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IBM stock slips on disappointing consulting and infrastructure revenue

IBM's critical software category performed well due to Red Hat's gains, but the consulting and infrastructure segments pulled down overall results.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Japan’s stock market is producing too many ‘punycorns’

The country urgently needs a vibrant business pipeline to replace the unicorn’s unambitious cousin

World - Financial Times - October 23

Seadrill stock jumps on report of talks with Transocean

Shares of Seadrill rallied early Thursday after a report the offshore drilling company is in talks to merge with Transocean.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Hasbro’s third-quarter profit beats expectations, but its stock slips

Hasbro Inc.’s third-quarter profit beat expectations Thursday, fueled by its gaming and licensing businesses shares, but the toy maker’s stock is down 4%.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Meet the salad hawkers that are valued like tech stocks

But rally for Sweetgreen and Cava may not stay fresh and valuations may prove too rich

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Cisco and Diamondback Energy

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

AMD’s stock is getting hurt by this ‘unpalatable’ reality

One analyst says that AMD’s muted guidance is unlike what Wall Street has come to expect of “AI names.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Biogen’s stock hit by soft sales of Alzheimer’s treatment

“We continue to see momentum with ongoing product launches and we are increasingly excited about the potential of our pipeline,” the company’s CEO said.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Four reasons the bull market for stocks can continue

Also: Apple and more Big Tech earnings, bond ETFs and some easy Medicare savings.

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Nvidia Will Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Stock Index

The change, starting next Friday, lifts a dominant player in artificial intelligence over its chip-making rival, which has struggled to keep up.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills

A beloved boardwalk amusement park at the Jersey shore is shutting down

Entertainment - ABC News - October 13

Historic Amusement Park to Close After Nearly 100 Years

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City staple, fell victim to the pandemic and Superstorm Sandy.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day, is a federal holiday. Here's what is open and closed on Monday, Oct. 14.

Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.

List: Here are the nearly 500 Big Lots stores that have or will be closed this year

Since filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, Big Lots has slated nearly 500 stores for closure - some of which have already closed their doors for good.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Nvidia closes at record as AI chipmaker's market cap tops $3.4 trillion

Nvidia shares closed at an all-time high on Monday as the chipmaker continues to ride a massive wave of demand for its artificial intelligence chips.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Dow adds 200 points for first close above 43,000

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to fresh records Monday as investors awaited the next batch of key corporate earnings.

Harris, Trump descend on Pennsylvania in closing weeks of 2024 race

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump descended on Pennsylvania on Monday. The Keystone State is one of the most crucial battleground states for both candidates this ...

Close fight in the trenches: A look at the ground game in the presidential race: POLL

A narrow edge in voter contact by Kamala Harris’ campaign at the national level fades to parity in the battleground states.

Walgreens says it will close 1,200 stores by 2027, as earnings top estimates

The drugstore chain Walgreens said it plans to close roughly 1,200 stores over the next three years, which includes 500 closures in fiscal 2025 alone.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years

Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.

Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year

Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over the next three years

Walgreens said Tuesday it plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as it seeks to further downsize its footprint amid flagging sales and changing consumer behavior.

Toronto Raptors 2024-25 season preview: Are they close to finding a direction?

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

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs

Schools, colleges and government offices have shut in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding

World - ABC News - October 16

"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia

A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.

Walgreens to close approximately 1,200 stores over three years

Pharmacy giant Walgreens announced its plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next three years as retail sales decline. Walgreens has also been dealing with other challenges, including rising ...

Civilians trapped in northern Gaza amid airstrikes and reports of close-quarters combat

Israel says it has killed more than 50 Hamas fighters and denies it aims to remove people permanently from area. Tens of thousands of civilians are still trapped in Jabalia in northern Gaza by a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Walgreens Will Close 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Try to Define a New Role

Drugstores are suffering in the post-pandemic retail arena, and are increasingly becoming ‘destinations to nowhere.’