times reported, citing Michael Bloomberg's team, that he spent $80 million in September and October to help Democrats win a House majority in the midterms.
- A CNBC analysis of FEC filings for the 2025-2026 cycle puts Bloomberg among the top five individual Democratic donors with the $80 million.
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681.
IMF Official Says FX Intervention Offers Limited Benefits Beyond Near Term
- A top International Monetary Fund official said foreign-exchange intervention offers limited benefits beyond the near term.
- The IMF official said currencies should be allowed to adjust to global shocks.
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682.
Minneapolis' Modern Times Café, Which Dropped Prices in ICE Protest, to Close by Year-End
- Modern Times Café, a Minneapolis restaurant, announced it will close permanently by the end of the year.
- Owner Dylan Alverson announced the closure on social media on Saturday, saying he had 'exhausted every option' and plans to spend the next two months celebrating the 16-year-old business.
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683.
Capital One Shares Rewarded After Earnings Show Stronger Net Interest Income, Credit
- Capital One reported quarterly earnings in which net interest income and credit performance were stronger.
- CNBC reports the bank's integration of Discover is progressing.
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684.
Indonesia's Merdeka Gold Resources Plans About $559 Million Share Sale
- PT Merdeka Gold Resources, an Indonesian miner, plans to raise about $559 million through a share sale.
- Bloomberg describes the capital increase as coming at a chaotic time for Indonesian markets.
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685.
Nickel Rises for Fourth Day on Prospect of Indonesian Output Cuts
- Nickel prices rose for a fourth consecutive day.
- The prospect of coordinated output cuts by Chinese producers operating in Indonesia raised expectations of tighter nickel supply.
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686.
Several Macquarie Oil Traders Leave as Bank Merges Two Commodity Trading Units
- Several oil traders at Macquarie Group Ltd. have left the firm.
- The departures come as Macquarie merges two of its main commodity-trading units.
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687.
Japan's September Exports Rise 16.7%, Missing 20.1% Forecast; Chip Shipments Up 49.4%
- Japan's exports in September rose 16.7% from a year earlier, below the 20.1% growth forecast in a Reuters poll of analysts.
- It was the second straight month of slowing export growth, after exports hit a near four-year high in July.
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688.
Chinese Firms Shift Offshore Expansion Toward Thailand as Vietnam Reaches Saturation
- Thailand attracted billions of US dollars in Chinese corporate investment last year, according to SCMP.
- SCMP reports Chinese firms are diversifying operations offshore as domestic profits narrow and production capacity expands.
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689.
Nscale Faces Investor Pushback on IPO Valuation Target After AI Market Setbacks
- Nscale is facing opposition to the valuation target it is pursuing in its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
- The pushback follows a series of market setbacks for artificial intelligence companies, per Bloomberg.
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690.
Ex-Brevan Howard PM Robert Sicari Sued Over Withheld Trading Profits
- Robert Sicari, a former Brevan Howard Asset Management portfolio manager, was accused of withholding millions of dollars in promised trading profits.
- The accuser is a former colleague, described as a quant, who joined Sicari's new fund.
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691.
DayOne Data Centers Weighs Delaying or Downsizing US IPO Amid Sector Volatility
- DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is weighing options for its US initial public offering, including a potential delay or a reduction in size, according to Bloomberg's reporting.
- The deliberations come amid increasing volatility around data center stocks, which Bloomberg describes as a rout.
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692.
Bridgepoint, Bain Capital, Aquiline Among Bidders for UK Wealth Manager W1M
- Bridgepoint Plc, Bain Capital and Aquiline are among the private equity firms interested in buying W1M.
- W1M is a UK-based wealth and investment management firm.
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693.
Blackstone, Apollo Unit May Be Allowed to Buy Minority Stakes in NFL Teams
- Blackstone Inc. and a unit of Apollo Global Management Inc. may be allowed to buy minority stakes in NFL teams at some point, according to Bloomberg.
- The talks are preliminary and no deal has been reached.
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694.
GM to Close Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant Near Detroit as Site Lease Nears End
- GM is closing the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant south of Detroit, a company spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch.
- Automotive News first reported the closure.
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695.
JustWatch Launches Streaming Service JustWatch TV in 12 Markets With Free and $3.99 Tiers
- JustWatch Group launched JustWatch TV, a streaming service, on Tuesday, with content from 30 partners.
- The service offers a free ad-supported tier, an ad-free JustWatch TV Plus tier, and a movie rental store.
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696.
Hong Kong Approves Star Ferry Fare Rise of Up to HK$1.80 From January
- Star Ferry fares will rise by up to HK$1.80 (about 23 US cents) from January after Hong Kong authorities endorsed the operator's application.
- A weekend cross-harbour trip will cost up to HK$8.30 after the increase.
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697.
United Opens 54,000-Sq-Ft Houston Lounge, Its Largest, in $2.6B Terminal B Overhaul
- United Airlines is opening a 54,000-square-foot lounge on Thursday at Terminal B of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston; United says it is the largest airport lounge in the Americas.
- The lounge seats 800 people and has an outdoor plane-spotting terrace, two full-service bars and buffets.
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698.
Second Land Tender at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Tech Park Draws Nine Bids
- A second batch of land at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) at the Hong Kong–mainland China border drew nine bids.
- Bidders include frontier technology firms and major conglomerates.
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699.
Malaysia Exported 18,370 Tonnes of Durian Products to China Last Year; Eyes Land Routes
- Malaysia exported 18,370 tonnes of durian products to China last year.
- Fresh durian exports to China were valued at about US$37 million last year.
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700.
EEX in Talks With Australian Power Traders on Launching Futures Products
- European Energy Exchange AG is in talks with Australian power traders about launching futures products in Australia's power market.
- Bloomberg describes the Australian power market as volatile.
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701.
McDonald's Weighs Grilled Chicken Return; Ex-Manager Says Low Sales Ended It in 2020
- McDonald's discontinued its grilled chicken sandwich and removed salads from U.S. menus in 2020.
- At a September investor meeting, McDonald's executives discussed expanding the chicken lineup, including grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps, as demand for protein options grows, according to Restaurant Dive as cited by Fox News.
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702.
Korean Ginseng Grower Biofx Signs Hong Kong Hydroponics Deal With Farm66
- Biofx, a Seoul-based hydroponic ginseng grower, signed a deal with Hong Kong hydroponics firm Farm66 to grow Korean gourmet ginseng in Hong Kong.
- The ginseng will be sold to local consumers and restaurants.
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703.
POLITICO Poll: Ending Big Tech Tax Breaks Ranks Among Voters' Top Midterm Tax Priorities
- A POLITICO Poll found that stripping tax incentives from tech companies rated as one of the top tax priorities for voters in the 2026 midterms.
- Politico's headline states the poll found voters see Republicans as the party of Big Tech tax breaks.