Business, Technology
Tech Stocks Fall Amid AI Slowdown Fears
Shares in major technology companies plunged this week, following growing concerns about a possible slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) growth.
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Business, Politics
Stock Markets Rise After Democrats Win Congress
Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, and American stock markets reacted strongly the next day.
Business, Health
CVS to Split Into Two Companies
CVS Health, one of the biggest healthcare companies in the United States, has announced that it will split into two separate companies.
Sports, Business
LIV Golf to Close After Financial Backer Pulls Out
The golf organisation LIV Golf is expected to announce on Thursday that it will wind down.
Business
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $835 Million
Winning numbers were drawn on Wednesday night for a huge Powerball jackpot.
Business
Australia's Oldest Department Store David Jones Goes Into Receivership
David Jones, Australia's oldest department store, has entered receivership after 188 years of business.
Business
Interest Rates Expected to Rise for First Time in Three Years
Most financial analysts expect interest rates to rise soon, for the first time in more than three years.
Business, Technology
SpaceX's Future Value and a Lawsuit Over Elon Musk's AI Data Centers
Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, has said the company could one day reach $1 trillion in revenue. Revenue means all the money a company earns from selling its products or services.
Business
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $803.9 Million
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $803.9 million ahead of the November 2 drawing. The prize has been climbing for weeks because no one has matched all the winning numbers.
Business
Ohio Player Wins $150,000 in Powerball
A ticket sold in Ohio has won a $150,000 prize in the Powerball lottery. The win came from the drawing held on October 31.
Politics, Business
UK and EU Agree Draft Deal to Cut Food Export Red Tape
The UK and the EU have agreed a draft deal to cut red tape on food exports.
Technology, Business
Supermarket Freezers Hit by Suspected Cyber-Attack
Supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden and Luxembourg have been affected by a suspected cyber-attack. The attack appears to have caused problems with store freezers.
Politics, Business
Cost of Living Protests Turn Violent in Germany
Protests about the cost of living have turned violent in Germany. The protests took place in several cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt.
Business, Technology
Costco Announces Black Friday Sale Dates and Deals for 2026
Costco has revealed its complete Black Friday advertisement for 2026, giving shoppers an early look at upcoming deals. Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year in the United States, taking place after
Technology, Business
Binance Hit by Major Crypto Hack
Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been hit by a major hack. Reports suggest it could be one of the biggest crypto hacks in history.
Business, Technology
Google's Parent Company Has Its Worst Stock Market Day Ever
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, experienced the worst day ever for its shares. The stock dropped sharply in a single trading day.
Technology, Business
North Korean Hackers Blamed for $6.3bn Binance Theft
A blockchain intelligence firm called TRM has blamed North Korean hackers for a huge theft at Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange.
Business
Poundland Faces Collapse; Mayor Offers Support to Staff
Poundland, the budget retail chain, is facing serious financial trouble. Its bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Entertainment, Business
Hello Kitty Maker Ends Link With Japanese Spy Drama
Sanrio, the Japanese company famous for Hello Kitty, has apologised over a problem with one of its products.
Business
Chipotle Shares Jump 7% After CEO's Sales Growth Forecast
Chipotle Mexican Grill's shares rose 7% after the company's CEO said that same-store sales growth will continue. Shares are units of ownership that investors can buy and sell.