Fed expected to hold rates as inflation and energy costs weigh ahead of midterms
Policymakers meet this week with inflation, rising oil prices and political pressure all in play, and investors are positioned for another hold.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Big Tech earnings flood and Fed decision to test rickety AI market rally
Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon report alongside the FOMC decision, a combination strategists say could set the tone for an AI-driven market that has already cra
MarketWatch · +14 outlets
France unrest deepens: 410,000 protest, bond yields hit 24-year high ahead of more strikes
Investors are weighing budget and growth risk as protests over inequality and living costs turn violent for a second weekend.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Serbia's Vucic concedes election defeat to Student List as turnout nears record
The loss ends more than a decade in power for the nationalist leader and hands a grassroots movement an unexpected parliamentary majority.
Ft · +13 outlets
Turmoil hits AI buildout as neoclouds come under pressure and credit risks mount
Pulled IPOs, widening credit default swap spreads and a selloff in neocloud names are testing Nvidia's role as the sector's de facto financier.
CNBC · +3 outlets
Getty Images files Chapter 11 after failed merger, clouding Shutterstock deal
The bankruptcy filing casts doubt on the planned combination of the two stock photography groups.
ad-hoc-news.de · +2 outlets
Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns from exile, challenging interim government
The Nobel laureate's return pressures the Trump-backed interim administration as Washington weighs its Venezuela posture.
Ft · +13 outlets
Brazil Supreme Court extends voting hours as transport failures mar election
Missing buses and ferries compounded tensions in a contest where the rightwing challenger is seeking to unseat the leftist president.
Ft · +3 outlets
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones amid rising regional supply risk
The Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites, adding to concern about Middle East supply disruptions.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Iran still passing messages to US via intermediaries as region braces for wider war
Tehran says diplomacy is not closed off while American embassies tighten security after warnings of planned attacks.
Fortune · +9 outlets
Audi CEO appears with Trump at Georgia rally to announce $4.2B car plant
Audi said the Macon plant, slated for 200,000 vehicles a year, is a business decision to grow US sales and cut tariff exposure amid VW restructuring.
Fortune · +11 outlets
DOJ defends Trump-ordered lawsuit over Alaska Senate election certification
Attorney General Blanche's filing targets certification of the race if the GOP candidate loses, drawing accusations of corruption from Democrats.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Jio IPO share allotment status opens for checking with PAN
Investors in India's largest listing are checking allotment results ahead of the shares' trading debut.
NDTV Profit · +9 outlets
Anthropic CEO Amodei eyes $2T valuation in upcoming IPO
The reported target would make the AI developer the most valuable startup listing to date.
Howl.Link · +8 outlets
Apollo says AI has delivered 'zero financial payoff' outside the tech industry
The asset manager's analysis argues the AI boom's measurable growth is confined to technology companies so far.
Business Insider · +14 outlets
Bon Secours nears $6bn takeover of Bain-backed Surgery Partners
The deal would be the latest large move by a not-for-profit hospital chain into outpatient surgery assets.
Ft · +1 outlets
Weil's incoming executive partner declines top job as law firm faces talent exodus
Ramona Nee was due to take the helm in January, and the reversal deepens questions about leadership and retention at the Wall Street firm.
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Ukraine disputes Musk claim its military violated Starlink terms in drone strikes
Kyiv says commercial Starlink limits, not misuse, blocked medium- and long-range strike use, as drone makers are surprised by battlefield payloads.
CNBC · +1 outlets