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Stocks slide as investors digest Trump-Xi talks, earnings
Stock markets mostly retreated Thursday as traders digested a high-stakes meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, mixed company earnings and uncertainty over further US interest rate cuts.
With inflation under control, ECB holds rates steady again
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged Thursday but warned of an "uncertain" economic outlook amid trade disputes and geopolitical tensions.
Nissan says expects $1.8 bn operational loss in 2025-26
Struggling Japanese carmaker Nissan said it expected to suffer an operating loss of 275 billion ($1.8 billion) in its fiscal year that ends in March as it faces further economic headwinds.
Italy court stalls Sicily bridge, triggers PM fury
Italy's government said Thursday it would address concerns over a new bridge to Sicily, after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned a court ruling against the project as an "intolerable intrusion".
Stocks fall as investors eye Trump-Xi talks, earnings
Stock markets fell Thursday as traders digested a high-stakes meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, mixed company earnings and uncertainty over further US interest rate cuts.
Eurozone growth beats expectations in third quarter
The eurozone economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Thursday, buoyed by better-than-anticipated growth in France despite political turmoil in Europe's second-biggest economy.
Russia batters Ukraine energy sites, killing two
Russia battered Ukrainian energy facilities with hundreds of drones and missiles, Kyiv said Thursday, killing two people, wounding children, and piling more pressure on Ukraine's fragile energy grid.
Shell's net profit jumps despite lower oil prices
British oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday said its net profit rose 24 percent in the third quarter as trading margins and sales volumes improved, despite falling oil prices.
Asia markets fluctuate as investors examine Trump-Xi talks
Asian stock markets fluctuated on Thursday after a high-stakes meeting between US and Chinese leaders that resulted in an agreement to alleviate frictions between the world's two largest economies.
Asia markets fluctuate as investors mull Trump-Xi talks
Asian stock markets fluctuated on Thursday after a high-stakes meeting between US and Chinese leaders that resulted in an agreement to alleviate frictions between the world's two largest economies.
Trump, Xi ease fight on tariffs, rare earths
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday to ease the trade war between China and the United States that roiled global markets, with Washington cutting some tariffs and Beijing committing to keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.
Volkswagen posts 1-billion-euro loss on tariffs, Porsche woes
Volkswagen reported its first quarterly loss for five years Thursday, topping one billion euros, as the German auto giant struggles with US tariffs and a troubled electric shift at subsidiary Porsche.
Fentanyl, beans and Ukraine: Trump hails 'success' in talks with Xi
A beaming US President Donald Trump hailed his "great success" in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the South Korean city of Busan on Thursday.
G7 meets on countering China's critical mineral dominance
Curbing China's critical mineral dominance will top the agenda at a G7 energy ministers meeting in Canada on Thursday, as industrialized democracies seek more reliable access to the resources that power future technologies.
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Thursday at 0.5 percent, warning of lingering economic "high uncertainties" linked to US trade tariffs.
Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among the tombstones
In teeming Manila, where poverty runs deep and millions lack adequate shelter, some of the living have found refuge among the dead.
With inflation under control, ECB to hold rates steady again
The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for its third straight meeting Thursday with inflation hovering around its target and the eurozone economy holding up.
Asia stocks muted with all eyes on Trump-Xi meeting
Asian stocks were subdued Thursday morning, with investors closely watching talks between the leaders of the United States and China for potential breakthroughs to defuse a damaging trade war.
'Utter madness': NZ farmers agree dairy sale to French group
Farmers who own New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra voted Thursday to sell its consumer business to French group Lactalis, a decision slammed by the country's foreign minister as "utter madness".
Samsung posts 32% profit rise on-year in third quarter
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted on Thursday a 32 percent rise in profits on-year for the third quarter, driven by AI-fuelled market demand for memory chips.
30 years after cliffhanger vote, Quebec separatists voice hope for independence
The result was excruciatingly close: 30 years ago Thursday, in a referendum on Quebec's independence, 50.6 percent of people voted "no," and 49.4 chose "yes" -- an outcome that left Canada whole.
Taxes, labor laws, pensions: what Milei wants to do next
Boosted by his victory in mid-term elections, Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is preparing to forge ahead with a second wave of reforms, targeting the labor market, taxation system and, down the line, pensions.
Linear Minerals Corp. Announces Approval of the Plan of Arrangement by the Supreme Court of British Columbia
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. ("Linear" or the "Company") (CSE:LINE)(OTCQB:LINMF) (WKN:A2J C89) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that on October 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved the Plan of Arrangement Agreement dated for reference August 1, 2025 (the "Arrangement") to spin out Company's Pontax West Lithium Property located in the Province of Quebec to the Company's subsidiary Westlinear Minerals Corp. ("Spinco").
Carcetti Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting, Appointment of Officers and Establishment of Board Committees
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Carcetti Capital Corp. ("Carcetti" or the "Company") (TSXV:CART) is pleased to announce the results of its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on October 30, 2025 (the "Meeting"). A total of 19,868,654 common shares or 77% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares as of the record date of September 25, 2025 were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting (the "Shareholders"). In addition, the board of directors (the "Board") accepted the resignation of and appointed certain officers of the Company as set forth below. The Board also formed several Board committees and appointed members to such committees.
D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to Harvard Ave Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:HAVAU) in Connection With Its $145,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / On October 24, 2025, Harvard Ave Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq:HAVAU) (the "Company") announced the closing of its Initial Public Offering of 14,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The gross proceeds from the Offering were $145,000,000 before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The units were listed on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") and began trading under the ticker symbol "HAVAU" on October 23, 2025. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of one Class A ordinary share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols "HAVA" and "HAVAR", respectively.
Investar Holding Corporation Announces Acquisition Approvals
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced that it has received the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals for its previously announced, pending acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. ("Wichita Falls"), the holding company for First National Bank ("FNB") headquartered in Wichita Falls, Texas.
U & I Financial Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company ("Company") for UniBank ("Bank"), today reported quarterly Net Loss of $258 thousand or $0.05 loss per share in the third quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $15.0 million or $2.73 loss per share for the same quarter of 2024. The Company recognized a negative Provision for Credit Losses of $800 thousand during the third quarter of 2025 as compared to a provision expense of $19.5 million recognized for the same quarter last year.
Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / PRO-DEX, INC. (NasdaqCM:PDEX) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Company also filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.
Caldwell Expands Academic and Sports Recruiting Capabilities with Addition of Garrick Respress in Atlanta
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Garrick Respress as a Partner in the firm's Academic, Not-for-Profit, Social Enterprise, and Culture Practice. Garrick's appointment further strengthens Caldwell's deep expertise in the education, sports, and entertainment sectors across North America, particularly in higher education and collegiate athletics.
Optima Living Named British Columbia's 10th Top Growing Company by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Optima Living is proud to announce its recognition as one of British Columbia's Top Growing Companies 2025, as published by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine.
Commencement Bancorp, Inc. (CBWA) Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
2025 Third Quarter Financial Highlights:Net income was $1.9 million compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2024.Strong year-to-date loan growth of 9.6%.Deposits increased $6.1 million, or 4.0% annualized growth rate.Net interest margin increased to 4.21% from 4.02% during the second quarter of 2025.Total cost of deposits decreased to 1.51% from 1.53% during the second quarter of 2025.The Bank had no nonperforming assets as of September 30, 2025.Capital ratios remained well above regulatory requirements.
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