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Scout Motors logs 212,000 preorders ahead of South Carolina factory launch

Scout Motors reports 212,000 reservations as its $2 billion South Carolina factory approaches completion.

Spring home sales outlook dims as market softens

Spring home sales outlook deteriorates as market conditions weaken heading into peak selling season.

Analyst: Russia seeks European security buffer through historical lens

Russia engages diplomatically in Abu Dhabi, signaling Middle East positioning amid geopolitical tensions.

Inflation battle risks economic pain ahead

Federal Reserve's inflation fight risks economic pain as rate-hike cycle continues, pressuring equities and bonds.

72-year-old vanishes from Tui vessel crossing Atlantic

British woman missing from Atlantic cruise ship; incident raises maritime safety and liability questions.

Kushner and Witkoff head to Moscow for Putin talks on Ukraine

U.S. envoys are traveling to Moscow to discuss Ukraine with Putin, then proceeding to Dublin to meet Zelensky.

Turkish Airlines refuses to pay $512 hotel bill after toilet failure cancels Denver flight

Passenger disputes airline's refusal to cover hotel costs after flight delay caused by broken toilet.

Clearinghouses sue over unregulated stock and crypto wagering platform

Kalshi and the CFTC approved perpetual short-selling contracts, allowing retail traders to bet against stocks through derivatives.

Cotton urges Commerce to blacklist Chinese chipmaker CXMT

Senator Cotton calls for U.S. ban on Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT, escalating semiconductor supply-chain restrictions.

Argentina threatens Rockhopper CEO with imprisonment over Falklands oil venture

Buenos Aires issued legal notice to the British oil company's leadership, escalating pressure against drilling operations in the disputed territory.

Endeavour Mining drops on mine troubles, output guidance cut

Endeavour Mining shares fall after operational stoppages cut full-year gold output guidance.

Ukrainian drone maker reaches $6 billion valuation on combat success

Ukrainian drone maker reaches $6 billion valuation on investor confidence in combat-proven technology.

Metro Bank denies exploring sale despite takeover speculation

Metro Bank puts itself up for sale, signaling distress in UK retail banking sector.

Uganda arrests school principal as police probe four student deaths

Ugandan authorities detained a school head teacher while investigating the suspected poisoning deaths of four pupils.

Treasury yields climb as markets await inflation, housing reports

Treasury yields rise as markets await inflation and housing reports that will shift rate expectations.

Ofwat tightens water company bonus rules after firms skirt restrictions

UK regulator Ofwat tightens water industry bonus restrictions to restore public confidence in sector governance.

MSCI removes MicroStrategy from indexes over lack of operating assets

MicroStrategy faces removal from MSCI indexes due to its bitcoin-heavy strategy, affecting passive fund holdings.

British GDP expands 0.7% in third quarter, quickest pace since 2022

UK economy expands at fastest pace in over two years, supporting sterling and domestic assets.

Asian stocks fall as Nvidia leadership turmoil rattles investors

Nvidia leadership turmoil pressures Asian tech stocks and semiconductor supply chain confidence.

Island Energy raises gas rates 5% starting December

Middle East tensions push gas bills higher as supply concerns ripple through energy markets.

Russian strikes push Ukraine's power grid toward collapse

Russian strikes damage Ukraine's power infrastructure, pushing energy supply toward critical shortage amid winter.

SoftBank leads $8.5B funding round for German robotics startup Agile Robots

Tech giants back German robotics start-up in $8.5 billion funding round, signaling capital concentration in automation.

Wealthy families shift majority of holdings to alternatives, away from stocks and bonds

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals are shifting capital into alternative investments away from traditional markets.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills six, wounds twenty

An Israeli strike damaged the surgical wing of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least six people and injuring at least twenty others, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

State Street: Yen could weaken to 160 per dollar if Fed tightens

WSJ says yen weakening to 160 per dollar is plausible given current conditions.

Nvidia halts Singapore revenue disclosure as Megaspeed questions mount

Nvidia drops 8% after board weighs Huang's tenure

Nvidia shares fall as the board weighs the future of CEO Jensen Huang.

Gold falls as traders bet Fed will raise rates

Gold prices fall as markets price in higher Federal Reserve rate increases.

Nikkei slips 0.2% as electronics drag outweigh chemical, trading gains

Nikkei index fell 0.2% as electronics stocks declined.

Vacant office towers convert to residential housing in Paris and Washington

Office-to-residential conversions accelerate in Paris and Washington, reshaping urban real estate supply and demand.

Trump's election struggles may accelerate India commerce pact

Trump's domestic political weakness raises prospects for a U.S.-India trade agreement before year-end.

Cramer grows bullish on CoreWeave after earnings beat

Jim Cramer recommends investors monitor CoreWeave, a data center infrastructure provider for AI workloads.

Milburn review proposes cutting welfare for those under 25

UK Milburn review recommends reducing welfare benefits for under-25s, signaling potential shift in social spending policy.

United Airlines blocks AI assistants from accessing passenger accounts

United Airlines blocks AI agents from booking flights through its website, restricting automated reservation access.

Brooklyn structure crumbles, leaving one dead and dozen hurt

Building collapse in New York kills one, injures 12; structural failure raises liability and insurance exposure.

Daily roundup: Mississippi election result, Hegseth incident, Epstein development

Democrat Scott Colom won a Mississippi Senate seat in an unexpected party victory.

Nvidia CEO Huang linked to relationship with subordinate executive

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with an executive reporting to him, raising governance and workplace conduct questions.

Apps simulate card-pack openings as $2 billion market expands

Trading-card pack-opening has grown into a $2 billion market, attracting new app-based platforms seeking revenue.

Guard rebukes Hegseth's group at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Crude's decline fails to ease U.S. bond yields as inflation fears broaden

Oil price declines no longer reliably lower U.S. Treasury yields, breaking a historical correlation.

Evercore: Memory industry shifts could double Sandisk stock

SanDisk stock rallied; analyst commentary outlines potential for further gains.

U.S. charges Canadian healthcare executive with illegal drug smuggling

Federal authorities arrested a senior healthcare company executive on charges of illegal drug importation.

Georgia recruits teenage girls for male-dominated public works roles

Public works agencies recruit teen girls to address worker shortages in construction and infrastructure roles.

Social Security fix hinges on stock-market returns exceeding historical norms

A proposal to shore up Social Security's finances hinges on equity market returns, creating fiscal risk if stocks underperform.

Natural gas contracts fall, ending three-day rally

Contracts for American natural gas declined after three consecutive sessions of gains.

Costco declares special payout to members before year-end

Costco announced a shareholder distribution, likely a dividend or buyback ahead of year-end.

Oil rallies on Middle East tensions, Iran-U.S. standoff deepens

Oil prices rise as Middle East supply disruptions remain unresolved.

U.S. household debt, delinquencies, and defaults rise in third quarter

U.S. household debt, delinquencies, and bankruptcy filings rose in Q3 2026, signaling consumer credit stress.

Canada's envoy: Trump tariffs raising prices, deterring U.S. investment

Canada's ambassador cautioned that Trump's tariffs are increasing costs and jeopardizing American investment amid ongoing trade friction.

Zimbabwean writer cleared in AI-generated story allegation

African literary award investigation clears winning story of AI authorship, resolving dispute over contest integrity.

Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for first time in months

U.S. gasoline prices have fallen below $4 per gallon, easing fuel costs for consumers.

AARP: Social Security solvency extends to 2059 if payroll taxes track economic growth

AARP analysis shows Social Security solvency extends to 2059 if taxable payroll grows with GDP, versus current 2034 depletion forecast.

Judge allows sexual harassment lawsuit against SpaceX to move forward

A court ruled that a sexual harassment lawsuit against SpaceX can proceed, clearing a procedural hurdle for the plaintiff.

Labour MPs oppose Rosebank oil field as approval looms

UK Labour MPs oppose Rosebank oil field development ahead of government decision on the North Sea project.

Poundland owner withdrew millions as chain teetered, MPs allege

Poundland owner extracted millions while chain faced financial distress, UK MPs allege.

Meta infrastructure chief exits; AWS veteran David Brown takes role

Meta's infrastructure chief departs; AWS cloud executive takes role, signaling shift in data center strategy.

Young trader's six-month-old Nvidia short thesis gains attention after China concerns surface

A 31-year-old trader publicly shorted Nvidia, citing CEO Jensen Huang's exposure to China restrictions.

Historic SS United States to be scuttled as Florida artificial reef

The SS United States, a historic ocean liner, will be deliberately sunk off Florida's coast.

Burnham opposed massive warehouse near school over traffic safety

The prime minister previously objected to a large distribution facility in Astley, citing concerns about heavy vehicle traffic and inadequate pedestrian crossings near a primary school.

Wynn trades near five-year valuation norms, setting up options strategy

Wynn Resorts shares show technical setup for covered-call options strategy among retail traders.

ITV slashes £30m in spending as UK production budgets plummet £2bn

ITV will cut £30 million in costs, including £25 million from programming, as UK film and television production spending fell by over £2 billion annually.

American Airlines restores hot meals to first class on New York-Chicago route

American Airlines restores fresh food service on NY-Chicago first class after five-year gap, signaling demand recovery in premium travel.

Roundup: Anthropic, CoreWeave, TSMC among tech stocks in focus

Daily market roundup covers trading activity and analysis for technology, media and telecommunications companies including Anthropic, CoreWeave and TSMC.

OKXICE launches round-the-clock tokenized stock trading Nov. 23

A joint venture between Intercontinental Exchange and OKX will begin offering U.S. customers 24/7 trading in tokenized versions of over 70 assets this month.

Cramer outlines Intel strategy as Club shifts into rotation trade

Iranian threats prompt military base housing for Bessent and other Trump officials

Treasury Secretary Bessent moved to a military installation after alleged Iranian threats, joining multiple administration officials relocated for security reasons.

Indonesia's No. 2 quits as governing coalition fractures

The vice president stepped down during escalating tensions between President Prabowo and his predecessor Joko Widodo.

Poundland founder appeals to King as retailer seeks administration protection

Poundland founder appeals to King Charles for government intervention as discount retailer faces financial distress.

Bessent pressed Lutnick on why Megaspeed chip curbs weren't imposed

Trump administration officials disagreed over Megaspeed, the firm central to an Nvidia-related controversy.

Executive coach: four ways to address coworkers' sloppy AI work

CNBC publishes workplace advice on managing AI-generated content quality issues among colleagues.

Labour MPs oppose diluting 2030 EV sales mandate before cabinet showdown

Labour MPs oppose weakening EV targets before government negotiations on automotive policy.

Nvidia's sprawling AI lending network poses systemic risk, analyst warns

Nvidia's dominance in AI chip supply and financing arrangements creates systemic risk if the company falters.

JetBlue CEO bets premium cabins will restore profitability

JetBlue CEO bets premium-cabin strategy will restore profitability amid creditor concerns.

Poland's Orlen ends Qatar LNG contract, breaking streak of deal terminations

Orlen terminated its long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement with QatarEnergy following extended force majeure claims, becoming the initial major buyer to cancel with the exporter since regional tensions escalated.

Roundup: Moscow-Kyiv talks resume in Abu Dhabi; Israel coalition negotiations ongoing

Russia-Ukraine peace talks advanced to post-war security terms but reached no agreement, leaving conflict duration and settlement terms unresolved.

74-year-old Red Brigades member escapes Argentine house arrest via rope descent

CoreWeave CEO: election results won't derail expansion plans

CoreWeave CEO says midterm election results won't delay AI infrastructure buildout plans.

CFTC probes whether Kalshi broke rules on event contract approval

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating whether prediction-market platform Kalshi improperly certified its own contracts, months after regulators forced it to halt sports-betting products.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is not property to be traded away

Zelenskyy rejects territorial concessions in peace talks, signaling prolonged Ukraine conflict and sustained defense spending.

Johns Hopkins tool pegs 2025 measles outbreak cost at $37 million

Measles outbreaks surge in the U.S., driving up healthcare costs and raising demand for vaccines and treatment services.

Regulators scrutinize insurers' illiquid stakes in failed 777 Partners

Insurers face fraud claims tied to 777 Partners, an asset manager, raising questions about underwriting controls.

Anthropic's IPO investors overlap heavily with its major business partners

New York Times commentary examines Anthropic's path to IPO and dynamics of AI venture funding.

Ro's revenue surges tenfold after embracing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Ro, a telehealth platform, revived its business through GLP-1 drug offerings and operational restructuring.

Nats CEO says he became nation's most reviled figure after September outages

UK air traffic control chief faces public backlash over flight disruptions that grounded hundreds of aircraft.

UK diesel clings near £2 despite oil price drop

UK diesel prices remain near £2 per litre despite falling crude oil costs, signalling retail fuel margins have widened.

Canada kills four grizzlies after mother and daughter mauled to death

Nissan slashes forecast again as China competition intensifies

Nissan reduced its annual sales projection for the second time recently, citing mounting pressure from rivals in the Chinese market.

Mortgage rate surge pushes inventory higher, demand lower

U.S. inventory rose and demand fell year-over-year, signaling weakening consumer demand and potential retail pressure.

Kenya releases final Ebola patient, starts countdown to disease-free declaration

Kenya discharged its final Ebola patient, marking the end of the country's outbreak.

Spain paralyzed by first nationwide strike since 2010

Spain's first general strike in 14 years causes widespread disruption across transport, retail, and services.

Egypt postpones retrial of Mada Masr editor facing false-news charges

Egyptian court adjourns retrial of journalist as UN flags press freedom violations.

Fake bomb threats disrupt schools across Italy

Hundreds of Italian schools received bomb threats in suspected coordinated hoax, forcing evacuations.

Ex-shoplifters: addiction drove daily theft, treatment needed to break cycle

Ex-offenders describe addiction-driven shoplifting cycles, raising retail loss and security costs.

Inflation surge splits Fed officials over pace of rate increases

Federal Reserve officials disagree on the pace of interest rate increases.

AI datacenters plan 181GW of gas plants to bypass grid delays

AI datacentres are planning on-site power generation at scale, raising questions about energy infrastructure and climate impact.

Chilean truckers and bus drivers block highways over fuel costs

Chilean transport workers block highways protesting fuel price increases, disrupting logistics and supply chains.

Asian stock selloff leaves some investors stuck in positions

Asian equity markets fell sharply, leaving some traders unable to exit positions.

Tamil Nadu orders audit of state libraries after AI-book scandal

Tamil Nadu's government launched an internal review of library holdings statewide following controversy over artificially generated books in a major new facility.

Hospital shares surge as CoreWeave stumbles, OpenAI losses mount

Eswatini orders undocumented foreign retailers out within year

Eswatini orders illegal foreign businesses to exit within 12 months, targeting unregistered operators.

Democrats gain congressional control, reshaping Washington power dynamics

Democrats could block Trump's stakes in 41 private companies

The Trump administration held equity positions in 41 firms as of November, creating potential leverage points for Democratic opposition.

Nvidia climbs 5% despite questions over Huang's personal conduct

Nvidia stock rises 5% despite CEO Jensen Huang facing scrutiny before earnings report.

Heating oil prices surge 70% as Iran conflict tightens supply

U.S. heating costs projected to rise 7% this winter, pressuring household budgets and consumer spending.

Short seller flagged Nvidia's China ties and management issues in May

A trader publicly flagged Nvidia's China business risks before recent regulatory scrutiny intensified.

Artisanal Thanksgiving pies command $150 as bakers push luxury versions

Thanksgiving pie prices have risen sharply to $150, reflecting broader food inflation pressures on U.S. consumers.

Entertainment 360 buys Brigade, adding Substack creators to roster

Entertainment 360 acquired Brigade, a talent management firm, bringing newsletter writers and podcasters under the same company managing film actors.

Health systems prepare for Medicaid work requirements starting January 1

Hospitals prepare for Medicaid work requirements and reduced federal funding, pressuring healthcare provider finances.

ExxonMobil explores Venezuela return with government oil deal

ExxonMobil explores returning to Venezuela after years of absence, signaling potential shift in oil supply from the sanctioned nation.

2027 Ford Expedition tops full-size SUV class with roomy interior and powerful motor

KKR and RWE tap UK state fund for £1bn in offshore wind financing

KKR and RWE seek UK state financing for windfarm projects despite substantial capital resources.

South Africa's most decorated Olympian Tatjana Smith relocates to Netherlands

South African athlete Smith switches national allegiance to Netherlands, reducing local sporting talent pool.

Nasdaq futures surge on renewed AI enthusiasm despite rate-hike worries

Nasdaq futures rise on renewed investor appetite for artificial intelligence stocks.

African economies grow while governance weakens, Ibrahim index shows

African leaders face pressure to strengthen rule of law as economic growth accelerates across the continent.

India's economy outperforms despite global doubts

India's economic performance is outpacing expectations, with growth and structural reforms advancing despite global headwinds.

U.S. soldier detained in London on espionage charges

A 41-year-old American serviceman was arrested in London and is being held under British national security law on suspicion of passing secrets to Russia.

Nasdaq-backed Payward launches tokens for 200+ U.K. and European stocks

Payward, a Nasdaq-backed firm, will introduce digital token versions of over 200 heavily traded stocks from the U.K. and Europe.

Treasury trading halts for Veterans Day following inflation-driven decline

U.S. Treasury trading halts for a market holiday following inflation-driven bond selloff.

Dangote Cement abandons London secondary listing plan

Dangote Cement postpones its planned secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

US general cautions Madagascar against Russian military pact

US warns Madagascar against deepening military ties with Russia, signaling geopolitical pressure on Indian Ocean strategic positioning.

Tories would need to lift retirement eligibility past 70 to afford triple lock, Bell says

UK Conservative minister says state pension age must rise above 70 to sustain triple-lock commitment, signaling fiscal pressure on entitlements.

RWE and KKR partner on $16 billion British offshore wind farms

The two companies will jointly develop and operate two major North Sea wind projects in the U.K.

Miniature turntable emerges as top Christmas toy pick

A miniature record player is poised to become the top-selling Christmas toy, signaling strong consumer demand for novelty electronics.

Jersey Electricity to raise power rates starting next month

UK electricity bills rise 2.5% from March, adding to household cost pressures.

Aldi eliminates 150 UK tech jobs in global cost-cutting push

The discount grocer is eliminating hundreds of positions across its British head office and logistics operations as part of worldwide expense reduction.

Luxury London flats pile up unsold as developers struggle to find buyers

London's luxury flat market accumulates unsold inventory as high-end property sales slow.

Bessent: U.S. and China must stay realistic while pursuing AI cooperation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Washington and Beijing to expect competition alongside AI cooperation.

Trump skips U.S. participation in Turkey's climate conference

The United States will not attend COP31 in Turkey, signaling reduced U.S. climate diplomacy engagement.

Kennedy family sues to halt Trump memorial near JFK burial site

El Salvador military destroys 400 Mawozo gang headquarters in Haiti

El Salvador's president claims destruction of Haitian gang headquarters; gang violence in Haiti disrupts regional shipping and logistics.

Singapore pursues gold-trading hub status with vault services and tax breaks

Singapore seeks to expand its role in global gold trading and refining, competing with established hubs.

Demographic shift strains Social Security as longevity fears mount

MarketWatch opinion piece questions Social Security's sustainability as longevity increases, framing it as a Ponzi scheme.

Children's Place bankruptcy tied to demographic decline, debt burden

Children's Place files for bankruptcy citing demographic headwinds as a core factor in its decline.

Dollar strengthens as hot U.S. inflation data revives rate-hike bets

U.S. CPI data strengthens the dollar, weakening Asian currencies.

Trump's $10 billion BBC defamation suit advances; Florida law claim dismissed

A judge permitted Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC to move forward.

US charges three Iran-linked men in RAF Fairford plot

The Justice Department alleges three suspects backed by Iran planned multiple attacks, including an incident near a US-utilized British airbase.

Nikkei holds steady as banks and drugmakers offset tech decline

Nikkei 225 held flat as gains in banking and pharmaceutical stocks offset broader weakness.

Vinícius Jr messages Sudanese boy who lost both legs in conflict

US deploys autonomous vessels to hunt mines in Gulf conflict

Autonomous vessels are replacing human crews in naval mine-clearing operations, reducing casualty risk in defense logistics.

Kenya braces for record El Niño rains and severe flooding

Kenya braces for El Niño-driven floods; crop damage and infrastructure strain threaten food security and insurance claims.

Escitalopram beats Prozac at blocking depression relapse

Analysis shows escitalopram and two other antidepressants outperformed Prozac in preventing relapse across a large patient population.

Toy sales surge on sticker and construction set demand before holidays

Toy retailers report strong pre-Christmas sales driven by stickers and building sets.

Poundland seeks buyer as collapse deadline extends

The discount retailer, facing potential administration, has been granted additional time to secure a rescue deal.

Niesr warns timid rate hike will entrench UK inflation, extend high borrowing costs

Think tank Niesr criticizes the central bank's cautious approach to rate increases, arguing it will keep inflation elevated and borrowing expensive for longer.

New Jersey town grapples with $26 million theft discovered post-election

Hackers stole $26 million from a small New Jersey municipality, exposing vulnerabilities in local government financial systems.

Cramer: Anthropic's rapid expansion supports premium IPO valuation

CNBC's Jim Cramer argues Anthropic's fast growth could warrant an exceptionally high initial public offering price, signaling strength in technology and artificial intelligence sectors.

Nvidia CEO's broad influence raises questions about industry concentration

Nvidia's chief faces scandal with potential ripple effects across the technology sector and its business relationships.

Trump administration faces staff departures as Democrats gain in elections

US House Republicans blocked an impeachment motion against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting the effort for now.

SEC enforcement collections hit lowest level since 2008

SEC enforcement penalties hit an 18-year low, signaling reduced regulatory pressure on financial firms.

Fossil returns to sales growth ahead of turnaround schedule

Fossil Group CEO reports turnaround progressing faster than expected with sales returning to growth.