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Trump criticized Big Oil for making “too much money,” but oil majors have since reported surging refining earnings as fuel supplies tightened.

AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited.

The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate or if Democrats take control of the chamber.

Cramer said investors looking to diversify beyond the struggling AI trade should consider consumer staples.

Meta has been given a negative outlook by S&P Global Ratings due to the company's hefty capital expenditures and concerns about free cash flow.

Investors await earnings from Apple, AMD, and other major companies, as well as the midterm elections and the monthly jobs report.

CNBC examines unusual price spikes in election prediction markets and how low-volume contracts can be moved by relatively small trades.

Attackers raced to convert stolen stablecoins into crypto that issuers could not freeze as industry players like Tether and Circle moved to immobilize billions of dollars in assets.

The comments from Federal Reserve Presidents Alberto Musalem and Lorie Logan offer the first morsels of insight into what leaders at the Fed see happening next.

Crypto exchanges make it easier to buy, sell and store digital assets, but they come with risks, too.

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Binance says a security breach impacted about $6.3 billion in assets. The exchange says roughly $3 billion has been frozen and losses will be covered.

Iran's IRGC Navy says four tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

Zelenskiy says he will head to Turkey for talks  Reuters

<p>Bitcoin is trading to new session lows, bringing its 100-day moving average at $76,139 into focus. The low so far has reached $76,172, leaving the price just $33 above a key technical level that could help define the next move.</p><p>Sentiment has been unsettled by reports of an alleged Binance security breach. The account circulating describes $6.3B of assets being drained from wallets across multiple blockchains over a 20 minute period on Thursday, raising concerns about customer funds, exchange security and potential spillover across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. North Korea is being targeted for the breach.  </p><p>Security scares can put additional pressure on prices when leveraged positions are involved. Falling prices trigger margin calls and forced liquidations, which can generate further selling. That process can magnify the initial reaction as traders reduce exposure and wait for clarity.</p><p>The broader backdrop also remains challenging, with inflation risks, growth concerns and geopolitical tensions weighing on risk appetite.</p><p>The 100-day MA becomes the immediate barometer</p><p></p><p>Technically, for Bitcoin traders, the immediate question is whether buyers can defend the 100-day moving average at $76,139.</p><p>The proximity of the session low gives buyers a clearly defined level to lean against, with close risk if support fails. Holding above the moving average would provide an opportunity for a corrective bounce, although buyers would still need follow-through to show that selling pressure is easing.</p><p>Conversely, a sustained break below $76,139 would weaken that defense and give sellers another technical reason to press lower.The low from September at $74,925 would be the next target followed by the 200 day MA at $73,112 and the 50% midpoint of the move up from the end of June low at $72,554.  </p><p>The news is creating uncertainty. The technicals provide a level against which traders can define their bias and manage their risk. Stay above and the buyers remain in play. Move below and the sellers keep the control. </p> This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao asked Elon Musk to stop “trolling” after a $6.3 billion hack, pointing to Binance’s $1 billion-plus SpaceX stake.

Saudi-led coalition says it downs drone over oil-rich Eastern Region  Reuters

More than $6 billion in crypto was stolen from Binance, setting off a race to recover the funds before North Korea-linked hackers can launder them into cash.

Investors are preparing for a blue wave in the midterm election on Tuesday that will determine who controls Congress for the remainder of President Trump's term.

The stablecoin issuer’s US Treasury holdings are comparable to those of major foreign holders, while its Bitcoin reserves were valued at $8.37 billion at the end of September.

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FATF removes Bulgaria, Congo, Ivory Coast and Monaco from 'grey list' but leaves Vietnam on  Reuters

Data indicates cheap cars are selling fast, but a few lower-priced segments still saw sales drop in the third quarter. Here's what might be happening.

EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation  Reuters

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks  Reuters

Reid Hoffman has given $8 million to Wisconsin Democrats backing David Crowley as Tom Tiffany attacks Hoffman's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Soaring freight rates are giving tankers a big financial incentive to run the gauntlet through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin was trading down about 4% on Friday afternoon, less than a day after the biggest crypto hack in history.

Circle, Strategy and other crypto-linked stocks fell sharply Friday, a day after Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion security breach.

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully blocked student loan forgiveness for tens of thousands of borrowers.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2027.

Bitcoin faces mounting quantum security concerns as Ripple secures a US banking charter, USDC gains ground in Europe and VanEck adds BTC to a new ETF.

A recap of Cointelegraph’s live coverage of the Binance hack, including early breach reports and the exchange’s full reimbursement pledge.

Global diesel prices surged as Ukraine and Iran struck refineries in Russia and the Middle East.

Billions in crypto assets have been frozen following a potential Binance security breach, raising questions about whether the funds can be recovered.

Higher cocoa and sugar prices are fueling above-average cost inflation for candy

Musalem's comments offer the first morsels of insight into what leaders at the Fed see next following this week's decision to hold interst rates steady.

Bitcoin circled $77,000 as crypto markets navigated US stock-market downside, while the gold price fell to its lowest in a year.

Trump and Vance had canceled planned appearances across three states, reducing in-person campaigning in the final days before the midterm election.

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX adopted President Trump's preferred "super intelligence" term on their third-quarter earnings calls.

Unlike other major central banks, the Swiss National Bank has a significant equity portfolio.

Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by limpet mines, security sources say  Reuters

BP has not considered breakup, says CEO  Reuters

BP beats forecasts with record profit, targets early settling of Deepwater Horizon bill  Reuters

A US fusion startup says it has turned mercury into gold. Could a potential increase in the gold supply strengthen Bitcoin’s claim to be a better form of digital gold?

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao asked Elon Musk to stop “trolling” after a $6.3 billion hack, pointing to Binance’s $1 billion-plus SpaceX stake.

Binance is working with law enforcement to recover $3 billion that is frozen, after setting aside more than $6.3 billion from the company’s funds to cover the shortfall.

COMMENTARY: Big Oil's spending caution speaks louder than its profits  Reuters

Oman navy evacuates 25 crew from vessel off Musandam  Reuters

Intel dashes hopes of quick turnaround in tech.

The exchange said it set aside more than $6.34 billion to cover losses and would include the assets in its next proof-of-reserves report.

Unlike other major central banks, the Swiss National Bank has a significant equity portfolio.

Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon  Reuters

FBI and US Secret Service working with Binance after $6.3 billion hack, source says  Reuters

Zcash Community Grants proposed redirecting about $124 million in existing and future funding toward mining rewards, but critics say the plan fails to address governance and accountability concerns.

Bitcoin held above $76,000 after a $6.3 billion Binance hack and a tech-stock sell-off, as momentum indicators pointed to a possible rebound.

Aliyev's snub of Turkic summit brings Azerbaijan-Turkey tensions to fore  Reuters

Security experts say attackers could have drained Binance’s wallets without EIP-7702, but the Ethereum upgrade may have helped bypass withdrawal safeguards.

Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.

The attackers held 18,270 BTC early Friday, topping Coinbase’s reported corporate holdings, and an Ether stash exceeding 500,000 ETH.

As young adults denote less wallet share to bars, run clubs, races and recreational leagues become increasingly popular places to build community.

North Korean hackers previously used THORChain to move funds stolen from Bybit and Bitget, prompting calls for the protocol to intervene.

COMMENTARY: AI’s rewiring of US warfare may be only the beginning  Reuters

UK house price growth slows to lowest since January 2024  Reuters

Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says  Reuters

Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region  Reuters

Disappointing data highlights Novartis' challenge to build its next generation of blockbuster medicines, following a series of clinical trial setbacks.

Oil jumps 2%, settles at 6-month highs on fears of escalation in Iran  Reuters

Animal welfare-focused farm group targets Republicans in rural races  Reuters

US loans 40 million barrels of oil from SPR, in last share of global agreement  Reuters

Vance outreach to Iran related to medical supplies, says Trump  Reuters

Yemen's hospitals buckle as fighting escalates  Reuters

Microsoft is faring better because of its financial spending, Jim Cramer said Thursday, a day after earnings.

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch, an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

The outage comes just days before the platform is expected to experience heightened trading during the U.S. midterm elections.

Options traders pounced on the closest publicly-traded play to the news.

US shipper costs hit five-year high, even as demand stalls, US Bank data shows  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: The midterms' final stretch: High stakes, bizarre distractions  Reuters

Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information  Reuters

Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel's Arab parties  Reuters

UK inflation expectations fall in October, Citi/YouGov survey shows  Reuters

Aon CEO Greg Case said concentration risk at AI data centers could constrain insurance capacity and alter financing for new projects.

Europe Inc heads for second-best earnings season since 2022  Reuters

Oil prices settles lower as diplomacy hopes offset some Mideast supply concerns  Reuters

Today's purchase allows us to increase our position size while lowering our average cost basis.

EXCLUSIVE: QatarEnergy buys US, other LNG to hedge future Hormuz disruptions  Reuters

Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade  Reuters

The noted investor, famous from "The Big Short," says it would be "impossible" for an AI crash not to hurt the broader market

During open enrollment, financial planners say HSAs are worth a closer look for their unusual tax advantages and potential as a long-term investment account.

Bunge beats quarterly profit estimates on strong crush margins  Reuters

Tech is taking it on the chin.

US weekly jobless claims hover near 57-year lows  Reuters

Brewers start to feel the costs of prolonged war in Iran  Reuters

The prediction market platform one year ago was valued at $5 billion.