October 2026
U.S. dropping some Canada tariffs, Susan Collins says as trade war looms over Maine Senate race
The U.S. will issue tariff exemptions on several categories of Canadian imports, Sen. Susan Collins announced Friday.
Elon Musk invests about $1 billion in Skydance
David Ellison’s father, billionaire and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has a history with Musk.
Texas Senate race: New Talarico ad rips Elon Musk ‘dark money’ push
James Talarico hit back at Elon Musk’s attacks and spending in a new ad by the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Fewer people are flying as airfare soars. Here’s why airlines aren’t worried
Airlines are reporting fewer people flew in the third quarter as airfare surged on fuel costs, but executives say travelers are mostly swallowing higher fares.
Two ex-FBI officials charged with allegedly lying about Hunter Biden probe: DOJ
Attorneys for one of the ex-FBI officials slammed the Trump administration for filing the “nonsense charges” just before the midterm election.
American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to ‘prepare for AI’
Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday.
DOJ sues to block Alaska from certifying Senate race winner if Republican narrowly loses
The Alaska race is one of several contests around the United States that could determine whether Republicans retain their slim majority in the Senate
Restaurant earnings will test whether owning more brands pays off
Shares of companies with multiple restaurant brands like Brinker and Darden are outperforming single-chain stocks like McDonald’s and Chipotle.
Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House says
The White House said Friday that first lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky.
Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results
Moderna released full data on its closely watched cancer vaccine developed with Merck.