Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge
Although price moves remain contained in the absence of a dramatic weekend escalation, world markets are still on edge as
2023-10-16 18:21
Lina Khan's rise was heralded as an antitrust revolution. Now she has to pull it off
When the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon last month in a landmark antitrust case, Lina Khan, chair of the FTC, described it as a "cutting-edge" lawsuit that captures "state-of-the-art thinking" about modern monopolies in the tech industry.
2023-10-16 17:48
Jordan faces uphill climb to win speaker vote as House chaos drags on
Rep. Jim Jordan is racing to shore up support for his bid for speaker among skeptical GOP House members, but an entrenched bloc of lawmakers opposed to him leaves the Ohio Republican with an uphill climb ahead of a planned Tuesday vote on the House floor.
2023-10-16 17:27
Nithari killings: Allahabad High Court frees 'serial killers' on death row
The two men were convicted for the rape and murder of 19 women and children in 2005.
2023-10-16 16:52
Asian FX reserves slip as central banks grapple with strong dollar
By Jaspreet Kalra and Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE/MUMBAI Asia's central banks have spent this year defending their currencies against
2023-10-16 15:56
Oil prices gain as concerns mount over Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose above $91 a barrel on Monday as diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East intensified.
2023-10-16 13:55
Rite Aid Files for US Bankruptcy, Will Close More Stores
US pharmacy chain Rite Aid Corp. filed for bankruptcy as it looks to restructure debts, and said it
2023-10-16 13:16
Gold Billionaire Sawiris Eyes Stake in $7 Billion Reko Diq Mine
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, who has forged a fortune in telecom and gold, is eyeing an investment in
2023-10-16 12:54
Yankees fans mad dog Brian Cashman over Jordan Montgomery’s flawless postseason
The Yankees traded Jordan Montgomery because Brian Cashman didn't think he'd make NY's playoff rotation. Now he's dominating the postseason for the Rangers.
2023-10-16 11:45
Millennial Banana Heir Noboa Wins Ecuador Presidency in Runoff
A 35-year-old business leader from a wealthy fruit-exporting dynasty, Daniel Noboa, will be Ecuador’s next president after winning
2023-10-16 09:54
Fred Warner refuses to blame 49ers kicker for first loss of the season
The 49ers were dealt their first loss of the season in Week 6 following a failed field goal conversion attempt by Jake Moody.
2023-10-16 09:22
Time Is Running Out for the ‘Year of the Bond’ as Losses Mount
The tagline from Wall Street was that 2023 was the year of the bond. Instead, fund managers are
2023-10-16 09:18