ECB split over report showing big EU banks’ capital requirements lower than US rivals

Temu Faces EU Probe Over Failure to Stop Illegal Sales

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said it had opened formal proceedings against the Chinese e-commerce platform to assess whether it may have breached Europe’s digital services ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Meta Fined $843 Million by EU Over Marketplace Ads Platform

The European Commission said the company tied its classified-ads platform to its flagship social network, undermining competition.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests Monday, targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation

Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss

Marqeta shares plummeted after the company's forecast for the fourth quarter fell shy of analysts' expectations.

Business - CNBC - November 4

This chart shows the tariff threat might be less than feared

Morgan Stanley strategists say that while the U.S. represents 26% of the revenue for the companies in the MSCI Europe, only 6.6% is goods exported to the U.S. from outside.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order

With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens prevail after Bengals' 2-point gamble doesn't pay off

In another classic between AFC North rivals, Joe Burrow (428 yards, 4 TDs) and Ja'Marr Chase (264 yards, 3 TDs) fell agonizingly short in Baltimore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Nigeria celebrates victory over South African rivals with Miss Universe runner-up

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania after she was stripped of South African identity documents. Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina’s second place in this year’s Miss Universe ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Sounds of explosions heard near the Iranian capital, Tehran, though authorities offer no cause, state media report

World - ABC News - October 25

Week 8 showed us a new version of the SEC

Who's the top of the SEC? And who's actually a contender that we dismissed in September?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

British Airways owner IAG reports bigger than expected profits

Passenger demand in key transatlantic routes and within Europe boosts earnings

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported - study

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Pentagon UFO office received more than 700 reports in past year

The Pentagon's UFO office has received more than 700 reports, a newly declassified assessment reveals. It's a dramatic increase in witness sightings and accounts that adds to a growing list ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20

Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin

Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.

Sabres Make History In Big Win Over Rangers

The Sabres did something special in their win over the Rangers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Boeing is about to show a big quarterly loss as investors wait for the strike to end

If union members agree to end the strike “the supply chain, investors, and Boeing will share a collective sigh of relief.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster Comparison Shows Big Visual Upgrades

At only seven years old, Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn didn't seem like an obvious choice to get a new remastered edition . Regardless, Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster is only a week away, and a trio of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

This is what history shows after big stock-market jumps like this one

There have been eight instances of 36%+ S&P 500 rallies over 52 weeks since 1995

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Big-name investors bought FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment, filings show

High-profile investors including Dan Loeb have flocked to Flutter Entertainment, the Irish gambling company that is the main owner of FanDuel and moved its primary listing to the U.S. in May.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Oil prices end lower with weekly U.S. crude supplies up by over 5 million barrels

Oil futures settled lower Wednesday as official U.S. data showed an unexpected weekly climb in domestic crude inventories, prompting prices to post their first loss in three sessions.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

US airline temporarily suspends flights to Haiti's capital after UN helicopter hit by gunfire

At least one U.S. airline has temporarily canceled flights to Haiti’s capital after gang members opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter flying near the country’s main airport

World - ABC News - October 25

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

Silver Lake and Shore Capital deal creates large chain of US petcare clinics

Merger of Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary sets up group valued at $8.6bn

World - Financial Times - November 6

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says

World - ABC News - November 11

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in

Haiti’s international airport was shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

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

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

Family of 31-year-old American tourist killed in Hungary's capital mourns loss, suspect in custody

Hungarian police say a 31-year-old American tourist has been killed while on vacation in the capital

World - ABC News - November 9

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