News - 2024-10-02

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Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard has joined Tom Brady and Aaron Judge after signing an exclusive memorabilia partnership with Fanatics

Mastao Kanda unleashed an estimated 25 trillion yen to support the currency when it slumped against the dollar.

Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.

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Lawyers for Robin Garbutt argue the Post Office Inquiry has shed new light on his case.

Rules allowing banks to delay payments to investigate fraud will come into force at the end of October.

Microsoft is changing the way you interact with your computer. But its efforts face serious competition from some old rivals.

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow says Sen. JD Vance might have moved the needle through his debate performance on "Kudlow."

September's payrolls report, slated for Friday, is the next major catalyst for the market.

The figure is significantly lower than the vice-presidential debate in 2020.

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.

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Tesla reported third quarter deliveries that fell slightly short of Wall Street expectations.

Bank of America customers report having trouble accessing their bank accounts on Wednesday.

The denim brand was looking for ways to sell more apparel to women, and the megastar gave them a natural spokeswoman thanks to a song on “Cowboy Carter.”

Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.

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The S.E.C. alleged shortcomings in research said to support the drug, and its developer agreed to a $40 million settlement. Some experts wonder why clinical trials have not been stopped.

Main Street Asset Management LLC CIO Erin Gibbs discusses the impact of China's stimulus on the U.S. stock market.

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Humana's stock took a dive on expected lower revenue in 2025 from lowered CMS star ratings.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka weighs in on the adoption and importance of automation amid the port strike and discusses his port's productivity.

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Lucas Oil CEO Morgan Lucas discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil, the demand for crude oil and automation being at the helm of the port worker strike.

New York Post political reporter joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the East Coast port strike and New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams’ ongoing federal trial.

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Unlike bigger brands, smaller companies are more likely to feel the effects of even slight disruptions, like the port strike, on their day-to-day operations.

Constellation Research founder R 'Ray' Wang looks ahead to Tesla's Q3 earnings and explains how A.I. has resulted in job cuts across Silicon Valley.

The U.S. private sector's job gains in September beat expectations, with ADP reporting that 143,000 jobs were added last month – more than the 120,000 expected by LSEG economists.

Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.

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The woman testified in a now-settled lawsuit against J.P. Morgan Chase on behalf of hundreds of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims.

Money Map Press chief investment strategist Shah Gilani breaks down the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the markets during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’

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Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone’s contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete.

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Research on hundreds of tropical storms finds that mortality keeps rising for more than a decade afterward, for reasons you might not expect.

The status of cruise operations was in the spotlight after dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts went on strike after midnight on Tuesday.

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Exchange-traded funds overseas that track Chinese stocks continued their rally Wednesday even as mainland markets were shut for a week-long holiday.

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Dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts are on strike after their union and port employers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.

Tesla is poised to deliver third quarter deliveries this week, a result that could push the stock beyond the strong recent gains it has already seen.

(Bloomberg) -- Humana Inc. shares plummeted the most in 15 years after the insurer suffered a drop in Medicare Advantage quality ratings, posing a drastic threat to revenue. Most Read from BloombergA 7,000-Year-Old City Emerges as a Haven from Dubai’s Sky-High RentsGang Violence Is Moving to the Amazon’s Fast-Growing CitiesA Housing Crisis Brews in Rwanda’s Capital CityNew Rowhouses in London That Offer a Bridge to the 19th CenturyAbout a quarter of members in plans that Humana manages for the U

United Refining Company and Red Apple Group Chairman & CEO John Catsimitidis discusses Biden's non-intervention in the port strikes and explains how it will spike inflation and raise food and oil prices.

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Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.

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Bitwise is the first firm to officially seek approval for a spot ETF that would track the daily price of XRP, the seventh-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of over $30 billion.

The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.

An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.

The Department of Energy says the ongoing strikes at U.S. ports will not impact the imports and experts of crude oil or natural gas, but experts warn the industry could take a hit.

The fighting is increasing fears about oil supplies, but those worries are offset by greater global production and slowing demand in China.

Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne and Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson discuss Iranian oil, Chinese stocks, key market issues for the fourth quarter and anticipated jobs data.

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Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.

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The chancellor says there is a black hold in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled.

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Unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike, demanding higher wages and protection from automation, though experts warn automation is needed for competitiveness.

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London's Financial Conduct Authority said it has fined Starling "for financial crime failings related to its financial sanctions screening."

A confluence of geopolitical factors has suddenly turned somewhat sleepy commodities into must-watch markets.

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks posted small moves and bonds steadied as flaring tensions in the Middle East put markets in a wait-and-see mode. Oil rose and gold hovered near a record. Most Read from BloombergA 7,000-Year-Old City Emerges as a Haven from Dubai’s Sky-High RentsGang Violence Is Moving to the Amazon’s Fast-Growing CitiesA Housing Crisis Brews in Rwanda’s Capital CityNew Rowhouses in London That Offer a Bridge to the 19th CenturyClimate Migrants Stand to Overwhelm World’s MegacitiesWith trad

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Meta is working with U.K. banks NatWest and Metro Bank on an information-sharing agreement to help them prevent customers from falling victim to fraud.

Healthcare and its big web of inefficiencies is thought to be a key arena for AI disruption. But investors might have to be very, very patient.