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Minimum wage is on the ballot in 5 states this November. Here's how the votes could go
Voters in Missouri, Alaska and California will vote on minimum wage hikes. Massachusetts and Arizona will consider tipped worker wages.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
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 -
10-, 30-year U.S. government debt rallies for second day on lower oil and weak manufacturing reading
Long-term Treasury yields fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders reacted to a weaker-than-expected manufacturing reading from the New York Fed and new developments from the Middle East that ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
TotalEnergies Expects Continued Refining Weakness, Lower Hydrocarbon Production
The French oil and petroleum company said it expected to report hydrocarbon output of 2.4 million barrels of oil-equivalent a day for the third quarter, while results in its downstream division are ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena
Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Sage Therapeutics’ stock falls 4.7% as biotech unveils plan to cut 33% of workforce
More than 165 jobs to go as company seeks to extend cash runway and focus on postpartum drug launch.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Absolut Vodka Maker Pernod Ricard Posts Lower Sales
The French distiller experienced a slow start to its fiscal year, citing sharp sales declines in the key markets of China and the U.S. as the spirits industry faces a slowdown in consumption.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House
Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts
Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Saquon Barkley fined $45,020 for lowering his helmet into a defender
The NFL hit the Eagles' running back hard for a collision with Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points
The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Genuine Parts stock slides on Q3 earnings miss, lowered outlook
Shares of Genuine Parts Co. fell 10.1% in premarket trading after the auto-parts company reported lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings and lowered its outlook, citing weakness in market ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members
Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representationBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs
President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are in New Hampshire Tuesday to tout efforts made by the administration on health care savings and lowering drug prices. The duo are expected to ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Akzo Nobel Sees Full-Year Earnings at Lower End of Guidance
The Dutch paints company reported a fall in third-quarter net profit, missing consensus views, and said it expected full-year earnings at the lower end of its guidance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh
The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Tesla shares jump in third-quarter earnings even as expected revenue is lower
After two slow quarters, Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker reports higher-than-expected earnings per share. Tesla shares saw a 12% jump after the company reported its third-quarter earnings on ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Equinor's Key Profit Measure Lags Forecasts on Lower Oil Prices and Volumes
The Norwegian energy major reported a sharper-than-expected decline in underlying profit for the third quarter as a drop in oil prices and sales volumes offset resilient gas production.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
Honeywell’s stock falls as sales miss and lowered guidance offsets profit beat
Honeywell International Inc.’s stock fell 2.5% early Thursday, after the aerospace and technology company missed third-quarter sales estimates and lowered its guidance, offsetting a profit beat.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with Type 2 diabetes
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer
Harley-Davidson’s stock was down Thursday, after the iconic motorbike maker topped estimates for the third quarter despite steep declines in profit and revenue, but lowered its full-year guidance ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Oil prices end lower on progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
Oil futures finished lower on Thursday, after comments from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggesting progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations eased the risk of disruptions to ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia
All adults aged 50 and older should receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, federal health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older
Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Vote on lowering pension age to 60 jangles nerves in Uruguay
Public to decide on a union-backed reform that worries the government, economists and marketsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago
