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Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.

A comparison of Mbappé's Real Madrid and Yamal's Barcelona ahead of their first clasico

When Real Madrid added Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona looked doomed to becoming a regular runner-up to its fierce rival

Sports - ABC News - October 24

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

Sports - ABC News - October 24

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

Pro-Russia parties gain ground in Bulgaria ahead of elections

Political fragmentation in EU and Nato member plays to Moscow’s advantage

World - Financial Times - October 25

Houston Chronicle endorses Harris ahead of rally as Post demurs

The Houston Chronicle’s editorial board officially endorsed Vice President Harris in a Friday write-up hours after The Washington Post revealed it would cease presidential endorsements for years to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday urged investors to keep a level head during next week's busy slate of corporate earnings and influential economic reports.

Business - CNBC - October 25

More than 30 million votes already cast ahead of election

More than 30 million voters have already cast their ballots, with more Republicans voting early than in past elections. NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Deebo details ‘scary' pneumonia experience ahead of 49ers-Cowboys game

Star San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel shared his "scary" recent experience with pneumonia.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Georgia's pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory

The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 54%, after exit polls tell a different story.

College football scores, results: Texas A&M takes SEC lead

Get live updates, highlights, stats and analysis on Saturday's action all day long.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Ruling party ahead in key Georgian election, preliminary results show

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition

Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

'Wookiee of the Year': Wembanyama opts for furry footwear ahead of Spurs' home opener

The San Antonio Spurs star brought the shoes to celebrate his Rookie of the Year season and love for "Star Wars."

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Nvidia’s stock is up nearly 200% this year, and a critical time for tech awaits

With Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon all set to report results this week, chip-sector investors should pay attention to cloud growth and spending forecasts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Watch Live: Harris barnstorms Michigan one week ahead of Election Day

Vice President Harris is barnstorming Michigan on Monday in one of her final swings through the critical battleground state ahead of Election Day. Harris is making three stops throughout the day. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Waiver wire: Look to Bo Nix ahead of Week 9

Who is 'next man up' at each position? Highlighting players that managers should consider adding for Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Harris makes appeal to workers on Michigan swing ahead of Election Day

Vice President Harris made an appeal to Michigan workers Monday on her three-stop swing across the critical battleground, trying to appease to voters in the "blue wall" state just more than a week ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Steve Bannon to be released from prison days ahead of election

Trump's former chief strategist was imprisoned for two counts of contempt of Congress related to the Jan. 6 riots on the Capitol.

Lib Dems lean to the right on tax proposals ahead of Budget

Party opposes expected government moves on stamp duty and private schools that would hit many of its wealthier voters

World - Financial Times - October 29

If Trump wins the election, Nato can expect more turbulence ahead

Past threats former president – and present Russian ones – have spurred Europe to invest in self-defence, but as conflicts rise the alliance still looks vital. Don’t miss important US election ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

10 names to watch ahead of the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline

Diontae Johnson, Tee Higgins, and Maxx Crosby are some of the biggest names that could be on the move ahead of the NFL's trade deadline.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Trump calls Madison Square Garden rally a 'lovefest' as backlash continues

Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago amid the uproar over his Madison Square Garden rally but took no questions from reporters.

Trump ahead by less than 1 point in Michigan survey

Former President Trump leads Vice President Harris by less than 1 percentage point in the battleground state of Michigan, a survey from Emerson College Polling/RealClearWorld found. The poll ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Nasdaq jumps to record close as major tech names rise ahead of earnings

The Nasdaq Composite rose to a fresh record on Tuesday as investors readied for key corporate earnings releases, including reports from notable tech names.

Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground

Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.

10-, 30-year Treasury yields drop again after GDP data opens door to Q4 slowdown

Yields on long-dated Treasurys closed lower on Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected reading on third-quarter U.S. economic growth gave way to the possibility of another slowdown in the final ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

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