Block Capital’s Streets

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

Wall Street tribes hunt for election victory

Plus, big loans for companies with Nvidia chips raise concerns over tech giant’s dominance

World - Financial Times - November 5

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Crowds line streets for Lewes bonfire celebrations

The bonfire societies spend months producing effigies which are paraded through the streets.

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault in street

MP Mike Amesbury is charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man.

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

Wall Street’s Blindspot That Helps Small Investors

Thirty-two percent returns from the $2.4 trillion baby boomer trend?

Business - Inc. - November 12

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.

CNBC's Sorkin: Wall Street spooked by Gaetz nomination

CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin spoke out on President-elect Trump’s nomination of now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general, saying the decision resulted in a “shift in tone” for Wall ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

The drama and farce of the Baker Street bank heist

In 1971, a group broke into a bank vault - but the plan was nearly brought down by a radio ham.

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Declining Due to Changes in the Drug Supply

Experts are puzzling over which interventions are saving lives. The evolving illicit supply itself may hold important clues.

Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Exxon Mobil and Walmart.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Wall Street launches new ways to bet on bitcoin

Wall Street launches new trading tools to bet on the price of bitcoin

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Wall Street launches new ways to bet on bitcoin

For years, bitcoin won by being boring.

How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’

Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Tram derails and plows into a shop in Norwegian capital, only 4 lightly injured

Four people were injured when a tram derailed and plowed into a computer shop in downtown Oslo

World - ABC News - October 29

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3

Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital

Fighters wielding guns and machetes have taken a key zone of Port-au-Prince as the beleaguered authorities try to restore order. The storming of Solino began in the dead of night with dozens of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Do motorway billboards signal the first death throes of capitalism? | Adrian Chiles

The ads come and go so fast you have to speed up to watch them – and before you can see them properly they vanish. I glimpse them in the distance just as the M4 readies itself to peter out into ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights

Hundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Boeing’s capital raise provides a breather through next year

Next for Boeing are arriving at an agreement with its striking factory workers and ramping up production.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks

Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.

Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade

The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.

World - The New York Times - November 1

McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2

Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Latest in Block Capital’s Streets

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

Wall Street tribes hunt for election victory

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

Crowds line streets for Lewes bonfire celebrations

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault in street

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Wall Street’s Blindspot That Helps Small Investors

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

CNBC's Sorkin: Wall Street spooked by Gaetz nomination

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The drama and farce of the Baker Street bank heist

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Declining Due to Changes in the Drug Supply

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks

Wall Street launches new ways to bet on bitcoin

Wall Street launches new ways to bet on bitcoin

How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’

Tram derails and plows into a shop in Norwegian capital, only 4 lightly injured

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Do motorway billboards signal the first death throes of capitalism? | Adrian Chiles

Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights

Boeing’s capital raise provides a breather through next year

Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks

Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade

McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2

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