US stocks rally as strong retail sales raise hopes of ‘soft landing’
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Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
The Swedish start-up is struggling to secure funds and has suffered a number of worker deaths2 hours ago - Europe -
The Guardian - World
With bombast and defiance, Trump stages first rally since apparent assassination attempt
The former president claimed God saved his life twice and vowed to win in New York despite polls suggesting otherwise. Donald Trump on Wednesday night staged his first rally since he became the ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Security heightened at Trump's Long Island rally
Just days after the apparent assassination attempt in Florida, former President Donald Trump held a rally with enhanced security in Long Island, New York, Wednesday. CBS News campaign reporter ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Secret Service’s Failure to Halt a Tragedy at a Trump Rally
Communications gaps, unguarded warehouses and a lack of written instructions opened an opportunity for a gunman at a rally in Butler, Pa., in July.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.9 hours ago - Amazon -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gamebeast raises $3.7M in funding for Roblox games support
Gamebeast has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding to put towards its Roblox development and support tools.9 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Best Buy’s holiday sales events: What to know
Best Buy just announced its upcoming sale events happening in the next few months. It includes an exclusive member sale, a 48-hour flash sale, an Apple trade-in event and much more.12 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Christian Scott injury update: Mets rookie pitcher to undergo elbow surgery months after landing on IL
Scott was placed on the IL in July with a UCL strain14 hours ago - MLB -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI startup Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch ‘digital twin’ sales representatives
Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch AI-powered "digital twin" sales representatives, offering 24/7 video and audio engagement for website visitors, challenging traditional chatbots and human sales ...14 hours ago - Artificial Intelligence -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.14 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
Two dead in botched armed raid on Russian retailer's office
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NBC News - Politics
At Michigan rally, Trump downplays apparent assassination attempt
Donald Trump made his first public appearance Tuesday on the campaign trail since the Secret Service stopped a man with an assault rifle at his Florida golf course. It comes as some Trump allies on ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump to rally in New York with heightened security measures
Trump to rally in New York with heightened security measures19 hours ago - New York -
Wired - Tech
It’s the Last Day of the All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale
All-Clad cookware is the best you can buy—and it has a price tag to match. This sale will stretch your dollars.20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid slumping sales
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Vance slams Harris on immigration at Wisconsin rally
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) sharply criticized Vice President Harris over immigration and public safety in a Wisconsin rally Tuesday afternoon. Speaking to a crowd ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Exploding pager attack in Lebanon is another blow for US peace hopes
Violent blow against Hezbollah leaves the militia vengeful and vulnerable – and again dashes Washington’s diplomacy. Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least 9 and hurt ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
How Retailers Can Win Over Their Customers Before the Holiday Season
Easy return policies, among other strategies, can help lead customers to checkout -- and help retailers capture some of the $1.58 trillion of expected holiday-season sales.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rateYesterday -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, DhakaYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Keeps the Bond Strong With Her Community
Founder Karen Young views her community as intimates.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BP’s US wind sale will not clear its strategic fog
UK oil major has underperformed its rivals as oil prices have started to sinkYesterday -
Financial Times - World
The questions over Commerzbank’s stake sale
Deal is a textbook example of how not to create price tension in a capital markets offeringYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grownYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
US military hopefuls hail ruling ending bar on HIV-positive people enlisting
Judge strikes down government restriction and orders military to allow asymptomatic HIV-positive people to join. Ever since he was a child, Isaiah Wilkins had dreamed of joining the US military and ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales driveYesterday