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Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook

Shares of Philips slumped on Monday as the Dutch healthcare devices company lowered its sales outlook for the year.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.

Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%

Ford Motor Co. reported earnings late Monday, but investors looked past a beat.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales

Stellantis reported a 20% drop in its shipments driven by major slumps in both Europe and North America

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

Merck’s stock slides as Q3 earnings beat estimates, but company lowers guidance

Merck’s stock fell Thursday morning, despite the company beating profit and sales estimates for the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

A Mastercard executive addresses this burning investor question

Some investors worry it’s going to get harder for Mastercard to find more cash to displace. Its CFO sees plenty of runway ahead.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt load

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Boeing takes a hit

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.

Business - Inc. - October 17

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson carted off the field with a gruesome lower leg injury

Aidan Hutchinson has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower

A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...

UBS has just lowered earnings estimates — and raised its S&P 500 target

UBS on Tuesday issued an unusual pairing, reducing its estimates for earnings growth while at the same time lifting its S&P 500 target for this year and next.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand

Crude futures on Wednesday marked a fourth straight session of declines, with prices holding ground at their lowest in two weeks as traders focused on an uncertain demand outlook — particularly ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Lower oil and natural gas prices, higher electricity demand expected over next five years: IEA

Natural gas and oil prices are likely to decline in the second half of the decade, but unexpectedly high worldwide demand for electricity will complicate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales

Merck’s stock slides as Q3 earnings beat estimates, but company lowers guidance

A Mastercard executive addresses this burning investor question

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

Boeing takes a hit

Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson carted off the field with a gruesome lower leg injury

Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

UBS has just lowered earnings estimates — and raised its S&P 500 target

Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand

Lower oil and natural gas prices, higher electricity demand expected over next five years: IEA

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