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Wedbush Says This Stock Remains a Top Pick Despite Recent Volatility
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Midterm elections 2026 live updates: Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses
Follow day two of 2026 midterm elections live updates as Democrats flip Congress in blue wave.
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Elon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms
The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign.
Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 1.77%
CVS to break up $117 billion business, separating pharmacies from insurance; shares fall
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Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Were the midterms a clearing event on Wall Street?
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Trump hammers Fox News, blaming network for GOP losses as ratings slide
Trump is a frequent critic of media companies, especially broadcasters that he views as being biased against him.
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Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
Wells Fargo starts On Holding at Overweight, sees growth reaccelerating in 2027
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Democrats ready Trump probes and affordability measures
Even with control of both the Senate and the House, Democratic legislation could still be obstructed by presidential veto
Alligator strolls into bagel shop in North Carolina
A small alligator found its way into the back room of Bagel Dock Express in North Carolina before strolling into the main restaurant area, scaring employees. Continue reading...
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Stocks Rise as Democrats Flip Control of Congress
Global markets fell as the first results came in, but later traded higher as investors assessed the outlook for policy as the balance of power shifted sharply in Washington.
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AbbVie expands Oxford R&D facility as part of £120 million-plus investment
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Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster
Top stocks to watch on Democratic gains: First Solar, NextEra Energy, HCA Healthcare
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Why is Cenovus Energy stock sliding today?
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Kraft Heinz to divest its North American coffee business in $650 million deal
Kraft Heinz will divest its North American coffee business to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners as CEO Steve Cahillane works to revive the company.
Midterm Election Day recap: Democrats flip Senate and House in stunning victory
The 2026 midterm elections saw Democratic victories sweep across the nation in a stunning referendum on Trump.
Once it was a £1 hanger. Now it’s a £15 locker. Why do cloakrooms cost so much on a night out?
The cost of checking your coat or bag is galloping ahead of other – also rising – prices at venues. We explain the surprisingly complex reasons why Not long ago, it cost just £2 to put a coat or a heavily stuffed tote bag in a cloakroom on a night out. But over the course of the 2020s, that cost has increased to more than £13 in some UK venues. At the Outernet Live venue complex in London’s…
Depressing, but true: If you want to get ahead at work, embrace virtue signaling
Strategically embracing the right symbols in the office really can advance your career.
Poundland suppliers warn US owner must not maximise its return at their expense
British companies that supply the budget retailer face millions of pounds-worth of losses if it collapses Suppliers facing millions of pounds in losses if Poundland collapses have said the chain’s US owner should not be permitted to maximise its return at their expense, as ministers attempt to intervene in the situation. The fate of the retail chain, its 12,000 staff and about 2,000 suppliers…
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Dow rallies 1,000 points as political risk eases after resounding Democratic victory in U.S. midterms: Live updates
Stocks ripped higher on Wednesday after a decisive victory by Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections removed political risk that was hanging over Wall Street.
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SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble After Elon Musk-Backed Candidates Lose in Texas
The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.
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