Britain’s political scene is in absolute chaos with a resignation, reports of bullying and further speculation over how long Prime Minister Liz Truss has left.Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 11:05AM
Britain’s political scene is in absolute chaos — right at the worst possible time. Here’s what you need to know
2-year Treasury yield tops 4.6% as recession fears grow louder
Treasury yields rose on Thursday, with the yield on the 2-year note reaching a 15-year high as recession concerns reverberated through global markets.Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 09:44AM
Europe’s $9 billion digital bank N26 launches crypto trading service amid bear market
An N26 executive said interest in cryptocurrencies “remains super high, even in a bear market.”Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 09:32AM
What China’s big party congress this week means for the economy
The twice-a-decade Chinese leadership meeting this week has implications for which parts of the economy will receive support or pressure, Natixis analysts said.Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 09:14AM
IBM surpasses quarterly projections and lifts its full-year revenue forecast
IBM saw a jump in mainframe computer and transaction-processing software sales in its first full quarter of sales of a new version, the z16, in May.Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 11:14PM
Iran calls Western allegations that it supplied Russia with drones ‘disappointing,’ calls for peaceful resolution of war
Moscow has carried out devastating drone strikes against what Ukraine said were civilian targets as well as critical infrastructure like energy facilities. Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 12:06AM
CDC recommends Novavax’s Covid shots as mix-and-match first booster to Pfizer or Moderna
Novavax’s Covid shots rely on protein technology used in other vaccines for decades, rather than the messenger RNA used in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 08:10PM
This 31-year-old spent $2,300 on an acre of Arizona land—less than a decade later, it’s worth $15,000
Hiking tour guide Louis Herron bought an acre of Arizona land for $2,300 in 2013. Now, due at least partially to increased tourist spending, it’s worth $15,000.Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 03:35PM
Biden says oil companies should ramp up production instead of buying back stock and paying dividends
“You should not be using your profits to buy back stock or for dividends. Not now. Not while a war is raging,” Biden said to U.S. energy companies. Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 07:46PM
McDonald’s limited-edition adult Happy Meal toys are selling for as much as $300,000 on eBay
One opportunistic reseller is asking for $300,000.95 for three unopened toys. Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 05:19PM