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Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast

The U.S. added 12,000 jobs and the jobless rate stayed flat at 4.1 percent in October, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, upending a string of strong economic data leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

U.S. job growth in October hampered by hurricanes and Boeing strike

The Labor Department has released October's jobs report with employment growth slowed during the month due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene along with the Boeing strike. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

Biden going on campaign trail after weak October jobs report

President Biden will head back out on the campaign trail over the weekend after a rough week for his administration that began with backlash over Mr. Biden appearing to call Trump supporters ...

Jobless rate ticks higher in October for white Americans, bucking the broader trend

The unemployment rate for white workers crept higher in October, running counter to the overall trend.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

October Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed Amid Storms and Strikes

U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Squinting for good news in a bad October jobs report? Here it is.

Like a squirrel trying to find an acorn in a grassy field, it’s hard to find a nugget of good news in a bad October jobs report. The unemployment rate staying at 4.1% might be the only one that ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy

The final jobs report before Election Day shows the number of jobs added to the U.S. economy plummeted in October, with only 12,000 new hires. Despite adding roughly 100,000 fewer jobs than ...

Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ to Israel’s October air strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insists Islamic republic will not back down

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

New Yorkers urged to conserve water after driest October in 150 years

Mayor Eric Adams asks residents to take shorter showers as city agencies ordered to prepare conservation plans. New York ’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days 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

Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses

Lucid’s stock took a deep dive in early Thursday trading, after the EV maker called for larger-than-expected operational losses and quarterly revenue that would be slightly ahead of forecasts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests

Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video

The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.

Charges against deaf Black man beaten by Phoenix police dropped

Prosecutors in Arizona have dropped all charges against a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy who was beaten by Phoenix police in August after he didn’t respond to their orders, authorities ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Some NBA player props dropped after Porter case

FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM are among the sportsbooks that will not offer under bets on NBA players on two-way or 10-day contracts to combat manipulation, following discussions between the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Charges Against Deaf Black Man Punched by Phoenix Police Are Dropped

The man, Tyron Scott McAlpin, who also has cerebral palsy, was repeatedly punched and shocked with a Taser by the police during an arrest in August. The arrest is under investigation.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Harvard donations drop; alums cut ties over anti-Israel protests

Harvard, the nation's richest university, saw donations plunge 15% after campus protests, new report shows.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Latest in Dropped October

Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

U.S. job growth in October hampered by hurricanes and Boeing strike

Biden going on campaign trail after weak October jobs report

Jobless rate ticks higher in October for white Americans, bucking the broader trend

October Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed Amid Storms and Strikes

Squinting for good news in a bad October jobs report? Here it is.

What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy

Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ to Israel’s October air strikes

New Yorkers urged to conserve water after driest October in 150 years

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

Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses

Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests

Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video

Charges against deaf Black man beaten by Phoenix police dropped

Some NBA player props dropped after Porter case

Charges Against Deaf Black Man Punched by Phoenix Police Are Dropped

Harvard donations drop; alums cut ties over anti-Israel protests

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