Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Bracing for 'Trump 2.0'

Donald Trump's sweep to victory in the U.S. presidential election has ignited the so-called "Trump trade", with the dollar, crypto and U.S. stocks all surging, as investors assess the

Bracing for 'Trump 2.0'
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Thailand plans to raise daily minimum wage in new year, says minister

Thailand plans to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht ($11.76) next year, Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday. "It will be a new year present," he said.

Thailand plans to raise daily minimum wage in new year, says minister
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S&P 500 breaks 6,000 level as Trump and Fed-fueled rally advances

The S&P 500 briefly surpassed the 6,000 mark and closed with its biggest weekly percentage gain in a year, as Donald Trump's election victory and a possible

S&P 500 breaks 6,000 level as Trump and Fed-fueled rally advances
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European shares log third week of declines on China, tariff jitters

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 logged its third consecutive week of declines on Friday, hurt by underwhelming stimulus measures from China as well as

European shares log third week of declines on China, tariff jitters
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Cartier owner Richemont's profit miss, China caution hit luxury shares

Cartier owner Richemont missed first half profit forecasts and remained cautious about a recovery in China on Friday, sparking a sell-off in

Cartier owner Richemont's profit miss, China caution hit luxury shares
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Stocks at record peaks on stimulus hopes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Friday The prospects for both big fiscal spending and continued monetary easing in the world's biggest economy make for a powerful cocktail,

Stocks at record peaks on stimulus hopes
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Bond rebound uncertain as Trump plans overshadow Fed rate cuts

Prospects of a near-term rebound in the $28-trillion U.S. government bond market are faltering, as Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Bond rebound uncertain as Trump plans overshadow Fed rate cuts
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Stock market today: Wall Street cruises to more records as it closes its best week in a year

U.S. stocks cruised to more records as they closed their best week in a year

Stock market today: Wall Street cruises to more records as it closes its best week in a year
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S&P 500 blows past 6,000 points on Trump presidency

The U.S.

S&P 500 blows past 6,000 points on Trump presidency
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KKR becomes largest shareholder in Fuji Soft after successful tender offer

Private equity firm KKR has become the largest shareholder in Japanese software developer Fuji Soft after completing the first stage of a two-part tender offer, KKR said in a statement on

KKR becomes largest shareholder in Fuji Soft after successful tender offer
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Dollar on track for weekly gain after Trump election win

The dollar rose on Friday and was heading for a weekly gain as investors evaluated the likely impact on the American economy of Tuesday’s election of

Dollar on track for weekly gain after Trump election win
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Nissan shares slump after plan to slash jobs, production

Nissan Motor shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trade on Friday, a day after the Japanese automaker said it would cut 9,000 jobs and 20% of its manufacturing capacity as it struggles with

Nissan shares slump after plan to slash jobs, production
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Monster Beverage misses quarterly results on weaker demand

Monster Beverage missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales and profit on Thursday, as cost-conscious consumers cut back spending on its higher-priced beverages.

Monster Beverage misses quarterly results on weaker demand
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Nvidia surpasses $3.6 trillion market value after Trump win

Shares of Nvidia rallied to a record high on Thursday, making the chipmaker the first company in history to surpass a stock market value of $3.6 trillion as Wall Street

Nvidia surpasses $3.6 trillion market value after Trump win
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Block revenue misses Street expectation, shares fall

Payments firm Block reported third-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling softer consumer spending and overshadowing

Block revenue misses Street expectation, shares fall
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Capri posts bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue on tepid demand

Versace-parent Capri Holdings posted a bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue on Thursday, hurt by execution missteps across brands and a global slowdown in

Capri posts bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue on tepid demand
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Rivian reassures investors with cost cuts, green credit sales amid weak EV demand

Rivian said on Thursday it was on track to turn a gross profit in the fourth quarter helped by cost cuts and a sharp increase in sales of green car credits,

Rivian reassures investors with cost cuts, green credit sales amid weak EV demand
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Lucid beats revenue estimates, reaffirms annual production

Lucid beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue on Thursday and reiterated its annual production forecast as it benefits from strong demand for its luxury electric sedans.

Lucid beats revenue estimates, reaffirms annual production
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Australian lender ANZ's annual profit shrinks as late repayments rise

ANZ, Australia's No. 4 lender by mortgages, said annual profit tumbled as fierce competition ate away margins while late loan repayments surged,

Australian lender ANZ's annual profit shrinks as late repayments rise
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US rate futures price in more Fed easing in December and 2025

Futures on the federal funds rate, which measure the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, priced in on Thursday another 25-basis-point rate

US rate futures price in more Fed easing in December and 2025
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Goldman Sachs appoints 95 new partners, including 26 women

Goldman Sachs promoted 95 bankers to its elite partner ranks, including 26 women, the Wall Street giant said on Thursday.

Goldman Sachs appoints 95 new partners, including 26 women
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Instant view: Fed cuts rates 25 bp, as expected

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday as policymakers took note of a job market that has "generally eased" while inflation continues to move

Instant view: Fed cuts rates 25 bp, as expected
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UK, Switzerland eye US bank rules after Trump win, Swiss minister says

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said she had on Thursday discussed the outlook for banking regulation in the United States with her British counterpart Rachel Reeves

UK, Switzerland eye US bank rules after Trump win, Swiss minister says
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for 6th straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the sixth straight week, returning to its highest level since early July

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for 6th straight week
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Trump Media shares slump as US election euphoria fades

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group slumped to a two-week low on Thursday, as speculative bets on Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election lost steam a day after his

Trump Media shares slump as US election euphoria fades
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US wholesale inventories revised lower in September

U.S. wholesale inventories fell more than initially thought in September amid a sharp decline in motor vehicle stocks.

US wholesale inventories revised lower in September
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Most brokerages retain expectations of 25-bps rate cut from US Fed in December

Major brokerages reiterated their view of a 25-basis-point (bp) interest-rate cut by the U.S.

Most brokerages retain expectations of 25-bps rate cut from US Fed in December
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WK Kellogg beats third-quarter estimates on demand, higher prices

WK Kellogg beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, driven by robust consumer demand for its ready-to-eat cereals, including Froot Loops and Apple Jacks

WK Kellogg beats third-quarter estimates on demand, higher prices
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Hershey trims annual forecast as higher prices dent demand

Hershey trimmed its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday after missing Wall Street estimates for third-quarter, as repeated price hikes have dampened demand for its chocolates,

Hershey trims annual forecast as higher prices dent demand
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Trump's win made Elon Musk $15 billion richer

Tesla shares surged on Donald Trump’s presidential victory, increasing the net worth of the world’s richest man.

Trump's win made Elon Musk $15 billion richer
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Pound, UK stocks get a lift from BoE 'sugar rush'

Sterling rallied sharply on Thursday, solidifying its position as the best performing major currency of 2024, while UK-focussed stocks rose after

Pound, UK stocks get a lift from BoE 'sugar rush'
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Warner Bros Discovery CEO sees more industry deals under Trump

Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav anticipates a friendlier environment for deal-making under the incoming Trump administration, opening

Warner Bros Discovery CEO sees more industry deals under Trump
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Under Armour lifts profit forecast on cost savings, shares surge

Under Armour shares shot up 20% on Thursday as the sportswear maker raised its annual profit forecast, betting on lower input costs and cost-saving strategies such

Under Armour lifts profit forecast on cost savings, shares surge
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Novo shares hits 9-month low as 2025 guidance underwhelms

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's shares hit an over 9-month low on Thursday after surging more than 8% the previous day, as underwhelming guidance for next year

Novo shares hits 9-month low as 2025 guidance underwhelms
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Kenvue's falling skin health sales hit earnings again

Neutrogena-owner Kenvue's third-quarter sales fell short of expectations on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year decline in

Kenvue's falling skin health sales hit earnings again
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Carlyle third-quarter profit tops Wall St view; shares gain

Private equity firm Carlyle Group posted flat third-quarter profits but beat Wall Street's estimates as higher fee income was offset by increased compensation expenses

Carlyle third-quarter profit tops Wall St view; shares gain
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Fed and BOE decide as US House awaited, Germany jarred

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World stocks and bond yields pushed higher after Donald Trump's clear U.S. election win and a collapse of Germany's coalition redrew

Fed and BOE decide as US House awaited, Germany jarred
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Wall Street cheers Trump's return, with some trepidation

Wall Street executives cheered the prospect of business-friendly regulations and a burst of deals as they analyzed the implications of

Wall Street cheers Trump's return, with some trepidation
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Qualcomm advances on smartphone market revival, Chinese handset launches

Qualcomm shares rose 4% on Thursday after the chip designer's strong quarterly revenue forecast fanned investor optimism about a China-led recovery in the smartphone market.

Qualcomm advances on smartphone market revival, Chinese handset launches
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Stocks close higher after Fed cuts interest rates

U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve announced a cut of 25 basis points (bps) in interest rates, extending a sharp rally sparked by

Stocks close higher after Fed cuts interest rates
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Italy's Banco BPM bids for asset manager Anima, boosting shares of both

A bid by Italy's third-largest bank Banco BPM to acquire full control of fund manager Anima Holding sent shares of both soaring on Thursday.

Italy's Banco BPM bids for asset manager Anima, boosting shares of both
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Swedish Riksbank makes half point cut and sees more, but uncertainty high

Sweden's central bank cut its key interest rate to 2.75% from 3.25% on Thursday, as expected, and said that it would carry on easing policy in the months ahead though uncertainty

Swedish Riksbank makes half point cut and sees more, but uncertainty high
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Most Gulf markets in black as investors weigh Trump win

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday in line with global shares as investors navigated the implications of a second Donald Trump presidency.

Most Gulf markets in black as investors weigh Trump win
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European shares rebound on tech boost; FTSE slips on BoE inflation warning

European stocks regained ground on Thursday, boosted by technology and resources shares, while Britain's FTSE 100 dipped after the Bank of England cut

European shares rebound on tech boost; FTSE slips on BoE inflation warning
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Asia ex-China equities have biggest monthly foreign outflow in nearly 2-1/2 years

Asian equities, excluding China, witnessed sharp foreign outflows in October, as investors wary of the U.S. presidential election outcome reacted to concerns over weaker-

Asia ex-China equities have biggest monthly foreign outflow in nearly 2-1/2 years
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UK's Sainsbury's warns budget tax rises will be inflationary

The boss of British supermarket Sainsbury's said changes to national insurance made by the government in last week's budget will add 140 million pounds ($181 million)

UK's Sainsbury's warns budget tax rises will be inflationary
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UK's Rolls-Royce confident on profit growth despite supply chain woes

Britain's Rolls-Royce stuck to guidance for annual profit growth of at least 30% this year as its airline customers flew more and demand for power for data systems and defence

UK's Rolls-Royce confident on profit growth despite supply chain woes
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For Taiwan, Trump's 'protection' money may mean new and early big ticket arms deals

Taiwan may demonstrate it takes Donald Trump's "protection" money demand seriously with large and early new arms deals,

For Taiwan, Trump's 'protection' money may mean new and early big ticket arms deals
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Nippon Steel seeks to close US Steel deal before Trump returns to White House

Japan's Nippon Steel hopes to close its $15 billion deal to buy US Steel by year-end before Republican Donald Trump retakes the White House in

Nippon Steel seeks to close US Steel deal before Trump returns to White House
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MSCI adds five Indian stocks to key index; Nuvama sees $2.5 billion inflows

MSCI added five Indian companies to its Global Standard Index late on Wednesday, a move that brokerage Nuvama said would lift the country's weightage on the index to

MSCI adds five Indian stocks to key index; Nuvama sees $2.5 billion inflows
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Daimler Truck wants stability in Germany as warns of tough times ahead

Daimler Truck warned of tough conditions ahead as it reported third quarter earnings on Thursday, with CFO Eva Scherer saying that instability resulting from the

Daimler Truck wants stability in Germany as warns of tough times ahead
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Stocks hit record for second day, yields dip after Fed cut

Shares on Wall Street scaled record highs on Thursday, lifting stock markets around the world, while U.S.

Stocks hit record for second day, yields dip after Fed cut
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China's exports soar past forecast as factories front-run Trump tariff threat

China's exports grew at the fastest pace in over two years in October as factories rushed inventory to major markets in anticipation of further tariffs from the U.S. and

China's exports soar past forecast as factories front-run Trump tariff threat
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

Most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates
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Trump Media short sellers hammered by a $420 million loss, S3 says 

Investors betting against Trump Media & Technology Group have lost $420 million since the stock began tracking the election odds of Donald Trump, according to a

Trump Media short sellers hammered by a $420 million loss, S3 says 
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Singapore bank DBS sees upside to 2025 profit with Trump return

Singapore's top bank DBS sees an upside to its 2025 profit when Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president next year, as his policies could spell fewer

Singapore bank DBS sees upside to 2025 profit with Trump return
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Marathon Oil beats Q3 profit estimates on higher production

U.S. shale producer Marathon Oil beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher production and resilient demand for oil. 

Marathon Oil beats Q3 profit estimates on higher production
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Coty sees annual profit at low end of forecast as mass beauty demand slows

Coty on Wednesday said it expects annual profit to come in at the low end of its forecast, as weak demand for beauty products in major markets such as the United States and Australia

Coty sees annual profit at low end of forecast as mass beauty demand slows
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Corteva reports larger-than-expected loss, cuts full-year sales outlook

U.S. agrichemicals firm Corteva reported a larger-than-expected loss on Wednesday, hurt by lower sales and prices, leading the company to cut its full-year sales outlook and sending its

Corteva reports larger-than-expected loss, cuts full-year sales outlook
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Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, said on Thursday it lost more than $1 billion in the third quarter and that it would slash its capital budget amid a 71%

Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices
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Gilead 3rd-quarter results beat Wall Street estimates, raises outlook

Gilead Sciences reported third-quarter financial results that handily beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday as sales climbed 7%, leading the drugmaker to raise its

Gilead 3rd-quarter results beat Wall Street estimates, raises outlook
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Bumble posts quarterly sales drop amid slow payoff from app overhaul

Bumble posted on Wednesday its first decline in quarterly sales since going public in 2021 and said that it would take longer for the dating app operator to boost its sluggish growth rate.

Bumble posts quarterly sales drop amid slow payoff from app overhaul
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Elf Beauty lifts annual forecasts on resilient cosmetics demand, shares up

Elf Beauty raised its forecasts for annual sales and profit on Wednesday, betting on its efforts to sell cosmetics such as lip oil and liquid blush at affordable

Elf Beauty lifts annual forecasts on resilient cosmetics demand, shares up
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From prison companies to Tesla: These stocks are soaring off the Trump victory

From prison companies to Tesla: These stocks are soaring off the Trump victory

From prison companies to Tesla: These stocks are soaring off the Trump victory
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Tesla investors lose bid for new US trial over Musk's 2018 tweets

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld a jury's verdict clearing Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his company of liability over allegations they misled investors when the

Tesla investors lose bid for new US trial over Musk's 2018 tweets
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New CEO at CVS begins to build his team with a goal of reviving the struggling health care giant

CVS Health fell short on third-quarter profit, but it posted strong sales and the health care giant shook up leadership under new CEO David Joyner after a rough year that has sent shares plunging

New CEO at CVS begins to build his team with a goal of reviving the struggling health care giant
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Trump's election victory puts Fed on path for fewer rate cuts

U.S.

Trump's election victory puts Fed on path for fewer rate cuts
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Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company
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'Two crazy people': Argentina bonds pop as investors cheer Milei-Trump prospect

Argentina's dollar bonds jumped in early trade on Wednesday and the country's risk index dropped sharply, with investors cheering the prospect of closer ties

'Two crazy people': Argentina bonds pop as investors cheer Milei-Trump prospect
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Sempra misses profit estimates on higher expenses, lower utility earnings

U.S. energy firm Sempra missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, hurt by higher interest expenses and lower earnings from its utility businesses in Texas and

Sempra misses profit estimates on higher expenses, lower utility earnings
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BlueBay, other hedge funds turn focus to bank, bond and oil trades under Trump

Hedge funds including BlueBay were turning their attentions to crude oil, U.S.

BlueBay, other hedge funds turn focus to bank, bond and oil trades under Trump
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Novo Nordisk CFO says 2025 sales could see high-teens percentage growth

Novo Nordisk's sales growth next year could be in the high teens in percentage terms, Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen said on an analyst call following the release of

Novo Nordisk CFO says 2025 sales could see high-teens percentage growth
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Egyptian inflation seen as having risen to 27% in October

Inflation in Egypt is estimated to have climbed to 27.0% in October, pushed up by higher education costs and a fuel price increase in the middle of the month, according to a poll

Egyptian inflation seen as having risen to 27% in October
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Trump’s social media stock spikes and then fades fast after election victory

Trump’s social media stock spikes and then fades fast after election victory

Trump’s social media stock spikes and then fades fast after election victory
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AEP mulls more asset sales to fund capex plan boost

American Electric Power is considering more asset sales to help fund its five-year $54 billion capital expenditure plan, which has jumped by 25% from the previous plan, company executives

AEP mulls more asset sales to fund capex plan boost
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Super Micro slumps as weak forecast, annual report uncertainty fuel investor angst

Shares of Super Micro Computer tumbled more than 24% to hit a near 18-month low on Wednesday as an unclear timeline for its annual report along with weak quarterly forecasts fanned investor

Super Micro slumps as weak forecast, annual report uncertainty fuel investor angst
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European clean energy stocks tumble as Trump wins US presidency

Shares in European clean energy groups plummeted on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, as investors fretted over a

European clean energy stocks tumble as Trump wins US presidency
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Markets close at record highs as Trump is reelected

Markets close at record highs as Trump is reelected

Markets close at record highs as Trump is reelected
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Resounding Trump win sees dollar soar

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Donald Trump's surprisingly comprehensive victory in the U.S.

Resounding Trump win sees dollar soar
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EV maker Rivian may report first quarterly revenue drop since IPO

Rivian is expected to report on Thursday its first drop in quarterly revenue since going public three years ago, after a shortage of parts forced the maker

EV maker Rivian may report first quarterly revenue drop since IPO
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Pot stocks dive as Florida rejects legalization of recreational marijuana

Shares of pot companies slid on Wednesday after a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Florida failed to get the required majority to pass, even as the firms

Pot stocks dive as Florida rejects legalization of recreational marijuana
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Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high

The price of bitcoin has hit a new high as investors bet that former President Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies

Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high
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What's at stake for global markets in a Trump presidency

As Donald Trump was projected to win the White House, according to Edison Research, the U.S. dollar and stock market are seen as winners, but a Republican presidency could weigh on bonds,

What's at stake for global markets in a Trump presidency
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From banks to small-caps, Trump victory drives rally in stocks

Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory boosted the stock market on Wednesday as investors bet on lower corporate taxes and deregulation, lifting shares of Tesla ,

From banks to small-caps, Trump victory drives rally in stocks
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Stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency

U.S. stocks rallied sharply to close at record highs on Wednesday after Republican Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a stunning comeback

Stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency
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China's markets drop as Trump presidency looms

China's yuan and stock markets fell sharply on Wednesday as the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency and Republican control of U.S.

China's markets drop as Trump presidency looms
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Most Gulf markets gain on Trump's presidential win

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday as a win by Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election fuelled expectations of more business-

Most Gulf markets gain on Trump's presidential win
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European shares fall on fears of Trump tariffs

European shares ended lower on Wednesday, following a broad rally earlier in the session, hurt by a drop in utilities shares on fears that U.S.

European shares fall on fears of Trump tariffs
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Musk's ties to Trump will reverberate through Tesla, other interests

Billionaire Elon Musk stands to benefit greatly from his ties with U.S.

Musk's ties to Trump will reverberate through Tesla, other interests
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Metals sell off after US election Trump win while oil, agriculture recoup some losses

Metals bore the brunt of global commodity price losses after a U.S. election win by Donald Trump on Wednesday, while oil, gas and

Metals sell off after US election Trump win while oil, agriculture recoup some losses
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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss drug sales beat forecast, shares jump

Novo Nordisk reported forecast-beating third-quarter sales of its popular Wegovy weight-loss drug on Wednesday, reassuring investors

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss drug sales beat forecast, shares jump
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BMW quarterly profit misses expectations due to weak China sales, brake issues

BMW on Wednesday reported a 61% drop in its third-quarter profit, missing analyst expectations because of slumping China sales and brake

BMW quarterly profit misses expectations due to weak China sales, brake issues
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Credit Agricole's shares fall as Q3 revenue misses forecasts

Credit Agricole SA shares fell nearly 6% after the French bank reported mixed quarterly results, marked by record investment banking sales, a slightly smaller-

Credit Agricole's shares fall as Q3 revenue misses forecasts
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Toyota posts first quarterly profit drop in two years, hit by production woes

Toyota Motor posted on Wednesday its first quarterly profit drop in two years as its weaker sales and production issues in two crucial markets - Japan and the U.S.

Toyota posts first quarterly profit drop in two years, hit by production woes
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Traders trim bets on Fed rate cuts in 2025 as early election results tallied

Traders trimmed bets Tuesday on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year, as early tallies for the U.S. presidential election rolled in through the evening. 

Traders trim bets on Fed rate cuts in 2025 as early election results tallied
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Honda posts 15% fall in Q2 operating profit, missing forecasts

Japan's Honda Motor reported a surprise 15% drop in second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as it suffered a heavy sales decline in China.

Honda posts 15% fall in Q2 operating profit, missing forecasts
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Korea Zinc's $1.8 billion share sale plan suspended due to regulator's revision order

Korea Zinc's new share sale plan, which was announced on Oct 30 and worth around $1.8 billion, has been suspended due to a revision order by the South Korean financial regulator, a

Korea Zinc's $1.8 billion share sale plan suspended due to regulator's revision order
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Trump presidency lifts Wall St to record high; dollar, Treasury yields surge

Wall Street tore to record highs on Wednesday and major stock markets around the world surged, while bitcoin hit an all-time-high and

Trump presidency lifts Wall St to record high; dollar, Treasury yields surge
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Oil settles lower as US dollar surges, investors take stock of Trump victory

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday as investors weighed a strong U.S. dollar against the potential that U.S.

Oil settles lower as US dollar surges, investors take stock of Trump victory
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Spirit Aero raises doubts over ability to continue as going concern

Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier to U.S. planemaker Boeing, warned on Tuesday there was "substantial doubt" the company would be able to continue as a

Spirit Aero raises doubts over ability to continue as going concern
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Stock futures, bitcoin and dollar rise as Trump poised to win

Stock futures, bitcoin and dollar rise as Trump poised to win

Stock futures, bitcoin and dollar rise as Trump poised to win
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Elf Beauty sales to rise as demand for mass market beauty products grow

Elf Beauty is likely to report revenue growth of nearly 33% for the second quarter, bucking weak demand in the industry as its inexpensive cosmetics edged out

Elf Beauty sales to rise as demand for mass market beauty products grow
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Trump’s media stock was halted for extremely volatile trading as America went to the polls

Trump’s media stock was halted for extremely volatile trading as America went to the polls

Trump’s media stock was halted for extremely volatile trading as America went to the polls
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Hedge funds perform better with Democrats in White House, HFR data shows

Hedge fund performance, on average, is better when the U.S. president is a

Hedge funds perform better with Democrats in White House, HFR data shows
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport

An extended delay in enacting reforms in Chile aimed at expediting mining permits represents a "serious" problem for the industry in the world's top copper-producing country, the

Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Will the Fed really 'lose control' of the bond market?: McGeever

When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues meet this week to discuss their next interest rate move, they'll face a much more complicated

Will the Fed really 'lose control' of the bond market?: McGeever
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Expeditors International beats Q3 estimates on early freight moves

Logistics company Expeditors International of Washington reported third-quarter results above estimates on Tuesday, driven by increasing tonnage and volumes as some shippers moved freight

Expeditors International beats Q3 estimates on early freight moves
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Cummins posts quarterly profit beat on strong demand for power products from data centers

Cummins Inc beat third-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, due to robust demand for its power generation products from data centers, sending the shares of the company up more than 4% in

Cummins posts quarterly profit beat on strong demand for power products from data centers
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Catalent misses Q1 revenue estimates ahead of $16.5 billion deal close with Novo Holdings

Contract drug manufacturer Catalent, which is in the process of being acquired by Novo Holdings, posted a surprise first-quarter loss and revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday.

Catalent misses Q1 revenue estimates ahead of $16.5 billion deal close with Novo Holdings
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Ferrari's core profit rises despite shipment dip after software switch

Ferrari core earnings rose 7% in the third quarter despite a small and calculated dip in car shipments aimed at facilitating an internal software

Ferrari's core profit rises despite shipment dip after software switch
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Palantir shares surge to record as AI boom powers forecast raise

Palantir shares jumped over 17% to hit a record high on Tuesday, after the data analytics firm raised its annual revenue forecast for the third time, bolstering investor

Palantir shares surge to record as AI boom powers forecast raise
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

ADM down 6% as more accounting errors arise, profit forecast cut

Archer-Daniels-Midland shares ended down 6% on Tuesday after the global grains merchant cut its 2024 profit outlook and said it would amend previous

ADM down 6% as more accounting errors arise, profit forecast cut
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks to watch as White House race enters final stretch

As Americans go to the polls to elect a new president, investors are trying to gauge how stock markets will react as polls and betting platforms point

Stocks to watch as White House race enters final stretch
Business|Economy|MidEast|Stock Markets

Oil hedging activity hits record in October as traders eye market risks

Investors ramped up oil futures and options trading in October to record levels in a bid to hedge growing uncertainty as war rages on in the Middle East and a

Oil hedging activity hits record in October as traders eye market risks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

DuPont raises annual profit forecast on strong AI-tech demand

By Seher Dareen -DuPont de Nemours raised its full-year profit forecast after topping third-quarter estimates on Tuesday, as the industrial materials maker rides a recovery in demand from

DuPont raises annual profit forecast on strong AI-tech demand
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

World markets firm as America decides

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Even with the uncertainty of what most pollsters see as a dead heat in the White House race, world markets are in a upbeat mood as

World markets firm as America decides
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers

When Reuters reported in April that Tesla had scrapped plans for a long-promised, next-generation $25,000 electric vehicle, the automaker’s stock plunged.

Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Italy puts ITA-Lufthansa deal on hold due to price dispute, sources say

Italy's Treasury has put on hold the sale of a minority stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa because of a dispute with the German carrier over the agreed price, two sources

Italy puts ITA-Lufthansa deal on hold due to price dispute, sources say
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory

Investors bought dollars, bitcoin and stocks, and sold bonds as Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential

'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks jump on Election Day as investors eye outcome

U.S. stocks closed sharply higher in a broad rally on Tuesday after data signaled a solid economy, but investors braced for volatile trading this week as

Stocks jump on Election Day as investors eye outcome
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Even Warren Buffett thinks his stock is too expensive

Even Warren Buffett thinks his stock is too expensive

Even Warren Buffett thinks his stock is too expensive
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

France's Believe denies copyright allegation in $500 million US claim by UMG

French digital music company Believe on Tuesday denied allegations of copyright infringement by Universal Music Group, which is seeking damages of

France's Believe denies copyright allegation in $500 million US claim by UMG
Business|Economy|Stock Markets

Trump should be worried about this stock market indicator

Trump should be worried about this stock market indicator

Trump should be worried about this stock market indicator
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Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US election

Most stock markets in the Gulf rose on Tuesday as markets waited for early indications of the outcome of a knife-edge U.S. election.

Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US election
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BlackRock commits to keep Naturgy listed after stake acquisition

BlackRock committed not to support a delisting of Spanish utility Naturgy for at least three years to win government approval for its acquisition of a stake in the group, a stock market

BlackRock commits to keep Naturgy listed after stake acquisition
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European shares edge higher with US election in spotlight; Astrazeneca sinks

Europe's STOXX 600 eked out minor gains on Tuesday led by gains in industrials as investors assessed a slew of downbeat earnings and kept a close eye

European shares edge higher with US election in spotlight; Astrazeneca sinks
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Air France KLM shares fall as Morgan Stanley downgrades stock

Air France KLM shares fell on Tuesday after Morgan Stanley cut its rating on the stock to 'underweight' from 'equal weight'.

Air France KLM shares fall as Morgan Stanley downgrades stock
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BOJ to raise rates again most likely in January, says ex-policymaker

The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in coming months with January emerging as the most likely timing, when there will be more

BOJ to raise rates again most likely in January, says ex-policymaker
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenues

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Q3 earnings half-time in Europe: Investors reward beats but fret about China

Europe's third-quarter earnings have mostly topped markets' low expectations and investors are rewarding beats more handsomely than they have in

Q3 earnings half-time in Europe: Investors reward beats but fret about China
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Toyota to post first profit drop in 2 years as demand cools after big run

Toyota Motor is expected to post its first profit drop in two years when it reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, signalling cooling demand after a run of

Toyota to post first profit drop in 2 years as demand cools after big run
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks rise, Treasuries dip as markets await US election outcome

World stocks rose and Treasury yields retreated from early highs on Tuesday as markets awaited early indications of the outcome of a knife-edge U.S.

Stocks rise, Treasuries dip as markets await US election outcome
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies on Election Day as economy remains solid

U.S. stocks rallied as voters headed to the polls on the last day of the presidential election and as more data piled up to show the economy remains solid

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies on Election Day as economy remains solid
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Oil prices edge up on Gulf of Mexico storm ahead of US election results

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Tuesday with a storm expected to cut U.S. output in the Gulf of Mexico and as the U.S. dollar weakened on Election Day with polls

Oil prices edge up on Gulf of Mexico storm ahead of US election results
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wynn misses third-quarter profit, revenue estimates on weak Las Vegas business

Wynn Resorts posted quarterly profit and revenue below Wall Street expectations on Monday, due to sluggish casino business in Las Vegas, sending its shares down 2.8% in extended trading.

Wynn misses third-quarter profit, revenue estimates on weak Las Vegas business
Business|Economy|Election|Stock Markets|US

Trump’s stock surges on the last day before the election

Trump’s stock surges on the last day before the election

Trump’s stock surges on the last day before the election
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US CEOs fired more quickly over low stock prices this year, report says

U.S. companies with lagging stock prices are now quicker to blame management and fire their top executive, but the process of finding a replacement has

US CEOs fired more quickly over low stock prices this year, report says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Fox Corp tops revenue targets on political ad boom ahead of US election

Fox Corp beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Monday, as the media company benefited from higher political advertising ahead of the U.S. presidential election on Nov.

Fox Corp tops revenue targets on political ad boom ahead of US election
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Stock Markets|US

In a Trump win, 'buy-the-dip' opportunity seen in European defence

A Donald Trump victory in the race for the White House is widely seen as bullish for European defence stocks, given his warnings to scale back U.S. military support

In a Trump win, 'buy-the-dip' opportunity seen in European defence
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Loews' third-quarter profit jumps on investment income boost

Loews Corp reported an increase in quarterly profit on Monday, helped by higher investment income and strong performance in its insurance unit.

Loews' third-quarter profit jumps on investment income boost
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks

U.S. equity funds saw substantial outflows in the week to Oct. 30 as investors exercised caution ahead of Tuesday's presidential election and a Federal Reserve policy decision on Wednesday

US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks
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Marriott trims 2024 profit forecast on sluggish China domestic travel demand

Marriott International cut its annual profit forecast on Monday as weak domestic travel in China overshadowed strong group and international demand,

Marriott trims 2024 profit forecast on sluggish China domestic travel demand
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St slips as uncertainty surrounds U.S. election

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower after a choppy session on Monday, as investors prepared for a crucial week in which Americans will elect a new president and

Wall St slips as uncertainty surrounds U.S. election
Business|Election|Stock Markets|US

Outliers from Iowa and payrolls sow confusion

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With even the Federal Reserve meeting in the shade of Tuesday's election, markets have little to go other than last-minute opinion

Outliers from Iowa and payrolls sow confusion
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

For dealmakers, regulatory chaos would undercut Trump's pro-business tilt

With any other president, promises of less regulation and lower corporate taxes would have Wall Street's deal

For dealmakers, regulatory chaos would undercut Trump's pro-business tilt
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Hedge funds stung by European stock markets in October, Goldman Sachs says

Hedge funds focused on European stock markets suffered their largest monthly losses in over a year in October, dragged down by a broader market sell off, according

Hedge funds stung by European stock markets in October, Goldman Sachs says
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump Media traders brace for volatility as US Election Day nears

Trump Media's roller-coaster share price has served as something of a proxy for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's chances of election.

Trump Media traders brace for volatility as US Election Day nears
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ambani's Reliance Jio IPO set for 2025, retail debut much later, sources say

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani targets a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, valued by analysts at over $100 billion, and

Ambani's Reliance Jio IPO set for 2025, retail debut much later, sources say
Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

European shares dip as tech losses offset bank, oil gains

European shares dipped on Monday as losses in technology stocks offset gains in banks and oil shares, and the focus was on the U.S. presidential election.

European shares dip as tech losses offset bank, oil gains
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Burberry shares jump on Moncler bid report

Shares in Burberry rose as much as 8% on Monday after website Miss Tweed reported that Italy's Moncler was considering a bid for the London-listed luxury group to create an outdoor

Burberry shares jump on Moncler bid report
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Swedish government commission recommends easing mortgage repayment rules

Sweden should ease rules on mortgage borrowing and repayment which have made it harder for new buyers to get into the housing market, a government-appointed commission

Swedish government commission recommends easing mortgage repayment rules
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

EU antitrust regulators to rule on Novo's Catalent buy by Dec. 6

EU antitrust regulators will decide by Dec. 6 whether to clear Novo Holdings' acquisition of contract drug manufacturer Catalent, according

EU antitrust regulators to rule on Novo's Catalent buy by Dec. 6
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Ryanair fare falls ease after fraught summer, growth to return next year

Sharp falls in Ryanair ticket prices seen earlier this summer have eased significantly and Chief Executive Michael O'Leary is optimistic fares will return to

Ryanair fare falls ease after fraught summer, growth to return next year
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Election Day and a manic week for markets

U.S. stock indexes drifted lower ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Election Day and a manic week for markets
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|US

Dollar, stocks slip before tight US election; government yields drop

The dollar softened and stocks fell on Monday as investors treaded carefully hours before the U.S. presidential election, with a U.S.

Dollar, stocks slip before tight US election; government yields drop
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Oil jumps nearly 3% after OPEC+ delays output hike, US election in focus

Oil prices climbed nearly 3% on Monday on OPEC+'s decision for a month's delay in plans to increase output, while investors also focused on the U.S. presidential

Oil jumps nearly 3% after OPEC+ delays output hike, US election in focus
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Westpac annual profit down as costs overshadow margin bump

No.2 Australian mortgage lender Westpac said on Monday annual profit dipped as costs associated with a technology overhaul outweighed an improved loan

Australia's Westpac annual profit down as costs overshadow margin bump
MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Most Gulf markets subdued on regional tensions

Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday after a report suggested Iran might be preparing a retaliatory strike on Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming

Most Gulf markets subdued on regional tensions
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

Warren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America shares this year and continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway’s assorted businesses without finding any major acquisitions

Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire's cash soars to $325 billion as Buffett sells Apple, BofA; operating profit falls

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway extended their retreat from stocks in the third quarter, further slashing holdings in Apple and boosting cash to a record $325.2

Berkshire's cash soars to $325 billion as Buffett sells Apple, BofA; operating profit falls
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

KKR exploring investment in Thames Water share plan, Sky News reports

U.S. investment group KKR is in talks with troubled British utility Thames Water and its advisers about participating in a 3 billion pounds ($3.88 billion) share sale which forms part of a

KKR exploring investment in Thames Water share plan, Sky News reports
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Hedge funds' risk trends higher ahead of US election

Global hedge funds are coming into the U.S. presidential election with more equity leverage in their portfolios than they had in the beginning of the year, indicating higher risk

Hedge funds' risk trends higher ahead of US election
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US election, Fed meeting loom in big week for markets

A double dose of potentially market-moving events arrives in the coming week as Americans vote on their next president and the Federal Reserve offers more

US election, Fed meeting loom in big week for markets
Business|Celebrity|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump loses $2.4 billion in net worth after his social media stock implodes right before the election

Trump loses $2.4 billion in net worth after his social media stock implodes right before the election

Trump loses $2.4 billion in net worth after his social media stock implodes right before the election
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Crypto ETFs see big inflows ahead of U.S. election, traders brace for volatility

Investors have plowed money into funds tracking bitcoin, betting on a return of Republican Donald Trump to the White House even as they expect wild price swings

Crypto ETFs see big inflows ahead of U.S. election, traders brace for volatility
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Asset manager Vanguard buys gilts after budget-driven sell-off

The world's second-biggest asset manager Vanguard said on Friday it had bought UK government bonds in the wake of the new Labour government's budget, taking

Asset manager Vanguard buys gilts after budget-driven sell-off
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks to watch as White House race enters final stretch

Just days ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election in the U.S., investors are trying to gauge how stock markets will react as polls and betting platforms

Stocks to watch as White House race enters final stretch
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Exxon, Chevron top Q3 profit expectations as US oil output hits record high

U.S. oil producers Exxon Mobil and Chevron posted better-than-expected third-quarter profits on Friday, outperforming their European rivals, as record U.S. oil

Exxon, Chevron top Q3 profit expectations as US oil output hits record high
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Simon Property Group misses quarterly funds from operations estimates

Commercial real estate investment trust Simon Property Group missed market expectations for third-quarter funds from operations (FFO) on Friday, hurt by softer leasing demand at its mixed-

Simon Property Group misses quarterly funds from operations estimates
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dominion Energy beats Q3 profit estimates on lower costs and steady demand

Dominion Energy beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Friday, as the electric utilities company benefited from lower costs and steady electricity demand during hot weather

Dominion Energy beats Q3 profit estimates on lower costs and steady demand
Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan political turmoil a risk for BOJ December hike, former board member says

Political turmoil after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in a snap election last weekend could lead the Bank of Japan to delay its next interest rate

Japan political turmoil a risk for BOJ December hike, former board member says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Cboe beats third-quarter profit estimates on strong hedging activity

Cboe Global Markets reported better than expected third-quarter profit on Friday, helped by strong options trading as investors actively hedged against

Cboe beats third-quarter profit estimates on strong hedging activity
Business|Stock Markets|US

Boeing shares rise on hopes new wage offer will end strike

Boeing shares gained 3.5% on Friday on bets that the planemaker's U.S.

Boeing shares rise on hopes new wage offer will end strike
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Abbott shares rise after securing first win in premature infant formula trial

Abbott Laboratories shares rose nearly 5% before the bell on Friday, after a jury cleared the company and a Reckitt unit of liability in a lawsuit over their premature baby formulas' risks

Abbott shares rise after securing first win in premature infant formula trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Enbridge's Q3 profit more than doubles on acquisition contributions

Enbridge's third-quarter profit more than doubled from a year ago, the Canadian energy infrastructure company said on Friday, citing incremental

Enbridge's Q3 profit more than doubles on acquisition contributions
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Exxon Mobil profit tops Street in 3rd quarter, helped by Pioneer Natural acquisition

Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter profit beat analysts’ expectations, as the oil and gas giant was helped by contributions from Pioneer Natural Resources, a recent acquisition

Exxon Mobil profit tops Street in 3rd quarter, helped by Pioneer Natural acquisition
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Exxon's $8.6 billion profit beats as record output offsets weak fuel prices

Exxon Mobil on Friday edged past Wall Street's third quarter profit estimate, boosted by strong oil output in its first full quarter that includes

Exxon's $8.6 billion profit beats as record output offsets weak fuel prices
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Biden is beating Trump on stocks. History shows markets do better under Democrats

Biden is beating Trump on stocks. History shows markets do better under Democrats

Biden is beating Trump on stocks. History shows markets do better under Democrats
Business|Election|Stock Markets|US

Amazon calms the horses, payrolls due

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With next week's U.S. election now dominating thinking, the last two megacap earnings reports of the week appear to have calmed the

Amazon calms the horses, payrolls due
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St closes higher as Amazon's gains offset weak job growth

Wall Street's major indexes ended higher on Friday, rebounding from the previous day's sell-off as Amazon's strong earnings countered a significant drop in U.S. job

Wall St closes higher as Amazon's gains offset weak job growth
Business|Europe|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 jumps 1% as banks lead market rebound, US election in focus

Europe's main stock index notched its biggest one-day gain in five weeks on Friday, as banks led an overall market rebound after recent declines, with

Europe's STOXX 600 jumps 1% as banks lead market rebound, US election in focus
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Angola's draft budget forecasts 2025 deficit of 1.65% of GDP

Angola's government anticipates a budget deficit of 1.65% of gross domestic product in 2025, slightly higher than this year's projected 1.46% deficit, draft budget documents showed.

Angola's draft budget forecasts 2025 deficit of 1.65% of GDP
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Apple, Amazon shares steady in Frankfurt after results

Frankfurt-listed shares of "Magnificent 7" stocks Apple and Amazon were broadly steady on Friday, in light volumes after both companies reported quarterly earnings after-market on

Apple, Amazon shares steady in Frankfurt after results
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Nomura delivers big profit rise in quarter dogged by scandal

Japan's Nomura Holdings more than doubled its quarterly profit on Friday, boosted by strong performance at its wholesale and wealth management businesses during a

Nomura delivers big profit rise in quarter dogged by scandal
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

A November to remember..

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Asian markets started what promises to be a momentous month on the cautious side, with investors shunning risk assets ahead of

A November to remember..
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's Mitsubishi sees LNG capacity growing to over 17 million t/y in early 2030s

Japanese trading house Mitsubishi sees its liquefied natural gas (LNG) output capacity growing by 5 million metric tons per year to over 17 million tons early in

Japan's Mitsubishi sees LNG capacity growing to over 17 million t/y in early 2030s
Asia|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

Amazon led U.S. stock indexes higher, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences cemented bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week

Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US labor market staggers after blow from hurricanes, strikes

U.S. job growth almost stalled in October as strikes in the aerospace industry depressed manufacturing employment while hurricanes shortened the collection

US labor market staggers after blow from hurricanes, strikes
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Ex-FamilyMart minority shareholders secure another landmark win over Itochu buyout

Tokyo's high court has ruled the fair value of FamilyMart shares was 13% higher than Itochu's buyout offer, in another landmark win for

Ex-FamilyMart minority shareholders secure another landmark win over Itochu buyout
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks rise with Amazon; US yields up ahead of US election

Global stock indexes climbed on Friday with Amazon.com shares rallying following the company's stronger-than-expected results, while 10-year Treasury

Stocks rise with Amazon; US yields up ahead of US election
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Macquarie misses first-half profit forecasts on subdued energy trade; shares slide

Macquarie Group, Australia's biggest investment bank by assets, posted first-half profit on Friday that fell short of analyst estimates as stabilising

Australia's Macquarie misses first-half profit forecasts on subdued energy trade; shares slide
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Art the Clown from ‘Terrifier 3’ torments the Nasdaq on Halloween as closing bell ceremony guest

Art the Clown from ‘Terrifier 3’ torments the Nasdaq on Halloween as closing bell ceremony guest

Art the Clown from ‘Terrifier 3’ torments the Nasdaq on Halloween as closing bell ceremony guest
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Coterra Energy misses profit estimates as oil, gas prices shrink

U.S. oil and gas producer Coterra Energy missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday due to weaker commodity prices.

Coterra Energy misses profit estimates as oil, gas prices shrink
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BlackRock becomes latest, largest firm to seek approval for ETF share class

BlackRock Inc. on Wednesday filed an application with the U.S.

BlackRock becomes latest, largest firm to seek approval for ETF share class
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tradeweb to extend trading hours the day after US election

Bond trading platform Tradeweb plans to extend trading hours on Nov. 6, the day after the U.S. presidential election, and offer overnight support on Election Day.

Tradeweb to extend trading hours the day after US election
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Carlyle sells holding in Tunisia-focused Mazarine Energy to CEO

LONDON - Private equity giant Carlyle Group has sold its majority holdings in Tunisia-focused oil and gas producer Mazarine Energy to the company's CEO Edward van Kersbergen, Mazarine said on Thursday

Carlyle sells holding in Tunisia-focused Mazarine Energy to CEO
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

EV maker Nikola posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, shares fall

Nikola reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday as the company continues to grapple with high costs related to the production ramp up of its fuel-cell electric truck,

EV maker Nikola posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, shares fall
Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed seen on track to cut rates next week and in December

With inflation now only just above the Federal Reserve's 2% target and wage pressures easing, U.S. central bankers are widely expected to cut short-term borrowing costs next

Fed seen on track to cut rates next week and in December
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Altria posts better-than-expected Q3 results on robust demand for vapes, nicotine pouches

Altria Group beat market expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, as robust demand for its nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes helped soften the hit to its cigarettes

Altria posts better-than-expected Q3 results on robust demand for vapes, nicotine pouches
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Mastercard's profit beats estimates on resilient consumer spending

Payments processor Mastercard reported a better-than-expected profit for the third quarter on Thursday, as customers encouraged by economic

Mastercard's profit beats estimates on resilient consumer spending
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel

Norwegian Cruise lifts profit forecast again after record ticket sales

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings joined rival Royal Caribbean in raising its annual profit forecast for a fourth time on Thursday, encouraged by record

Norwegian Cruise lifts profit forecast again after record ticket sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

NYSE-parent ICE's profit meets estimates as strong trading offsets higher expenses

Intercontinental Exchange reported third-quarter profit in line with expectations on Thursday, as strong

NYSE-parent ICE's profit meets estimates as strong trading offsets higher expenses
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Regeneron shares drop as higher-dose Eylea drug misses sales estimates

U.S. drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales of the higher dose version of its blockbuster eye disease drug Eylea,

Regeneron shares drop as higher-dose Eylea drug misses sales estimates
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Bristol Myers earnings beat expectations, driven by sales of older drugs

Bristol Myers Squibb reported a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit on Thursday, citing strong sales of established drugs like blood thinner Eliquis and cancer

Bristol Myers earnings beat expectations, driven by sales of older drugs
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber shares slide as slowing bookings growth spooks investors

Uber Technologies signaled a further slowdown in its mainstay app-based taxi business as it forecast fourth-quarter gross bookings below Wall Street estimates, sending its

Uber shares slide as slowing bookings growth spooks investors
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets

Estee Lauder pulls annual forecasts on uneven China recovery, new CEO

Estee Lauder shares slumped as much as 27% on Thursday, after it pulled its annual sales and profit forecasts and cut its dividend as it faces an uncertain outlook

Estee Lauder pulls annual forecasts on uneven China recovery, new CEO
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Megacaps spooked, world bonds on edge

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Cloudy outlooks from U.S. megacaps Microsoft and Meta combined with edgy government bond markets around the world to unsettle

Megacaps spooked, world bonds on edge
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The US securities watchdog's mounting legal headaches

U.S. industry and other groups have sued to overturn rules adopted under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, with knock-on implications for

The US securities watchdog's mounting legal headaches
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Cigna forecasts 2025 profit growth of at least 10% after quarterly beat

Cigna projected 2025 profit growth of at least 10% on Thursday, after posting quarterly results that beat Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand for its specialty

Cigna forecasts 2025 profit growth of at least 10% after quarterly beat
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Robinhood shares drop as growth push takes a toll on Q3 results

Shares of Robinhood Markets fell 14% on Thursday after more than doubling in value this year, as incentives aimed to attract customer assets hurt the retail

Robinhood shares drop as growth push takes a toll on Q3 results
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Chevron CEO under pressure to halt share slide as Hess deal stalls

Five years ago, Chevron CEO Michael Wirth won Wall Street acclaim as the No.

Chevron CEO under pressure to halt share slide as Hess deal stalls
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Wall St ends lower as megacaps highlight AI costs

All three U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Thursday after Microsoft and Meta Platforms highlighted growing artificial intelligence costs that could hit their

Wall St ends lower as megacaps highlight AI costs
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China's central bank injects cash via new outright reverse repos in October

China's central bank has injected 500 billion yuan ($70.24 billion) into its banking system during October through a new reverse repurchase tool announced earlier this week, the

China's central bank injects cash via new outright reverse repos in October
MidEast|Stock Markets

Major Gulf markets gain on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hopes

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by hopes for a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

Major Gulf markets gain on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hopes
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STOXX 600 logs worst month in a year on earnings, US election caution

Europe's STOXX 600 slumped over 1% on Thursday, notching the steepest monthly decline in a year, dragged down by bleak corporate earnings and as

STOXX 600 logs worst month in a year on earnings, US election caution
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Microsoft and Meta shares fall in Frankfurt despite earnings beat

Frankfurt-listed shares in Microsoft and Meta both fell in early trading on Thursday, even as earnings at the two U.S. tech groups beat Wall Street expectations.

Microsoft and Meta shares fall in Frankfurt despite earnings beat
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC raises annual forecast after Q3 revenue growth beat

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC raised its annual forecast and exceeded market estimates for third-quarter organic revenue growth on Thursday, supported by strong demand for energy,

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC raises annual forecast after Q3 revenue growth beat
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TotalEnergies Q3 income hits three-year low as refining margins plunge

French oil major TotalEnergies third-quarter profit hit a three-year low of $4.1 billion on Thursday, slightly missing expectations as refining margins and

TotalEnergies Q3 income hits three-year low as refining margins plunge
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Shell's $6 billion profit smashes forecasts as LNG offsets weak refining

Shell reported on Thursday third-quarter profits of $6 billion that exceeded forecasts by 12% as higher liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales offset a sharp drop in oil

Shell's $6 billion profit smashes forecasts as LNG offsets weak refining
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Stellantis revenue slides as automaker cuts bloated inventories

Reduced shipments and lower pricing power slashed Stellantis revenue by 27% in the third quarter, the automaker said as it seeks to fix

Stellantis revenue slides as automaker cuts bloated inventories
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ST targets China growth after trimming forecast again

European chipmaker STMicroelectronics (ST) on Thursday trimmed its revenue outlook for the third time this year amid weak demand from industrial clients, and said growth

ST targets China growth after trimming forecast again
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BNP Paribas shares drop sharply as quarterly results disappoint

BNP Paribas shares dropped sharply on Thursday as third-quarter results from its investment banking division, lower than expected capital buffers and weaker than

BNP Paribas shares drop sharply as quarterly results disappoint
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Swiggy IPO gets bids of $15 billion from big investors like Norges, Fidelity, sources say

Big investors including Norway's sovereign wealth fund Norges and Fidelity have placed bids worth more than $15 billion in Swiggy's India IPO,

Swiggy IPO gets bids of $15 billion from big investors like Norges, Fidelity, sources say
Asia|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Japanese investors sell overseas assets for third week in a row

Japanese investors sold overseas assets for a third straight week through Oct. 26, cashing in on the yen's sharp decline amid U.S. election uncertainties and reduced expectations of big

Japanese investors sell overseas assets for third week in a row
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets

Clouds gather over 'Mag 7' earnings

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Mega-tech earnings remain in the spotlight on Thursday, particularly after the Bank of Japan's as-expected decision to hold

Clouds gather over 'Mag 7' earnings
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian banks brace for lower earnings as costs, competition bite

Australia's biggest banks are expected to report lower annual earnings next week, with investors focused on whether intense competition in lending and the rising costs of

Australian banks brace for lower earnings as costs, competition bite
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Stocks tumble with Meta, Microsoft; dollar dips after US data

World stock indexes dropped on Thursday, with the Nasdaq ending more than 2% lower after Meta Platforms and Microsoft warned of rising costs for artificial

Stocks tumble with Meta, Microsoft; dollar dips after US data
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Toyota supplier Denso cuts full-year profit forecast by 21%

Japan's Denso, a leading supplier to Toyota, slashed its full-year operating profit forecast by 21% on Thursday, mainly due to less-favourable conditions in China and wider Asia, and

Toyota supplier Denso cuts full-year profit forecast by 21%
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Korea Zinc shares plunge for second day ahead of watchdog briefing

Shares of Korea Zinc slumped for a second straight session on Thursday, after a decision by the world's top zinc refiner to issue new stocks.

Korea Zinc shares plunge for second day ahead of watchdog briefing
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Blackstone nears $5 billion Rogers investment, the Globe and Mail reports

Private equity firm Blackstone Inc is bidding C$7 billion ($5.03 billion) for a minority stake in telecom and media company Rogers Communications's cellphone infrastructure business, the

Blackstone nears $5 billion Rogers investment, the Globe and Mail reports
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Equinix forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on steady demand

Equinix forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by steady demand for its data center services amid the continuing surge in artificial intelligence

Equinix forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on steady demand
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Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election

A judge ordered all parties, including Elon Musk, to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia on Thursday in a lawsuit seeking to stop a political action committee

Judge orders Elon Musk to court over $1 million giveaway in US election
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MGM Resorts misses quarterly estimates on sluggish Las Vegas business

MGM Resorts International missed market expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, hurt by weak sales in its Las Vegas casino business, sending its shares down more

MGM Resorts misses quarterly estimates on sluggish Las Vegas business
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MetLife profit falls on group benefits business weakness

MetLife reported a fall in third-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, owing to weak performance in the insurer's group benefits business, sending its shares down 5.5% after the bell.

MetLife profit falls on group benefits business weakness
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BOJ keeps policy steady, leaves door open for near-term rate hike

The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Thursday but said risks around the U.S. economy were somewhat subsiding, signalling that

BOJ keeps policy steady, leaves door open for near-term rate hike
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CF Industries quarterly profit jumps 68% on higher prices

Fertilizer maker CF Industries on Wednesday reported a 68% rise in third-quarter profit, aided by strong prices for nitrogen fertilizers.

CF Industries quarterly profit jumps 68% on higher prices
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Starbucks CEO vows to overhaul its cafes and simplify its menu

Starbucks on Wednesday reported a 7% drop in global comparable sales for the fourth quarter as the coffee chain struggles to revive demand for its pricey lattes in the key U.S. and China

Starbucks CEO vows to overhaul its cafes and simplify its menu
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Trump loses $1.3 billion in net worth after the worst-ever day for his social media stock

Trump loses $1.3 billion in net worth after the worst-ever day for his social media stock

Trump loses $1.3 billion in net worth after the worst-ever day for his social media stock
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Roaring Kitty has dissolved his holdings in Chewy, but meme stocks are alive and well

A pivotal actor in the meme stock craze that began during the pandemic continues to hold a powerful sway over the movement of shares in major U.S. corporations

Roaring Kitty has dissolved his holdings in Chewy, but meme stocks are alive and well
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Super Micro Computer says Ernst & Young resigns as auditor, shares tank

Super Micro Computer said on Wednesday Ernst & Young had resigned as its auditor, sending its shares tumbling more than 30% and deepening investor worries about accounting practices at the

Super Micro Computer says Ernst & Young resigns as auditor, shares tank
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Eli Lilly’s third quarter earnings miss and forecast cut lead to sharp stock drop

Eli Lilly is dialing back its 2024 forecast after underwhelming Wall Street with third-quarter earnings and sales from two key drugs that missed expectations

Eli Lilly’s third quarter earnings miss and forecast cut lead to sharp stock drop
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Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stake

Shares of Chewy slid close to 2% in overnight trading after a regulatory filing revealed that the meme stock trader known as Roaring Kitty had sold his stake in the online pet store

Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stake
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OPEC+ could delay December oil output hike, sources say

OPEC+ could delay December's planned increase to oil production by a month or more, four sources close to the matter

OPEC+ could delay December oil output hike, sources say
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Global Payments sharpens core focus with $1.1 billion medical software unit sale

Global Payments will sell its medical software business, AdvancedMD, to investment firm Francisco Partners for $1.13 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the

Global Payments sharpens core focus with $1.1 billion medical software unit sale
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Chinese EV maker BYD's net profit up 11.5%

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted an 11.5% rise in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday

Chinese EV maker BYD's net profit up 11.5%
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Digital ad sellers jump as Google, Reddit and Snap earnings indicate sturdy demand

Shares of online ad sellers surged on Wednesday as strong earnings from Google-parent Alphabet, Reddit and Snap signaled solid spending from brands

Digital ad sellers jump as Google, Reddit and Snap earnings indicate sturdy demand
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Biogen lifts annual profit forecast as new treatments boost earnings

Biogen raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as new treatments and cost-cutting measures offset declining sales of its multiple sclerosis drugs.

Biogen lifts annual profit forecast as new treatments boost earnings
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Eli Lilly's rare sales miss for weight-loss drug sends shares tumbling

Eli Lilly's high profile weight-loss and diabetes drugs fell short of Wall Street sales estimates on Wednesday as supplies sat in warehouses, a 180-

Eli Lilly's rare sales miss for weight-loss drug sends shares tumbling
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Caterpillar forecast hit by lower N. America stockpiling, weak Europe, Asia/Pacific

Caterpillar on Wednesday trimmed its annual revenue forecast again on weakness in Europe and Asia/Pacific and lower equipment stocking by

Caterpillar forecast hit by lower N. America stockpiling, weak Europe, Asia/Pacific
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Humana tops estimates on strength in Medicare and primary care

Humana beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday as it added more members than expected in its government-backed Medicare Advantage

Humana tops estimates on strength in Medicare and primary care
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Estee Lauder names insider de La Faverie as new CEO to kickstart turnaround

Estee Lauder named insider Stephane de La Faverie its new CEO on Wednesday, as the company looks to revamp its business amid falling demand for cosmetics and premium fragrances with

Estee Lauder names insider de La Faverie as new CEO to kickstart turnaround
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Alphabet beats and Treasuries rally

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Markets struggling which way to look will be dizzy again in an event-strewn Wednesday but the spotlight first thing drops on

Alphabet beats and Treasuries rally
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Ford investors impatient for the automaker to boost efficiency efforts

Ford Motor stock has tumbled about 8% so far this week after the company faltered on CEO Jim Farley's mission to improve efficiency in its traditional gasoline-engine

Ford investors impatient for the automaker to boost efficiency efforts
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Wall street ends lower ahead of megacap earnings

U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Wednesday as chip stocks tumbled and investors awaited a host of corporate earnings.

Wall street ends lower ahead of megacap earnings
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AMD shares slump as forecast disappoints AI-focused investors

Advanced Micro Devices shares fell 8% on Wednesday after the chip company's revenue forecast failed to impress investors looking for a bigger windfall from the AI boom.

AMD shares slump as forecast disappoints AI-focused investors
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Campari shares tumble 15% after results miss expectations

Shares in Campari were on course for their biggest single-day drop in more than four years on Wednesday after the Italian spirits group significantly missed analysts'

Campari shares tumble 15% after results miss expectations
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China's big banks post Q3 profit gains, squeeze on net interest margins

China's largest lenders posted increases in their third-quarter profits on Wednesday, mostly on reduced provisions, with slimmer net interest margins for some.

China's big banks post Q3 profit gains, squeeze on net interest margins
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Gulf bourses end mixed, Qatar retreats ahead of referendum

Stock markets in the Middle East ended mixed on Wednesday, while the Qatari index tumbled ahead of a constitutional amendment referendum.

Gulf bourses end mixed, Qatar retreats ahead of referendum
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Google's AI-fueled gains in cloud bode well for Amazon, Microsoft

Google-parent Alphabet's breakout cloud sales in the July-September quarter bode well for top cloud providers Microsoft and Amazon.com, and signal that market for AI-

Google's AI-fueled gains in cloud bode well for Amazon, Microsoft
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Aston Martin posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin reported a smaller-than-expected third-quarter loss on Wednesday and reaffirmed its annual forecast, saying supply disruptions that had caused factory

Aston Martin posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss
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Alphabet shares in Frankfurt rise 1.8% after results

Shares of Google parent Alphabet rose 1.8% in Frankfurt on Wednesday a day after the company said its AI investments were "paying off" as its earnings and revenue came in ahead of

Alphabet shares in Frankfurt rise 1.8% after results
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Gazprom subsidiary files $880 million claim against Linde

A subsidiary of Russia's gas major Gazprom has filed a claim for 85.7 billion roubles ($879 million) against global industrial gases and engineering company Linde and its subsidiaries,

Gazprom subsidiary files $880 million claim against Linde
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VW demands 10% wage cuts to save jobs as profits plunge

Volkswagen asked its workers to take a 10% pay cut on Wednesday, arguing it was the only way that Europe's biggest carmaker could

VW demands 10% wage cuts to save jobs as profits plunge
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Telenor raises full-year outlook as Q3 earnings beat expectations

Norwegian telecom operator Telenor raised its full-year outlook after it reported third-quarter earnings slightly ahead of market expectations on

Telenor raises full-year outlook as Q3 earnings beat expectations
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Amundi's Q3 net inflows profit from ETF demand, Asian operations

Amundi, Europe's biggest fund manager, posted in-line quarterly inflows on Wednesday, driven by sustained demand for risk-averse products and its Asian operations

Amundi's Q3 net inflows profit from ETF demand, Asian operations
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Tentative green energy shoots at risk from US vote uncertainty

Renewable energy shares, reeling from an investor retreat, face extended uncertainty as the U.S. election has added to wariness, leaving only selected stocks poised

Tentative green energy shoots at risk from US vote uncertainty
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From GDP data to tech earnings, a lot to chew on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors will have a full calendar of major releases to digest on Wednesday, from bank and Big Tech earnings to a UK budget, along

From GDP data to tech earnings, a lot to chew on
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Hong Kong sees fresh record home buying by mainland Chinese, realtor says

Hong Kong saw fresh records of home-buying from mainland Chinese in the first three-quarters following efforts by the financial city to attract foreign professionals and remove

Hong Kong sees fresh record home buying by mainland Chinese, realtor says
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Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump

U.S. stock indexes edged lower after drops for Eli Lilly and chip companies overshadowed a jump for Google’s parent company

Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump
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StanChart to double investment in wealth unit, trim retail as it lifts outlook

Standard Chartered said it will double investment in its wealth unit while paring back retail banking, as it lifted performance targets and

StanChart to double investment in wealth unit, trim retail as it lifts outlook
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US broker Schwab to roll out broader overnight trading platform

Charles Schwab Corp plans to expand the availability of 24-hour trading to include all stocks in major U.S. indexes as well as hundreds of ETFs beginning in about two

US broker Schwab to roll out broader overnight trading platform
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Korea Zinc shares dive on plan to issue $1.8 billion of new stock after buyback

Shares in Korea Zinc fell as much as 29.9% to their daily lower limit on Wednesday after the world's top zinc refiner said it planned to issue new stock

Korea Zinc shares dive on plan to issue $1.8 billion of new stock after buyback
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US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

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