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Charles Schwab’s stock rises on uptick in August activity
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From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents8 hours ago -
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Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY
Artificial intelligence and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.Yesterday -
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Polestar’s stock rises as it maintains Nasdaq listing requirements
Polestar Automotive Holding’s stock was up about 1.7% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the electric-vehicle maker said it has satisfied requirements to remain on the Nasdaq.Yesterday -
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New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Meta bans Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference activity’
RT, Rossiya Segodnya and others accused of using deceiving tactics on Meta’s apps to carry out influence operations. Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other ...Yesterday - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Meta bans Russian state media outlets, citing 'foreign interference activity'
Meta has banned Russian state media from its social media platforms in the wake of the outlets' “foreign interference activity,” the company announced late Monday. “After careful consideration, we ...Yesterday - Russia -
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U.S. moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week.12 hours ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.13 hours ago
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Fed starts rate-cutting cycle with a bang — but wants it to be the only one
The Federal Reserve cut its policy interest rate by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, a more aggressive move than many economists expected.12 minutes ago -
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‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
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Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
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Bond market gets a Fed wake-up call after pricing in a recession
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Small-cap stocks’ bullish ‘Fed day’ performance reflects investors’ confidence in the economy
Stocks reacted erratically to the Federal Reserve’s bulky 50-basis-point interest-rate cut on Wednesday. But by the time the dust had settled, two clear winners had emerged.1 hour ago