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A timeline of Elon Musk's tumultuous Twitter acquisition attempt
Musk on Tuesday proposed the completion of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
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Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle
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Job losses would fall disproportionately on vulnerable workers, economists say.
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EXPLAINER: What's next in Musk's epic battle with Twitter?
Elon Musk’s monthslong tussle with Twitter has taken a sharp turn after the Tesla billionaire seemed to return to where he started in April — offering to buy the company for $44 billion
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Stocks rise in extended rally, clawing back more ground
Stocks rose sharply again on Wall Street Tuesday and clawed back more of the ground they lost in a miserable several weeks
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Deal back on? Elon Musk gets closer to buying Twitter
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion
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Fourth union approves deal with railroads to get 24% raises
Another union has approved the deal it made with the major freight railroads last month that helped prevent a strike to secure 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses for the workers it represents
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Fourth union approves deal with railroads to get 24% raises
Another union has approved the deal it made with the major freight railroads last month that helped prevent a strike to secure 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses for the workers it represents
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Elon Musk reverses course, offers to buy Twitter at original price
The deal would move forward at a total cost of roughly $44 billion.
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Musk's plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the tech billionaire floated a divisive proposal to end Russia’s invasion
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 10/4/2022
Stocks rose sharply again on Wall Street and clawed back more of the ground they lost in a miserable several weeks
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Blackbaud, Acuity Brands rise; AXT, KalVista fall
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: Blackbaud, Acuity Brands rise; AXT, KalVista fall
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Twitter OKs Elon Musk's purchase plan
The deal would move forward at a total cost of roughly $44 billion.
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October 04
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery rose $2.89 to $86.52 a barrel Tuesday
October 04
October 04
Micron to bring microchip plant to upstate New York
Micron, one of the world’s largest microchip manufacturers, will open a semiconductor plant in New York, promising an investment of up to $100 billion and a plant that could bring 50,000 jobs to the state
October 04
October 04
World Bank: Ukraine's war-torn economy will sink 35% in '22
Devastated by Russia’s invasion eight months ago, the Ukrainian economy will plunge 35% this year
October 04
October 04
A timeline of Elon Musk's tumultuous Twitter acquisition attempt
Musk on Tuesday proposed the completion of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
October 04
October 04
Iconic Goodwill gets serious with online for thrifters
Thrifters who flock to Goodwill stores will now be able to do more of their treasure hunting online
October 04
October 04
Poll: Many pessimistic about improving standard of living
While most Americans say having a good standard of living is important, more than half believe it’s unlikely younger people today will have a better life than their parents, according to a new poll
October 04
October 04
Report: Musk proposes to proceed with Twitter takeover
Trading in shares of Twitter were halted after the stock spiked on reports that Elon Musk would proceed with his $44 billion deal to buy the company after months of legal battles
October 04
October 04
US job openings sink as economy slows, cost to borrow rises
The number of available jobs in the U.S. plummeted in August compared with July, a sign that businesses may pull back further on hiring and potentially cool chronically high inflation
October 04
October 04
What is 'recession fatigue' and how to combat it
Gen Z is more likely to feel "slighted" by a possible recession.
October 04
October 04
Poll: Many pessimistic about improving standard of living
While most Americans say having a good standard of living is important, more than half believe it’s unlikely younger people today will have a better life than their parents, according to a new poll
October 04
October 04
Poll: Many pessimistic about improving standard of living
While most Americans say having a good standard of living is important, more than half believe it’s unlikely younger people today will have a better life than their parents, according to a new poll
October 04
October 04
German energy company RWE to end coal use by 2030
German energy company RWE says it will phase out the burning of coal by 2030, saving 280 million metric tons of climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions
October 04
October 04
Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine’s foreign minister has promised that his embattled country will do all it can to send more grain to Africa
October 04
October 04
In Ian's wake, Florida residents brave a slow wait for power
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, hundreds of thousands of Florida residents are facing another day without electricity
October 04
October 04
Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city
The bodies of Russian soldiers are lying in the streets of a key city in eastern Ukraine following their comrades' retreat that has marked the latest defeat for Moscow
October 04
October 04
Sheryl Sandberg steps into abortion fight with ACLU donation
Sheryl Sandberg opened her next chapter as a full-time philanthropist Tuesday with a donation to the American Civil Liberties Union to fight state abortion bans across the country
October 04
October 04
Romania investigates leaks from Russian-owned company
Authorities in Romania have opened a criminal investigation into suspected data leaks against four employees of the local branch of neighboring Serbia’s NIS Petrol
October 04
October 04
Russian court fines TikTok for not deleting LGBT content
A Russian court has fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material in what is the country’s latest crackdown on Big Tech companies
October 04
October 04
Asian shares mostly lower as recession fears deepen
Asian shares are higher, encouraged by a rally in U.S. shares after some weak economic data raised hopes that the Federal Reserve might ease away from aggressive interest rate hikes
October 04
October 03
Judge: ITG is liable for Florida tobacco settlement payments
A Delaware judge says cigarette manufacturer ITG Brands assumed liability for tobacco settlement payments to the state of Florida when it acquired four brands from Reynolds American in 2015
October 03
October 03
American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue deal to federal judge
The CEO of American Airlines has defended his airline's partnership with JetBlue
October 03
October 03
Buffett's successor buys nearly $70M of Berkshire stock
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s successor bought nearly $70 million worth of stock in the conglomerate he is slated to one day lead
October 03
October 03
Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, Senate report finds
Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle
October 03
October 03
Kim Kardashian fined $1 million by SEC over crypto promotion
The long list of celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies just got shorter
October 03
October 03
US auto sales to fall a bit in 3Q, even with September gains
U.S. new vehicle sales fell slightly in the third quarter, even with improvement in September
October 03
October 03
Stella McCartney dabbles in art at eco-pioneering Paris show
It was as much art fair as fashion show for designer Stella McCartney, who put on an art-infused spring collection at Paris Fashion Week on Monday that vibrated with flashes of color
October 03
October 03
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 10/3/2022
Wall Street rallied to its best day since late July as falling bond yields eased some of the pressure that’s battered markets
October 03
October 03
Viasat, Myovant rise; Tesla, Twitter fall
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: ViaSat, Myovant rise; Tesla, Twitter fall
October 03
October 03
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery rose $4.14 to $83.63 a barrel Monday
October 03
October 03
Stocks rally on Wall Street toward their best day in months, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rise more than 3%
Stocks rally on Wall Street toward their best day in months, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rise more than 3%
October 03
October 03
Europe faces 'unprecedented risk' of gas shortage, IEA says
Europe is facing unprecedented risks to its energy supply this winter
October 03
October 03
What if Musk loses the Twitter case but defies the court?
Twitter wants a Delaware court to order Elon Musk to buy the social media service for $44 billion, as he promised back in April
October 03
October 03
UnitedHealth closes roughly $8B deal for Change Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group says it has completed its acquisition of Change Healthcare, closing the roughly $8 billion deal a couple weeks after a judge rejected a challenge from regulators
October 03
October 03
Kim Kardashian charged by SEC over crypto post
Kardashian will pay $1.26 million to settle the civil charges, the SEC said.
October 03
October 03
Hurricane Ian could cause $75 billion in damage
The best-case-scenario for damage is $66 billion, a data firm said.
October 03
October 03
Insider Q&A: Privacy advocate sees growing public alarm
Jeffrey Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, has advocated in Washington for privacy protection over the last 25 years, warning U.S. lawmakers and regulators about growing threats to Americans’ online privacy
October 03
October 03
Hungary, Austria and Serbia work together to stem migration
The leaders of Hungary, Austria and Serbia have met in Budapest to find solutions on how to stem the increasing number of migrants arriving in Europe
October 03
October 03
Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, Senate report finds
Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle, according to a report issued Monday by the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, giving the public its first glimpse into the growing problems at Zelle
October 03
October 03
This Week: Job openings, Levi Strauss earns, hiring snapshot
The Labor Department delivers its monthly tally of U.S. job openings Tuesday and its September snapshot of hiring by nonfarm employers Friday
October 03
October 03
From V8 to EV: New Corvette Z06 could be the last before a move to electrification
The new naturally aspirated 5.5L LT6 V8 engine produces 670 horses under the hood of Chevy’s new sports car.
October 03