Imminent dockworkers strike could raise holiday prices, experts say

Israel targets Hezbollah's financial arm and begins striking Beirut

Israel’s military says it is now taking aim at the Lebanon-based Hezbollah’s financial arm and plans to attack a “large number of targets” in Beirut and elsewhere

World - ABC News - October 21

Israel says it will target Hezbollah's financial arm and announces imminent strikes in Beirut and elsewhere

World - ABC News - October 20

How to Attract Holiday Shoppers? Target and Walmart Say: Price Cuts and Throwbacks

Big-box retailers are rolling out discounts ahead of the winter shopping season.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Boeing machinists to vote on new proposal with 35% raises that could end strike

The IAM will vote Wednesday on the new proposal which includes 35% wage increases over four years, a higher signing bonus of $7,000 and more.

Business - CNBC - October 21

UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers

Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changes

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Strike on Netanyahu home 'a signal' Iran proxies not incapacitated, expert says

A recent drone strike targeting the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending "a signal" that Iran-backed militant groups are not "incapacitated," despite losing senior ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says

U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Shake But Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say

Analysts call the killing of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, a deep blow to the Palestinian militant group, but expect it to keep fighting.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says

Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Poshmark's new pricing change backfired, so the CEO did something rare—it's great leadership, says expert

Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra issued a public apology after a new policy was poorly received. Here's why it actually hit the mark, says leadership expert Talia Fox.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says

The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Middle East crisis live: explosions in Beirut after Israeli warning of imminent strikes

The IDF said it would focus on buildings belonging to a Hezbollah-run banking system. At least 42,603 Palestinian people have been killed and 99,795 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Elon Musk’s lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, raising potential legal issues

Elon Musk's lawyer said in a courtroom Monday that the winners of Musk’s $1 million daily prize giveaway in election swing states are not chosen at random.

Target cutting prices on 2,000 items for cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the holidays

Target is lowering prices on more than 2,000 items across an array of categories in a bid to offer more discounts to cash-strapped customers as the holiday season approaches.

Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays

Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...

Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert

NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Netflix raises prices as boost from password crackdown fades

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs

‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending war

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Peloton raises its full-year profit guidance, but expects the holiday quarter to be softer than expected

Peloton's cash flows are improving, but it's expecting to sell fewer bikes and treadmills during its holiday quarter than Wall Street expected.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Will the price of gold hit $3,000 in 2024? Here's what experts think.

The price of gold has surged so far in 2024. But will it hit the $3,000 mark this year? Here's what some experts think.

Should you wait for the price of gold to fall to invest? Experts weigh in

While waiting for the price to fall may work for some, most experts say buying now is best. Here's why.

Trump vows to impose tariffs as experts warn of price hikes and angry allies

In often-combative conversation with Bloomberg editor in Chicago, Trump says ‘tariff’ is his favorite word. Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to levy tariffs on all imports in a bid to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Greek ferry crews call off strike early ahead of three-day holiday weekend

Greek ferry crews have curtailed a four-day strike by several hours, announcing Friday they would go back on the job in the early afternoon instead of at midnight

World - ABC News - October 25

Mail Carriers, USPS Strike Tentative Contract for Raises, Upgraded Trucks

Postal workers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Austin raising concerns about Israeli strikes against Lebanese army

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concerns to his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, about Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Army as well as the amount of aid ...

Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war

Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Boeing to raise up to $19bn amid costly strike and safety crisis

US manufacturer, which recently disclosed plan to cut 17,000 jobs, seeks to shore up balance sheet. Business live – latest updates Boeing has announced moves to raise as much as $19bn ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

Boeing machinists end strike after approving labor contract with 38% raises

The vote is the third time since September that Boeing's machinists are considering a new labor deal.

Business - CNBC - 36 minutes ago

Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study

Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Musk Repeatedly Raises the Idea That Harris, or He, Could Be Assassinated

The billionaire and his PAC have used foreboding language about the vice president in their support of former President Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

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