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Volkswagen CFO says 64% drop in profits shows ‘urgent need’ for cost cuts

The German car maker reported a sharp 12% drop in its sales in China as it said it profits were hit by higher fixed costs and €2.2 billion worth of restructuring expenses

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security

Also in this newsletter: the UK joins the EU in committing to the G7 loan to Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 22

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO

HSBC has unveiled a major overhaul, announcing a new geographic setup, consolidated operations and a new CFO — the lender's first female finance chief.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters

CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to Biden since pressuring him to drop out

Ex-House speaker also says on Guardian podcast that she thinks Trump is ‘a grotesque word’ and rarely says his name. Nancy Pelosi has admitted she still has not spoken to Joe Biden since her ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk says he has 'best hands in the league' after Jerod Mayo criticizes his drops

Mayo called out the rookie receiver, who has developed a drop problem

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

The market could get hit hard on a Harris win — but also drop on a Trump victory, says Morgan Stanley

Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. stock market, explains why markets prefer a Trump victory, and the risks from either result in the 2024 election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Florida woman used Roblox to instruct 10-year-old to kill infant by dropping him on floor, officials say

A 2-month-old was seriously injured after a 10-year-old dropped the baby on a tile floor after a woman allegedly instructed the child via Roblox on how to kill the infant.

McDonald’s stock drops as Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak, CDC says

An outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Corp. Quarter Pounder burgers has killed one person and hospitalized 10 people in 10 states.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Has America lost its shame?

The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the era

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run

World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donation

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Utah HC Drops Tough Battle With Boston

The club gave it all they had, but couldn't solve Jeremy Swayman and a stout Bruins defence.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings

New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growth

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Nigeria drops charges against Binance cryptocurrency boss

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Federal officials have celebrated a striking drop in drug overdoses across the country. But state-level data shows that Black people are suffering significantly worse outcomes than white people.

Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Source: Ravens' Smith fined for hip-drop tackle

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will be fined $16,833 and the NFL ruled that he used a hip-drop tackle on Bucs receiver Chris Godwin, a source told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Wrexham drop to 3rd after conceding late penalty

Wrexham saw a last-gasp penalty decision go against them as Charlton Athletic earned a 2-2 draw on Saturday to leave the Hollywood-owned side outside of League One's automatic promotion places.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Harris campaign releases its own Fortnite map

The Harris campaign has launched a map on the popular video game "Fortnite." The map, called “Freedom Town, USA,” is attached to taglines like “Fight For Freedom” and was designed around Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...

Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide

Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gains

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine

Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.

The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's jaw-dropping marathon world record

How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.

It Could Cost OpenAI a Lot to Drop its Nonprofit Structure

Leading AI firm OpenAI is valued at $157 Billion, but turning it into a for-profit company could mean a very expensive, complicated set of legal proceedings.

Business - Inc. - October 14

In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes

Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.

Here's what a $150,000 HELOC costs monthly now that rates have dropped

A $150,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall in the months ahead. Here's what to know.

UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability

UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

TotalEnergies forecasts 66% drop in its third-quarter oil-refining margins

The French oil company’s warnings comes on the back of a slump in the global market for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasoline that saw BP and Shell post similar warnings last week.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

ASML shares drop sharply after warning on semiconductor recovery

Gloomy outlook from Europe’s most valuable tech company drags down stocks from Nvidia to Arm

Business - Financial Times - October 15

LVMH shares down 7% after warning of ‘uncertain’ outlook

World’s largest luxury group hit by pullback in Chinese consumer spending

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Nvidia, AMD shares extend drops as investors get spooked — but should they be?

An ASML warning about the health of the semiconductor market is one factor weighing on AI chip stocks Tuesday — but one analyst says Nvidia investors shouldn’t be worried.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Chrysler and Jeep maker sees North American deliveries dive 36%

Europe’s largest car manufacturer Stellantis reported a 20% drop in shipments and a 15% drop in sales in the third quarter of 2024

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales

Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Latest in Cfo Says Drop

Volkswagen CFO says 64% drop in profits shows ‘urgent need’ for cost cuts

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO

Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters

Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to Biden since pressuring him to drop out

Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk says he has 'best hands in the league' after Jerod Mayo criticizes his drops

The market could get hit hard on a Harris win — but also drop on a Trump victory, says Morgan Stanley

Florida woman used Roblox to instruct 10-year-old to kill infant by dropping him on floor, officials say

McDonald’s stock drops as Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak, CDC says

Has America lost its shame?

Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop

Utah HC Drops Tough Battle With Boston

Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings

Nigeria drops charges against Binance cryptocurrency boss

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Source: Ravens' Smith fined for hip-drop tackle

Wrexham drop to 3rd after conceding late penalty

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Harris campaign releases its own Fortnite map

Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide

Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine

The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's jaw-dropping marathon world record

It Could Cost OpenAI a Lot to Drop its Nonprofit Structure

In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes

Here's what a $150,000 HELOC costs monthly now that rates have dropped

UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability

TotalEnergies forecasts 66% drop in its third-quarter oil-refining margins

ASML shares drop sharply after warning on semiconductor recovery

LVMH shares down 7% after warning of ‘uncertain’ outlook

Nvidia, AMD shares extend drops as investors get spooked — but should they be?

Chrysler and Jeep maker sees North American deliveries dive 36%

Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales

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