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Biden vastly outspends Trump in record-shattering presidential cycle

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Biden vastly outspends Trump in record-shattering presidential cycle The 2020 election is the most expensive in history. Total ad spending over the two year campaign cycle has reached a record breaking $8.15 billion, according to figures provided by Advertising Analytics, a leading national ad tracking firm

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock market predictor of next US president too close to call

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Stock market predictor of next US president too close to call Stock-market investors will be glued to their computer screens Monday, searching for omens that might signal whether Donald Trump will remain president or cede the office to Joe Biden.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Amazon's latest luxury push is slow to win big fashion brands

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Amazon's latest luxury push is slow to win big fashion brands The e-commerce giant’s new Luxury Stores launched with Oscar de la Renta, but few big fashion houses have so far followed suit.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Dunkin' Brands to go private in $8.76B deal by Arby's owner

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Dunkin' Brands to go private in $8.76B deal by Arby's owner Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will operate as distinct brands within Inspire

FOX BIZ NEWS: US judge blocks Commerce Department TikTok order

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US judge blocks Commerce Department TikTok order The judge's order in a suit brought by three TikTok content creators, also blocks the app store download ban

Biden pledges to 'strengthen' ObamaCare, targets Trump on pre-existing conditions

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Biden pledges to 'strengthen' ObamaCare, targets Trump on pre-existing conditions The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could determine the future of the Affordable Care Act within days of the election.

San Francisco puts a pause on reopening as COVID cases increase

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San Francisco puts a pause on reopening as COVID cases increase San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Friday that the city will be placing a temporary pause on reopening businesses and various activities as coronavirus cases are again increasing not only in the city, but the state as a whole.

FOX BIZ NEWS: West Virginia voters laud Trump for trying to save coal

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West Virginia voters laud Trump for trying to save coal Many West Virginians applaud President Trump's efforts to help the coal industry, even if it hasn't come roaring back, and remain loyal as he seeks a second term.

Job posted to Hacker News: Smarking (YC W15) Is Hiring an Implementation and Tech Partnership Manager

Smarking (YC W15) Is Hiring an Implementation and Tech Partnership Manager by sangwen | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Welcome (YC W20) is hiring engineers to build the future of virtual events

Welcome (YC W20) is hiring engineers to build the future of virtual events by tigershen23 | on Hacker News .

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock futures plunge led by tech shares

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Stock futures plunge led by tech shares Traders will also get the latest income & spending numbers, plus consumer sentiment

Job posted to Hacker News: Index (YC S19) Is hiring founding engineer to make metrics dashboards fun

Index (YC S19) Is hiring founding engineer to make metrics dashboards fun by XavierPladevall | on Hacker News .

FOX BIZ NEWS: Thanksgiving feast or famine? Turkey industry left to guess

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Thanksgiving feast or famine? Turkey industry left to guess Anxious turkey farmers and grocers scrambling to predict what people will want on their holiday tables.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Chinese promise market opening amid technology push

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Chinese promise market opening amid technology push The comments reflect growing official urgency about nurturing Chinese producers of processor chips and other technology

FOX BIZ NEWS: Instagram pauses 'recent' search listings on US site to stop fake election news

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Instagram pauses 'recent' search listings on US site to stop fake election news Instagram's "Recent" tab arranges hashtags in chronological order and amplifies content

FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter shares plunge as user growth slows

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Twitter shares plunge as user growth slows Twitter had 187 million daily users, on average, in the third quarter, but below analysts’ expectations of 195.6 million.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Delta, pilots union reach tentative deal to avoid furloughs until 2022

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Delta, pilots union reach tentative deal to avoid furloughs until 2022 The agreement is subject to approval by union members.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Starbucks sees hotter-than-expected earnings for 2021

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Starbucks sees hotter-than-expected earnings for 2021 Starbucks Corp forecast 2021 earnings largely above estimates on Thursday, helped by strong online orders and a recovery in demand following the initial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Job posted to Hacker News: DeepSource (YC W20) Is hiring software engineers

DeepSource (YC W20) Is hiring software engineers by dolftax | on Hacker News .

FOX BIZ NEWS: Amazon scores record sales for any three-month period ever

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Amazon scores record sales for any three-month period ever The online retail giant total net sales for the quarter reached $96.1 billion compared to $70 billion a year ago, beating Wall Street expectations of $92.7 billion, according to analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. 

Ultra-rich prepare for potential Biden tax hit

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Ultra-rich prepare for potential Biden tax hit Democratic nominee Joe Biden has put out a tax plan that hinges on making rich Americans pay more.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Alphabet sales growth back as Google key for advertisers

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Alphabet sales growth back as Google key for advertisers Google parent Alphabet Inc returned to sales growth in the third quarter as businesses initially hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic resumed advertising with the internet's biggest supplier of ads.

Job posted to Hacker News: Tesorio (YC S15) Is Hiring Senior Engineers – join our distributed team

Tesorio (YC S15) Is Hiring Senior Engineers – join our distributed team by FabioFleitas | on Hacker News .

SBA disaster loan fraud report slammed as ‘political hit job’

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SBA disaster loan fraud report slammed as ‘political hit job’ A report from the Office of the Inspector General detailed tens of billions of dollars’ worth of potentially fraudulent loans.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Wall Street donations favor Trump rival Joe Biden by smaller margin than Hillary Clinton

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Wall Street donations favor Trump rival Joe Biden by smaller margin than Hillary Clinton Wall Street has been pouring money into the coffers of former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign, but not at the pace seen during the 2016 election.

Joe Biden's flip-flops on fracking, natural gas issues leave experts concerned of economic impact if he's elected

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Joe Biden's flip-flops on fracking, natural gas issues leave experts concerned of economic impact if he's elected Former Vice President Joe Biden has changed his stance on natural gas issues numerous times, leaving experts to wonder how a Biden presidency would impact the economy.

Trump and the coup that failed: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost'

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Trump and the coup that failed: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost' The collusion investigation was a fundamental assault on our rule of law.

Job posted to Hacker News: Chartio (YC S10) is hiring sr product Designers, Managers and Engineers

Chartio (YC S10) is hiring sr product Designers, Managers and Engineers by thingsilearned | on Hacker News .

‘Raining in the Mountain’ Review: A Martial Arts Gem From 1979

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By Glenn Kenny Raining in the Mountain () Opening Unknown Date from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/3oEjzys

Chinese spies, corporate trade secrets: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost'

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Chinese spies, corporate trade secrets: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost' Corporate espionage by the Chinese has plagued U.S. tech companies.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Moderna rakes in $1.1B on coronavirus vaccine orders

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Moderna rakes in $1.1B on coronavirus vaccine orders Prescription drugmaker Moderna has received $1.1 billion in customer deposits for its COVID-19 vaccine, expected to be available next year

Ice Cube responds to Scarborough, makes plea for Black America: ‘We really need help’

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Ice Cube responds to Scarborough, makes plea for Black America: ‘We really need help’ Rapper Ice Cube defended himself against attacks from MSNBC's Joe Scarborough for working with President Trump on his "Platinum Plan" for Black Americans, saying that he is “willing to work with anybody" to help the Black community.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Marvell to buy Inphi, creating $40B semiconductor giant

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Marvell to buy Inphi, creating $40B semiconductor giant Marvell Technology Group has agreed to buy Inphi Corp. for about $10 billion in cash and stock, making for the second mega chip deal this week.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stocks mixed as GDP rebounds, oil falls over 5%

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Stocks mixed as GDP rebounds, oil falls over 5% Amazon and Apple will lead Thursday's earnings parade.

Job posted to Hacker News: Pachyderm Raises Series B, Hiring for Pre-Sales, Golang, DevOps, Docs Engr

Pachyderm Raises Series B, Hiring for Pre-Sales, Golang, DevOps, Docs Engr by jaz46 | on Hacker News .

FOX BIZ NEWS: US states face biggest cash crisis since the Great Depression

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US states face biggest cash crisis since the Great Depression The drop in tax revenue has led to a total shortfall expected in the hundreds of billions of dollars

FOX BIZ NEWS: FanDuel to open sports book in Bally's Atlantic City

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FanDuel to open sports book in Bally's Atlantic City New Jersey’s red-hot sports betting market blew past its own national record in September, taking in more than $748 million in bets

Estimated $14B 2020 election cost sets record

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Estimated $14B 2020 election cost sets record The total cost of the 2020 election will nearly reach an unprecedented $14 billion, making it the most expensive election in history and twice as expensive as the 2016 presidential cycle - that according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.

Trump’s Tax Revolution: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost'

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Trump’s Tax Revolution: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost' When Trump lowered the U.S. corporate tax rate, CEOs celebrated.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Pinterest pops as stay-at-home projects fuel user, revenue growth

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Pinterest pops as stay-at-home projects fuel user, revenue growth Despite posting a third-quarter loss of $94.2 million, or 16 cents a share, the image-sharing company reported a 58 percent year-over-year revenue increase to $442.6 million compared to $280 million in 2019. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Pinterest beats quarterly sales estimates, shares jump 15%

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Pinterest beats quarterly sales estimates, shares jump 15% Pinterest Inc beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, helped by a rebound in spending on advertisement by businesses after a deep slump in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Job posted to Hacker News: Jerry, Inc. (YC S17) Is Hiring a Data Analyst in Toronto, Canada

Jerry, Inc. (YC S17) Is Hiring a Data Analyst in Toronto, Canada by linaz | on Hacker News .

FOX BIZ NEWS: Raytheon discloses criminal subpoena from Justice Department

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Raytheon discloses criminal subpoena from Justice Department The investigation involves the company’s missiles and defense unit.

FOX BIZ NEWS: GE's shares soar as earnings recover from pandemic lows

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GE's shares soar as earnings recover from pandemic lows General Electric Co. on Wednesday unexpectedly reported a quarterly profit and a positive cash flow on the back of cost cuts and improvements in its power and renewable energy businesses, sending its shares 10% higher.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bed Bath & Beyond overhauls strategy after closings, layoffs

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Bed Bath & Beyond overhauls strategy after closings, layoffs As part of a "three-year growth strategy," the New Jersey-based company announced Wednesday that it would "deepen" its connections with five core customer segments. 

Trump could cut taxes by $1.1T over next decade if reelected, study shows

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Trump could cut taxes by $1.1T over next decade if reelected, study shows President Trump has not unveiled a specific tax agenda if he's reelected in November, but middle-class Americans could see their tax bills shrink if he permanently extends the cuts he signed into law in 2017, according to a new analysis.

Job posted to Hacker News: BaseDash (YC S20) is hiring remote full stack engineers

BaseDash (YC S20) is hiring remote full stack engineers by maxmusing | on Hacker News .

‘City Hall’ Review: Frederick Wiseman, for the People

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By Manohla Dargis City Hall () Opening October 28, 2020 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/35FjOAx

US would look different without fracking for natural gas, energy secretary says

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US would look different without fracking for natural gas, energy secretary says U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette warned on Wednesday that banning fracking could lead to the elimination of 19 million jobs in the energy industry and some common products would disappear.

When Dodgers win World Series, Republicans win White House: Pollster Frank Luntz

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When Dodgers win World Series, Republicans win White House: Pollster Frank Luntz Republican pollster Frank Luntz told FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria” that 81% of Trump supporters believe their candidate will win.

FOX BIZ NEWS: UPS posts strong gains as package volumes swell

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UPS posts strong gains as package volumes swell UPS U.S. volumes rose nearly 14% driven by demand from small and medium-size firms.

FOX BIZ NEWS: VW recalls Jettas to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires

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VW recalls Jettas to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires Volkswagen is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Live updates: Latest stock market news and business headlines

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Live updates: Latest stock market news and business headlines Follow all the stock market action and business headlines on the FOX Business LIVE Blog.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Dow drop nears 900 points, Microsoft, Chevron lead drop

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Dow drop nears 900 points, Microsoft, Chevron lead drop COVID-19 lockdowns rising as S&P 500 companies warn on fallout.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Boeing warns of job cuts as coronavirus spurs 4th straight quarterly loss

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Boeing warns of job cuts as coronavirus spurs 4th straight quarterly loss Boeing Co. reported a fourth straight quarterly loss and warned employees of job cuts as the coronavirus pandemic and grounding of the 737 Max aircraft weighed on sales.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Microsoft’s earnings continue to ride pandemic-fueled demand for cloud, videogaming

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Microsoft’s earnings continue to ride pandemic-fueled demand for cloud, videogaming Microsoft Corp. expects the pandemic-era surge in demand for cloud-computing services, videogaming and computers that delivered a solid quarter to persist at least through the rest of the year.

What Biden's tax plan could mean for your 401(k)

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What Biden's tax plan could mean for your 401(k) Fox Business anchor Charles Payne warned on Tuesday that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s tax plan could adversely impact 401(k)s, saying it could lead to “fewer people actually using these plans and fewer employers offering these plans.”

Trump mulling executive order for government fracking analysis

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Trump mulling executive order for government fracking analysis President Trump is considering an executive order to ask government agencies to perform an economic analysis of fracking in an effort to gain traction with voters in Pennsylvania, a state that will prove crucial in the lead up to Election Day. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Cavuto on navigating jobs market in uncertain times: 'Reward goes to those who work the hardest'

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Cavuto on navigating jobs market in uncertain times: 'Reward goes to those who work the hardest' Hard work pays off for job seekers -- even during a global pandemic, according to FOX Business Network host Neil Cavuto.