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Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Indonesian coal exports and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
D.C. Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Charges — with Prejudice
Consider it an indictment of Trump lawfare against political enemies and scapegoats.
Christa Pike in critical condition day after surviving two lethal injections, lawyers say
The lawyers for a Tennessee woman who survived an execution attempt told reporters on Thursday that she was still alive and receiving care in critical condition. Christa Pike, 50, was convicted on first-degree murder and conspiracy charges and sentenced to…
Newsom keeps artificial intelligence as official term in California after federal ‘super intelligence’ order
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed an executive order pushing back on efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to use the term “super intelligence.” “I just signed an executive order permanently declaring Artificial Intelligence ‘Artificial Intelligence…
Cornell gang rape allegations trigger political firestorm
The reopening of an investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was drugged and gang-raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers in 2024 has sparked an intense political debate over how accusations of sexual assault should be addressed i…
Cornell law professor decries ‘lynch mob mentality’ over alleged gang rape case, blasts AOC for ‘rushing to judgment’
A prominent Cornell Law professor tore into the public reaction to the “Cornell 7” alleged gang rape case, arguing that it has been plagued by "lynch mob mentality," with too many people rushing to judgment.
Trump admin threatens diesel export ban unless Germany, France tap reserves: report
The Trump administration reportedly pressed Germany and France to release diesel from their emergency reserves, warning that Washington could restrict US diesel exports if not.
Politics
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France gripped by violent student riots attributed to far-left instigation
Mayhem has broken out across France, as a student-led protest has escalated into acts of arson and battery of police, leading the prime minister to call an emergency meeting with officials. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu convened the crisis meeting…
Newsom keeps artificial intelligence as official term in California after federal ‘super intelligence’ order
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed an executive order pushing back on efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to use the term “super intelligence.” “I just signed an executive order permanently declaring Artificial Intelligence ‘Artificial Intelligence…
Cornell gang rape allegations trigger political firestorm
The reopening of an investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was drugged and gang-raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers in 2024 has sparked an intense political debate over how accusations of sexual assault should be addressed i…
D.C. Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Charges — with Prejudice
Consider it an indictment of Trump lawfare against political enemies and scapegoats.
Economy
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Treasury Dept. automatically enrolls more than 60 million kids in Trump Accounts
Parents, guardians have to claim the accounts and separately opt in to receive the federal government’s $1,000 seed contribution for eligible kids.
Mortgage rates soar to 7.28% — highest level in nearly 3 years
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose for the sixth straight week.
Where is the Stock Market Volatility?
Ben Carlson, A Wealth of Common Sense Why haven't higher bond yields hurt the stock market yet?
Great Parents Make Great Kids
Anthony Isola, A Teachable Moment It turns out that four things actually matter regarding your children's future success. None arrive attached with an Ivy League label.
Finance
All finance →Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Indonesian coal exports and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
Stocks Gain as Treasury Yields Fluctuate: Stock Market Today
Yields on the 10- and 30-year Treasury bonds hit their highest levels since 2002 Thursday on manufacturing price pressures, but retreated into the close.
10 of the Best Financial Advisor Companies: Well-Known Fiduciary Investment Firms to Consider
We analyzed everything from advisor credentials to fees to portfolio options at some of the larger and more well-known registered investment advisor firms, to help you select a firm that could best connect you with a fiduciary financial advisor.
IBDIBD Live Q&A Summary, Stock Lists For Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Welcome to IBD Live! This list of FAQs and useful links will speed your learning curve. The Ready List contains top stocks that meet our fundamental and technical screening criteria... Read More The post IBD Live Q&A Summary, Stock Lists For Thursday, Oct.…
National Security
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China's Functional Strategy
Sergey E. Ivashchenko, RealClearDefense China ended 2025 in a situation where its traditional internal sources of growth no longer <a...
Trump sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East with 10K more troops — as he weighs post-midterm Iran assault
The Pentagon is dispatching a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as Trump is reportedly weighing whether to ramp up the war against Iran after the midterms.
U.S. Troops Finally Leave Iraq. When Are They Leaving the Rest of the Middle East?
Ending over 20 years of intervention is a step in the right direction, but tens of thousands of soldiers remain in the war-torn region.
Treasury Department sanctions Iran’s automotive and rail sectors, areas Tehran has increasingly relied on due to blockade
The Treasury Department announced on Thursday afternoon new sanctions levied against Iran’s leading automotive and railway companies in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ use of both to evade the U.S. naval blockade. These sanctions are the…
Opinion & Commentary
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The Democrats Face Their Own Early-Voting Paranoia Problem
Mamdani’s new plan to fight antisemitism: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 2, 2026
Hilton vs. Becerra: Top 3 Moments From the California Governor Debate
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