The Papers: 'Markets turn on Reeves' and 'soaring cost of sickness claims'

Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring

Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

This chart shows how Nvidia soared back toward the top of the tech heap

Nvidia has tacked on more than $1 trillion in market cap in less than three months, as it looks to reclaim the title of most valuable U.S. company.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with Israel

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast

Reddit reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts' estimates and gave a forecast for the current period that was well ahead of estimates.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Alphabet quiets the doubters with ‘all-around’ strength that sends stock soaring

“We believe that this ship is sailing smoothly and doing everything right,” an analyst says.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Roblox’s stock soars on third-quarter bookings beat and raised guidance

Roblox shares rose after the online gaming company reported better-than-expected third-quarter bookings and raised its full-year guidance.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

NHL Power Rankings: Jets Still Soar, But It's Very Close Up Top

The NHL power rankings' top squad retains its spot, but for how long? The past week has seen some big climbers and surprising fallers as Jason Chen ranks all 32 NHL teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement

Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement

The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.

Nintendo Switch Exclusives Get Big Discounts - Mario Wonder, Four Pokemon Games, Paper Mario

Whether you’re doing early holiday shopping or just want to snag a cheap game for your own library, a bunch of notable Nintendo Switch games are now on sale at Woot . Multiple of Nintendo's ...

Tech - GameSpot - 13 hours ago

China is turning Japanese

At least that’s what the bond market is whispering

World - Financial Times - October 17

"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100

This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into ...

Modern Love Turns 20!

To celebrate the Modern Love column’s 20th anniversary this month, we put together a special package of articles exploring the column’s history and impact.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget

Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance books

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.

Beard taxes and other lessons for Rachel Reeves

The chancellor could find new ways to raise money — or she could just broaden the tax base

World - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget

UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reeve blasts officiating; title 'stolen' from Lynx

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA title was "stolen" from her team due to what she called "incredibly disappointing" officiating.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Hunt warns that Reeves will ‘trash’ economy with business tax hikes

Shadow chancellor says he rejected Treasury advice to raise employers’ national insurance payments

World - Financial Times - October 22

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves

Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.

UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves

The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.

Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer

Definitive error

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

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