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Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The S&P 500 and Dow Industrials rose to fresh records on Monday. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Tuesday.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
Stocks bounced on Wednesday, and the Dow posted a second record close this week. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Election betting: Appeals court fast-tracks CFTC challenge to Kalshi political bets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opposes the offer of bets on political races offered in contracts by Kalshi and other event-based platforms.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Harris on Trump connection to Project 2025: 'His DNA is all over it'
Vice President Harris said in a new interview that former President Trump's "DNA is all over" Project 2025. "As you know, I am a former prosecutor; his DNA is all over it," Harris said in the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Democrats bet big on Texas, using Beyoncé's star power in bid to flip Senate seat
The Democratic Party are hoping to defeat Ted Cruz to keep control of the Senate, but it is an uphill battle.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
US election bets surge after court lifts ban
Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next monthWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
The stock market still leans to this candidate winning the presidential election
The Dow’s indication of who will win the U.S. presidency deserves to be taken seriously.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.
Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Robinhood is joining the election-betting party by offering wagers on Harris and Trump
With the U.S. presidential election a week away, another brokerage is letting people bet on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Robinhood Rolls Out Presidential Election Derivatives as Another Predictive Bet Option
After a legal ruling allowed wagering on the Nov. 5 election, another retail trading platform adds the option, this time with event contracts.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Cleveland closer Clase stumbles again as Yankees score 2 runs in ninth off All-Star in 8-6 ALCS win
Unchallenged and nearly unhittable for six months, Emmanuel Clase hasn’t been close to being the same closer in OctoberSports - ABC News - October 19 -
Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts
Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Italy faces big setback over migrant camps in Albania
A court in Rome rules that the first 12 migrants sent to Albania should be brought back to Italy.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
All 3 election workers in Wisconsin town of 800 resign
All three election workers in a central Wisconsin town of about 800 people have resigned over a longstanding disputeTop stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
The battle for the House: All 435 seats up for grabs in a critical election year
Republicans hold a slim majority as the race for control of the House heats up. Only 25 seats are considered toss-ups and Democrats face a tougher path to reclaim the majority. Congressional ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
How Trump is using a new 'big lie' to undermine the 2024 election results
Former President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters are mobilizing around a new “big lie”: the false claim that a flood of noncitizens votes could swing the 2024 election.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election
Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Sarah Palin suggests gender not a 'big darn deal' in 2024 election
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) suggested Wednesday that gender is no longer a “big darn deal” as the race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump winds down. “I personally ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Tom Kim could join likes of Tiger Woods by pulling off rare three-peat at 2024 Shriners Children's Open
Kim is listed as the favorite to win the Shriners Children's Open for the third straight yearSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Gisele Pelicot Testifies in French Rape Case: ‘How Could You Betray Me Like This?’
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, is accused of inviting strangers to sexually assault her while she was drugged and unconscious. The trial has transformed how France discusses sexual ...World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Why the Shohei Ohtani $4.4 million baseball could end up seeming like a bargain
The sky appears to be the limit for the rarest of sports collectibles — just wait until the ultimate Michael Jordan uniform hits the auction blockBusiness - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Why Francis Ngannou's return to MMA feels like a make-or-break moment in PFL's future
PFL gave Ngannou everything he asked for, but the 'Predator' has yet to deliver for them in a huge year for the promotionSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Message to Netanyahu; Sinwar’s death means you can stop the war and bring the hostages home. Do it | Jonathan Freedland
The Israeli PM can claim the ‘total victory’ he wanted in his war on Hamas. Now he must try to secure the peace. A good day for the world, said Joe Biden . The best day of my life, said Mohammed ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets
Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago