Billions in taxes hang in balance for US companies as election nears

Research shows Trump’s tax cuts led to expanded corporate investment — and a spike in share buybacks

World - Financial Times - October 30

US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day

Few industries stand to gain — or lose — more on US election day than renewable sources of power

Business - Financial Times - November 4

US election weighs on Ukraine's frontline soldiers

Ukrainians on the front lines tell the BBC's James Waterhouse that their country’s survival is in the hands of Americans.

Control of House hangs in balance as vote count continues in US

Trump would have power to enact agenda if Republicans retain control of lower chamber of Congress

World - Financial Times - November 7

Already in political crosshairs, fates of NOAA and FEMA hang in the election balance

NOAA and FEMA — the government's weather and disaster agencies — have become politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends cuts to the agencies.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Northvolt’s future hangs in balance as bankruptcy looms

Troubled European battery maker in race against time to secure short-term funding

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia hangs on the outcome of the US election

The decisions of the next U.S. president will determine the trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia’s invasion

World - ABC News - October 28

Companies are increasingly talking about tariffs as Election Day nears

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump described “tariff” as his favorite word earlier this month, and it’s increasingly a word that’s coming up in S&P 500 companies’ quarterly earnings ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Apple sales rise 6%, company seeing early iPhone 16 demand

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Business - CNBC - November 1

In an N.F.L. Slate Full of ‘Ifs,’ Much Hangs in the Balance at Midseason

It feels like a sudden shift could take place for more than a few teams in Week 8, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Trump appoints UN ambassador Elise Stefanik and border tsar Tom Homan

All eyes are on the president-elect's picks for his top team as his party closes in on full control of Congress.

The $250bn in corporate taxes riding on US election

The candidates’ differing tax policies pave two starkly different futures for corporate America

World - Financial Times - November 4

Traders braced for volatility and volume as US election night nears

Banks plan staggered shifts and downtown hotel rooms for suburb dwellers to staff floors around tight race outcome

World - Financial Times - November 4

US Regulators Seek to Block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 Billion Purchase of Home Care Company

The Justice Department and four Democratic state attorneys general argued that United’s takeover would limit competition and harm consumers needing home or hospice care.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Billions were bet on election odds using online markets

Election betting platforms brought in billions of dollars as users wagered on who would win Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election.

France's Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as presidential bid hangs in the balance

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen has thrown in recent weeks all her energy at a Paris trial into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament funds

World - ABC News - November 13

Jets use balanced scoring attack in 7-4 victory over the Lightning

Dylan Samberg scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to help the Winnipeg Jets to a 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning

Sports - ABC News - November 3

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Labour challenges Badenoch to back billions for public services and tax rises

Rachel Reeves throws down budget gauntlet to new Tory chief as party’s first black leader is congratulated on win. Labour has thrown down an immediate challenge to the new Tory leader, Kemi ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

China piles pressure on rich people and companies to cough up taxes

Authorities rush to find ways to fill government coffers depleted by property sector slump

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Boeing workers to vote on ending strike as company reports billions in quarterly losses

Striking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new contract offer Wednesday after the company announced a $6 billion loss in its third-quarter earnings. CBS News senior transportation correspondent ...

Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion

The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies

When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches ...

Tech - Wired - November 4

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

Also, flash floods killed more than 95 people in Spain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks

New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies aim to balance the technology’s promise with the need to protect against its risks

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls

More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax

Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

JD Wetherspoon warns of near-£60mn jump in taxes and costs following UK Budget

Pub chain says rise from higher taxes and NI contributions will fuel inflation

World - Financial Times - November 6

Rocket Lab stock surges almost 30% to near all-time high after company's Q3 results

Rocket Lab jumped in trading after the company reported third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - November 13

US warns Israel over Gaza aid as deadline nears

Aid deliveries are at their lowest monthly level despite a US threat to cut some military assistance.

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