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SoftBank reportedly plans $50 billion tech investment in aspiring 'AI nation' Malaysia

SoftBank Group reportedly plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia's technology sector, including artificial intelligence and data centers....

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Brazil's Lula wins presidential election in runoff vote

Brazil's Lula wins record fourth term in presidential runoff with markets falling and real set to weaken....

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‘Ticking time bomb’: The world's pension funds face an ageing crisis

The world's pension systems are confronting a demographic crisis as longer lifespans and dwindling birth rates threaten to stretch retirement finances....

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More pain may be coming for the AI trade. Why I’m not giving up on it

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains why the AI trade has cracked and what he's doing about it....

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Blanche defends Trump-ordered lawsuit over Alaska Senate election certification

Democrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J. Sullivan....

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Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms during drone operations

Ukraine challenged Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms, arguing that commercial Starlink limits prevented medium- and long-range strike use....

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Audi defends plans for a $4 billion Georgia plant amid VW restructuring, tariffs

Audi's CEO defended the company's plans for a $4 billion plant in Georgia, calling it a business decision to grow sales and reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs....

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Here are 4 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

Peak earnings season, plus a Fed meeting and fresh inflation data....

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In pictures: Initially peaceful protests across France over inequality again descend into violence

Protests over inequality and living costs drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, with clashes in several cities for a second straight weekend....

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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks....

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Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO

Wonder is leaning into automation and user-built restaurants as founder Marc Lore prepares the startup for a potential IPO....

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What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protests

French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests....

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After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreement

Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions....

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Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification

Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska....

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Biotech stocks are surging. How investors can play the new drug innovation boom

Biotech stocks are rallying as clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies revive the sector. Here are the ETFs and stocks analysts favor....

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AI funding fears rattle Wall Street. Here's how we're adjusting our portfolio

The rotation out of AI stocks benefited several defensive Club stocks....

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American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm elections

A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans....

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I quit my marketing job to walk dogs for 4 months: It's 'one of the most valuable professional experiences I've ever had'

"People sometimes assume dog walking was a gap or detour in my career. I see it as one of the most valuable professional experiences I've had," says Sally Simmons....

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An ex-bookkeeper spent $375 to launch a sewing business: 'I hadn't felt so sure about something like that in a long time'

Eric Lugo runs Stitch Lab ATX, a sewing studio that offers group classes and events to teach basic sewing skills....

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Fact vs. fiction: Doctors share whether peptides are safe and effective

As peptides gain popularity among some wellness influencers and federal government officials, doctors share what you need to know....

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Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early

Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply....

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Nvidia's role as AI financier faces first big test as neoclouds take market hit

As Nvidia has gone from chipmaker to industry financier, some investors see the company taking on outsized risk tied to the AI buildout....

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Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it

A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election....

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Turmoil hits AI buildout as neoclouds face pressure, credit risks mount and Solidigm pulls IPO

Stock slumps, pulled IPOs and rising spreads on credit default swaps this week sets stage for hyperscaler earnings....

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Moody's holds steady on France's credit rating as country grapples with turmoil and higher yields

Moody's left its credit rating on France at Aa3, giving the country some relief in a week of unrest....

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Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but 'replacing' them with other products

Sen. Susan Collins announced Canada was dropping Canadian tariffs, but the White House later said it was "replacing" the ones removed from the list....

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In hunt for Starlink alternative, Ukraine partners with Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE

With SpaceX imposing speed limits on Starlink in Ukraine and hampering military operations, Kyiv is looking for alternatives....

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Trump's executive order targets mortgage insurance, refinance costs. What it means for borrowers

Trump's executive order on housing aims to lower mortgage costs. Here's what it means for homeowners and buyers....

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Musk's SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine and the toll is rising

Since last week, Ukraine has reported restrictions on a version of Starshield, a version of SpaceX's Starlink, hampering its military operations against Russia....

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10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries

The 10-year Treasury yield was just below 5% Friday after AI-driven tech selling sent investors into government bonds....

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AI's 'Black October': Critical PHP flaws set off global security scramble

Governments and businesses around the globe are scrambling to contain the fallout after the PHP vulnerabilities leaked online....

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DOJ sues to block Alaska from certifying Senate race winner if Republican narrowly loses

The Alaska race is one of several contests around the United States that could determine whether Republicans retain their slim majority in the Senate...

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AI agents could disrupt bank deposits. Why Wall Street may be overreacting

Analysts say the fears that AI agents could disrupt the banking industry are overblown, for now....

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Texas Senate race: Talarico campaign turns its fire on Elon Musk

James Talarico hit back at Elon Musk's attacks and spending in a new ad by the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas....

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American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'

Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday....

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Silicon Valley Democrats demand investigation into Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

A letter demanding an investigation indicates Democrats will make investigating Starlink's interruption a top priority if they win control of the U.S. House....

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U.S. oil holds above $100, Brent at five-month high as Iran says it’s prepared for warfare

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market....

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Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey shows

Democrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings....

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Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes despite renewed push for U.S.-brokered peace talks

Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight....

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Nvidia's Huang heads to Kazakhstan for the first time — and he's not the only one with big plans

Jensen Huang's first Kazakhstan visit highlights the country's growing AI ambitions and global business appeal....

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Volvo Cars shares plunge 28% amid China sales slump and fresh job cuts

The Swedish automaker cited a deteriorating environment led by "tougher" market conditions in China and the U.S., which "negatively affected free cash flow."...

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Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books....

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SK Hynix shares pare losses in choppy trade as chipmaker halts Solidigm IPO review

SK Hynix shares pare losses in choppy trade following halted review of Solidigm IPO plans in the U.S....

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Wealthy Chinese move offshore money to U.S. banks as Beijing’s tax net widens

Bankers and lawyers say Chinese clients' demand for U.S. bank accounts has gathered pace as Beijing tightens the screws on Chinese offshore wealth....

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Japan core inflation in September surges to its highest this year at 2.1%

Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, was in line with than the 2.1% forecast by economists polled by Reuters....

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Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and patterns from its online marketplace

Etsy also laid out clearer rules around AI usage on its platform, including barring sellers from creating bot-generated listings without any human involvement....

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SpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns

Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla....

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Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reports

Elon Musk, a critic of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had ordered the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink, The Wall Street Journal previously reported....

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Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election

With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, Meta made clear that Mark Zuckerberg is staying in California if the wealth tax passes....

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Reported fraud losses among older Americans hit $3 billion in 2025 as big losses surge: FTC report

Older Americans reported $2.1 billion in fraud losses of at least $100,000, accounting for 70% of the $3 billion lost overall, according to the FTC....

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