UK government borrowing costs fall as City welcomes ‘no harm’ budget – business live
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Wednesday’s budget was “broadly the budget that many people were expecting”.
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U.S. economy grows at fastest pace in almost three years, third-quarter GDP shows
Since our last edition, we have continued to see a rapidly changing global economic and policy environment and recognize that conditions remain highly fluid. So, the three scenarios we present in this forecast are not m…
Steve Eisman gets more conservative with portfolio as AI trade nears 'tipping point'
Steve Eisman of "The Big Short" fame thinks the artificial intelligence trade is near a "tipping point," but he's not ready to outright bet against it yet.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, longtime Wall Street law firm, plans wind down
A management committee of Weil, Gotshal & Manges, the long-time Wall Street law firm, has recommended that its partners wind down operations, the firm said Wednesday.
AI build-out hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecasts
The past few quarters of hyperscaler earnings have been marked by ever-increasing capital expenditure forecasts as tech giants race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure to meet what they describe as insat…
Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates
The pace of price increases stepped up in September, keeping inflation well above the Federal Reserve's target, while the economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, according to a Commerce Department report…
Inflation surges, PCE shows. Fed pause on rate hikes unlikely to last long with prices still rising.
Inflation surges, PCE shows. Fed pause on rate hikes unlikely to last long with prices still rising. Yearly rate of U.S. inflation climbs to 3.6% Read at source
Hegseth reportedly fires U.S. top military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks
Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Restaurant Brands reports mixed results as Burger King's U.S. turnaround shows signs of success
Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results as Popeyes' struggles offset Burger King's successful U.S. turnaround.
Addex Therapeutics Ltd Increases Issued Share Capital to Create Treasury Shares
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it
BISMARCK, N.D. — In 1918, an offshoot of the progressive farmer-labor movement known as the Nonpartisan League swept into power in North Dakota, riding a populist groundswell of anger directed at big banks and industry …
Advantest shares jump as AI chip demand drives earnings outlook upgrade
TOKYO - Tokyo stocks surged on October 1, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 68,957, up 2,203 points, as investors rushed back into artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares after Micron Technology’s strong e…
Soybeans Fade Lower into Wednesday’s Close
Soybeans are trading with 12 to 15 cent losses early on Wednesday. Futures were rallying on Tuesday, contracts 21 to 29 3/4 cents in the green at the close. Open interest popped 24,979 contracts higher, indicating net n…
AI-related investment, consumers likely boosted US economic growth in third quarter
Since our last edition, we have continued to see a rapidly changing global economic and policy environment and recognize that conditions remain highly fluid. So, the three scenarios we present in this forecast are not m…
China’s tech darlings are losing their shine. Here’s what’s behind the sell-off
China's tech rally is being tested as as investors question whether AI profits can justify lofty valuations.
Why Alphabet’s stock could see its worst drop in years after the latest results
Alphabet heads into its third-quarter report with one of the strongest operating stories in large-cap technology and a stock that has not been paid for it. Cloud growth has accelerated for four straight quarters, the ba…
Trump methane policy rollback may have minimal impact on crude prices, EPA says
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed rollback of methane emissions rules would do little to lower oil and natural gas prices, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s own economic modeling.
CoreWeave and other neocloud stocks drop after Microsoft capex comes in below expectations
Shares of CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN fell as Microsoft's lower-than-expected capex figure points to infrastructure partners taking longer to deliver capacity.
Ford Q3 2026 slides: profit beats on cost discipline, guidance raised
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Three media outlets seek full White House access in amended lawsuit
President Donald Trump banned MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House in September, only to have a judge he appointed order their return.
Alphabet's free cash flow sinks further, Q3 capex expectations miss in worrying sign for AI trade
Alphabet shares slumped more than 7% after the search giant reported a drop in free cash flow during the third quarter.
ServiceNow’s stock slides as earnings miss clouds a raised AI outlook
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…