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- Onemednet CEO Aaron Green sells $47,762 in shares
- VW chief calls for France and Germany to co-operate on China car fightback
‘When it matters, we have found solutions together’, Oliver Blume says ahead of Paris Motor Show
Read at Financial Times → - What the sell off in bonds means for monetary policy
- Onemednet CFO Robert Golden sells $55,290 in shares
- Russia ‘interfered’ in 2016 Brexit vote, says Burnham
UK prime minister calls for European voters to be better informed about Kremlin-backed efforts to disrupt democratic process
Read at Financial Times → - Saudi Arabia reports injuries in new attack at Riyadh airport, day after strike kills 13
- US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries
Officials lobby European capitals and Kyiv following Trump’s diesel deal with Putin
Read at Financial Times → - Iran rejects U.S. stance on Hormuz as Trump weighs strikes over Riyadh attacks
- 'Windows of Opportunity' to End War in Ukraine, SACEUR Says
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich - the alliance's top military commander - says the alliance should increase support to Ukraine when they're hit by Russian hybrid attacks.
Read at Bloomberg → - Sonic Automotive director Paul Rusnak buys $1.29m in shares
- Constellation’s $4.3 Billion Nuclear Upgrade Could Be Its Smartest Move Yet
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) shares surged 12.2% on October 6, among the S&P 500’s biggest gains that day. The jump followed a 20-year deal with Google to add 890 megawatts of new nuclear power.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Dow Jones Futures: Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine 'Energy Ceasefire'; ASML, Nvidia Chipmaker Taiwan Semi Earnings Loom
Futures: Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an "energy ceasefire." Earnings for ASML and Nvidia chipmaker Taiwan Semi will be key for AI stocks.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - How to Beat a Choppy Market With 4 Steady Stocks
These companies have proven to be safe havens during choppier markets.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Bookmarked: Stories That Caught Our Eye This Week
Bloomberg hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo are on Bloomberg This Weekend for “Bookmarked,” sharing stories that caught their attention over the past week. The hosts discuss the reporting that piqued their interest and explain why those stories stood out from…
Read at Bloomberg → - Can Russia meet Trump’s diesel demands?
Ukrainian strikes have triggered the worst petrol shortages since the collapse of the Soviet Union but diesel is not in short supply
Read at Financial Times → - Former US Envoy Warns of Wider Middle East Conflict
Former White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport underscores the growing threat from Iran-backed Houthi militants, while hardline leadership in Tehran complicates efforts to negotiate an…
Read at Bloomberg → - Tokenized Stocks Show Real Demand But Remain Volatile and Illiquid, IMF Finds
An IMF analysis found that more than half of tokenized stock trading happens outside U.S. market hours, though the roughly $2.3 billion market remains more volatile and less liquid than traditional equities.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retail brands are shrinking assortments to get back to healthy growth, while box stores are culling products to better curate offerings and stabilize business.
Read at CNBC → - Stellantis bets on small affordable EVs for European comeback
- The S&P 500 Just Hit a Record High -- Here's How Much Higher It Can Climb, According to the Wall Street Consensus
Analysts see another big year in the stock market. Here's what's behind the number.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Globalization Defies a Decade of Populist Pushback
Bloomberg News Senior Economics Writer Shawn Donnan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that globalization has continued to expand despite a decade of populist policies, tariffs and efforts to reshape international trade following Brexit and President Donald Trump's first election…
Read at Bloomberg → - UL Solutions president and CEO Jennifer Scanlon sells $876k in stock
- Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
Read at BBC Business → - Oil chiefs pull out of Riyadh energy congress after airport missile strike
BP and others skip World Petroleum Council meeting after 12 killed in Houthi attack
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- Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?
On Equity, we debate the impact of data center moratoriums and whether the AI industry has a communication problem.
Read at TechCrunch → - SentinelOne CFO Sonalee Parekh sells $413,291 in stock
- Innsuites Hospitality Trust CEO Wirth sells $2.17 billion in stock
- Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.
Read at MarketWatch → - Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
Read at CNBC → - Riyadh Airport Attack, Trump To Ukraine: “Time To Get A New President”
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
Read at Bloomberg → - Tech Billionaires Gain $845 Billion in 2026
Bloomberg News Wealth Reporter Dylan Sloan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the world's technology billionaires gained a record $845 billion through the first nine months of 2026, while fortunes outside the sector declined by a combined $62 billion. Speaking with hosts David…
Read at Bloomberg → - Cathie Wood sells $15.8 million of popular semiconductor stock
Here are Cathie Wood’s latest moves.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Clarity's failure could speed crypto innovation while shielding incumbents
- Saudi Airport Attack Raises Middle East War Risks
Bloomberg Reporters Alex Koccharov and Abeer Abu Omar join hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport and the growing risks to Gulf shipping, energy infrastructure and Saudi Arabia's investment…
Read at Bloomberg → - President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
- Big Banks Face Test as Earnings Season Begins
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Banks Analyst Herman Chan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that major banks enter third-quarter earnings season with strong credit quality but face questions about the impact of higher interest rates, slowing investment banking activity and potential…
Read at Bloomberg → - Democrats need a foreign policy
Trump’s approach to the world has left Republicans floundering as the midterms approach. Liberals should plan their own strategy now
Read at Financial Times → - Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Deepens Ukraine Rift
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump's Russian diesel agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong its war in Ukraine while…
Read at Bloomberg → - Prediction: This Brilliant ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 20 Years
Value stocks and small-caps could be ready for the spotlight. This low-cost index fund lets you own 834 of these stocks in one ETF.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Saudi Airport Hit Again as Riyadh Set to Host Major Conferences
Saudi Arabia’s main airport came under renewed attack from Houthi rebels, a day after a strike on the facility killed 12 people and heaped pressure on the Middle East’s biggest economy as it prepares to host major events that seek to boost foreign investment.
Read at Bloomberg → - Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
Read at BBC Business → - AI’s quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the spotlight
The intensifying AI safety debate is bringing a small group of third-party evaluators into the center of a multitrillion-dollar industry.
Read at CNBC → - KLA Turned $1,000 Into $31,595 in a Decade, Crushing the S&P 500 by 8.7x
KLA builds the machines that catch chip defects before they become costly scrap, and that narrow specialty turned one quiet semiconductor stock into one of the market's most surprising long-term compounders. Here is what powered the run and whether the conditions that drove it…
Read at Yahoo Finance → - We’re about to get a huge read on whether earnings can keep propping up the stock market
High hopes for third-quarter earnings are outweighing concerns around interest rates and oil prices — but one expert warns markets have gotten “extremely complacent.”
Read at MarketWatch → - When Companies Stop Driving a Hard Bargain, This Fed Official Starts Worrying
Beth Hammack says businesses’ pricing power and a sturdy economy show interest rates aren’t yet high enough to tame inflation.
Read at WSJ → - Tech Earnings Loom Large for Hedge Funds Packed Into Dispersion Trade
Equity option traders will be looking for the market to break out of its inertia as tech company earnings collide with a Federal Reserve meeting and US midterm elections.
Read at Bloomberg → - These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet
Voice AI's often misses important points for its context layer, and causes the whole pipeline to break
Read at TechCrunch → - Pokémon Cards Just Crushed Bitcoin, Gold and the S&P 500 With 150% Returns
Rare Pokémon cards keep beating Bitcoin, gold and the S&P 500 with 150.7% returns since 2021 per the CardTrack 100 index.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Saudi Airport Attack Kills 12 as Conflict Escalates
Bloomberg Middle East reporter Dan Williams tells Bloomberg This Weekend that an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 marks a significant escalation in fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.…
Read at Bloomberg → - Stock Market Pattern Echoes the Dot-Com Era and History Points to 1 Move Investors Should Make Now
The S&P 500 is trading at valuation levels last seen before the dot-com bubble, with a disconnect between new highs and new lows.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - By The Way: Headlines You May Have Missed
$50,000 summer internships at elite financial firms, more than $500 million in special bonuses for Goldman Sachs executives, an unusual method of protecting books from pests and growing safety concerns surrounding teenagers riding high-speed electric bicycles. Join Lisa Mateo…
Read at Bloomberg → - AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?
Software developer job postings are rebounding, led by senior and AI-focused roles, even as AI automates more coding and entry-level hiring weakens.
Read at CNBC → - Warren Buffett said 'nobody gets paid' to give this easy investing advice — how it’s still helping your portfolio today
Buffett’s advice for everyday investors is simpler than you might expect, and lately it’s been generating great returns.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Prediction Markets’ NFL Boom Tests Sports Betting Rules
Prediction markets built their business by letting users trade on everything from Federal Reserve decisions to pop culture. This year’s football season is showing just how much their growth hinges on something more familiar to bettors: sports.
Read at Bloomberg → - S&P 500 Earnings Expected to Rise 31% in Q3 as AI-Related Companies Lead Growth
U. S. corporate earnings are expected to increase substantially in the third quarter of 2026, with technology companies and businesses linked to artificial intelligence accounting for most of the projected growth, according to estimates compiled by LSEG.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Gilead Has Outperformed the S&P 500. But is its Valuation Still Attractive?
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has had a considerably better year than the broader market. The stock has surged by over 24% since the start of the year, compared with a 14% return for the S&P 500.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement plans more protests after release of leaders
Abhijeet Dipke of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party was freed by a court order as police tightened security in New Delhi
Read at Financial Times → - Johnson & Johnson Stock Has Surged 44%, Can Its Growth Justify the Valuation?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is no longer trading like a stock that investors have simply overlooked. The shares closed at $264.74 on September 30, considerably up from $185.42 a year earlier, or around 41.66%.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Houthis show military reach with deadly missile strikes on Riyadh
Yemen’s Iran-backed militants demonstrate that they are not just ‘guys in flip-flops’
Read at Financial Times → - Why ’Net Stocks’ are down sharply this year despite Nasdaq’s gains
Investing.com - A sharp selloff across internet equities this year has created an attractive entry point for investors, with major hyperscalers poised for potential free cash flow inflection points over the next 3 to 12 months, according to a research note from Evercore ISI.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - The bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party
For four years, tech has been the answer to almost every question about this bull market.
Read at MarketWatch → - IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year
Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls.
Read at CNBC → - I’m a psychologist who studies couples: The No. 1 way to end a fight before it escalates—it works ‘almost immediately’
"In my experience, nothing de-escalates a conflict faster," says psychologist Mark Travers. Why a "partial yield" works, and how to use it.
Read at CNBC → - Inside Italy's Changing Politics and Papacy
New York Times Correspondent and Former Rome Bureau Chief Jason Horowitz tells Bloomberg This Weekend how his 25 years reporting from Italy gave him a firsthand view of the Vatican, papal transitions and the country's evolving political landscape. Speaking with hosts David Gura…
Read at Bloomberg → - India Protests Trigger Security Crackdown in New Delhi
Bloomberg Senior Reporter Dan Strumpf tells Bloomberg This Weekend that New Delhi remains under heavy security after authorities detained thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over a disputed revision of voter rolls. Speaking…
Read at Bloomberg → - Not Anthropic. Not AMD. Here's My Top AI Stock for 2027.
Nvidia will have a monster comeback in 2027.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - ‘I feel like a loser’: My stock portfolio is swinging wildly. Is it finally time to worry?
“I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit.”
Read at MarketWatch → - Exclusive: Dimon, Farley, Gov. Whitmer on Rebuilding American Manufacturing
Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan are teaming up to connect manufacturers and startups with capital, customers and government support as the US tries to rebuild supply chains that were moved overseas. Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company will commit $1 billion in…
Read at Bloomberg → - Bank earnings to shed the first light on how higher yields are affecting the economy
The big banks kick off earnings season on Tuesday, to provide a first read on the health of the economy in a rising-yield environment.
Read at MarketWatch → - ‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. Now she wants me to leave my home to her two children.
“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.”
Read at MarketWatch → - Emerging Markets Better Armed for Renewed European Debt Turmoil
Emerging-market bonds and currencies were whipsawed by the Eurozone debt crisis 15 years ago, but they are now better equipped to withstand any repeat of that turmoil, analysts say.
Read at Bloomberg → - Prediction: Netflix Stock Is Going to Soar After Oct. 20
Netflix stock looks incredibly cheap heading into its third-quarter earnings report.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - The Stock Market Is on the Verge of Doing Something for the First Time in 156 Years -- and if Historical Precedent Is Accurate, a Crash May Follow
When things seem too good to be true for the stock market, they usually are.
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FreeFree; CNBC PRO pieces are subscriber-only- From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retail brands are shrinking assortments to get back to healthy growth, while box stores are culling products to better curate offerings and stabilize business.
Read at CNBC → - Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
Read at CNBC → - AI’s quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the spotlight
The intensifying AI safety debate is bringing a small group of third-party evaluators into the center of a multitrillion-dollar industry.
Read at CNBC → - AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?
Software developer job postings are rebounding, led by senior and AI-focused roles, even as AI automates more coding and entry-level hiring weakens.
Read at CNBC → - NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year
Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls.
Read at CNBC → - I’m a psychologist who studies couples: The No. 1 way to end a fight before it escalates—it works ‘almost immediately’
"In my experience, nothing de-escalates a conflict faster," says psychologist Mark Travers. Why a "partial yield" works, and how to use it.
Read at CNBC →
- AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries — what this means for shoppers
As retailers turn to AI tools to streamline operations, experts warn that collecting more detailed consumer data increases the risk of personalized pricing.
Read at CNBC → - JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity
Why Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at the firm, is looking to take credit risk in high-quality companies.
Read at CNBC → - Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows
The administration barred Microsoft and seven other firms from sponsoring green cards over claims they favor foreign workers. Here's what the visa data shows.
Read at CNBC → - How de-extincting dire wolves and woolly mammoths may extend human life
Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm says bringing extinct species back can contribute to conservation, healthcare and developmental biology.
Read at CNBC → - Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says
Putin's reported call with Trump regarding the Iran war comes on the heels of a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel amid a surge in fuel prices.
Read at CNBC → - Pokémon card values are soaring. What collectors should know before buying or selling
Pokémon card values are surging. Learn how grading, scarcity, recent sales and counterfeits can affect what collectors pay.
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Yahoo Finance
FreeFree; feed mixes Yahoo and syndicated partners (Motley Fool, 24/7 Wall St)- Constellation’s $4.3 Billion Nuclear Upgrade Could Be Its Smartest Move Yet
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) shares surged 12.2% on October 6, among the S&P 500’s biggest gains that day. The jump followed a 20-year deal with Google to add 890 megawatts of new nuclear power.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Dow Jones Futures: Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine 'Energy Ceasefire'; ASML, Nvidia Chipmaker Taiwan Semi Earnings Loom
Futures: Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an "energy ceasefire." Earnings for ASML and Nvidia chipmaker Taiwan Semi will be key for AI stocks.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - How to Beat a Choppy Market With 4 Steady Stocks
These companies have proven to be safe havens during choppier markets.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Tokenized Stocks Show Real Demand But Remain Volatile and Illiquid, IMF Finds
An IMF analysis found that more than half of tokenized stock trading happens outside U.S. market hours, though the roughly $2.3 billion market remains more volatile and less liquid than traditional equities.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - The S&P 500 Just Hit a Record High -- Here's How Much Higher It Can Climb, According to the Wall Street Consensus
Analysts see another big year in the stock market. Here's what's behind the number.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Cathie Wood sells $15.8 million of popular semiconductor stock
Here are Cathie Wood’s latest moves.
Read at Yahoo Finance →
- Prediction: This Brilliant ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 20 Years
Value stocks and small-caps could be ready for the spotlight. This low-cost index fund lets you own 834 of these stocks in one ETF.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - KLA Turned $1,000 Into $31,595 in a Decade, Crushing the S&P 500 by 8.7x
KLA builds the machines that catch chip defects before they become costly scrap, and that narrow specialty turned one quiet semiconductor stock into one of the market's most surprising long-term compounders. Here is what powered the run and whether the conditions that drove it…
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Pokémon Cards Just Crushed Bitcoin, Gold and the S&P 500 With 150% Returns
Rare Pokémon cards keep beating Bitcoin, gold and the S&P 500 with 150.7% returns since 2021 per the CardTrack 100 index.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Stock Market Pattern Echoes the Dot-Com Era and History Points to 1 Move Investors Should Make Now
The S&P 500 is trading at valuation levels last seen before the dot-com bubble, with a disconnect between new highs and new lows.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - Warren Buffett said 'nobody gets paid' to give this easy investing advice — how it’s still helping your portfolio today
Buffett’s advice for everyday investors is simpler than you might expect, and lately it’s been generating great returns.
Read at Yahoo Finance → - S&P 500 Earnings Expected to Rise 31% in Q3 as AI-Related Companies Lead Growth
U. S. corporate earnings are expected to increase substantially in the third quarter of 2026, with technology companies and businesses linked to artificial intelligence accounting for most of the projected growth, according to estimates compiled by LSEG.
Read at Yahoo Finance →
MarketWatch
LimitedMetered (Dow Jones); some articles subscriber-only- Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.
Read at MarketWatch → - We’re about to get a huge read on whether earnings can keep propping up the stock market
High hopes for third-quarter earnings are outweighing concerns around interest rates and oil prices — but one expert warns markets have gotten “extremely complacent.”
Read at MarketWatch → - The bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party
For four years, tech has been the answer to almost every question about this bull market.
Read at MarketWatch → - ‘I feel like a loser’: My stock portfolio is swinging wildly. Is it finally time to worry?
“I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit.”
Read at MarketWatch → - Bank earnings to shed the first light on how higher yields are affecting the economy
The big banks kick off earnings season on Tuesday, to provide a first read on the health of the economy in a rising-yield environment.
Read at MarketWatch → - ‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. Now she wants me to leave my home to her two children.
“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.”
Read at MarketWatch →
- Should I put my nest egg in a 30-year Treasury bond?
Risk comes in many forms, even with “safe” investments.
Read at MarketWatch → - Worse than taking away your parents’ car keys? Taking away their cell phone. How to protect your aging parents.
Parental controls aren’t just for kids anymore
Read at MarketWatch → - These decisions you make in your 20s — not your income — determine whether you’ll spend decades in debt or retire comfortably
Don’t just focus on stock picks when you’re thinking of building retirement wealth
Read at MarketWatch → - How to downsize like a pro — and free yourself from being a ‘prisoner of your possessions’
Seven tips for painlessly moving in retirement.
Read at MarketWatch →
WSJ
PaidHard paywall- When Companies Stop Driving a Hard Bargain, This Fed Official Starts Worrying
Beth Hammack says businesses’ pricing power and a sturdy economy show interest rates aren’t yet high enough to tame inflation.
Read at WSJ → - Home Sellers Are Starting to Blink on Prices. That’s Bad for Builders.
Competition for buyers is heating up, which will force companies like Lennar and KB home to beef up incentives.
Read at WSJ → - Why Economists Think Higher Bond Yields Are Here to Stay
The WSJ quarterly survey reveals that forecasters think inflation, Federal Reserve rate increases and debt will keep borrowing costs higher for longer.
Read at WSJ → - The Sleepy Insurance Product That Came to Power Private Credit’s Ascent
Indexed annuities guarantee no market losses, but insurers can periodically adjust the formula for returns.
Read at WSJ → - How to Give Your Kids Money for a House Without Things Getting Weird
There are many potential pitfalls that a good plan can circumvent.
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- At Robinhood’s Mecca for Risk-Loving Traders, Everyone Has a Tale of Getting Rich
The stock market is back at records. These everyday Americans are one reason why.
Read at WSJ → - Kalshi Examines Bets on Trump’s Pick for New White House Press Secretary
The prediction market is examining a series of trades that correctly predicted the appointment of Katie Zacharia, who wasn’t previously seen as a front-runner.
Read at WSJ → - As Yields Surged, Small-Cap Stocks Were Hit Hard
The Russell 2000, which tracks the shares of small companies, closed Friday on a five-week losing streak.
Read at WSJ → - Dollar Finishes Fourth Straight Week of Gains
The dollar finished its fourth straight week of gains on investors’ expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates to rein in inflation.
Read at WSJ → - Oil Futures Settle Modestly Higher
Oil futures ended the session slightly higher with the market showing relief after President Trump said the U.S. won’t strike Iran before the U.S. midterm elections.
Read at WSJ → - CFTC Proposes to Expand Definition of Swaps to Include Prediction Markets Trading
The expanded term would encompass event contracts on sporting, political, cultural and weather-related events, the CFTC said.
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Bloomberg
PaidHard paywall (limited free articles for registered users)- 'Windows of Opportunity' to End War in Ukraine, SACEUR Says
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich - the alliance's top military commander - says the alliance should increase support to Ukraine when they're hit by Russian hybrid attacks.
Read at Bloomberg → - Bookmarked: Stories That Caught Our Eye This Week
Bloomberg hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo are on Bloomberg This Weekend for “Bookmarked,” sharing stories that caught their attention over the past week. The hosts discuss the reporting that piqued their interest and explain why those stories stood out from…
Read at Bloomberg → - Former US Envoy Warns of Wider Middle East Conflict
Former White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport underscores the growing threat from Iran-backed Houthi militants, while hardline leadership in Tehran complicates efforts to negotiate an…
Read at Bloomberg → - Globalization Defies a Decade of Populist Pushback
Bloomberg News Senior Economics Writer Shawn Donnan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that globalization has continued to expand despite a decade of populist policies, tariffs and efforts to reshape international trade following Brexit and President Donald Trump's first election…
Read at Bloomberg → - Riyadh Airport Attack, Trump To Ukraine: “Time To Get A New President”
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
Read at Bloomberg → - Tech Billionaires Gain $845 Billion in 2026
Bloomberg News Wealth Reporter Dylan Sloan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the world's technology billionaires gained a record $845 billion through the first nine months of 2026, while fortunes outside the sector declined by a combined $62 billion. Speaking with hosts David…
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- Saudi Airport Attack Raises Middle East War Risks
Bloomberg Reporters Alex Koccharov and Abeer Abu Omar join hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport and the growing risks to Gulf shipping, energy infrastructure and Saudi Arabia's investment…
Read at Bloomberg → - Big Banks Face Test as Earnings Season Begins
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Banks Analyst Herman Chan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that major banks enter third-quarter earnings season with strong credit quality but face questions about the impact of higher interest rates, slowing investment banking activity and potential…
Read at Bloomberg → - Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Deepens Ukraine Rift
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump's Russian diesel agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong its war in Ukraine while…
Read at Bloomberg → - Saudi Airport Hit Again as Riyadh Set to Host Major Conferences
Saudi Arabia’s main airport came under renewed attack from Houthi rebels, a day after a strike on the facility killed 12 people and heaped pressure on the Middle East’s biggest economy as it prepares to host major events that seek to boost foreign investment.
Read at Bloomberg → - Tech Earnings Loom Large for Hedge Funds Packed Into Dispersion Trade
Equity option traders will be looking for the market to break out of its inertia as tech company earnings collide with a Federal Reserve meeting and US midterm elections.
Read at Bloomberg → - Saudi Airport Attack Kills 12 as Conflict Escalates
Bloomberg Middle East reporter Dan Williams tells Bloomberg This Weekend that an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 marks a significant escalation in fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.…
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Financial Times
PaidHard paywall- VW chief calls for France and Germany to co-operate on China car fightback
‘When it matters, we have found solutions together’, Oliver Blume says ahead of Paris Motor Show
Read at Financial Times → - Russia ‘interfered’ in 2016 Brexit vote, says Burnham
UK prime minister calls for European voters to be better informed about Kremlin-backed efforts to disrupt democratic process
Read at Financial Times → - US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries
Officials lobby European capitals and Kyiv following Trump’s diesel deal with Putin
Read at Financial Times → - Can Russia meet Trump’s diesel demands?
Ukrainian strikes have triggered the worst petrol shortages since the collapse of the Soviet Union but diesel is not in short supply
Read at Financial Times → - Oil chiefs pull out of Riyadh energy congress after airport missile strike
BP and others skip World Petroleum Council meeting after 12 killed in Houthi attack
Read at Financial Times → - Democrats need a foreign policy
Trump’s approach to the world has left Republicans floundering as the midterms approach. Liberals should plan their own strategy now
Read at Financial Times →
- India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement plans more protests after release of leaders
Abhijeet Dipke of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party was freed by a court order as police tightened security in New Delhi
Read at Financial Times → - Houthis show military reach with deadly missile strikes on Riyadh
Yemen’s Iran-backed militants demonstrate that they are not just ‘guys in flip-flops’
Read at Financial Times → - US hits commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman as tensions flare
The ship tried to break through America’s naval blockade of Iranian ports, Central Command says of its first attack in a month
Read at Financial Times → - US justice department probes TV networks over Trump pool coverage
ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News and NBC News refused to cover the president’s activities after last month’s White House ban
Read at Financial Times → - Russia steps up bid to kill European defence chiefs, spy agencies warn
Companies increase personal security for top executives as Kremlin orders expansion of sabotage and ‘hybrid’ operations
Read at Financial Times → - Trump is failing to arrest decline in popularity, FT poll shows
Voters increasingly doubt the president’s ability to steer the economy with weeks to go until elections
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Investing.com
FreeFree; carries Reuters wire copy- Onemednet CEO Aaron Green sells $47,762 in shares
- What the sell off in bonds means for monetary policy
- Onemednet CFO Robert Golden sells $55,290 in shares
- Saudi Arabia reports injuries in new attack at Riyadh airport, day after strike kills 13
- Iran rejects U.S. stance on Hormuz as Trump weighs strikes over Riyadh attacks
- Sonic Automotive director Paul Rusnak buys $1.29m in shares
Federal Reserve
FreeOfficial press releases (public domain)- Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, which provides the public and policymakers with detailed insights into the economic condition of American families
- Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the firm’s failure to sufficiently detect and report certain suspicious activity related to money laundering
- Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 15-16, 2026
- Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Isabella Bank Corporation
- Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation
- Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O
- Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.
- Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements
- Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizations
BBC Business
FreeFree (outside the US; some US visitors may be asked to sign in)- Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
Read at BBC Business → - Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
Read at BBC Business → - Charities and businesses wrestle with diesel cost
Cancer charity Daft as a Brush and Teesside Minibus Hire say they are struggling with pump prices.
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- Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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What age will you get your state pension?
Read at BBC Business → - Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
Read at BBC Business → - Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
Read at BBC Business → - Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
Read at BBC Business → - Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
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CoinDesk
LimitedFree-account registration wall after a few articles- Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto
- Clarity's failure could speed crypto innovation while shielding incumbents
- President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
- IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
- One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks
- Tokenized commodities look beyond gold as lending and oil open new markets
- Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year after flash crash, has crypto learned anything?
- Bitcoin's volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018
- Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%
- XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing
TechCrunch
FreeArticles readable without an account- Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?
On Equity, we debate the impact of data center moratoriums and whether the AI industry has a communication problem.
Read at TechCrunch → - These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet
Voice AI's often misses important points for its context layer, and causes the whole pipeline to break
Read at TechCrunch → - Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’
In a Saturday morning post, Microsoft's CEO wrote that it’s time “to step back and assess the trust architecture” of AI.
Read at TechCrunch → - Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe
Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?
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- 3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders.
Read at TechCrunch → - Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
Read at TechCrunch → - Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead
Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice.
Read at TechCrunch → - The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch
What has users and large corporations so excited about Jev is TypeSafe’s claim that it works significantly faster and uses far fewer tokens than LLMs.
Read at TechCrunch → - An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip.
Read at TechCrunch → - Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?
Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted…
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