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Wall Street is slipping amid the latest batch of corporate earnings from big technology companies and some mixed readings on the U.S. economy

The removal of contaminated soil from the site of February's fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio is expected to be completed sometime this weekend although the larger cleanup will continue

An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth

Comparing the number of Marwaris in 2013 that made it to the Forbes list of top 100 Indian billionaires with those in 2022 showed that while there were 29 Marwaris in 2013, in 2022, the number had gone down to 26, but the number of Marwaris in the first 10 had risen from 2 to 4 in the same period. While these figures show the community remaining as relevant as one of the top wealth creators, it was equally obvious they no longer occupied centre stage. The community's historically pre-Independence dominance continued after 1947, with many Marwari business houses ruling the roost with the likes of the Tatas.

The European Union summit showed that Ukraine will be facing tougher times to get all the attention and political, economic and military aid that it wants

Hamas to get aid into Gaza, after hours of negotiations at a summit of the bloc in Brussels. The European Union has struggled for both unity and influence in the face of the crisis that has engulfed the Middle East since Hamas launched its bloody attack on Israel on October 7. The surge in bloodshed has divided Europe's attention at a time of rising doubts about the West's ability to keep supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia. After five hours of talks, the leaders called for «continued, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access and aid to reach those in need through all necessary measures including humanitarian corridors and pauses for humanitarian needs». They said the EU «will work closely with partners in the region to protect civilians, provide assistance and facilitate access to food, water, medical care, fuel and shelter». European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insisted early on Friday there was «no contradiction between showing solidarity to Israel and, of course, acting on the need of humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza» after the leaders' talks ended. The 27-nation bloc has long been split between more pro-Palestinian members such as Ireland and Spain, and staunch backers of Israel including Germany and Austria. There has been strong condemnation of the Hamas attack, which Israel says killed at least 1,400 people and resulted in more than 220 people being taken hostage. But there was less consensus on urging any halt to Israel's retaliatory bombardment of Gaza, which the Hamas-run health ministry says has killed more than 7,000 people. The EU's call fell short of the demands from the United Nations for a «ceasefire», despite a last-ditch push from Spain to toughen the

Mint reported that DPDP rules are slated to be rolled out in a “graded" manner, wherein large, global firms will get six months to become compliant with the new data regulation in India. Smaller companies are likely to be offered more time to comply with the rules. Companies have started working on it too—on 28 September, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, told Mint in an interview that the company is already working to comply with India’s data regulations.

Mumbai: The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd which operates the Taj brand of hotels besides SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger Hotels, reposted a consolidated net profit of ₹167 crore in the September quarter, up 37% from a year earlier. Its revenue grew 18% to ₹1,481 crore, while consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (ebitda) was up 26% to ₹402 crore.

By Lucia Mutikani

Begin Again" is a 2013 romantic comedy-drama that delves into the journey of two individuals navigating the challenging world of music. The story unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of New York City and explores the blossoming collaboration between an aspiring singer, Greta, and a struggling former record executive, Dan. As they team up to chase success, the narrative reveals the myriad challenges they encounter, pushing them to discover the true essence of music and connection. Set in New York, the film introduces us to Greta, a talented songwriter and singer grappling with a recent breakup, and Dan, a former music producer at odds with the evolving landscape of the music industry. Their worlds collide one serendipitous night, setting them on a shared path of music, redemption, and discovery. The cast features the versatile Keira Knightley as Greta and the charismatic Mark Ruffalo as Dan. Additionally, the film is enriched with performances from Catherine Keener, Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, and Hailee Steinfeld.

NEW YORK (Reuters) — U.S. third-quarter earnings estimates are looking more optimistic, with overall S&P 500 earnings expected to have increased 4.3% from a year ago, LSEG data showed on Friday.

Yesterday’s blowout rise for US economic growth in the third quarter delivered an upside surprise, especially for analysts who remain all in with forecasting recession. But perhaps the warnings will finally find traction via the current run of softer Q4 nowcasts.

Jairam Ramesh on Friday said BJP in Northeast India is trying to grab power through regional parties. He said that party did it in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and now they are trying to apply same strategy in Mizoram. Ramesh branded BJP as the ‘ghost party’,.

Bill Gates, the American billionaire businessman will be celebrating his 68th birthday tomorrow. Gates has made his mark on human history with his acclaimed computer software company, Microsoft. Presently, he has been delving into many critical social causes with his non-profit "Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation." Gates has amassed massive amounts of wealth during his career. Even though he has not been actively working with Microsoft for quite a few years now, one can still see his name pop up on lists of the world's richest people. Regardless of his wealth, he believes in living a rather simple life that he built through his frugal habits. His life, which is reportedly guided by discipline, only goes to show his rich value system, which has helped him become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history.

Khloe Kardashian following in Taylor Swift's footsteps with her new rumored love interest? If 'Mirror' is to be believed, the Good American co-founder has dropped a major clue about dating NFL star Nick Bosa. The 39-year-old American media personality and social media influencer has recently rejected the rumours that she and ex-Tristan Thompson got back together.

By Elvira Pollina

Middle East which could disrupt oil supplies, after reports that the U.S military had struck Iranian targets in Syria. Brent crude futures for December rose 93 cents or roughly 1.1%, to $88.86 a barrel by 1254 GMT.

U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, keeping it on a higher growth path heading into the fourth quarter, while monthly inflation was elevated, data on Friday showed. The dollar index, which measures the currency's strength against a basket of six rivals, was 0.1% lower at 106.47, with analysts attributing some of the weakness to month-end flows where investors buy and sell currencies to rebalance their portfolios toward the end of the month.

By Casey Hall

Economists no longer expect a recession. Such was according to a recent WSJ survey of Wall Street economists. To wit:

RBI. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves were up by USD 1.85 billion to USD 45.42 billion during the week, the RBI said.