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New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Gangs attack neighborhoods across Haiti's capital in new wave of violence

Multiple gangs are attacking several communities in Haiti's capital

World - ABC News - October 18

Chinese firms invest in Saudi construction

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

German regulators approve construction of nationwide hydrogen network

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Are the Red Wings Suffering More from Coaching or Construction?

At 4-6-1 through ten games, the Red Wings look like a lesser version of a team that couldn't make the playoffs last year. Is construction or coaching more responsible?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Collapse of construction group ISG halts urgent work on UK prisons

Crucial improvements at 48 sites to tackle issues such as drug use and overcrowding now in doubt

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - October 30

John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las Vegas

Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Construction spending ticks up to four-month high in September

Construction spending rose 0.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Capital investment is meh

And the Mag 7’s tricky balance

World - Financial Times - 3 days 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

When venture capitalism goes wrong

The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht

World - ABC News - October 21

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer

Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

9 Strategies for Capitalizing on a Derivative Business Opportunity

You don’t need a completely new or disruptive idea to build a successful business.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Blinken urges Netanyahu to 'capitalize on Israel’s successful action'

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings

The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump

World - Financial Times - October 24

This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize

Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the league is positioned to propel its biggest stars further into the sporting fan’s consciousness.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

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

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital

In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.

Business - Inc. - October 31

What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?

The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting

Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting

World - ABC News - October 15

The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after Vegas' first

The world’s second Sphere will be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first in Las Vegas

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Reeves expected to focus rise in capital gains tax on share sales

Chancellor likely to increase CGT in October 30 Budget as part of efforts to close £40bn funding gap

Business - Financial Times - October 16

UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders

Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capital

World - Financial Times - October 17

7 killed in suicide bomber attack at a cafe in Somalia's capital

Police said seven people died and six others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an unidentified device at a café outside a police training school in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu