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NHL star Connor Bedard joins legends like Tom Brady, Aaron Judge with exclusive Fanatics memorabilia deal
Oct 2, 2024, 7:14 PM
Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard has joined Tom Brady and Aaron Judge after signing an exclusive memorabilia partnership with Fanatics
Masato Kanda: The man behind Japan's $170bn bid to prop up the yen
Oct 2, 2024, 7:28 PM
Mastao Kanda unleashed an estimated 25 trillion yen to support the currency when it slumped against the dollar.
The fraught battle over the holy grail of shipwrecks
Oct 2, 2024, 7:04 PM
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.
Postmaster jailed for wife's murder seeks appeal on Horizon evidence
Oct 2, 2024, 7:04 PM
Lawyers for Robin Garbutt argue the Post Office Inquiry has shed new light on his case.
Bank transfers could be delayed for four days to investigate fraud
Oct 2, 2024, 7:02 PM
Rules allowing banks to delay payments to investigate fraud will come into force at the end of October.
Microsoft wants to change the way you use your PC. It needs to succeed.
Oct 2, 2024, 3:42 PM
Microsoft is changing the way you interact with your computer. But its efforts face serious competition from some old rivals.
LARRY KUDLOW: Sen. JD Vance 'clobbered' Gov. Tim Walz in the debate
Oct 2, 2024, 6:42 PM
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow says Sen. JD Vance might have moved the needle through his debate performance on "Kudlow."
Stock futures inch higher as traders await jobs report due later this week: Live updates
Oct 2, 2024, 6:04 PM
September's payrolls report, slated for Friday, is the next major catalyst for the market.
JD Vance and Tim Walz Debate Draws 43 Million Viewers
Oct 2, 2024, 5:31 PM
The figure is significantly lower than the vice-presidential debate in 2020.
OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
Oct 2, 2024, 4:43 PM
The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.
Tesla stock drops 3% after Q3 deliveries fall short of estimates
Oct 2, 2024, 4:22 PM
Tesla reported third quarter deliveries that fell slightly short of Wall Street expectations.
Bank of America is down: Customers report widespread outage
Oct 2, 2024, 4:11 PM
Bank of America customers report having trouble accessing their bank accounts on Wednesday.
How Levi’s Turned a Beyoncé Song Into an Ad Campaign
Oct 2, 2024, 4:15 PM
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.”
Stock market today: Stocks edge higher amid Mideast caution, Tesla slips after deliveries fall short
Oct 2, 2024, 4:02 PM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Officials Cast Doubt on a Dementia Drug, but Human Trials Continue
Oct 2, 2024, 3:41 PM
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.
Humana stock slides on lower ratings for its Medicare Advantage plans
Oct 2, 2024, 1:59 PM
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.
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.
Port strike poses threat to small businesses: 'Could very well just shut us down'
Oct 2, 2024, 12:51 PM
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.
Private sector job growth rose to 143,000 in September, beating expectations: ADP
Oct 2, 2024, 11:26 AM
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.
Stock market today: Stocks waver as Mideast caution grips investors
Oct 2, 2024, 11:26 AM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Victim’s Unsealed Testimony Reveals New Details in Epstein Case
Oct 2, 2024, 11:21 AM
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.’
Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps?
Oct 2, 2024, 10:44 AM
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.
Hurricane Helene Deaths Will Continue for Years, Study Suggests
Oct 2, 2024, 11:00 AM
Research on hundreds of tropical storms finds that mortality keeps rising for more than a decade afterward, for reasons you might not expect.
Port strike and cruise lines: Will operations be disrupted?
Oct 2, 2024, 10:35 AM
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.
China stock ETFs rip higher even as mainland markets close for holiday
Oct 2, 2024, 10:30 AM
Exchange-traded funds overseas that track Chinese stocks continued their rally Wednesday even as mainland markets were shut for a week-long holiday.
Dockworkers hit picket lines: What it will take to end the port strike
Oct 2, 2024, 10:15 AM
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 stock drops 5% after Q3 deliveries fall short of estimates
Oct 2, 2024, 10:12 AM
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.
Humana plunges as Medicare quality rating drop threatens revenue
Oct 2, 2024, 9:33 AM
(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.
Stock market today: Stocks slip as Mideast caution grips investors
Oct 2, 2024, 9:34 AM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for first XRP exchange-traded fund
Oct 2, 2024, 9:00 AM
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.
Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding
Oct 2, 2024, 9:07 AM
The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.
Iran-Israel Fighting May Cause Oil Prices to Jump, Analysts Warn
Oct 2, 2024, 8:38 AM
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.
Prolonged port strike could shake up the oil and gas industry, experts say
Oct 2, 2024, 8:06 AM
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.
Why the Conflict Between Iran and Israel Has Raised Oil Prices Only Modestly
Oct 2, 2024, 8:10 AM
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.
Stock market today: Dow leads slip in US futures as Mideast caution grips investors
Oct 2, 2024, 7:16 AM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?
Oct 2, 2024, 6:11 AM
The chancellor says there is a black hold in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled.
Dockworkers union's calls for automation restrictions at US ports could undercut competitiveness
Oct 2, 2024, 6:00 AM
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.
Goldman-backed Starling Bank hit with $38.5 million fine for financial crime prevention failures
Oct 2, 2024, 6:03 AM
London's Financial Conduct Authority said it has fined Starling "for financial crime failings related to its financial sanctions screening."
China and Middle East tensions push commodities into the spotlight: Morning Brief
Oct 2, 2024, 6:00 AM
A confluence of geopolitical factors has suddenly turned somewhat sleepy commodities into must-watch markets.
Stocks Steady in Nervy Wait for Israel Response: Markets Wrap
Oct 2, 2024, 5:36 AM
(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
Facebook owner Meta forms data-sharing pact with UK banks to counter scams
Oct 2, 2024, 4:00 AM
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.
Here's how AI is set to disrupt healthcare — albeit slowly
Oct 1, 2024, 2:22 PM
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.