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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Landing zone Stocks climbed Tuesday as investors look for signs of a so-called soft landing — the Federal Reserve reining in inflation without damaging the economy. The S&P 500 rose nearly 1% for the day, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed […]

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White House ‘in touch’ with airlines as Helene, Milton spark price gouging fears
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White House ‘in touch’ with airlines as Helene, Milton spark price gouging fears

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attends a Cabinet meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2024.  Samuel Corum | AFP | Getty Images The Department of Transportation said Tuesday it is in contact with airlines about the affordability of their flights in […]

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Harris says Iran is America’s ‘greatest adversary,’ as Mideast War weighs on US priorities
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Harris says Iran is America’s ‘greatest adversary,’ as Mideast War weighs on US priorities

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris walks to board Air Force Two as she departs for New York, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 7, 2024.  Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris said she considers Iran to be America’s “greatest adversary,” in a new interview on the CBS show […]

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Harris proposes expanding Medicare to cover long-term care at home
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Harris proposes expanding Medicare to cover long-term care at home

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is pictured in studio at ABC during a break during the recording of the show “The View” in New York on October 8, 2024.  Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new proposal on Tuesday that would require Medicare to […]

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Harris enters the homestretch riding a once-in-a-generation economic upswing
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Harris enters the homestretch riding a once-in-a-generation economic upswing

The surprisingly positive jobs report Friday has reinforced growing optimism about the U.S. economy, less than a month before the end of an extremely close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and while voters say the economy is a top priority. Nonfarm payrolls added 254,000 jobs in September, while […]

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Ex-Adams aide charged with witness tampering in campaign finance probe day after resigning
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Ex-Adams aide charged with witness tampering in campaign finance probe day after resigning

Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press during the weekly briefing at the City Hall about the ongoing programs in New York City.  Lev Radin | Lightrocket | Getty Images A former New York City official, who until Monday worked in the Adams administration, has been arrested and charged with witness tampering and obstruction of […]

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TikTok sued over ‘addictive’ features that cause physical and mental harm to kids
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TikTok sued over ‘addictive’ features that cause physical and mental harm to kids

A bipartisan group of more than a dozen state attorneys general is filing lawsuits on Tuesday against social media giant TikTok, with one complaint accusing the company of deceiving users by claiming that its app is safe for children, despite its addictive features, and for allegedly operating an unlicensed money transmission business. “Our lawsuit is […]

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, golf resorts are outside Milton’s path. But Truth Social’s offices are at risk
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, golf resorts are outside Milton’s path. But Truth Social’s offices are at risk

An aerial view of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home after Trump said that FBI agents raided it, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. August 15, 2022.  Marco Bello | Reuters Former President Donald Trump’s marquee Florida properties, including his Mar-a-Lago Club and various golf resorts lie outside the anticipated path of Hurricane Milton, the […]

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‘Easy money’: Trump backer Elon Musk claims PAC will pay  for swing state voter information
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‘Easy money’: Trump backer Elon Musk claims PAC will pay $47 for swing state voter information

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump, at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 5, 2024.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is backing Donald Trump in the presidential election, […]

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Trump Media stock soars 15% in heavy trading after ex-president’s rally in Butler with Musk
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Trump Media stock soars 15% in heavy trading after ex-president’s rally in Butler with Musk

Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media soared Monday, a day after former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of his July 13 assassination attempt, to rally with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Shares were up roughly 15% as of 12:30 p.m ET with heavy volume, and the stock was trading […]

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