China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China

The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Lonzo Ball expected to make return in Bulls preseason game after more than two missed seasons, per report

Ball hasn't played in an NBA game since January 2022

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran's oil industry

The International Energy Agency said Tuesday that its members are prepared to take action if there is a supply disruption in the Middle East.

Business - CNBC - October 15

U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran’s oil industry

U.S. crude futures fell more than 4% on Tuesday, after Israel reportedly told the U.S. that it is not planning to strike Iran’s oil facilities, relieving fears that a major supply disruption in the ...

Liverpool expect to make more than £60m a year from new Adidas kit deal

German company to replace Nike from 2025-26 season Slot says Liverpool can get better despite flying start Liverpool expect to make more than £60m a year from a new kit deal with Adidas that ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The 80% rule doesn’t cut it anymore: You may end up spending a lot more in retirement than you expect

Between the “go-go” years and healthcare costs, your expenses may stay the same — or even rise.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again

Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.

Business - CNBC - October 14

UK music exports hit record £775mn but growth slows

Competition intensifies from US, South Korea and Latin America

World - Financial Times - October 21

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

US election briefing: Georgia shatters early voting record as more than 300,000 cast ballots

Harris speaks to Charlamagne tha God and Trump rallies in Atlanta with three weeks to go until polls open on 5 November in the US presidential election. Don’t miss important US election coverage. ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Mexico navy seizes more than eight tonnes of illicit cargo in record drugs bust

Six boats among impounded assets worth at least $100m off country’s south-west coast, navy says, after arresting 23 people. Mexico’s navy has said it arrested 23 people in its largest-ever drugs ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

‘DJT’ shares see sharpest decline in nearly 7 months with election days away

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell more than 22% Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

The elusive number keeping Treasury yields at their highest levels in 3 months

In the world of fixed income, there’s one number that can’t easily be pinned down, but which appears to be a contributing factor keeping long-dated Treasury yields at their highest levels in three ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Tesla shares close at highest in 13 months as post-earnings rally continues

Following Tesla's best day on the market since 2013, the stock rose more than 3% on Friday, closing at its highest since September 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Merck KGaA Shares Jump on Expectations of AI Boost

The German company said booming artificial-intelligence demand would help its electronics sales grow faster than previously expected over the medium term.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Palantir shares close up 23% to record on uplifting guidance

Palantir shares soared to a record on Tuesday after the software company reported better-than-expected results and issued uplifting guidance.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Colombia Hikes Tariffs on Cheap Steel Imports From China

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...

World - ABC News - October 30

U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record

The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Amazon's cloud unit records highest profit margin in at least a decade

Amazon Web Services delivered an operating margin of over 38%, the highest since at least 2014.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

ASML just gave us a first glimpse into how U.S. chip export curbs will dent its China sales

ASML on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into how U.S. restrictions on exports of its advanced chip manufacturing tools to China will impact its sales in the Asian country.

Business - CNBC - October 17

China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi's trip to Russia

China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes.

Business - CNBC - October 21

No More Room In Hell 2 Succeeds In The Zombie Genre's Most Important Way

Sometimes people talk about zombie games with an air of fatigue, like they've had their fill and are ready to ignore the concept, but you'll never catch me sounding that way. I play as many as I ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?

Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Politics is now more important for daters. A relationship expert shares tips.

Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert.

Import prices fall for second straight month in September, led by drop in cost of fuel

The U.S. import price index fell 0.4% in September, the Labor Department said Wednesday. This is the second straight monthly decline due to lower fuel prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.