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The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration.

Alimentation Couche-Tard has reportedly offered to pay over $47bn for the Japanese-owned retail giant.

Chinese tech company Baidu's robotaxi unit Apollo Go is in talks to expand overseas in the near future, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The agency has less than $100 million for new loans, according to officials, while Hurricane Milton is headed toward Florida and after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the Southeast.

There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.

Wall Street is coming off a strong session as tech stocks outperformed, and oil prices eased off their highs.

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The largest water and wastewater utility in the country, American Water, was hit by a cyberattack last week and took its customer payment portal offline while it mitigates the issue.

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Tuesday it is lifting a ban on the social media platform X.

The Biden economy is settling into a stable holding pattern just as Kamala Harris is trying to woo skeptical voters.

The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.

Floridians are bracing for another hurricane barreling toward the state. Many are stocking up on essential products, leaving retailer shelves nearly empty.

I/O Fund lead tech analyst Beth Kindig comments on A.I. stock trade and the crypto industry putting money in Washington, D.C. on ‘Making Money.’

The scenes played on every screen, according to comments from social media users. The airlines has since said the movie “was clearly not suitable.”

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group surged double digits on Monday after Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pa., over the weekend.

Former Israeli special ops veteran Aaron Cohen argues when it comes to counter-terrorism, Israel isn't in the business of asking for permission.

New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show continuing fiscal strain, despite steady economic growth.

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Nvidia (NVDA) stock climbed on Tuesday, on pace for its fifth straight day of gains as Wall Street analysts reiterated their Buy ratings.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called out weaknesses in Vice President Harris' argument that wealthier Americans do not pay their fair share of taxes on "Varney & Co."

Hurricane Milton is already impacting the fuel supply in Florida with pumps near Tampa and Orlando running dry as people flee to safer areas.

China recently unleashed its most aggressive monetary stimulus since the pandemic, dramatically boosting Chinese equities. But is now the time to buy?

The focus is back on the ongoing debate over the economy and interest rates as headwinds ease.

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Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler said Tuesday that she 'strongly supported' the decision to cut rates by half a percentage point in September and that she favors more cuts if inflation continues to drop.

Oil slides 5%, pausing its recent rally over Middle East tensions.

Both have campaigned for lower prescription costs. Kamala Harris has promised to expand President Biden’s policies. Donald Trump is a wild card.

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The focus is back on the ongoing debate over the economy and interest rates as headwinds ease.

In the third quarter, PepsiCo generated $23.32 billion in net revenue, a 0.6% decline from the same period a year ago and below Wall Street estimates of $23.76 billion.

Former Pentagon official Amber Smith weighs in on how long Israel can maintain a three-front war and 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout reportedly selling weapons to the Houthis.

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A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.

Economist Stephen Moore shares his analysis of the U.S. economy on ‘Varney & Co.’

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FOX Business' Stuart Varney questioned the effectiveness of the federal government on the heels of Hurricane Helene and the ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton.

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Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed by CBS' "60 Minutes" in an election special and struggled to answer questions about the projected impact of her economic plans on the deficit.

The focus is back on the ongoing debate over the economy and interest rates as headwinds ease.

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While earnings are expected to grow for a fifth straight quarter, Wall Street strategists say the growing list of macro headwinds may limit stocks' upside in the upcoming reporting period.

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (ret.) discusses the latest developments coming out of the Middle East.

Realtor.com broke down the top ten real estate markets that are likely to see the most impact from falling mortgage rates. Topping the list is Washington, D.C.

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Barron's market reporter Jacob Sonenshine analyzes the markets and gives his advice on how to best get into small caps on 'Varney & Co.'

More than a dozen states sued TikTok on Tuesday for creating an app designed to be addictive to children and teens.

A recall earlier this year, and consumers push back to higher prices dragged on PepsiCo's fiscal third quarter results.

Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, the global firm behind the most widely used dollar-backed crypto token, USDT, gave a rare interview with FOX Business.

Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.

China places a tax on European brandy imports in a move critics say is retaliation for recent tariffs on electric cars.

A federal judge ordered the tech giant to let rival app stores onto its Android smartphone platform, adding to its growing list of legal headaches .

Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.

Bolvin Wealth Management Group President Gina Bolvin spotlights opportunities in buying the market dip and a 'higher chance' of inflation increasing.

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The Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates but a debate is raging over how low policymakers will be able to take them creating a challenge for bond investors.

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Hurricane Milton is barrelling toward Florida as residents and the state's already-battered insurance market prepare for what is expected to be a major property event.

A hotter-than-expected September jobs report has investors once again focused on whether things may be too hot for the Fed to keep cutting interest rates.

The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London.

Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain.

Shares fell back after a news conference by economic planners gave little in the way of details.

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Ofwat reviews water companies against metrics including pollution, customer service and leakage.

U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower early Tuesday, reversing course after the 10-year hit its highest level in over two months in the previous session.