Signals Continued Decline

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

STMicroelectronics Cuts Outlook Again on Continued Weak Demand

STMicroelectronics slashed its annual guidance for the third time this year after posting a slump in net profit and sales, as demand for chips in cars and industrial equipment remained weak.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

If losses continue, will Aaron Rodgers play out the string?

The Jets are 2-6.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

IDF reports continuing airstrikes on Gaza Strip and Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 1

England will continue to back young players - Trescothick

England will continue to invest in youth despite a 12th defeat in 18 one-day internationals, says Marcus Trescothick.

Four reasons the bull market for stocks can continue

Also: Apple and more Big Tech earnings, bond ETFs and some easy Medicare savings.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Donald Trump’s freakshow continues unabated | Sidney Blumenthal

Trump insists on posing as the salient question of the election: are you crazier today than you were four years ago?. Donald Trump’s threat to execute Liz Cheney, “with a rifle standing there with ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Updates From Around the N.F.L. as Week 9 Continues

It’s the final Sunday before the trade deadline, which falls at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Search for missing continues after flood disaster in Spain

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Anglo American Continues Coal Selloff With Australian Disposal

The global miner sold its interest in two steelmaking-coal mines in Australia for around $1.1 billion, advancing its coal-division selloff.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

AD injures foot as Lakers' road woes continue

Anthony Davis will have his foot evaluated after he aggravated an injury late in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss at Detroit.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Slot outshines Alonso at Anfield as dream start continues

Xabi Alonso had been the chosen one among Liverpool fans to replace Jurgen Klopp, but Arne Slot has helped them move on with ease.

Arsenal struggles continue in UCL loss to Inter

Inter Milan's Hakan Çalhanoglu maintained his incredible penalty record as his spot-kick secured a 1-0 victory for the Italians over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Browns continue to circle the wagons on Deshaun Watson trade

It's unclear whether the Browns privately acknowledge that the decision to trade for, and to give a five-year guaranteed contract to, quarterback Deshaun Watson was a mistake.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Beijing and Brussels tariff talks on electric vehicles continue

World - Yahoo News - 9 hours ago

Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk

Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

The stock market has flashed a sell signal not seen since February 2021, Bank of America says

Bank of America said "froth" is on the rise as investors aggressively invest in a stock market that's cruising at record highs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live

US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Early voting could signal 'serious danger' for Harris in Nevada, longtime reporter says

The early voting totals in Nevada could signal “serious danger” for Vice President Harris and Democrats in the state, according to a longtime reporter in the state. Jon Ralston, who has covered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers after Week 7: Bo Nix, Anthony Richardson struggle

Accuracy issues remain for the Broncos and Colts passers

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Opinion: Penguins Send Tristan Jarry To AHL Signalling Potential Beginning Of The End For Him At NHL Level

The Penguins sent goalie Tristan Jarry to their AHL affiliate on a conditioning loan. And Adam Proteau is wondering if this is the breaking point for Pittsburgh and Jarry.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S. and Israel after official says it can make nuclear weapons

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed “a tooth-breaking response” against Israel and the United States on Saturday “for what they are doing against Iran” and its proxies.

‘Brave new world’: Trump’s victory signals end of US-led postwar order

Election result throws multinational policymaking into disarray

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Polymarket plans U.S. return after signaling Trump election win, founder says

Betting platform Polymarket halted U.S. operations in 2022, but plans to bring its prediction markets back to customers in the United States.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Top trader Vitol eyeing metals market as global oil demand set to peak in 10 years, CEO signals

In contrast to the eventual decline of the crude industry, metals business is going to witness a "great deal of growth," CEO Russell Hardy said.

Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago

As PS5 hits 65M consoles, Sony president signals return to single-player games

As Sony said it shipped a total of 65M PS5s to date, Sony president Hiroki Totoki said the focus will be on single-player games now.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 hours ago

This five-star fund’s formula rode Super Micro’s gain, while its disciplined strategy avoided the stock’s brutal decline

The Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund follows a highly rated strategy of selecting its entire portfolio from scratch once a year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Market is not liking Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) earnings decline as stock retreats 5.8% this week

Investors can approximate the average market return by buying an index fund. But if you buy individual stocks, you can...