Stocks slip as Big Tech gloom mixes with pre-election jitters

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares fell on Thursday, after Facebook owner Meta Platforms and Microsoft both warned of rising costs for artificial intelligence, while evidence of strong U.S. economic growth helped support the dollar. Big Tech’s warnings stoked worries among investors that the pay-off for heavy spending on AI may take longer than…

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Robinhood rolls out US presidential election derivatives trading as race heats up

By Manya Saini (Reuters) – Robinhood announced the launch of U.S. presidential election event contracts on Monday, enabling customers to trade based on their prediction for the tightly contested race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Markets will be watching the Nov. 5 contest closely and analysts expect volatility across asset…

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McDonald’s US head vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak, more cases expected

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Waylon Cunningham (Reuters) -McDonald’s scrambled on Wednesday to contain the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others, as it pulled the menu item from restaurants across a dozen states. The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S….

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Sentiment vs. Reality—Is Growth Costing Tesla More Than It’s Worth?

Sentiment vs. Reality—Is Growth Costing Tesla More Than It’s Worth? Tesla’s Q3 2024 earnings call was filled with optimism, as Elon Musk and his leadership team focused on the long-term potential of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, AI innovations, and the upcoming Cybertruck. They painted a picture of Tesla’s future dominance, pushing the idea…

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Warren Buffett says he won’t endorse investment products or candidates

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Warren Buffett will not endorse investment products or political candidates, according to a statement on conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway’s website, in an apparent effort to ward off people trying to capitalize on his reputation. “In light of the increased usage of social media, there have been numerous fraudulent claims regarding Mr….

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Watchlist: Key Earnings from Tesla, Boyd Gaming, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace

As we head into another critical week for the stock market, the focus turns to the earnings reports of some major players across diverse sectors. Boyd Gaming, Tesla, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace are expected to unveil their third-quarter results. Each of these companies provides a unique perspective on the broader market and individual…

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