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BusinessOct 5Gold nudges lower as dollar holds firm - ReutersGold steady as stronger dollar and high yields offset waning Fed hike expectations ReutersReuters World
BusinessOct 5Tech products you can lease right nowBuying new tech can get expensive quickly, especially for devices we use daily, like smartphones, which can cost upwards of $1,000 for the latest flagships. Prices for these devices are only expected to keep rising as we deal with the global semiconductor shortage. But you don't always have to drop the full price on a new piece of tech. Many of the most popular tech products can be leased instead of purchased outright. This lets you cut down on the amount of money you have to put down up front, but it comes with the consequence of never actually owning the device you're using. Leasing has benefits, especially with flagship smartphones, which you'll likely upgrade every few years anyway. And while it sounds good on paper, there are some very real costs to leasing tech that you should be aware of. Still, it can make sense for a lot of people, especially if you have no interest in collecting the items you use and want to upgrade more often (in most cases). If you are interested in leasing your tech products, your options will vary depending on the type of device you're trying to pick up and where you are located in the world. From gaming consoles to smart TVs and, of course, the aforementioned smartphones, here are several popular tech products you can lease right now, as well as some information on how those leases work.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 5Chinese man, 71, discovers hidden US$63,000 fortune after scavenging for 21 yearsAn elderly man in central China, who has spent the past 21 years making ends meet as a scavenger, experienced a remarkable stroke of luck when he discovered that his pension fund contained over 420,000 yuan (US$63,000). In late September, the 71-year-old man, surnamed Ru, received a bank card linked to his pension account, which revealed a balance of 424,204 yuan, as reported by Changde Daily. Completely unaware of his entitlement to pensions over the decades, Ru sobbed as he spoke to the media:...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 5Euro sinks to 17-month low as French fiscal woes spur contagion fears - ReutersEuro sinks to 17-month low as French fiscal woes spur contagion fears ReutersReuters World
BusinessOct 5France's Schneider Electric nears $20 billion deal to buy US software group PTC: ReportSchneider Electric is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire US-based software company PTC for about $20 billion. The Financial Times highlighted that negotiations might result in an announcement by Monday. PTC, based in Boston, has a current market value of approximately $15.63 billion as per LSEG data. In July, the company increased its revenue forecast following strong demand for its industrial software.economictimes_indiatimes · india
BusinessOct 5Nasdaq hits record as dollar and Treasury yields climb, oil prices ease - ReutersNasdaq hits record as dollar and Treasury yields climb, oil prices ease ReutersReuters World
BusinessOct 5They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record paceJapan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.CNBC
BusinessOct 5Kura Oncology Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) - October 2, 2026Kura Oncology has reported inducement grants, as required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). This is a standard regulatory disclosure by the company.biospace · united states of america
BusinessOct 5Mortgage rates reach 3-year highs, pushing down housing salesMortgage rates have reached three-year highs, which is pushing down housing sales. Akiko Fujita has more details from Los Angeles.CBS News
BusinessOct 5Could Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Regain Momentum?Treasury Wine Estates has appointed Justin Pipito as CFO as Penfolds, US demand, debt management and broader operating conditions remain in focus.kalkinemedia · australia
BusinessOct 5Grubhub parent targets The Triangle for $900K food hall buildoutWonder Group is planning two Austin-area food hall locations as part of an aggressive Texas expansion targeting 120 stores statewide by 2027.bizjournals · united states of america
BusinessOct 5In 1999, a family handed over 36 hectares to turn them into a park for only 10 dollars; by 2025, that same land had been sold for 10 millionThis is a case that draws a lot of attention due to the concatenation of arrangements. Finally, a small interpretation in the text is what changes everything.Clarín
BusinessOct 5Blackstone lands a 'supercontract' for state housing management while the Government places it among "vulture funds"El fondo de EEUU acaba de cerrar con Sareb el para gestionar miles de pisos, incluidos sociales, con destino a la empresa estatal de vivienda LeerEl Mundo
BusinessOct 4Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds managerJesse Marsch alleges Man City's financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 4IPO: University students hail Dangote Foundation’s free share initiative…Foundation engages campus journalists on IPO By Udeme Akpan University students across Nigeria have welcomed the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s Student Share Grant Initiative, describing it as an opportunity to participate in wealth creation and gain practical investment experience through the ongoing Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, DPRP. As part […] The post IPO: University students hail Dangote Foundation’s free share initiative appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 4U.K. is said to plan tariffs on Chinese EVs under pressure from EUThe U.K. is reportedly planning to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, influenced by pressure from the European Union.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 4CSL strikes $1.6B deal with Alentis for experimental kidney, liver drugCSL has finalized a $1.6 billion agreement with Alentis for the development of an experimental drug targeting kidney and liver conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 4Supporting Asia’s Energy TransitionThe role of alternative financingThe Diplomat
BusinessOct 4Used car sales broke a trend and jumped 9% in September• El titular de ACARA, Sebastián Beato, confirmó que la desaceleración previa se detuvo y dio lugar a un cambio de tendencia.• El directivo prevé un cierre de año en crecimiento que brinde un impulso positivo con vistas al año 2027.Clarín
BusinessOct 4Large oil exporters agree to continue consistent production in NovemberSeven of the world’s largest oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to maintain their baseline production levels for November, as fuel prices remain elevated amid the Iran war. The “OPEC+” group, which includes Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and Saudi Arabia, decided to “maintain” oil production levels they agreed to in September, the Organization of the…The Hill
BusinessOct 4Scott Bessent backs Argentina again: "Could we do it again? Sure," he saidEl secretario de Tesoro de Estados Unidos sugirió que podría volver a usar el swap para apoyar a Milei.Dijo que el año pasado le permitió ganar las elecciones.Y elogió el proceso de estabilización.Clarín
BusinessOct 4The Government informed foreign funds that it suspended the issuance of dollar debt at the local levelFue en reuniones que mantuvo el equipo de Caputo la semana pasada con inversores del exterior.Dijo que la colocación de Bonares está cerrada temporalmente.Pero que buscan otras alternativas para financiarse en 2027.Clarín
BusinessOct 4Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports - ReutersBritain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports ReutersReuters World
BusinessOct 4US growth remains strong but job creation slowsThe country created just 29,000 jobs in September, well below the 80,000 forecast by analysts. The healthcare sector accounted for most of these new jobs, while financial services has continued to see significant job losses.Le Monde [en]
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