The Winning Stock Funds This Time Weren’t Tech. They Were Energy.

New York Times - Oct 9, 2026

Stock and bond fund returns for the quarter were bad nearly everywhere you looked, our columnist says. Energy stocks, lifted by the war with Iran, were an exception.

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'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated

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The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme

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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme

An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

Judge Extends Pause on Trump’s Ban Against CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Oct 8, 2026

Judge Extends Pause on Trump’s Ban Against CNN, MS NOW and Politico

The judge overseeing the case said that the pause would extend until next week, and promised to decide whether to further extend it by Tuesday.

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis

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Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market

Oct 8, 2026

Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

Shifting Eating Habits Have PepsiCo Investors Seeking Operational Changes

Oct 8, 2026

Shifting Eating Habits Have PepsiCo Investors Seeking Operational Changes

Even though sales rose in the most recent quarter, the beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to expand its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.

How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?

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Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now: What to Know

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A judge temporarily blocked the president from barring journalists from White House grounds, but they are being excluded in other ways.

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