Standard Chartered Lifts

Standard Chartered lifts income guidance again after beating third-quarter profit forecasts

The lender, which derives most of its revenue from Asia, saw pre-tax profit jump of 37% from the $1.32 billion posted a year ago.

Business - CNBC - October 30

DHS deports Chinese migrants on charter flight

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported a group of Chinese migrants earlier this week on a charter flight to China, according to officials. Tuesday's flight marked the second removal of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Suing NASCAR teams denied '25 charter status

A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams -- one owned by Michael Jordan -- to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series ...

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

IRS Increases Standard Deductions for 2025

Inflation pushes up the deductions to $15,000 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately and $30,000 for couples who file jointly.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests

A ballot initiative targets tests rather than fixing problems in the system.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog

European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Evening Standard kept afloat with £44mn in loans from Lebedev and other investors

Accounts show Russian-born peer also wrote to company promising to provide continued support

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Aaron Rodgers on criticizing Mike Williams: We all should be held to a standard

After Monday night's loss to the Bills, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Mike Williams running the wrong route caused the crucial interception late in the fourth quarter.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

iPhone 16 review: more buttons and speed for Apple’s standard phone

Smallest and cheapest new model plays catchup to Pro iPhones with strong battery life but familiar design. Apple’s latest iPhone bucks the trend of buttons vanishing from phones, gaining not one ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Why experts say keeping standard time is 'undeniably' better for us

Surveys have found that most Americans want to do away with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. But whether we should observe daylight saving or standard time year round will depend on who you ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Biden administration finalizes 'zero tolerance' lead paint dust standard

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the finalized version of a federal rule tightening standards for exposure to lead paint dust. The rule, which finalizes a proposal issued last June, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint

The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities

Health - ABC News - October 24

When It Comes to Political Expression, Does the N.F.L. Have Double Standards?

If the league’s goal is to keep political expressions off its fields, then Nick Bosa should face some type of discipline, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

‘Double Standards and Hypocrisy’: The Dissent at Cisco Over the War in Gaza

Employees at Cisco revealed to WIRED the challenges they’ve encountered while petitioning for the cancellation of contracts with Israel and greater recognition of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Tech - Wired - October 30

How the standard of political endorsements from newspapers has evolved

Dylan Byers pf Puck News joins News NOW to discuss why some newspapers are deciding not to endorse political candidates.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Counting votes once made Florida a laughingstock. Now it’s the gold standard.

Florida’s now exceptional record of very accurately counting votes in the fastest time possible was born out of abject humiliation.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Charter’s broadband saga may have bottomed. Has its stock done the same?

Charter shed 110,000 internet customers in the quarter, but a MoffettNathanson analyst thinks the rate of decline has bottomed out.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization

A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the ...

Sports - ABC News - 12 minutes ago

Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments

Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).

Commerzbank Lifts Guidance as UniCredit Circles

Commerzbank lifted its full-year guidance for some key metrics and said its strategy is paying off, as UniCredit continued to signal interest in a tie-up with the German lender.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards

Consumer advocate says results are a ‘worrying reminder’ children are at risk from insecure battery components on most items. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Alabama standard is slipping: Kalen DeBoer era quickly proving that days of fearing Tide have come to an end

Alabama's season is on the brink after suffering its second loss of the season on Saturday to Tennessee

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Michigan State AD Alan Haller wants Michigan held to 'same standard' following postgame altercation

Eight Spartans were suspended following a tunnel brawl in 2022

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Ecclestone big six lifts England to competitive total

Watch as Sophie Ecclestone hits the first six of the day before being dismissed next ball, as England post 141-7 against West Indies during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

ING Lifts Outlook After Profit Beat

ING raised its total income outlook for the year and said it would distribute up to $2.7 billion to shareholders after net profits topped expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Burberry Lifted by Report of Potential Moncler Bid

Shares in Burberry jumped on a report that Moncler could be considering a bid for the U.K. fashion group, which is currently pursuing a turnaround.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.

US election bets surge after court lifts ban

Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Kamran Ghulam’s debut hundred gives Pakistan timely lift against England

Second Test, day one: Pakistan 259-5 v England Debutant stars for hosts on intriguing first day It remains to be seen whether the Pakistan team selection, which before play had raised more ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs give your portfolio a lift

Winning managers share stock-market secrets and Big Tech powers the utilities sector.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Tom Wilson's overtime goal lifts the Capitals over the Devils 6-5

Tom Wilson's second goal of the game came 4 minutes into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Kesselring scores in OT to lift Utah to 2-1 win over Bruins

Michael Kesselring scored at 2:46 of overtime to give the Utah Hockey Club a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns

In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economy

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Munich Re Lifts Outlook Despite Third-Quarter Miss

Munich Re’s third-quarter net profit missed consensus forecasts due to hurricane losses but the company said it expected to beat its full-year target.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Deutsche Bank's Investment Bank Performance, Provision Releases Lift Profit

Deutsche Bank reported a better-than-expected rise in its third-quarter profit on growth in its investment-banking division and the partial release of provisions linked to litigation over its ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

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