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Google reports 'mass amounts of customer data' exploited in extortion campaign
Google has reported a large-scale extraction of customer data by bad actors, who it claimed are involved in an extortion scheme. Google Threat Intelligence and Mandiant tracked the exploitation operation to attackers that might be associated with the CL0P extortion group.
Cryptopolitan
Fri, Oct 10
Wall Street closes lower, pausing record-setting rally as earnings approach
NEW YORK, Oct 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended in negative territory on Thursday as investors, left with no economic data or any sentiment-swaying catalysts, took the opportunity to consolidate ahead of third-quarter earnings season.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
China expands rare earths restrictions, targets defense and chips users
BEIJING, Oct 9 (Reuters) - China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Global ‘value’ tilt intensifies as US outflows hit ‘growth’ stock funds hardest
Oct 9 (Reuters) - More global investors are rotating into non-U.S. "value" stocks, fund managers say, as stretched U.S. valuations, rising fiscal strains, and weakening cash flow forecasts make rallying American equities look comparatively less attractive.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Cardano vs Ethereum Price Forecast — Which Layer-1 Reaches $5 First as ETF Interest Spikes?
Ethereum and Cardano continue to dominate the Layer-1 conversation as ETF optimism boosts market confidence. Both networks are enjoying a resurgence of activity following months of quiet trading.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Oct 10
Trump administration airs video at airports blaming Democrats for government shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday began airing a video at airports across the country that blames Democrats for a nine-day-old government shutdown that has prompted significant flight delays.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Farmers, traders ‘flying blind’ as US shutdown blocks key crop data
CHICAGO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - U.S. data vital to global grain and soybean trading has gone dark during the federal government's shutdown, leaving commodity traders and farmers without crop production estimates, export sales data and market reports during the peak of the autumn harvest.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
US weekly jobless claims increased again, JPMorgan estimates
WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased again last week, JPMorgan estimated on Thursday, hinting at some early layoffs related to the U.S. government shutdown.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Oil settles 1.6% lower after Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire, return of hostagesStalled peace talks in Ukraine underpin pricesIndia-US trade talks progressUS imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchasesBy Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled lower on Thursday after Is...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
PepsiCo beats earnings estimates on steady demand for sodas and snacks, names new CFO
Q3 results beat driven by international growthWill cut costs in N. America snacking segment, CEO saysNames Walmart U.S. finance head as new CFOBy Juveria Tabassum and Jessica DiNapoli Oct 9 (Reuters) - PepsiCo PEP.O topped Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday,...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
Silver Soars Past $50, Setting New COMEX Record Amid Supply Crunch
TradingKey - On October 9, spot silver surged over 3% in a single day, reaching a high of $50.37 per ounce, surpassing the previous COMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) record of $50.35 set on January 18, 1980. Silver prices have soared more than 70% this year, outpacing the record gains seen in gol
TradingKey
Thu, Oct 9
Gold holds steady near record highs as traders await Powell’s remarks
Gold (XAU/USD) steadies on Thursday after smashing through the $4,000 psychological mark and setting a fresh all-time high of $4,059 on the previous day. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,040, rebounding from an intraday dip near $4,000 as traders consolidate gains following an ov
Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 9
Gold holds above $4,000; silver hits $50 milestone
Oct 9 (Reuters) - Gold prices held above $4,000 an ounce on Thursday as investors assessed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, while broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty alongside expectations for U.S. rate cuts sustained bullish sentiment towards the metal.Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Go plan access to 16 additional countries
OpenAI has broadened its ChatGPT Go plan to 16 new countries across Asia. The service package is now available in the Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, East Timor, Vietnam, Nepal, Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 9
Musk's Tesla package pays him billions even if he misses 'Mars-shot' goals
LOS ANGELES, Oct 9 (Reuters) - When Tesla directors offered Elon Musk the biggest executive pay package in corporate history in September, it reassured investors that he would have to achieve the equivalent of “Mars-shot milestones” to earn $878 billion in Tesla stock over 10 years.Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
When Trump’s Policies Hurt His Base: Wind Power Clash Exposes Republican Party Divisions
TradingKey - Despite the fact that America’s top four wind energy-producing states — Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Kansas — are all solidly red and staunchly supportive of Donald Trump, his repeated attacks on wind power are sparking political backlash in these crucial swing and base states.TradingKey
Thu, Oct 9
