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Caterpillar’s stock falls as weak equipment sales lead to a rare profit miss

Caterpillar’s stock fell after a rare profit miss, while revenue was below expectations for a fourth straight quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Ballot drop boxes, long a target of misinformation, face physical threats

Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.

Gold logs biggest drop since July, election may be a ‘pivot point’

Gold prices took an eye-catching hit on Thursday in posting their largest one-day decline since July — highlighting a complicated landscape for the precious metal that’s littered with ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Obama shares thoughts on daughter Malia dropping last name professionally

Former President Barack Obama recently opened up about his eldest daughter's decision to drop her famous last name in a professional setting.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Devon cliff collapse leaves Sidmouth cottage teetering by 400ft drop

Council closes coastal path and warns beachgoers to stay clear after landslip at Jacob’s Ladder Beach. The views from the old thatched cottage perched on top of Sidmouth cliffs in Devon have always ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Home equity loans could decline in November, but that isn't the only feasible possibility, experts say.

U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months

Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Nintendo’s 1st half sales drop 34% as Switch shows its age

Nintendo said sales for the 1st half of 2024 fell 34.1% to $3.43 billion as it saw a slowdown in sales for Nintendo Switch hardware and games.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console

Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

Nigeria drops treason charges against children after outcry

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

Fantasy Football: Two rookies headline Week 10 drop candidates

Scott Pianowski examines five players it might be time for fantasy managers to move on from.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 18 hours ago

Labour hedge fund donor’s profits drop 76% after restructure

Quadrature made largest single donation to party after UK election called in May

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors

Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.

World - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

What's behind Aaron Judge's playoff struggles? Three possible causes for Yankee slugger's October slump

The Yankees have succeeded largely without the help of their biggest power threat so far

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Xbox Partner Showcase Announced For October 17, "World Premieres" Promised; How To Watch Live

Microsoft has announced the next Xbox Partner Preview showcase, and it's coming very soon. The event is set to take place on Thursday, October 17, featuring "new and upcoming games" from outside ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 14

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton continues to step up in playoffs with Aaron Judge still stuck in October slump

Stanton, one of the best October sluggers of all-time, went deep again in ALCS Game 1

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Manufacturing activity contracts in New York region in October after surging in prior month

Empire State factory gauge slumps to negative 11.9, weaker than expected

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Steam Next Fest October 2024: 25 Of The Best Demos You Can Download Right Now

Steam Next Fest has kicked off, and once again, this is a fantastic time to get an early taste of upcoming games. Like the previous Next Fest events, there's a ton to look forward to here as ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules

Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackers

World - Financial Times - October 16

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories