Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip
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Business - CNBC
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected trading revenue
Bank of America benefited from its Wall Street trading and banking divisions in the third quarter, just as rival JPMorgan Chase did.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
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 ...2 days ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10-, 30-year U.S. government debt rallies for second day on lower oil and weak manufacturing reading
Long-term Treasury yields fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders reacted to a weaker-than-expected manufacturing reading from the New York Fed and new developments from the Middle East that ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
This Startup Wants to Turn Planet-Warming Methane Into Fertilizer
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Windfall Bio sees that as fertile ground for innovation.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
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.2 days ago - Israel -
Business - The New York Times
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says he likes Mark Zuckerberg 'much better now'
Former President Trump said he likes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg “much better now,” as the head of Facebook and Instagram increasingly looks to stay out of politics. “I actually believe he’s staying ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Adidas Raises Guidance on Better-Than-Expected Results
The German sportswear company cited better-than-expected results for the third quarter and brand momentum.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I will be hunted down for my Taylor Swift jokes!’ Rose Matafeo on her scary return to standup
She won comedy’s top award, reinvented the romcom and now hosts Junior Taskmaster. So why does the New Zealand comic need Buddhist podcasts to get through the day?. Rose Matafeo is bad at endings. ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump claims he is 'far healthier' than Harris
Former President Trump in a series of social media posts early Tuesday morning claimed Vice President Harris’s seasonal allergies were “deeply serious” and asserted he was “far healthier” than she ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work
The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Ericsson Expects Market to Stabilize as Key North America Sales Rise
The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said its key networks unit saw an 80% surge in North America sales in the third quarter after winning contracts and as some large customers made ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The Budget Game: Can you do better than Rachel Reeves?
Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your fiscal plan2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How to Turn a Sales Blunder Into a Win
With two decades in sales behind him, Pushly CEO Brendan Ripp has plenty of advice.3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
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 20223 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll
Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
While Europe frets, India expects
European foreboding about peace and stability in the world finds little echo in New Delhi3 days ago - India -
Business - CNBC
China's exports and imports grew far less than expected in September
China was expected Monday to report a slowdown in export growth in September versus August.3 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economy3 days ago - China -
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World - ABC News
Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
Israel’s military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday evening3 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
As a hippy-punk grandmother, here’s how I learned to stop disturbing the baby – and his parents | Rose Rouse
Coming to terms with my son and his partner’s modern, tender and considered parenting hasn’t been easy – but now I love it. I was 70 when I became a grandmother for the first time in 2023. My son ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
New York Can Do Better Than Andrew Cuomo
Democrats should make it clear that Cuomo has no political future in New York, not in City Hall and not in Albany.4 days ago - New York -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
China's September Auto Sales Reverse Five-Month Declines
China’s passenger-vehicle sales rose in September, reversing five months of declines thanks to supportive government policies and improving consumer sentiment.5 days ago - China -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Seven Ways to Love Better
Reading some 200,000 love stories has taught me a few lessons about love and life. Here are the ones that help me most.5 days ago