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BlackRock leads opposition to new US limits on bank ownership
A proposal by regulators requires passive investment funds to seek approval when holdings hit 10%Business - Financial Times - October 24 -
Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this monthWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year-low, CDC reports
American teen tobacco use has fallen to a 25-year-low, according to new data analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that was ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
BlackRock's ETF chief says 75% of its bitcoin buyers are crypto fans new to Wall Street
Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $2.1 billion in a week as bitcoin touches highest price level since July.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Views of China hit new low: Survey
Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record
Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decadesTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
ESG Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on energy demand in Southeast Asia, Australia’s net zero target and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Treasury yields end at nearly 2-week lows as oil prices fall further and U.K. inflation dives
U.S. government debt rallied slightly on Wednesday, pushing yields broadly lower, as crude-oil futures slipped and the U.K.’s annual consumer-price index inflation rate dropped below the Bank of ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year low as fewer pick up e-cigarettes
Tobacco product use among middle and high school students has dropped to a 25-year low, federal agencies announced Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Jobless claims fall again as hurricane effects fade. Layoffs back to very low levels.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell sharply for the second week in a row to 227,000, reversing a spike in claims earlier in the month after a pair of major ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Kiss chaste: number of high school boys in Japan who have had first kiss falls to record lows
Polls showing downward trend in kissing indicates a move away from ‘real physical sexual activity’ that could affect country’s birthrate, experts say. Just one in five of boys at senior high school ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short
Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes
Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects
CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy
Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partnersBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
BlackRock launches ETF that expands beyond the 'Magnificent Seven'
BlackRock's iShares is targeting investors who want to diversify beyond from the "Magnificent Seven" megacap stocks.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium
Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternativesBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Lincoln Riley hits new low -- and, perhaps, hot seat -- with USC's ugly blown-lead loss at Maryland
USC dropped to 1-4 in Big Ten play with a 29-28 loss to MarylandSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Israel’s plan to ban Unrwa from accessing Gaza marks new low in its relations with UN
US only nation likely to be able to persuade Netanyahu to drop plan condemned by 123 member states. Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
A new low for TV: how Juventus made one of the ugliest, most mindless kids shows ever
It might be a golden age for children’s television, but no one told the Italian football team. Their horrific show about a cartoon zebra and pals feels like it was designed to punish youngsters. I ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Daniel Jones' abysmal prime-time performances continue in Giants' loss to Steelers on 'Monday Night Football'
He has gone eight straight prime-time games without a touchdown and has never won on 'Monday Night Football'Sports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Jayden Daniels, Commanders win on Hail Mary; Jets, Cowboys reach new lows; Shohei Ohtani expected for Game 3
Plus, how Texas A&M stormed past LSUSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Harris campaign touts Republican Mesa mayor's support in new Arizona ad
Vice President Harris’s campaign launched a $370 million ad blitz on Monday, debuting a 30-second spot highlighting an Arizona Republican mayor’s support for the Democratic nominee. In the new ad, ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Harris launches new push to win GOP support in Pennsylvania
The Harris campaign has started a new outreach push to target Republicans looking for an alternative to former President Donald Trump. Robert Costa reports.Politics - CBS News - October 16 -
New Trump Crypto Venture Finds Few Takers, Even Among Supporters
Despite the GOP candidate’s conversion to a crypto booster and his digital media business owner status, most potential investors steer clear of World LIberty Financial.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
Trump’s Support From Black and Latino Voters Gives Republicans New Hope
Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
State attorneys general are stepping in to deal with ESG abuse of investors
Proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis have been using their position to further their own political preferences, resulting in a wave of proxy proposals promoting ESG objectives and discrimination ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
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More Companies Boost Climate and Social Reporting Despite ESG Backlash
Despite sustained pressure from conservative politicians and activists, businesses are responding to investors and regulators who want to know about environmental, social and governance issues.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
U.K. Gambling Stocks Fall on Reports of New Industry Taxes
Shares in Evoke, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and Rank Group tumbled on the back of the reports, which suggest that the U.K. government is aiming to raise up to $3.9 billion from the sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
New Zealand win America’s Cup as Britain’s challenge falls short
NZ first to win cup three times in a row in modern history Ben Ainslie promises return with Ineos Britannia Ineos Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup is over, and Ineos Britannia’s ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Nora Ephron loved New York City in the fall — and it shows in her movies
'Nora Ephron at the Movies' explores the iconic writer and director's enduring legacy, especially through rom-coms including 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'You've Got Mail'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
Chipotle’s new CEO maintains focus on faster service as sales fall short
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the Mexican fast-casual chain reported quarterly sales trends that were a bit weaker than expected.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
How an ex-Goldman banker built a $10bn private credit ‘whale’ — and now may sell it
After years of preparation, HPS is on the verge of either a deal or an IPOBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much
The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlashBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Vanguard deposes BlackRock as provider of world’s 2nd-largest ETF
Inflows to VOO look set to smash records as observers predict it will soon overtake SPY to become the largestWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Goodbye to low-tax Britain
One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shiftBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’
US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bondsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday
