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BUSINESS2d agoWholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022September producer prices were expected to increase 0.6% month over month and 5.5% annually, according to the consensus estimate by Dow Jones.CNBC
POLITICS2d agoOutcry over US plans to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooterUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, triggering a backlash among Republicans in Congress, religious leaders and international observers. The event would be extraordinary, even for a country that has long employed capital punishment. A government execution has never been broadcast or livestreamed, according to death penalty experts, and the US military ​has not executed anyone by firing squad since 1945. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS2d agoRetail sales rise 0.8% M/M, stay surprisingly resilient in SeptemberRetail sales increased by 0.8% month-over-month in September, indicating resilience in consumer spending. This data provides insight into the current economic climate.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoCanada, Singapore reaffirm China trade ties amid global push for self-sufficiencyCanada and Singapore are among the countries that remain committed to strengthening trade ties with China, despite growing global fragmentation and a push by governments towards greater self-sufficiency, officials from both countries said on Wednesday at an economic forum in New Delhi. Canada’s minister of international trade Maninder Sidhu said China was the country’s second-largest trading partner and highlighted opportunities for cooperation in areas where the two economies had complementary...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoRead this before you buy the ‘blue tsunami’ hypeThe news is awash these days with poll-inspired expectations about Democrats winning big in next month’s midterm elections. USA Today declared the other day that “the expected blue wave could be even bigger than expected, and could not only give Democrats control of the House, but also the Senate.” Even more expansively, Huffington Post proclaimed:…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoZacharia says she misheard question on where she took bar examWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia said that she misheard a shouted question about where she passed the bar exam from a reporter earlier this week, leading her to say that she had done so when she moved to China.  “I assumed the question was, ‘Where were you after law school?’” Zacharia said in a…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoTrump’s New Press Secretary Faces Questions Over Legal Qualifications"I practiced international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials," Zacharia said in a statement to AFP, without clarifying whether she held a US law license. The post Trump’s New Press Secretary Faces Questions Over Legal Qualifications appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS2d agoTillis calls on Pentagon IG to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield lossSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says he and his Senate colleagues will ask the Defense Department’s inspector general (IG) to investigate Ukraine’s sudden loss of access to the military version of Starlink, known as Starshield, which hampered Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones. Tillis said the “snafu” that left Ukrainian civilian and military targets exposed now…The Hill
WORLD2d agoMan charged in alleged plot potentially targeting Hindu place of worship in IllinoisABC News
BUSINESS2d agoLabcorp to buy select assets of OPKO’s BioReference Health for up to $872MLabcorp plans to acquire specific assets from OPKO's BioReference Health in a deal valued up to $872 million. This represents a substantial transaction in the healthcare industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoCboe to expand options trading hours for major stocks and ETFsCboe will offer trading on 24 of the most actively traded companies and five ETFs between 7:30 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. ET and 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET.CNBC
BUSINESS2d agoLakeland Financial declares $0.52 dividendLakeland Financial has announced a dividend of $0.52 per share. This is a standard corporate financial decision affecting shareholders.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoCharles Schwab shares dip after Q3 revenue disappoints, earnings top consensusCharles Schwab's shares have declined following third-quarter revenue figures that fell below expectations, despite earnings surpassing consensus. This reflects market reaction to the company's latest financial performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoElon Musk and Other Donors Pile $94 Million Into House Republican EffortThe party’s top super PAC for House candidates said it had raised more this summer than ever before in a third quarter, but acknowledged the challenges Republicans are facing.NYT US
POLITICS2d agoAmerica Remained the Un’s Largest Funder in 2025 Despite Deep CutsAlignment of US policy with the recommendations would result in significant annual savings of between $1.89 billion and $3.47 billion compared to 2025, while still safeguarding major US interests. The post America Remained the UN’s Largest Funder in 2025 Despite Deep Cuts appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
POLITICS2d agoTrump hit by brutal midterm poll as voters turn against his economy and Iran warA strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroadThe Independent World
BUSINESS2d agoIndia-U.S. deal ‘finalised’, implementation after clarity on India’s competitive advantage, says GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that the deal was going through its final contours and the legal drafting. His comments come soon after Ministers on both sides indicated that talks were hitting blocks and that finalisation might be some time awayThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoTalarico on ‘God is nonbinary’ remark: ‘I was being provocative’Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico said his remark on the campaign trail that “God is nonbinary” was an attempt at “being provocative.” Talarico responded to a question during a town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee Media. He was pressed about the comment by Sarah Gardner, a voter from his hometown of Round Rock,…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoSocial Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoricSocial Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats down in the midterms.NPR News
BUSINESS2d agoJapanese companies will invest billions in American chip factoriesJapanse bedrijven gaan tot 21 miljard dollar investeren in de bouw van twee chipfabrieken in de Verenigde Staten. Die worden eigendom van de Amerikaanse overheid en Japanse investeerders. Het plan is onderdeel van een grotere deal tussen Japan en de regering-Trump. Japan investeert de komende jaren in totaal 550 miljard dollar in de VS, in ruil voor president Trumps belofte om importheffingen op Japanse goederen te verlagen. Direct na het maken van de afspraak gebeurde dat laatste al: zo ging de heffing voor Japanse auto's van 25 procent naar 15 procent. De VS heeft er wel als voorwaarde aan vNOS Buitenland
BUSINESS2d agoU.S. Bancorp Q3 earnings beat, as expense control offsets revenue missU.S. Bancorp reported quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations, as effective expense management compensated for a revenue shortfall.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoSmall caps slide as Russell 2000 enters correction territorySmall cap stocks are declining as the Russell 2000 index has entered correction territory. This indicates a significant downturn in the performance of smaller companies in the market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoThe rise of cancer in Iowa, an electoral weapon for the candidate compared to JFKIowa's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rob Sand, is intensifying his campaign by focusing on support for cancer patients in a state with a high incidence of cancer. Sand, compared to JFK and leading in the polls, seeks to win votes in a Republican stronghold by highlighting health and economic issues.Clarín
BUSINESS2d agoCalumet to redeem $150M of notes due 2028Calumet intends to redeem $150 million of its notes that are due in 2028. This represents a routine financial transaction for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech