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The New York Times - Top stories
France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says
The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.11 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Nine killed and hundreds injured in latest Lebanon blasts; Israel declares ‘new phase’ of war – Middle East live
Health ministry says at least 300 injured after walkie-talkies explode; Yoav Gallant does not mention explosions but praises Israel’s army and security agencies for ‘very impressive’ results. Local ...12 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Business
France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says
The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.46 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Is Super Micro a value stock? This analyst thinks it could be.
Needham sees Super Micro shares as a “value play on AI,” with strong revenue growth helping to justify a premium multiple relative to peer stocks.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
Your favorite stocks may soon be quoted in half-penny increments, which could cut trading costs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will vote on a proposed amendment to change the minimum pricing increment for most stocks.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed rate cut with the stock market at a record high? Here’s what history says.
The Federal Reserve is preparing Wednesday to cut interest rates with U.S. stocks trading near a record high. leaving investors searching for historical clues to the path ahead for markets.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kamala Harris will raise your taxes, no matter what she's saying now
Kamala Harris has promised not to raise taxes for those making less than $400,000, but her proposed tax credits and deductions are not actual tax cuts, and she has promised to let the 2017 Trump ...6 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
MarketWatch - Business
An alternative version of the S&P 500 has beaten its more popular sibling back to record highs
The equal-weight S&P 500 has beaten its more popular sibling in the race back to record highs. That tells us a lot about how U.S. stock-market leadership has shifted since the start of the third ...7 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemies8 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.14 hours ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...20 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed interest-rate cut could make small-cap stocks a good investment now
U.S. small-cap stocks have staged an epic rally over the past month as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Has the time for small caps finally come?21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks flirt with record even as Fed considers extra-large interest-rate cut
A half-point interest-rate cut by the Fed on Wednesday wouldn’t necessarily signal the U.S. is heading into recession, according to BlackRock’s Rick Rieder.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Donald Trump could sell his ‘DJT’ stock after saying he won’t — but that might spark lawsuits
Donald Trump registered his shares for potential sale in April, but the GOP presidential nominee said last week won’t sell when lockup provision ends as early as Friday.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...Yesterday - Germany -
The New York Times - Business
F.D.I.C. Says Banks Need to Keep a Record of Their Fintech Customers
Banks holding customer funds for money management apps should keep track of customers’ identities and balances, the agency says.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
We’ll cut through Labour gloom - Lib Dem leader
Sir Ed Davey urges Labour to be bolder in government and act to prevent an NHS “winter crisis”.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Industrial production gets short-lived boost from cars, but U.S. manufacturers still depressed
Industrial production rose a stronger-than-expected 0.8% in August, but most of the increase was tied to autos and there was little sign of a rebound in a depressing manufacturing sector.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission lineup – Europe live
European Commission president reveals team after extensive negotiations and balancing, including nominating women and representing centre-right parties. Valdis Dombrovskis , from Latvia, was ...Yesterday - Europe -
CBS News - Top stories
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.Yesterday - Brazil -
CBS News - World
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.Yesterday - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power suppliesYesterday - Climate -
MarketWatch - Business
Silver has been outperforming gold this year — and may rise to its own record highs
Gold, with its rise to record highs this year, deserves attention — but so does its sister metal, silver, which has outperformed the yellow metal so far this year and may be gearing up for a ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinksYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says crypto is 'fledging' yet ‘massive business’ in project launch
Former President Trump and his sons unveiled new details about their new cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial on Monday night, marking the former president’s latest embrace of digital ...Yesterday - Donald Trump