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Gilbert Bigio, Haitian Industrialist and Billionaire, Dies at 91
Gilbert Bigio, Haiti's first billionaire and a central figure in the country's industrial and political life, died in Florida on September 29…
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Wall Street Projects 30 Percent Jump in General Motors Adjusted EPS
General Motors enters its third-quarter earnings report on October 20, 2026, with Wall Street expecting a roughly 30 percent jump in adjusted…
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New Grace Periods and Lower Fines for Honest Mistakes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a new private parking code of practice for England, Scotland, and Wales, giving drivers a mandatory…
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Singles Turn to In-Person Dating Events to Combat App Fatigue
Dating app fatigue is driving singles toward in-person speed-dating nights and venue mixers across the UK and US.
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Elon Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every Child in the United States
Elon Musk announced plans to give one SpaceX share to every child in the United States next year, a pledge carrying an…
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Wall Street VIX Spike And Bitcoin Trades Signal Fading Panic
Wall Street experienced a sharp volatility spike on Friday as investors grappled with AI stock sell-offs and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Gold Prices Rise as Oil Declines and Interest Rate Outlook Shifts
Gold prices hovered near $4,165 per ounce on Monday, October 19, 2026, finding support from lower oil prices and shifting interest-rate expectations…
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Market Value of Lebanese Bank Checks Drops to About 12 Cents
The market value of Lebanese bank checks dropped to about 12 cents per dollar, falling from 17 cents at the end of…
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Lebanon Nears Landmark Energy Accord With Qatar
Lebanon and Qatar are finalising a major bilateral agreement for a comprehensive energy overhaul, featuring zero upfront costs for the Lebanese treasury,…
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Dubai’s Strategic Sectors Grow in First Half of 2026
Despite the overall dip, the financial sector expanded 8.8% to lift its share to 14%, driving targeted growth under the city's economic…
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Gold Prices Hover Near $4,165 as U.S. Inflation Data Hits Markets
Gold prices hovered near $4,165 per ounce heading into late October 2026, fluctuating as higher-than-expected U.S.