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Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels

Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Buffs expect Heisman contender Hunter to play

Heisman Trophy contender Travis Hunter, who suffered a shoulder injury in Saturday's loss, is expected to play in Colorado's game against Arizona on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Adidas Raises Guidance on Better-Than-Expected Results

The German sportswear company cited better-than-expected results for the third quarter and brand momentum.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to Lebanon

World - Financial Times - October 16

Jets expect Adams to play Sunday vs. Steelers

Davante Adams will likely make his debut for the Jets on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Netflix third-quarter subscribers barely beat estimates as ad-tier members jump 35%

Netflix's ad-tier memberships jumped 35%. The company is on track to launch the service in Canada in the coming quarter and more broadly in 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Merck KGaA Shares Jump on Expectations of AI Boost

The German company said booming artificial-intelligence demand would help its electronics sales grow faster than previously expected over the medium term.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Dune: Messiah Might Arrive Sooner Than Expected

Following the release of Dune: Part Two earlier this year, director Denis Villeneuve suggested that he might take an extended break from the franchise before returning for a third film based on ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

US expected to pay up to $20bn into G7 loan for Ukraine

Washington’s contribution would follow months of wrangling to secure funding before presidential election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

What to expect from NFL Week 7

Week 7 of the NFL kicked off with a bang Tuesday after a pair of star receivers were traded to two teams vying for a spot in the postseason. Shanna McCarriston, NFL writer for CBS Sports.com, joins ...

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Deion Sanders and Colorado Are Winning in a Way No One Expected

The Buffaloes have quietly made their way into the thick of the Big 12 title race, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

If Trump wins, expect a hiring spree of MAGA fanatics

We must choose between the Constitution and a second Trump administration. Republicans have made clear we cannot have both.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Hezbollah leader's expected successor killed in Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah on Wednesday confirmed one of its top officials, expected to be the group’s next leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Hashem Safieddine, a powerful cleric within the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Swedbank Climbs After Results Beat Expectations

Shares in the Swedish lender rose after it reported results for the third quarter that exceeded analysts’ expectations both at the top and bottom lines.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Danone Sales Growth Beats Market Expectations

The French food company confirmed its full-year guidance after a strong performance in North America and robust growth in sales volumes helped it deliver higher-than-expected organic revenue growth ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Hasbro’s third-quarter profit beats expectations, but its stock slips

Hasbro Inc.’s third-quarter profit beat expectations Thursday, fueled by its gaming and licensing businesses shares, but the toy maker’s stock is down 4%.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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