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Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat

Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

Democrats' election abortion strategy falls flat

Democrats’ strategy of tying former President Trump and Republicans to abortion bans across the country appeared to fall flat with voters on Tuesday. Democrats saw major victories on the issue in ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Why gentle parenting is proving too rough for many parents

A study published in July found that over 40% of self-identified gentle parents teeter toward burnout and self-doubt because of the pressure to meet parenting standards.

Why Did Israel Attack Iran?

The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.

World - The New York Times - October 26

PayPal shares fall on revenue miss, soft guidance

PayPal reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but revenue came in slightly below expectations.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Burger King parent Restaurant Brands falls short of third-quarter expectations

Net sales climbed 24.7%, largely thanks to the company's acquisitions of its largest U.S. Burger King franchisee and its Popeyes business in China.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Did a staffing crisis leave the Secret Service unprepared for 2024?

The assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump are shedding some light on larger problems within the Secret Service. Eric Lipton, investigative reporter for The New York Times, spoke ...

CVS Ousts Karen Lynch as C.E.O. and Shares Fall

Shares of the health care conglomerate dropped after the sudden departure of Karen Lynch and a downbeat update on the state of the company’s finances.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Dexcom shares fall on slow revenue growth

Dexcom shares fell Thursday after the company released third-quarter results that showed slow revenue growth.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Schroders shares tumble to lowest in over 10 years after warning on outflows

Incoming chief executive Richard Oldfield pledges to sharpen asset manager’s focus and execution

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

AstraZeneca shares fall as China probe intensifies

Investigation of group’s China chief Leon Wang comes after several employees were found guilty of fraud

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Credit Agricole's Shares Fall After Mixed Results

Credit Agricole reported a smaller-than-expected fall in net profit for the third quarter of 2024 but softer revenue missed views, sending its shares lower.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?

Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear. To quote Heath ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Why did Patriots trade Josh Uche? Curran, Perry analyze deal

How did Josh Uche go from one of the Patriots' best pass rushers to off the team? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Uche's trade to the Chiefs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured

Only Taco Bell managed same-store sales gains.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Luxury goods shares fall as China slowdown hits LVMH

Owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior brands reports 16% drop in third-quarter sales in Asia excluding Japan

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Ulta Beauty shares tick higher, even as company sees 'headwinds' in beauty industry

Retailer Ulta Beauty did not provide guidance for next fiscal year and said it expects near-term challenges to continue.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Chipotle misses revenue estimates as same-store sales growth disappoints

Chipotle's same-store sales rose 6% in the third quarter, just missing Wall Street's expectations.

Business - CNBC - October 30

AMD shares fall as forecast fails to impress despite strong AI growth

AMD shares are up about 20% so far in 2024, although rivals such as Nvidia and Broadcom have had much greater gains during the same period, driven by AI chips.

Business - CNBC - October 30

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Shares in weight-loss drugmaker Eli Lilly fall on disappointing sales

US group revises down upper end of full-year revenue estimates

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Coinbase shares fall as muted crypto trading leads to a third-quarter miss

Coinbase Wednesday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results, weighed down by muted trading in the cryptocurrency market.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Trump Media falls nearly 12% as DJT stock pinballs before presidential election

Donald Trump is the majority owner of Trump Media, which owns the Truth Social platform and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance

UK operator of prisons and asylum accommodation expects a combined £38mn hit in 2025

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Greggs shares fall as analysts predict near-£100mn Budget hit

Low-cost bakery chain has not yet commented on impact but retailers warn that measures will hurt

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success

Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.

Business - CNBC - October 13

Why are people leaving Trump rallies early? We asked them

Kamala Harris says ‘exhaustion and boredom’ lead his audience to slip away. Among the hundreds who quit a rally in Georgia this week were a variety of reasons. The line to get into the Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Horizon Dev Explains Why Guerrilla "Needed" To Leave Killzone Behind

It's been over a decade since a new entry in the Killzone series has come out. Judging from comments by a veteran Guerrilla Games developer, don't set expectations for the FPS franchise to return ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Voters who helped Biden win in 2020 share why they will not vote for Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to win the support of Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan. Four of them who voted for President Biden in 2020 explain why they will not vote for Harris on ...

PayPal beat big on a profit metric, but here’s why its stock is falling

PayPal’s fourth-quarter revenue view came in below expectations. The company said it’s focusing on “profitable growth.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

Why most healthcare stocks are falling with Trump’s win, with some exceptions

Investors are worried about what a Trump administration means for hospital operators and vaccine makers, but are optimistic about the fate of Medicare Advantage plan providers.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak may not damage sales as much as Chipotle’s did

Chipotle lost billions of dollars in market cap following a series of foodborne-illness outbreaks almost a decade ago. But so far the McDonald’s situation seems more contained.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Why did India's biggest market listing this year falter on its debut?

Some cite the IPO's key elements as factors in its faltering stock market debut. Others say sitting on the sidelines means losing out on long-term gains.