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Oil prices end higher as traders weigh potential Trump policies

Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, recouping their losses from a day earlier and then some, as traders continued to tackle uncertainty surrounding incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

DoubleLine's Gundlach says expect higher rates if Republicans also win the House

DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach said interest rates could shoot higher if Republicans end up controlling the House and securing a governing trifecta.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Upstart’s return to ‘growth mode’ helps send the AI lending stock higher

Loan volumes picked up 43% on a sequential basis.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Airbnb Posts Higher Third-Quarter Revenue as Travel Demand Accelerates

The short-term rental company posted higher revenue in the third quarter as North American travel trends improved.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Upstart’s stock roars higher. Here’s why analysts say the tide is turning.

Analysts say the AI lender is on a better track is it benefits from an improved interest-rate climate, funding partnerships and “solid” credit trends.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

This $4 Billion Mall Deal Could Hit Retailers With Higher Rents

The giant private equity firm Blackstone bought a shopping center landlord, and rents at strip- and mini-malls will likely climb, hitting grocers, pharmacies, and retailers in urban areas.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Verizon-Frontier deal goes to the wire as investors demand higher price

Telecoms group offered rich premium in $20bn deal but some shareholders may hold out for more

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Taiwan Sees a Higher Price for U.S. Support as Trump Returns to Power

The president-elect’s call for Taiwan to spend more on its own defense and his complaints about its semiconductor dominance may herald a tenser relationship.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Continental Posts Higher Profit as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Pressure

The auto supplier reported improved quarterly earnings as cost cuts and strong results at its key divisions mitigated revenue pressures and weakness at its ContiTech unit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research

Excessive drinking continued increasing in 2022, after rising during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that was released on Tuesday. The study, published in the Annals ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?

Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

MicroStrategy to lose ‘controlled company’ exemption, and stock seesaws higher

MicroStrategy said that because of the volume of share sales to raise money to buy bitcoin, Michael Saylor, the company’s co-founder and chair, will no longer hold the majority of voting power.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?

Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events

World - Financial Times - October 14

Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market

Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Ryder Cup risks fan backlash after hiking ticket prices to $750

The PGA of America is facing accusations of pricing out genuine golf fans after hiking up the cost of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to a staggering $750 (£574) per day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Hurricane Milton payouts likely to hit $36bn, according to risk modellers

Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in US

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Gaza at risk of becoming ‘graveyard of international law’ – Palestinian lawyer

Raji Sourani says west is ‘jeopardising something precious’ by shielding Israel from legal consequences. A prominent Palestinian human rights lawyer whose Gaza home was destroyed by an Israeli ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Harris signals new willingness to take risks as polls tighten

Vice President Harris is set to participate in a high-stakes interview with Fox News, an indication her campaign is willing to take more risks as polls tighten in the final weeks of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding

The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.

Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts

The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Morning Report — Trump, Harris take risks down the home stretch

In today’s issue: In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are ramping up efforts to reach voters where they’re at — and directly addressing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Harris' Fox interview a bigger risk for Bret Baier: Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly discusses the state of the race as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump work to energize key voter groups.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

U.S. warns Israel to boost Gaza aid or risk losing weapons funding

The Biden administration has warned Israel that it could lose access to U.S. weapons funding if it doesn't increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza in the next 30 days. CBS News ...

Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high

The international authority on hunger crises says the Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war

World - ABC News - October 17

Shadow IT risks are on the rise as GenAI tools gain popularity with employees

The risk of a data breach today has expanded by many magnitudes, in part due to the boom of generative AI tools.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight

Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east

Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts

They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 18

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