FBI probes gunman’s motive in ambush shooting of Guardsmen near White House

FBI probes gunman’s motive in ambush shooting of Guardsmen near White House

Investigators led by the FBI’s joint terrorism task force sought clues on Thursday to what drove an Afghan immigrant to open fire on two National Guard soldiers mere blocks from the White House in what officials called an “ambush” attack on Thanksgiving eve. The two soldiers, part of a militarized law enforcement mission ordered by President Donald Trump months ago…

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SEC investigates Jefferies over First Brands collapse, report says

SEC investigates Jefferies over First Brands collapse, report says

The Jefferies Financial Group Inc. headquarters in New York, US, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Jefferies’ relationship into bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group, The Financial Times reported Thursday. The newspaper, citing people with knowledge of the matter, said…

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Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 75 with 300 missing

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 75 with 300 missing

Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 years, which killed at least 75 people with 300 still listed as missing. Firefighters had mostly doused the blaze that had torn through the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the northern district…

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These stocks are outperforming this year and are cheap heading into 2026

These stocks are outperforming this year and are cheap heading into 2026

There are a host of companies that have rallied this year and are well-loved by analysts, but still remain strong buying opportunities for investors. Major U.S. averages have seen a strong year, boosted primarily by ongoing investments in stocks tied to the artificial intelligence trade. Risk-on sentiment in several high-flying tech names has remained strong…

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