Today: November 17, 2024
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Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict

U.S.

Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge

Although price moves remain contained in the absence of a dramatic weekend escalation, world markets are still on edge as Middle East tension builds without obvious resolution.

Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

UBS pushes out S&P 500 mid-2024 target forecast to year-end

UBS said it now expects the S&P 500 to hit 4,700 points only by December 2024, instead of the middle of the year as it forecast earlier, due to expectations of higher-for-longer U.S.

UBS pushes out S&P 500 mid-2024 target forecast to year-end
News|US|World

Iran says US already 'militarily involved' in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The United States is already heavily involved in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and must be held to account, an Iranian official said on Monday.

Iran says US already 'militarily involved' in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
MidEast|News|World

China calls for ceasefire in Israel, suggests mediation at meeting with Russia

China's foreign minister on Monday called for a ceasefire to halt the bloodshed in Israel, suggesting at a meeting with his Russian counterpart that major world powers

China calls for ceasefire in Israel, suggests mediation at meeting with Russia
News|World

Israel accuses Iran of ordering Sunday's Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border

The Israeli military accused Iran on Monday of having ordered attacks by Hezbollah at the Lebanon-Israel border on Sunday.

Israel accuses Iran of ordering Sunday's Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border
Asia|News|World

Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea Oct. 18-19

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea on Wednesday and Thursday this week, North Korea's state media KCNA and Russia's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea Oct. 18-19
News|World

Gaza health ministry: 2,750 Palestinians killed, 9,700 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7

At least 2,750 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the enclave's health ministry said on Monday.

Gaza health ministry: 2,750 Palestinians killed, 9,700 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7
MidEast|News|World

Israel moves to evacute villages abutting Lebanon border

Israel has activated a plan to evacuate residents of 28 villages within 2 km (1 mile) of the Lebanese border, the military said on Monday following hostilities with Hezbollah in

Israel moves to evacute villages abutting Lebanon border
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Goolsbee says fall in US inflation is not just a blip- FT

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee said it is "undeniable" that the slowdown in U.S. inflation is a trend rather than a momentary blip, despite a recent string of economic data showing

Fed's Goolsbee says fall in US inflation is not just a blip- FT
Business|Finance|Health

Novo Nordisk in $1.3 billion deal to buy hypertension drug

Novo Nordisk has agreed to buy ocedurenone, a drug for uncontrolled hypertension with potential application in cardiovascular and kidney disease, from KBP Biosciences for up to

Novo Nordisk in $1.3 billion deal to buy hypertension drug
News|World

Hamas says Gaza water still cut off; Israel says some provided in south

Hamas said on Monday that Israel had not resumed water supplies for the Gaza Strip despite pledging to do so, while an Israeli official responded that some water was being

Hamas says Gaza water still cut off; Israel says some provided in south
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Manchester United tumbles as Ratcliffe's stake bid report dents buyout hopes

Shares of Manchester United fell as much as 23% on Monday after reports that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is looking to acquire only a 25% stake in the soccer club raised concerns

Manchester United tumbles as Ratcliffe's stake bid report dents buyout hopes
News|Uncategorized|US

Biden postpones Colorado trip to focus on national security, White House says

U.S.

Biden postpones Colorado trip to focus on national security, White House says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Charles Schwab posts profit beat on robust asset management growth, shares rise

U.S. brokerage firm Charles Schwab posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit on Monday as strength in asset management fees softened the blow from a fall in its net interest

Charles Schwab posts profit beat on robust asset management growth, shares rise
Business|Finance|Health|US

Moderna reaffirms annual COVID vaccine sales forecast

Moderna on Monday reaffirmed its forecast of $6 billion to $8 billion in COVID vaccine sales for the year, after rival Pfizer slashed forecast for its vaccine last week.

Moderna reaffirms annual COVID vaccine sales forecast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Bitcoin jumps as much as 10%, on track for best day since August

Bitcoin jumped as much as 10% on Monday, putting it on track for its best day since August. It was last trading up 3.8% at $28,232.

Bitcoin jumps as much as 10%, on track for best day since August
Business|Crime|Health|US

Factbox-Rite Aid joins companies going bankrupt amid opioid litigation

Drugstore chain Rite Aid is the latest U.S. company to seek bankruptcy protection following pressure from lawsuits alleging that they helped fuel the opioid crisis.

Factbox-Rite Aid joins companies going bankrupt amid opioid litigation
Business|Technology

Global smartphone market slumps to lowest Q3 level in decade - Counterpoint

The global smartphone market contracted by 8% to its lowest third-quarter level in a decade on subdued demand for major brands including Apple and Samsung in most developed markets,

Global smartphone market slumps to lowest Q3 level in decade - Counterpoint
MidEast|News|World

Raisi says Iran backs Palestinians but 'resistance' groups decide independently

Supporting the Palestinians is Iran's foreign policy priority but the "resistance" groups make their own independent decisions, President Ebrahim Raisi told his Russian counterpart

Raisi says Iran backs Palestinians but 'resistance' groups decide independently
Business|Food

Absolut Vodka and Coke's Sprite to combine in canned cocktail

Absolut Vodka and lemonade drinkers will soon be able to sip their preferred cocktail from a can, after drinks makers Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola agreed to a pre-mixed version made

Absolut Vodka and Coke's Sprite to combine in canned cocktail
Finance|Stock Markets|US

BlackRock Investment Institute raises rating of long-dated US Treasuries

BlackRock Investment Institute on Monday raised the rating of long-dated U.S. Treasuries to "neutral" from "underweight" as it sees yields approaching a peak.

BlackRock Investment Institute raises rating of long-dated US Treasuries
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack

The head of Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency on Monday took responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas from carrying out its deadly rampage through Israeli towns.

Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack
News|Political|US

US judge bars Trump from targeting prosecutors, court staff in 2020 election case

A U.S. judge on Monday imposed some limits on Donald Trump's public statements about people involved in the federal case accusing him of attempting to overturn his 2020

US judge bars Trump from targeting prosecutors, court staff in 2020 election case
Americas|News|US|World

US offers legal status to migrant families separated under Trump, bars future separations

The U.S. will offer migrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under then-President Donald Trump temporary legal status and other benefits while barring similar

US offers legal status to migrant families separated under Trump, bars future separations

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