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Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Another Busy Earnings Week

Ukraine launched a drone attack and struck a major oil terminal in Russia, according to reports.

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Some Wall Street Leaders Are Weighing Bailing on 'Davos in the Desert' After Attacks on Riyadh

Recent attacks by Houthi rebels are making U.S. executives nervous to travel to the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia next week.

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Putin Floats a Summit With Trump and Xi to Discuss Ukraine Deal

Ukraine's Zelensky would not be included in the proposed talks, as Russia's leader seeks to negotiate an end to the conflict that favors Moscow.

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The AI Stock Market Wobble Is a Reminder: This Time Isn't Different

The artificial intelligence build-out hasn't shown it can avoid the problems of past massive capital projects, such as railways and the internet.

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These surprising stocks could be some of the biggest drivers of S&P 500 earnings growth

Boeing, Meta and EchoStar recorded steep charges and expenses a year ago, which are expected to make this latest quarter's results look especially strong by comparison.

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Stocks are heading for a high-stakes showdown, as strong earnings collide with rising borrowing costs

The idea that the AI trade has been mostly immune to rising bond yields isn't quite right, one strategist notes.

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Five Ways Americans' Finances Have Changed Under Trump

Has the economy gotten better or worse during President Trump's second term? Food and gas prices are up, but so are 401(k) balances.

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Nearly All Volume on FIFA-Linked Prediction Market Is Circular Trading

ADI Predictstreet, backed by Abu Dhabi's royal family, paid close to $150 million for advertising rights during the World Cup.

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Beyond Crude: Why Refinery Bottlenecks Are Driving Pump Shock and Could Dampen U.S. Growth

The Trump administration is trying to lower energy prices, but the recent rise in oil stems from refinery problems that could further strain Americans' budgets-and pose risks to economic growth.

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Silver's recent 50% drop from a record high hints that an economic slowdown looms

There's a relatively off-the-radar commodity that can provide hints on where the economy is headed - and it's seen its value drop more than 50% from a record high earlier this year.

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China Is Paying People to Shop. It's a Boom for Tech.

Beijing's $37 billion subsidy program is steering consumers toward smart gadgets and green technology. But the broader spending picture is getting worse.

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The Fed Will Have to Raise Interest Rates More, Even If It Pauses in October

Inflation is running even hotter than expected. Investors are now focused on a December increase in interest rates.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S., European PMI Data in Focus

Purchasing managers' indexes for the U.S. and Europe will offer insights into business sentiment and a further clue on future interest-rate rises.

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AI Agents Trading Stocks While You Sleep? Charles Schwab's CEO Is Skeptical

Schwab CEO Rick Wurster is betting some money and investing needs require a human touch.

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How Coke Loosened Pepsi's Grip on KFC's Soda Fountains

Former PepsiCo-owned chain switched sides after a secret showdown, replete with taste tests and discussions over strategy.

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October 18, 2026 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)