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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive e2, a leading provider of object storage, today announced the full integration of IDrive e2, its affordable and high-performance S3-compatible object storage platform, with MSP360, a leader in backup and IT management solutions. MSP360...
Nordea Investment Management AB lowered its stake in Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,783,095 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 156,079 shares during the quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB owned about [...]
Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 1.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 948,793 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional [...]
Empirical Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 5,573 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $683,000. Several other [...]
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MAHLE earned recognition from Nissan North America based on its global sustainability performanceThe accolade highlights MAHLE's proactive efforts for climate protection in its product portfolio as well as in its plant operationsMAHLE was one of only two companies to receive...
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed at open on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the meeting with his Chinese counterpart was still on, while worries over regional bank credit issues kept investors on edge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 89.9 points, or 0.20%, at the open to 45,862.37. The S&P 500 fell [...]The post Wall Street Opens Mixed After Trump’s Trade Comments, Banks in Focus appeared first on GV Wire.
Construction on a stretch of the Gardiner Expressway that was set to be completed by spring 2026 will now be done by the end of October.
American Battery Technology Co (NASDAQ:ABAT) stock is trading lower Friday morning, extending recent losses after the company announced the U.S. Department of Energy terminated a $115 million grant.ABAT stock is struggling to find support. Track the action here.What To Know: The funding was intended for the construction of a commercial-scale lithium hydroxide production facility in Nevada, a key project aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.The DOE's decision followed a review of federal clean-energy spending. In response, American Battery Technology has formally appealed the decision and stated its commitment to advancing the project. The company noted ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
During the quarter, Zee Entertainment's advertising revenue dropped 10.6 per cent to ₹806.3 crore, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of decline, against ₹901.7 crore a year ago.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks that Have Raised Payouts for 20+ Years. On October 6, Evercore ISI began coverage on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), assigning it an Outperform rating and setting a price target of $92. The firm pointed out that NextEra leads the country in wind and solar [...]
Farmers Bank announces Huseman new network administrator Farmers Trust and Savings Bank announced that John Huseman has joined the bank as its new IT network administrator. In this role, Huseman will be part of a team that is responsible for overseeing the bank’s information technology infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient network operations and supporting the bank’s staff to continue their [...]The post Business Briefs first appeared on Enterprise Media.
China's economy likely grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, according to an AFP survey, dragged down by lacklustre demand and a crisis in the crucial property sector, compounded by a trade war with the United States.
Asadej Kongsiri, President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, says they are currently working on reforms similar to those in Japan and South Korea to strengthen investor confidence and improve shareholder returns. However, he emphasizes that lasting gains hinge on listed companies creating genuine shareholder value.
Indian banks including HDFC Bank Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd. earnings are expected to signal that margins have bottomed out, after the central bank’s recent rate-cutting cycle and tax breaks aimed at reviving economic growth.
A major milestone has been reached for the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel.
A French human rights group on Thursday filed a legal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, accusing them of promoting “occupation tourism” by listing accommodation in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. In the case submitted in Paris, the Ligue des droits de l’Homme (LDH) alleges that the platforms were complicit in the aggravated concealment of war [...]The post Airbnb and Booking.com accused in France over Israeli settlement listings appeared first on Digital Journal.
Burger King took Halloween as an opportunity to shade their rival fast-food franchise.
Even in electric mode, PHEVs still burn fuel and emit 68g of CO2/km, on average. Their hidden fuel consumption costs the average PHEV driver €500 extra a year. The EU car industry wants plug-in hybrid vehicles to be considered carbon neutral, but data from thousands of vehicles shows that PHEVs ... [continued]The post Plug-In Hybrids Pollute Almost As Much As Petrol Cars — EU Data appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Americans are drowning in car debt, and the water's rising fast, reports show.
In recent years, restaurants have had to walk a very fine line. To have mass appeal, chains need to offer a certain cool factor, along with good value. That's something that Chili's has managed to capture. There's nothing overly cool...
Carmakers Push to Secure Chips as China Trade Spat Escalates Bloomberg.comThe Small Company in Europe Caught in the Big Trade War Between the U.S. and China The New York TimesThe Dutch seize control of Nexperia from its Chinese owner The EconomistHow U.S. Pressured Netherlands to Oust CEO of Chinese-Owned Chip Maker The Wall Street JournalEuropean carmakers fear for production in dispute over chipmaker Nexperia Reuters
The project broke ground in 2019, but has "remained stagnant" for too long, officials said.
NIKE, Target, and TJX Companies are the three Apparel stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s stock screener tool. Apparel stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that design, manufacture, distribute, or retail clothing, footwear, and accessories — including brand owners, specialty retailers, and apparel manufacturers. Investors view them as consumer-discretionary plays that are particularly [...]
WealthPLAN Partners LLC lessened its holdings in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 2.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,202 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 209 shares during the period. WealthPLAN Partners LLC’s holdings in [...]
Wealthspan Partners LLC cut its position in shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL – Free Report) by 4.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,338 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after selling 100 shares during the period. Wealthspan [...]
Bank of America, Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II, Robinhood Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Coinbase Global are the five Financial stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s stock screener tool. Financial stocks are shares of companies that provide financial services—such as commercial and investment banks, insurance firms, asset managers, broker-dealers, payment processors, and other [...]
Creekside Partners decreased its position in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG – Free Report) by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 32,855 shares of the company’s stock after selling 319 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF makes [...]
Omnia Family Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 21,350 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 998 shares during the [...]
S Bank Fund Management Ltd cut its position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 13.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 90,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 14,282 shares during the quarter. NextEra Energy makes [...]
Cushing Capital Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) by 13.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,375 shares of the coffee company’s stock after selling 810 shares during the quarter. Cushing Capital [...]
S Bank Fund Management Ltd lowered its position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 13.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 90,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 14,282 shares during the quarter. NextEra Energy [...]
Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC cut its holdings in iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM – Free Report) by 27.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,250 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 475 shares during the [...]
Creekside Partners bought a new stake in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 4,647 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $220,000. Several other institutional investors [...]
Cushing Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 950 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $205,000. Other hedge [...]
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 8, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against WPP plc (NYSE:WPP), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's shares between February 27, 2025 and July 8, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.Get HelpWPP investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nyse-wpp/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
(MENAFN) Brown University President Christina Paxson officially declined on Wednesday to endorse a federal compact from the Trump administration that ties research funding priority to compliance ...
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 28, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), if...
BENTONVILLE -- The Bella Vista Property Owners Association can move forward with a project to add capacity to its water system to accommodate future growth in the city.
1545 GMT / 1145 US Eastern time:Participation by ECB board member Philip Lane in panel "Monetary Crosscurrents: Rethinking Frameworks Amid Trade and Policy Fragmentation" 1600 GMT / 1200 US Eastern timeParticipation by ECB President Christine Lagarde in IMF's Debate on the Global Economy, Shaping Economic Policies in the Face of Disruptive Change This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
Bessent Calls China Trade Negotiator An ‘Unhinged’ Wolf Warrior Bloomberg.comTrump administration will set price floors across range of industries to combat China, Bessent says CNBCU.S. to Take Control of More Companies as China’s Rare Earth Dominance Grows The New York TimesTrump to expand government stake in strategic sectors to combat China The Washington PostNaming Names: A Rare Public Rebuke in U.S.-China Trade Talks The Wall Street Journal
In 2021, the billionaire donated $20 million to the same organization, dedicated to preserving U.S. sites associated with Black history.
President Trump has sought to raise $200 million for a new White House ballroom — and has tapped these megacompanies and wealthy individuals for donations.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Semler Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMLR) between March 10, 2021 and April 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 28, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.SO WHAT: If you purchased Semler Scientific securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Semler Scientific class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39889 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 28, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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With the end of their term fast approaching, Vauxhall council has referred a funding request to upcoming budget deliberations.
The City of Clearwater approved an extra $100,000 towards learning about starting their own power company, and pulling the plug on Duke Energy.
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WHITE GOLD CORP. CLOSES UPSIZED $23 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT
BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal officials rejected a company's bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton, in what would have been the biggest U.S. government coal sale in more than a decade.
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Despite the solid quarterly performance, some brokerages have trimmed their revenue and earnings estimates for the coming quarters, citing a moderation in growth
European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said there are currently no grounds to change interest rates, warning that some inflation components need continued vigilance.
It's too early to give indications about the next rate moveFrance recognizes the need to agree on a budgetCurrent information doesn't argue for moving ratesPersistent services inflation demands vigilance This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.
The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 Social Security COLA announcement will now be Oct. 24. It is timed to...
MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE:ODV, TSXV:ODV) ("Osisko Development" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, as a result of excess demand, it has entered into a further amending agreement (the "Amendment") with the underwriters to increase the size of its previously announced "bought deal" financing from C$60 million to C$75 million (the "Offering").As announced by the Company on October 9, 2025 (see news release entitled "Osisko Development Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced "Bought Deal" LIFE Offering; Additional Concurrent Private Placement"), Osisko Development has agreed to issue (i) three tranches of shares under the "listed issuer financing exemption" available under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions ("NI 45-106"), as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the "LIFE Exemption") in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, comprising national flow-through shares, British Columbia flow-through shares and common shares of the Company ("Common Shares"), for gross proceeds of approximately C$50 million, and (ii) additional Common Shares on a private placement basis pursuant to exemptions available under NI 45-106, other than the LIFE Exemption, for gross proceeds of approximately C$10 million (the "Concurrent Private Placement").Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company has agreed to increase the size of the Concurrent Private Placement by approximately C$15 million, such that after giving effect to the Amendment, the Concurrent Private Placement will consist of an aggregate of 5,230,200 Common Shares at a price of C$4.78 per Common Share for gross proceeds of C$25,000,356. Other than the increase in the size of the Concurrent Private Placement, all other terms of the Offering remain unchanged following the Amendment.Closing of the LIFE Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement are expected to occur on the same date, being on or about October 29, 2025 (the "Closing Date"), and remain subject to certain conditions including, but not limited ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) (“Osisko Development” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that, as a result of excess demand, it has entered into a further amending agreement (the “Amendment“) with the underwriters to increase the size of its previously announced “bought deal” financing from [...]
The federal Conservative party is proposing a plan to improve the job prospects facing Canada’s young workers.
Total Upsized Offering of C$75 Million NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) (“Osisko Development” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that, as a result of excess demand, it has entered [...]
Morris Financial Concepts Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of Schwab US Large-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHX – Free Report) by 3.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,327,241 shares of the company’s stock after selling 50,558 shares during the [...]
Smart Portfolios LLC increased its stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,922 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the quarter. Smart Portfolios [...]
Prairie Sky Financial Group LLC boosted its position in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) by 15.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 108,379 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,868 shares during the quarter. [...]
In a recent survey of full-time employees, the majority said they would take a pay cut to be able to work a hybrid or fully-remote schedule.
BHP's head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said on Wednesday the country must speed up environmental approvals and boost access to cheap power if it hopes to compete for mining investment capital with other nations.The comments from the world's biggest listed miner underscore rising competition for capital with nations like the United States that are ramping up mining friendly policies to spur development of an alternative supply chain to dominant producer China.
Oregon law places a cap on annual rent hikes, but the amount can vary. Next year, it maxes out at 9.5% of your rent, with some caveats.
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 32-2025 FLSmidth & Co. A/S 15 October 2025 Copenhagen, Denmark On 25 June 2025, FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLSmidth) initiated a share ...
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global alternative energy market size was valued at $1.1 trillion in 2021 and is ...
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- According to the Persistence Market Research report, the global fossil fuels market size is projected to be valued at US$ 6,990 billion in 2025 and is ...
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Who is exposed to Crypto Tax ?HMRC know a great many investors in cryptoassets have failed to report their crypto tax related gains. While most have ...
BOSSIER CITY, La. — Bossier City officials say the city is ending the fiscal year with an $11,000 budget surplus, thanks largely to an increase in sales tax revenue.
TORONTO - A union representing autoworkers at Jeep's Brampton assembly plant in Ontario says production that had been slated there is being moved to Illinois.
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 11,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $12.00 per share and, to certain investors in lieu of common stock, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $11.999 per each pre-funded warrant, which represents the per share public offering price for the common stock less the $0.001 per share exercise price for each such pre-funded warrant. The aggregate gross proceeds from this offering are expected to be approximately $150 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by EyePoint. All of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants are being sold by EyePoint. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about October 16, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. In addition, EyePoint has granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 1,875,000 shares of EyePoint’s common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
The trust said that the winners of over $410 million, before taxes, is "Texas true."
(MENAFN) India–s postal department confirmed Tuesday it will fully resume all mail and parcel services to the United States starting October 15, following a nearly two-month suspension.The federal ...
Eternal Q1 results preview: Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate Eternal's net profit to decline around 61 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) on average, to ₹69.05 cr as compared to ₹176 cr
BOSTON — When Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox this past spring that included opt outs after each season, it seemed clear the veteran third baseman would try his luck on the open market...
Geopolitics has been a key risk factor in economic and financial trends this year, including companies engaged in mining and processing of rare earth elements.
The US Army plans to shift to a Silicon Valley model as it works to speed up the development, buying and fielding of new equipment - and traditional defense prime contractors shouldn’t expect to continue business as usual.
H-E-B's newest store, in Rockwall, will open Oct. 29, the company announced.
AI spending is powering growth in GDP and profits but experts warn the rest of the U.S. economy may be weakening.
The play, in real time to the naked eye, might have looked very close to a violation. LeBron James leaped, got his right hand on the ball with a few tenths of the game’s final second remaining and tapped it through the basket to give the Los Angeles Lakers a buzzer-beating win last season. Referees [...]
BetBlocker a UK registered charity providing free blocking software to help people limit or manage their access to online gambling services, announced a new partnership with international casino and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International. This will greatly expand BetBlocker’s reach, providing MGM’s players with greater awareness of the safer gaming tools available to them. BetBlocker [...]
In Indiana, we understand the economy doesn't grow because of government. Instead, it works best when households and businesses can prosper by keeping more of their hard-earned money. That's why I'm proud of our state's ranking as one of the...
New owners Creator Partners and Servco recruit Ben Stahl to lead Reverb's efforts to expand its community of buyers, sellers and creators.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an overnight advance and turned lower after upbeat comments from ECB President Lagarde pushed the euro higher and weighed on the dollar. The ongoing shutdown of the US government...
The NBA is using "automated officiating" to enhance game accuracy. This technology, which includes cameras and sensors, helps referees make precise calls by tracking players and the ball. An example is LeBron James's buzzer-beater against the Indiana Pacers, where technology...
Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the current unpredictable business landscape, CEOs and CFOs face increasing pressure to find a balance between state tax compliance and cost efficiency. State and local taxes (SALT) have become a critical...
Tech Giants Falter Amidst Economic ConcernsThe U.S. stock market presented a mixed picture today, with noticeable declines in the technology sector, led by semiconductor and large-cap stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) dropping 3.48% and Oracle (ORCL) falling 4.00%. This suggests investor caution around tech's current valuation amidst ongoing economic concerns and possible regulatory scrutiny.📉 Semiconductor Sector: Under PressureThe semiconductor sector experienced significant pressure, with major players like AVGO and INTC down 3.22% and 4.96%, respectively. Concerns about global demand and supply chain issues continue to shake investor confidence in this space.🏦 Financial Sector: Signs of StrengthIn contrast, the financial sector showcased resilience. Wells Fargo (WFC) posted an impressive rise of 4.73%, reflecting strong earnings and optimistic forward guidance. Credit service entities like American Express (AXP) also saw gains, up 1.91%.🛍️ Consumer Defensive GainsRetail giant Walmart (WMT) surged 2.91%, benefiting from robust consumer spending and strategic business operations. This positive performance underlines a defensive shift as investors seek stability amidst market volatility.📚 Market Mood and TrendsThe overall market mood suggests a shift towards caution and defensive positioning. Increasing economic uncertainty and fluctuating tech sector performance underscore a broadly risk-averse sentiment. Looking forward, attention turns to economic data releases and potential fiscal policy adjustments that could shape market trajectories.🔍 Strategic RecommendationsInvestors should consider assessing their exposure to volatile sectors such as technology and explore opportunities within the financial and consumer defensive spaces to balance risk. Amidst the ongoing market instability, consistent monitoring of sector performances and macroeconomic developments will be crucial. Stay informed with real-time updates and analyses at InvestingLive.com to align strategies with dynamic market shifts. This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative television network Newsmax are among five outlets on Monday who say they won't sign a new Defense Department document about its new press rules. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team has...
Maritime nations are meeting in London to discuss regulations that could shift the shipping industry away from fossil fuels
Japan finmin Kato says recently seeing one-sided, rapid moves (referring to the yen)Silver hits record above $52.70 as squeeze intensifies; Goldman warns of volatilityChinese media defends rare earth controls, accuses U.S. of abuse of export restrictionsFederal Reserve Chair Powell is speaking Tuesday. Bowman, Waller, Collins also on deck.JPMorgan to double Asia assets to $600 billion by 2030, targets $1 trillion long termRBA says Australian dollar near equilibrium, not adding to tighter financial conditionsPBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1021 (vs. estimate at 7.1353)China commerce ministry urges the US to correct its wrong practicesRBA minutes - Signals patience on rate cuts, says policy still slightly restrictiveAustralian business confidence jumps to+7 in September, from +4 in AugustBank of America sees gold at US$5,000, silver at US$65 by 2026 amid US policy risksPBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1353 – Reuters estimateUSD/SGD not a lot changed after the as expected Monetary Authority of Singapore holdMAS leaves policy unchanged, as widely expectedJPMorgan blames leveraged ETFs for worsening Wall Street selloff, warns of more to comeChina has officially begun levying port fees on US shipsReserve Bank of New Zealand to ease LVR restrictionsUK retail sales slow as households brace for Reeves budget, Barclays and BRC sayStaunch Trump ally Taylor Greene rings alarm bells on tariffs, deports, harm to businessRabobank expects AUD/USD to stay near 0.65 short term, rise to 0.68 over 12 monthsGoldman: Trump trade policy now key driver of US inflation. See tariffs delaying Fed cuts.New Zealand data: September Card Spending Retail -0.5% m/m (prior +0.6%)investingLive Americas FX news wrap 13 Oct: US stocks claw back some declines. USD rises.BofA says AI boom unlike dot-com bubble; Nvidia remains top chip pickAustralia - NAB Business Survey in focus as inflation pressures test RBA outlookUS major indices claw back some of the declinesGoldman Sachs warns U.S. shutdown could be one of the longest in historySingapore’s economy expanded faster than expected in the third quarter, even as the central bank cautioned that growth will likely moderate in 2026.Gross domestic product rose 2.9% year-on-year in the three months to September, topping forecasts for a 1.9% gain but slowing from a revised 4.5% in Q2.The Monetary Authority of Singapore kept policy unchanged, maintaining the current rate of appreciation in the S$NEER band, with the width and midpoint left steady.In Australia, business confidence improved, with the NAB index rising to +7 in September from +4 in August, while business conditions held steady as stronger sales and profitability offset softer employment.Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s September meeting signalled patience on further rate cuts, with policymakers saying monetary policy remains slightly restrictive but that previous easing is supporting housing activity. The bank said the Australian dollar’s modest appreciation, driven by widening yield differentials, is in line with fundamentals and not adding to financial tightening.In China, the Commerce Ministry confirmed it had notified the U.S. in advance of its new rare earth export controls and held working-level talks on Monday under existing trade consultation channels. Beijing criticised Washington for “imposing new restrictions while seeking dialogue” and urged it to act with sincerity, reiterating that cooperation benefits both sides while confrontation harms both.Major currencies traded in narrow ranges, while gold and silver rocketed to fresh record highs as precious-metals momentum continued amid tight physical markets and strong speculative interest.Asia-Pacstocks:Japan(Nikkei 225) -1.2%HongKong (Hang Seng)+0.44 %ShanghaiComposite +0.64%Australia(S&P/ASX 200) +0.03% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
Japan finmin Kato:Won’t comment on forex levelsRecently seeing one-sided, rapid movesImportant for currencies to move in stable manner reflecting fundamentalsInterest rates are driven by various factorsImportant for government to closely monitor bond market developmentWill closely continue dialogue with market participants, pursue appropriate bond management policiesWill assess economic impact of U.S.-China trade rowsUp to BOJ to decide on monetary policy decisionsBelieve growth strategies were not sufficient under AbenomicsKato is the boy who cried wolf. Actually, let me restate that, Kato is the boy who cried. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
With the end of the U.S. government shutdown nowhere in sight, and Beale Air Force Base service members’ and federal employees’ paychecks in jeopardy, the Beale Military Liaison Council began taking matters into its own hands on Monday.
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A Hint Of Opium Wars: Trump's Campaign Against The Fentanyl Epidemic Submitted by Thomas KolbeThe United States is waging a desperate fight against the killer drug fentanyl. Beyond Chinese producers and Mexican drug cartels, the northern neighbor Canada has now come under the American government’s scrutiny. The U.S. finds itself caught in a vise of drug money and asymmetric warfare.In recent weeks, the U.S. Coast Guard made headlines with two spectacular operations: On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Navy sank a suspected Venezuelan drug boat in the southern Caribbean – according to President Trump, a speedboat operation by a “narco-terrorist” group. Eleven people on board died.The latest incident occurred on October 3, 2025: another boat was destroyed near the Venezuelan coast, four people killed, large quantities of drugs seized. Two events that highlight a topic that has nearly been drowned out by customs policy noise, the Gaza war, and government shutdowns – the fentanyl epidemic, America’s silent war on the home front.Echoes of the Opium WarsThe fentanyl crisis in the U.S. has taken monstrous proportions in recent years – documented in countless shocking videos of literally zombified streets in the country’s drug capitals such as Los Angeles or Philadelphia.Approximately 110,000 people die annually from drug use. Around 75,000 deaths – nearly 200 per day – are attributed to the killer drug.Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, roughly 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Even tiny amounts can be lethal, making it the global fuel of a new drug epidemic – cheap to produce, easy to smuggle, deadly. Its characteristics make it an ideal instrument to undermine an external enemy from within and disrupt parts of their social fabric.As during the Opium Wars of the 19th century – when British opium was used as a geostrategic weapon in the struggle for trade surpluses against China, and Beijing’s resistance was exploited by Western powers to escalate – today’s situation feels like a replay: instead of sailing ships, containers transport industrial precursor chemicals; instead of colonial ambitions, geopolitical interests play a decisive role.President Trump does not mince words in this conflict and already commented on the situation in February: “The continued supply of synthetic opioids has profound consequences for our nation, including the deaths of about 200 Americans per day. The Chinese Communist Party subsidizes and supports Chinese chemical companies that export fentanyl and precursor chemicals, which are sold to manufacture synthetic opioids illegally trafficked in the U.S.”Geopolitical DynamiteThese are unmistakable words from the U.S. president. They cast Washington’s harsh trade policy in a new light: this is not merely economic power politics. It is undeniably a response to an industrially organized drug war, whose raw materials – according to allegations – originate in China, pass through Mexico, and ultimately flood American streets as a deadly final product.Following Trump’s argument, a chilling picture emerges: the state-sponsored Chinese export model implies a diabolical, geopolitically aggressive strategy, coldly calculated and orchestrated by a system that combines economic power with lethal effect.Against this backdrop, U.S. tariffs on China seem almost restrained – as if Washington wants to lull the opponent into a false sense of security before the big strike.Shift of Focus to CanadaLooking north, at the Canadian border: journalist Sam Cooper recently highlighted in an interview that Canada has become a money-laundering hub for Chinese and Mexican drug cartels over the years.He refers to the so-called Vancouver model, which in four years facilitated cumulative money laundering from U.S. drug trade exceeding $300 billion. Cooper criticizes the Canadian legislature for failing to effectively deploy the rule of law against these cartels. Moreover, the country has itself become a net producer of fentanyl, with Vancouver as a central hub of activity.Here too, President Donald Trump is intensifying measures and directly linking a tough trade policy against Canada with the fentanyl crisis. Trump repeatedly hints that parts of Canada – especially the resource-rich province of Alberta – could one day switch sides and possibly become a new U.S. state – a provocation sending a clear message: we know what you are doing. And we will not yield without a fight.The Enemy in the NorthCanada appears in this light as a hostile state to the north of the United States, installed by the British after the lost War of Independence in 1776. Here again are the protagonists of the 19th-century Opium Wars.Canada remains part of the Commonwealth of Nations and is formally represented by the English crown. A particularly curious case is the appointment of current Prime Minister Mark Carney: holding both British and Canadian citizenship, he was previously Governor of the Bank of England – an institution acting as a sort of clearinghouse for the City of London, one of the central players on the global financial chessboard.In general, Carney is a problematic case. Like Mario Draghi (2021), Boris Johnson (2019), Rishi Sunak (2022), and Keir Starmer, he was selected through an obscure, democratically unaccountable process and placed in parliament as prime minister.The divide between the new, conservative-patriotic, market-oriented U.S. government on one side, and the increasingly paternalistic-centralist forces of London and Brussels on the other, is widening politically and administratively.Carney’s repeated alignment with European interests makes clear where the geopolitical front lies.Both Europe and Canada should brace for further harsh responses in trade disputes with Washington. Provocations like the EU digital surveillance or the questionable punishment of American companies under the Digital Services Act will be met with direct sanctions.Strategy UnfoldedWhile U.S. President Trump, on the foreign policy front, aims to cut off the sources of the drug war against the U.S. with clear messaging and tough tariffs, the White House also pursues a classic domestic strategy to tackle the fentanyl crisis. In July 2025, Trump signed the “HALT Fentanyl Act,” permanently classifying fentanyl and related substances as Schedule I drugs. The law mandates minimum sentences of ten years for possession of 100 grams or more.Additionally, the administration tightened visa restrictions for suspected drug traffickers and their networks and is massively expanding border controls. Foreign policy-wise, Trump imposed punitive tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico to pressure the main source countries, always with the unmistakable note of their role in the drug conflict.Despite initial declines in death numbers, the fight remains complex: local resistance from radicalized leftists, alternative smuggling routes, and international entanglements require a multidimensional approach. Trump’s policy combines law enforcement, border security, and geopolitical pressure as the central pillars in the war against this epidemic.The fact that Americans are now deploying heavy weaponry in their fight against the drug war – as in the Venezuelan boat case where military force was used – sends an unmistakable signal. Washington is taking the reins decisively and resolutely. The era in which external forces could destabilize the United States without major pushback is definitively over.* * * About the author: Thomas Kolbe, a German graduate economist, has worked for over 25 years as a journalist and media producer for clients from various industries and business associations. As a publicist, he focuses on economic processes and observes geopolitical events from the perspective of the capital markets. His publications follow a philosophy that focuses on the individual and their right to self-determination. Tyler DurdenMon, 10/13/2025 - 22:35