U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China
The Trump administration banned Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from civilian U.S. government agencies, citing security concerns.
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UK unemployment rate falls in pre-budget boost, but firms keep cutting vacancies – business live
Vacancies fell particularly sharply across the construction sector, suggesting Britain’s builders cut back on hiring last summer.
Copper is outshining gold this year. Investors say the rally can survive an AI correction
Copper is becoming increasingly strategic to governments and industries as artificial intelligence, power-grid investment and defense spending increase demand for the industrial metal, investors say.
What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
Anger over the cost of living and pressure on public services has brought hundreds of thousands of protesters onto streets across several European countries, with grievances ranging from expensive housing to poor condit…
'Cannot play hide and seek': Minister's warning over haze sends Singapore agricultural stocks lower
Shares of several Singapore-listed agricultural companies fell Tuesday after Senior Minister K Shanmugam warned they won't "escape responsibility" for their possible role in the haze blanketing the city-state.
‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments
Nvidia is increasing its investments in Europe's artificial intelligence sector, unveiling plans to back four German startups as the country pushes to strengthen its position in industrial AI.
JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise
U.S. Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after President Donald Trump offered his backing for the leader's reelection bid next week.
BlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Indian telecom major Jio's IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion
India's Jio Platforms has seen the anchor investor quota for its initial public offering oversubscribed more than 30 times, according to a source familiar with the matter, drawing bids from top asset managers including …
Is this the beginning of the end of the AI stock market boom?
After a wobble on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, some AI market observers think a reassessment of the potential value of various businesses may be under way
When should you dump your target-date funds?
Ramsey argues bond-heavy retirement portfolios are mathematically flawed: AGG is down 0.51% in 2026 while the S&P 500 is up 12%.
Three big takeaways from the IMF-World Bank meetings
The world's finance chiefs spent last week in Bangkok debating the biggest risk facing the global economy — with debt, artificial intelligence and trade imbalances topping the list. Meanwhile, China, long a main risk fa…
Corn Falls Out of Bed on Monday as Exports Disappoint
Corn futures were disappointed in a 2 year low in export shipments, as contracts were down 1 ¼ to 7 ¼ cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 7 1/4 lower cents at $4.27 1/4. USDA’s Exp…
Trump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump said Monday that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss how to end the Ukraine war, while ramping up his criticism of Ukrainian President V…
Home BancShares earnings beat by $0.01, revenue fell short of estimates
Home BancShares (NYSE:HOMB - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The financial services provider reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimate…
AGNC Investment Enters Oversold Territory
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — s…
Blood clots are ‘incredibly common,’ even for pro athletes like Jalen Hurts. Here’s what to know.
These risks in semiliquid private credit funds are rarely part of the conversation.
Colleges raced to build massive computer-science departments. Now the boom is turning to bust.
“Computer science isn’t the ticket to the American dream like people thought it was.”
Strength in Chipmakers and AI-Infrastructure Stocks Lead the Broader Market Higher
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.57% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.52%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are…
Apple announces product launch event for Oct. 28. Analysts expect touchscreen laptop
Apple announced a product launch event on Oct. 28, sending invitations on Monday to media and analysts for an "Apple Experience in Los Angeles."
Millrose Properties Becomes Oversold
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — s…
Coffee Prices Jump on El Niño Risks
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +10.10 (+3.30%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +70 (+2.05%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Monday, with arabica posting a 6-week high. Concern…
Sugar Prices Fall as India Halts Sugar Diversion to Ethanol
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.28 (-1.34%) on Monday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -8.10 (-1.46%). Sugar prices settled lower on Monday after the Indian government ordere…
SpaceX earnings will be all about AI — for better or for worse
SpaceX has been renting out access to computing power, which is a big source of revenue growth but also one that comes at a high cost.
Crushed tech stocks bounce — plus, new doctor survey keeps us positive on Lilly
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