From Spain’s bull run to gold’s surge: How the third quarter played out in Europe
Spain’s IBEX equity index has posted a return of nearly 10% over the last few weeks, way above its continental peers. <
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China’s K-visa plans spark worries of a talent flood
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Immigration anxieties and a challenging job market have sparked an online backlash over China’s latest attempt at attracting global talent — a new visa program…
2025 MLB Wild Card Odds: Red Sox, Dodgers Favored to Make Divisional Series
The MLB postseason continues Wednesday with the AL and NL wild-card series. Which squads will come out on top and advance to the next round of the playoffs? Here are the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 1. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or…
Barclays names its best UK stocks to play the outperforming market
U.K. stocks have been on a tear this year, outperforming their European counterparts and even rivaling their U.S. peers. The FTSE 100 index is up over 14.4% so far over the year-to-date, compared to the pan-European Stoxx 600′ s 9.96% and the S & P 500 ‘s 13.7%. It’s a welcome uplift for a market…
The U.S. government shuts down after stocks end September buzzing
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 30th, 2025. NYSE The U.S. government has shut down. Around 750,000 federal employees— including those in the Bureau of Labor Statistics — might be furloughed, according to the Congressional Budget Office. If that happens, September’s jobs report will not be released…
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbor’s dog in Georgia in mid-September, police said Tuesday. The warrant for cruelty to animals issued for the “Fast & Furious” actor is part of an “ongoing issue” following multiple…
Best DFS Apps 2025: Daily Fantasy Sports Platforms Reviewed
The best DFS apps in 2025 give players more ways than ever to compete, strategize, and win. Whether you’re a casual player looking for quick pick’em entries, a competitive drafter, or someone chasing high-stakes contests, today’s daily fantasy sports apps offer a wide range of experiences. This guide is designed to help you choose the…
India holds rates steady at 5.5% in line with forecast as central bank assesses earlier cuts
India’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 5.5% Wednesday, in line with the expectations of economists polled by Reuters, as it assessed the impact of earlier cuts. Inflation moderated significantly in the first quarter, but growth could decelerate in the second half of the financial year due to global trade uncertainties, said Sanjay…
Mexican board member of Sabadell accepts BBVA’s bid; board tells investors to reject bid
The Banc Sabadell Tower in Barcelona, Spain, on May 1, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sabadell board member and third-largest shareholder David Martinez will accept BBVA’s improved hostile takeover offer, he said on Tuesday, boosting the prospect of the bigger Spanish bank taking over its smaller rival. A combined entity would become one of the…
Offseason Moves Pay off in Red Sox’ Game 1 Win Over Yankees
NEW YORK — Craig Breslow made several significant moves to retool the Boston Red Sox roster this offseason, chief among them the high-profile additions of left-hander Garrett Crochet, third baseman Alex Bregman, and closer Aroldis Chapman. Though all three players made enormous impacts all season, battling in pressure-packed environments tends to be their specialty. For…