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Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases

Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.

Boeing workers end bitter seven-week strike after clinching new pay deal

Two previous pay offers were voted down in walkout that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled planemaker. Boeing’s US West Coast factory workers accepted a new ...

World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago

OBR expected markets to be ‘surprised by the budget’; markets brace for US election – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Associated British Foods, the owner of discount clothing chain Primark, has posted a 43% rise in pre-tax profits for the last year. . ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Capital gains tax: a short history

Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth

World - Financial Times - October 19

Polymarket and PredictIt Gain Bets and Split From Polls

Supporters say the platforms are better at predicting the election. But questions have arisen about recent big bets, as they show a big lead for Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Why Harris is working to gain Black men's support

Vice President Kamala Harris interviewed with Charlamagne tha God on Tuesday before her upcoming Fox News interview. Former President Donald Trump took a 39-minute musical break at his ...

Biotech stock tumbles after unexplained 1,446% gain

Bright Minds Biosciences, which until this week had a lightly traded stock that traded at just over $1, tumbled in premarket trade on Wednesday following a meteoric rise.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Harris works to gain support from Black voters

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is working to shore up support among Black voters. Polls show their support is holding steady compared to what President Biden earned four years ago. However, ...

Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy

Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Traton Gains After Results Beat Estimates

Traton shares rose after the truck maker’s supply issues cleared and its Scania brand helped lift results above analysts’ estimates.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

Nebraska Senate Race Tightens as Osborn Gains

Dan Osborn, a labor leader and mechanic who is running as an independent, is making Republicans sweat with his dark horse bid to oust Senator Deb Fischer. Can he turn the buzz into votes?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race

North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.

Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint gains ‘unicorn’ status

Company raises $110mn from investors including Google despite slowdown in fundraising for African start-ups

World - Financial Times - October 29

Google’s strong earnings boosted by cloud computing gains

Parent company Alphabet’s shares rise 6% as results show lift from AI demand

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. had enough for a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

Top stories - The New York Times - 17 minutes ago

Trump projected to win key swing state of North Carolina

Partial results also suggest Trump is ahead in Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Chinese stocks gain after Beijing lays out fiscal plans

Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

U.S. stocks add to all-time high with more gains on Monday

U.S. stocks are rising in afternoon trading Monday building on its record set on Friday

Harris courts black and Latino votes as polls suggest Trump gains

Recent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy.

Space stocks climb again as ‘momentum sector’ drives gains

Space stocks were climbing again Wednesday as the sector resumed its recent rally against a backdrop of several high-profile launches.