October 2026
General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here’s what Wall Street expects
GM’s 2025 third-quarter results included $48.59 billion in revenue, net income attributable to stockholders of $1.3 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.80.
JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise
Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he’s “not getting involved in Israeli elections” a week before Israelis vote.
Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations
A judge last week ordered a halt to Trump’s plans until at least Oct. 26 after scolding the government for starting a large-scale tree removal at the course.
France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
Katie Zacharia out as Trump’s White House press secretary
Zacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam.
5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk
Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.
JetBlue’s new domestic first class, BlueFirst, is now on sale
JetBlue announced that BlueFirst, its new domestic first class option, is available for booking on more than 30 routes. It launches December 8.
Trump’s Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for Ukraine
Trump’s diesel deal may do little for Russia’s finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine’s leverage, U.S. support and Putin’s next moves.
Nike’s India campus is a long-term growth bet amid turnaround
Nike announced earlier this month that it’s expanding into India. The retailer has been broadly struggling, especially in the China market.
Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as ‘wrong’
Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.