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NATO Military Chief Lauds Ukraine, Lays Out Russia Strategy
NATO’s top military commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, heaped praise on Ukraine and tempered fears of imminent conflict with Russia, laying out how the allia...
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NATO Military Chief Lauds Ukraine, Lays Out Russia Strategy
NATO’s top military commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, heaped praise on Ukraine and tempered fears of imminent conflict with Russia, laying out how the allia...
Pakistan to Chair Global Borrowers Group Facing ‘Perfect Storm’
A newly formed borrowers’ collective of developing countries elected Pakistan to chair it as the group faced what United Nations Secretary-General António Guter...
Congo to Demand Franc Payments to Boost Currency, Investment
Democratic Republic of Congo’s central bank will soon require a range of payments to be made in francs instead of dollars — including to mining subcontractors —...
India Opposition Marches on Top Court as Voter Row Escalates
Hundreds of opposition leaders and party workers marched through central New Delhi on Monday, stepping up pressure on India’s election watchdog over a contentio...
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Stellantis CEO Dismisses Idea of Separating European, US Brands
Stellantis NV Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa rejected the notion of separating the group’s European and US brands, saying the company’s strategy is base...
Starbucks Says It’s Not Buying Chipotle Following Speculation
Starbucks Corp. said in a statement that it’s not buying Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
The comments follow a report last week that Starbucks, run by former Chipo...
SoftBank-Backed OPay Eyes Up to $500 Million in New York Listing
SoftBank Group Corp.-backed OPay Digital Services Ltd. plans to raise about $500 million with its private placement and an initial public offering in New York,...
Gramercy-Backed Firm Fends Off Ouster From $36 Billion Lawsuit
A Gramercy Funds Management-backed law firm was unlawfully fired from a $36 billion lawsuit that has seen two private credit investors clash over who will repre...
Technology
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Yandex Taxi, Map Services Curbed After Ukraine Hits Data Centers
Yandex users in Russia faced widespread disruptions to ride-hailing, navigation and payment services after Ukraine struck several of the technology company’s da...
Microsoft Prepares to Put Gigawatts of Its Chips in Data Centers
Microsoft Corp. is gearing up to install the latest version of its own chips in data centers, with the aim of powering its AI software using mostly homegrown ha...
IonQ to Buy Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion to Bolster Cyber Unit
Quantum computing firm IonQ Inc. has agreed to buy Elisity Inc. for as much as $1.3 billion in an all-stock transaction in a bid to expand its cybersecurity pla...
DBS CEO Tan Says Market Is Repricing Risks on AI Financing
The market is repricing the risks around investments related to the buildup of artificial intelligence that could lead to more discipline in financing, accordin...
AI
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S&P 500 Hovers Near Record Highs on Earnings Bets: Markets Wrap
Stocks hovered near their all-time highs as traders looked ahead to the start of the earnings season and inflation data that will be key in shaping the Federal...
S&P 500 to Hold Near Record on Earnings Optimism: Markets Wrap
The S&P 500 is poised to open just shy of an all-time high as traders weigh the prospect of solid results in a busy week for corporate earnings against the risk...
Businesses Risk Wave of Democratic Probes on Costs, Corruption
Private businesses risk an onslaught of congressional investigations if Democrats prevail in midterm elections as the opposition party prepares to concentrate s...
Musk Says Goal Is to Speed Up Chip-Design Iteration Process
Elon Musk said he thinks his companies would probably “figure out how to make chips better than anyone” given their expertise in creating customized equipment....
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Delhi Moves Historic Protest Site as Voter Roll Anger Builds
Authorities in New Delhi announced plans to move protests away from Jantar Mantar, the capital’s main demonstration site, drawing anger from groups that have ta...
Federal Agents Search Representative Omar’s Washington-Area Home
Federal agents searched Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home on Monday, an escalation in the Trump administration’s scrutiny of the Minnesota Democr...
NATO Lead Says Ukraine Aid Will Deter Putin’s Europe Threat
Europeans should increase support to Ukraine in response to Russian hybrid attacks , the head of NATO’s military operations told Bloomberg Television in Poland...
Dutch Defense Minister Urges Allies to Keep Russia Sanctions
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius urged Europe and its allies to keep Russia sanctions in place after President Donald Trump said he secured the re...
Money
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Stumbling Equity Rally Hinges on Earnings for Year-End Boost
Strong corporate earnings will be pivotal to hopes for a year-end rally in global stocks, as flare-ups in fears over inflation, bond volatility and artificial i...
Goldman Strategists Upgrade Global Stocks on Earnings Boost
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists are turning positive on global stocks for the short term, citing a boost from strong earnings for markets already trading n...
McKinsey Strips Partner of Leadership Role After LinkedIn Posts
McKinsey & Co. removed a senior partner from his leadership role at the firm’s research arm after he posted online comments questioning the uphill battle female...
Big Tech Rally Extends Into Fourth Week as AI Bubble Fears Fade
US stocks ended the week inches away from record highs as investors brushed aside concerns around the artificial-intelligence spending spree and an energy crunc...
Opinion
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Free Universal After-School Is an Easy Win in a World of Problems
It’s a time-honored tradition for one generation to shake its head at the next, wondering if progress and technology have caused more harm than good. So it is n...
Robinhood’s AI Agents Won’t Help You Beat the Market
We are all investors now, or at least the majority of us are . More Americans than ever are investing in the stock market, and surveys show a large share of Gen...
Meta’s Muse Is Ending Its Honeymoon Phase on Solid Ground
You can barely take a step on the New York subway lately without seeing the face of Meta Platforms Inc.’s furry Muse AI assistant. I’ve written already about ho...
Just Say Yes to Permitting Reform
After decades of debate and innumerable false starts, Congress may be on the cusp of a major overhaul of America’s broken permitting system. Few reform efforts...
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Prints Democratize Art — and Can Also Be Surprising Collector's Items
Most art lovers can’t afford an original painting by Picasso or Jasper Johns, but prints can be within reach.
By Felix Salmon | Updated on Oct 12, 2026 at 07:0...
Movies Are Finally Recognizing the Horrors of New Motherhood
A growing number of dark movies is coalescing around fears of the postpartum period.
By Alice Robb | Updated on Oct 09, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Watching a horror mov...
Sorry, the Savannah Bananas Are the Most Important Team in Baseball
The goofy barnstormers have turned into a juggernaut that critiques MLB and the pro sports world. It has its own issues that reflect the times.
By Ben Austen |...
F1 Is Searching for Its First Female Success Story
The sport’s training academy makes racing more affordable for young women, but it’s still trying to graduate a driver to Formula One.
By Hannah Elliott | Updat...
Green
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Chinese Lithium Slumps 10% After EU Deal Slashes Hybrid Exports
Lithium futures in China slumped as the agreement to limit hybrid car exports to the European Union weighed on demand prospects for the battery material.
The E...
Ford Killed Its Electric Truck. Then Demand Surged
The F-150 Lightning has become a coveted item in the used market after the company discontinued the model.
By Kyle Stock | Updated on Oct 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM...
PG&E Begins Preemptive Power Cuts as California Fire Risk Rises
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said it’s shutting off power to some customers in northern and central California after dry weather and gusty winds elevated the ri...
Prospect of Arctic Blasts Threatens Energy Traders’ El Niño Bets
Traders are piling into bearish bets on US natural gas, wagering that a powerful El Niño will keep temperatures mild and curb heating demand this winter. A burs...
Equality
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Uber Retreats in Africa as Cost Comes Before Comfort
Kayode Emmanuel was parked outside the biggest hotel in Nigeria’s capital, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, waiting for ride requests on his Uber Technologies Inc. a...
Uber Retreats in Africa as Cost Comes Before Comfort and Safety
Kayode Emmanuel was parked outside the biggest hotel in Nigeria’s capital, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, waiting for ride requests on his Uber Technologies Inc. a...
WNBA Superagent Is Landing Groundbreaking Deals for the Sport’s Stars
Lindsay Kagawa Colas has helped her clients get massive sponsorships, secure maternity protections and make the most of the women’s sports boom.
By Mattie Kahn...
New York AG Biased in Cornell Rape Case, GOP Challenger Says
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ probe of an alleged rape at Cornell University came under fire during a debate with her Republican opponent, who said J...
Crypto
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US Stocks Flat as Earnings Hopes Offset Oil Swings: Markets Wrap
The S&P 500 is poised to open just shy of an all-time high as traders weigh the prospect of solid results in a busy week for corporate earnings against the risk...
S&P 500 Futures Gain as Earnings Hopes Offset Oil: Markets Wrap
The S&P 500 is poised to edge closer to an all-time high as traders weigh the prospect of solid results in a busy week for corporate earnings against the risk o...
One Year After $19 Billion Crash, Crypto Faces a New Reality
A year ago, crypto was riding a wave of White House support, Wall Street enthusiasm and expectations of a new golden age. Then came October’s historic crash , w...
Stocks Climb on Earnings Wagers as Oil Prices Ease: Markets Wrap
Wall Street traders betting on a solid earnings season sent stocks to a striking distance of their all-time highs despite lingering concerns about elevated ener...
World
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Wall Street Bosses Look Past Pain Points to Ramp Up India Bets
Across India’s small towns and bustling cities, retail investors have been snapping up shares of newly listed companies. It’s a boom that Blackstone Inc.’s Pres...
Chiu Chow Meets Japanese Cuisine in Hong Kong’s Hot New Fusion Concept
We scope out the dining scene to let you know where to eat — everything from hole-in-the-wall joints to establishments with three Michelin stars. Read all our r...
Inside Jane Street, the Trading Firm on Top of Wall Street
Who’s calling the shots at the privately held firm and what it means for global markets, on the Big Take podcast.
By David Fox and David Gura | Updated on Oct...
Australia Wants an AI Boom – But at What Cost?
A rogue AI attack on a government system is exposing Australia’s struggle to rein in the technology while attracting billions in investment.
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Fixed Income
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French Supermarket Refrigeration Sites Hit by Cyberattacks
Hundreds of supermarkets in France were targeted by cyberattacks on Sunday night, disabling refrigeration systems and forcing stores to throw out damaged food....
Private Equity Has €41 Billion of Headroom for Dividend Recaps
Private equity firms have room to keep piling debt onto portfolio companies to fund payouts as market volatility makes exits harder.
Companies owned by buyout...
Mall of Berlin Lenders Eye Debt Sale as Owners Try to Refinance
Creditors of the struggling Mall of Berlin are looking to sell about €550 million ($615 million) of debt they had extended to the sprawling shopping complex in...
RBI’s Historic Rupee Defense Spurs Bets 97 Per Dollar Is Floor
India’s most aggressive currency defense in more than a decade is telling market watchers that the central bank is prepared to pull out all the stops to keep th...
Stocks
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India Equity Fund Flows Draw More Cash as Investors Buy the Dip
Flows into Indian equity mutual funds rose for a second month even as stocks tumbled in September, suggesting domestic investors viewed market declines as a buy...
Indonesia Stocks Tumble on Speculation Over Regulatory Fines
Indonesian stocks slid, sending the benchmark index to a three-month low as speculation that some of the country’s largest-listed companies could face regulator...
Malaysia Budget Sees Consumer Names Emerge Winners, Analysts Say
Consumer stocks are among the biggest beneficiaries of Malaysia’s spending plan for 2027, boosted by higher allocations to improve households’ purchasing power,...
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...
Markets
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Boxer Names New CEO as Low Prices Help Lift Grocer’s Profit
Boxer Retail Ltd. promoted its supply-chain head to run the South African budget grocer from March, with the retailer facing intense competition for cash-strapp...
China Coal Prices at Three-Year High With Little Relief in Sight
China’s thermal coal prices climbed to a three-year high as sluggish domestic production growth and disruptions in top exporter Indonesia coincide with an energ...
China Says Hybrid-Car Deal With Europe to Ensure ‘Export Space’
China said a deal with the European Union on hybrid cars will ensure “export space and steady growth” for its companies, as the two sides seek to reduce the ris...
China Steel Firm Sets Up Shipbuilding Arm as Industry Booms
One of China’s largest private steel-making companies is moving into shipbuilding as the industry enjoys a boom in orders.
Shagang Holding Group Co. establishe...
Finance
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Codelco Suffers New Fatalities as Avalanche Hits Copper Mine
Two workers died after a snow avalanche struck Codelco’s giant El Teniente mine, as wild weather continues to batter Chile and compound setbacks for the biggest...
HSBC Moves to Wall Street Bonus Model, Cuts Fixed-Pay Deals
HSBC Holdings Plc will phase out fixed-pay allowances for its senior staff and instead hand out a greater proportion of its compensation in the form of bonuses,...
Genting Shares Tumble Most on Record on Rights Issue Plan
Genting Bhd. shares plunged after the leisure group controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay announced plans to raise about 1.25 billion ringgit ($306 m...
1MDB Has Proposal for Settlement With Deutsche Bank
Malaysia’s scandal-hit state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd. has a proposal for settlement with Deutsche Bank AG in a $1.1 billion lawsuit, marking the latest p...
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The Women’s Flag Football Era Has Arrived
Women’s sports has been growing in investment and fandom for years. With $190 million from the NFL, flag football is the latest rising star.
By Stacey Vanek Sm...
It’s a Tough Time to Launch a Hedge Fund
Coming from a big-name firm or getting a well-known backer used to almost guarantee a billion-dollar start. Nowadays, star traders are finding there’s scant roo...
Does AI Need Its Own Oath to ‘Do No Harm’?
Doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects have professional obligations that live separately from whatever companies sign their paychecks.
By Beth Kowitt |...
Scott Bessent’s Rosy Forecasts Are Putting His Credibility at Risk
The US Treasury Secretary risks boxing himself in with his prognostications on gasoline prices, the housing market and the economy.
By Saleha Mohsin | Updated...
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A New Space for Affordable Homes: Above the Library
Several cities are looking combine apartment complexes with public library branches in a bid to add new housing units and boost community services.
By Linda Po...
How Public Toilets Explain America
A new book chronicles the troubled history of restroom access in US cities and shows how these spaces have always reflected and reinforced social inequality.
B...
Commerzbank Tower Struggles for Funds, Leaving Future in Doubt
Commerzbank AG’s main office tower in Frankfurt is experiencing difficulties in attracting fresh money, raising uncertainty over the future of an iconic but age...
Weekend
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Populists Are Losing Their War on Globalization
A decade after Brexit and Trump’s election, the global economy is more integrated than it was before the populist backlash began.
By Shawn Donnan | Updated on...
Why Do We Steal Things From Restaurants?
There must be something about dining hospitality that encourages petty theft. Everyone has stories.
By Kate Krader | Updated on Oct 09, 2026 at 06:10 AM
If yo...
Melania Trump, Tehran and a Year of Upended Assumptions
Iranian-American author Azadeh Moaveni discusses the changing role of first ladies and how war has reshaped politics inside Iran.
By Mishal Husain | Updated on...
Wikipedia Taught Us How to Trust AI
The Last Best Place on the Internet traces how a volunteer-built encyclopedia became a model for online knowledge — and set the stage for today’s chatbots.
By...