U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

Big Tech loses some shine ahead of a big earnings week. But ‘where else are you going to get that type of growth potential?’

As most Magnificent Seven companies gear up for quarterly earnings reports this week, some analysts expect growth that’s either still pretty good for their size, or still hard to come by anywhere ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels making rookie QBs a popular bet

Rookie quarterbacks take center stage and all the other biggest betting storylines from this past weekend.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Wall Street Giants to Make $50 Billion Bet on AI and Power Projects

KKR and Energy Capital Partners plan to invest in development of data centers and the power infrastructure to support them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less than 10 minutes at lunch in his honour

After a day of rest, monarch appears at Sydney lunch in his honour and gives hosts an hourglass while joking about swift passage of time. Australia royal visit live updates: Lidia Thorpe removed ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

Elon Musk makes big push to get Trump elected again

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, stepped up his support of former President Donald Trump with new campaign appearances and by giving tens of millions of dollars to help the Trump campaign. NBC ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Mets have several big qualifying offer decisions to make this offseason

The Mets will likely extend a one-year qualifying offer to multiple players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Analysis: Eagles, Bills, Commanders make big statements in Week 8

It was a statement Sunday for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, and Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders

Sports - ABC News - 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.

Terrifier 3: this low-budget film makes audiences vomit. Why is it No 1 at the US box office?

How did a $2m horror sequel trump $200m movie Joker: Folie à Deux this weekend? By shocking viewers – and steering clear of songs. Name: Terrifier 3.. Age: Three days old. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Trump plan would make Social Security insolvent in just 6 years, budget group says

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have both vowed not to cut the popular government programs Social Security and Medicare.

Business - CNBC - October 21

'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

2024 college football Week 8 picks against the spread, odds, betting lines, trends: Vegas expert makes picks

Legendary Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall has studied the trends and found the best betting values during the Week 8 college football schedule

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Houston Rockets 2024-25 season preview: Is the franchise ready to make a big splash?

Breaking down Houston's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

2024 NFL trade deadline: Eight big-name moves that need to happen after Bills, Jets make WR splashes

Proposing some notable trades ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Led by No. 1 Kansas, the Big 12 has five top-10 teams, but the bottom of the conference is what makes it great

With the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah to the Big 12, the nation's best conference gets even better

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Assessing every NFL team's cap situation: Who can make a big trade? Who has the best draft capital?

As the Nov. 5 trade deadline nears, we looked at cap space and draft capital for all 32 teams. Which franchises can actually maneuver big deals?

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Harris makes last big-stage pitch to undecided voters, vowing 'different path'

Her pitch to voters in Washington DC was at a location loaded with symbolism, Anthony Zurcher writes.

How Kings' Big Three making franchise history after just four games

DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis already are making Kings history as the new Big Three in Sacramento.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

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