Month: October 2025
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album release party snares $33 million domestically
A person wearing an outfit inspired by The Eras Tour poses in front of “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” posters at an AMC theater to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” in New York City, U.S., Oct. 3, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters Taylor Swift gave […]
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OPEC+ raises oil production again with modest a hike from November
Oil pumpjacks operate in Los Angeles, California, July 31, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images OPEC+ will raise oil output from November by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd), it said on Sunday, opting for the same fairly modest monthly increase as in October amid persistent worries over a looming supply glut. The group comprising the […]
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Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire
Thousands gather to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages on the 722nd day since Oct. 7 attacks, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sept. 27, 2025. Mostafa Alkharouf | Anadolu | Getty Images Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a […]
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Nuclear in my backyard? More of America, and the market, seems OK with it
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor incorporates proven components. Courtesy: GE Vernova Van Buren County is a rural redoubt in southwestern Michigan, a quiet corner of a swing state. Pillow soft sand dunes shift and shape along the shores of Lake Michigan. And the county seat – Paw Paw – is named after […]
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Investors aren’t the market’s biggest loser if Trump, SEC end quarterly reporting
With the Securities and Exchange Commission now pursuing President Trump’s request to consider a rule that ends the mandate that public companies file quarterly reports, there’s a lot to gain for companies in time and money, and a lot for the Big Four accounting firms to lose. Trump originally proposed a switch to semi-annual reporting […]
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Psychologist’s No. 1 non-negotiable parenting rule for happier, healthier kids: It’s ‘very straightforward and costs nothing’
A lot of parents struggle with the idea of giving their kids access to smartphones or other connected devices. How old should they be when they get their first phone or tablet? What parental controls, if any, should you use? No matter what you decide, you need to follow one “imperative” rule to help your […]
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Chip stocks have had quite a run this year. Technicals say be careful from here
Semiconductor stocks have been on a tear and rank among the best performers this year. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), a widely watched gauge of the group, is up 39% year to date compared to the S & P 500’s 14% gain — and SMH is up nearly 20% in the past month. But is […]
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This Meta alum has spent 10 months leading OpenAI’s nationwide hunt for its Stargate data centers
Keith Heyde stands on site in Abilene, Texas, where OpenAI’s Stargate infrastructure buildout is underway. Heyde, a former head of AI compute at Meta, is now leading OpenAI’s physical expansion push. OpenAI It wasn’t how Keith Heyde envisioned celebrating the holidays. Rather than hanging out with his wife back home in Oregon, Heyde spent late […]
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Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns
In this photo illustration, the Brookfield Infrastructure Partners company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images Fears about the impact of a government shutdown, a slowing labor market, and elevated stock valuations are weighing on investor sentiment. Given the ongoing uncertainty, investors looking for stable returns can […]
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At 95, Warren Buffett proves he’s still the sharpest dealmaker with $10 billion OxyChem deal
Warren Buffett’s shrewd dealmaking instincts remain intact even as the 95-year-old legendary investor inches close to the end of his term as Berkshire Hathaway CEO. Berkshire said Thursday it reached a deal to buy Occidental Petroleum’s chemical business, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion in cash, marking its largest purchase since 2022. The transaction reflects Buffett’s investment […]
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