Here are 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
The market could use a few victories in the days ahead, which will be filled with more earnings, an election, and jobs data.
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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke, office says
Sen. Chris Murphy's office announced Sunday that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized the day prior, though they say he is 'awake and alert.'
Democratic Rep. Stevens endorses Republican Rogers over rival El-Sayed in Michigan Senate election
Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.
Alaska Sen. Sullivan says he'll accept election results, slams Peltola campaign’s reported recruitment of 2nd Sullivan
President Donald Trump's Department of Justice has sued Alaska, demanding the state not certify the election if the incumbent Republican loses.
Virgin Media O2 set to cut thousands of jobs to reduce costs
The broadband firm has not finalised numbers but it is likely be a sizeable chunk of staff, the BBC understands.
The market view of the oil, AI and bond trades went through a major change in October
The market expects oil to keep rising, but treasury yields have declined, a warning traders and investors may be more worried about an AI crash than inflation.
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 1 thing differently after time apart—whether it's hours, days or weeks
Psychologist Mark Travers argues that the first few minutes after time apart are key to a close, happy relationship, and shares five tips to get them right.
Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's how much money is at stake for beneficiaries
The latest projections show Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's what may happen if Congress doesn't prevent that.
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These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security
Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in 2032. Senators elected this November will be in office when that deadline comes.
Palestinians in Lebanon suffering worsened by high energy prices, inflation
As one of Lebanon's most vulnerable communities, Palestinians are struggling to make ends meet.
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for the long haul
Investors looking beyond short-term noise and focusing on long-term returns can track top analysts to pick the right stocks, backed by strong research.
The midterm election could reshape the muni bond market. Here’s what investors need to know
The 2026 election could affect municipal bonds through state tax measures, new bond supply and the makeup of Congress.
Why AI is boosting Meta's ad business while hurting Google search
The gap between Meta's ad revenue growth and Google's search expansion was the widest it's been since 2021 in the latest quarter.
No more washing up: How Airbnb's new house rules have divided hosts and guests
Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.
Diwali hampers to bring hope to families in need
The Diwali Basket Brigade volunteers want to help vulnerable households with rising food prices.
Energy bills help 'doesn't go far enough'
Families in the West Midlands say they are worried about paying winter energy bills.
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Companies promised AI gains — here's how the payoff showed up in earnings
Santander, Novartis and other companies say AI is beginning to boost revenue, cut costs or improve profitability as investors seek returns.
Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent
The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.
OpenAI pares fundraising goal, now seeking up to $20 billion in latest round
The funding round is still in progress and has not closed, so the figures are subject to change, a person directly familiar with the deal told CNBC.
Trump defamation suit against Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein letter dismissed with prejudice
President Donald Trump denied writing a birthday letter to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which was the subject of a 2025 Wall Street Journal article.