Tense Contest Between Trump, Biden as Results Start Coming In

Votes are beginning to be counted as tens of millions of Americans went to the polls to decide whether President Trump or Democrat Joe Biden will occupy the White House for the next four years. 


 
Stock Futures Wobble as Polls Begin to Close

Futures erased an earlier rally as results showed a tight presidential contest in the battleground state of Florida. 


 
Saudis, Other OPEC Producers Consider Deeper Cuts Amid Pandemic

The debate comes at a time when the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries had hoped to be in a position to start turning oil production back on. 


 
U.S. factory orders climb 1.1% in September

U.S. factory orders rose 1.1% in September to mark the fifth straight gain, pointing to a steady recovery in the manufacturing segment of the U.S. economy. 


 
Coronavirus Cases Rise in Most States as Americans Vote at the Polls

Newly reported U.S. cases rose from a day earlier and hospitalizations climbed to highs not seen since August, as Americans voted in the general election. New confirmed coronavirus infections continue to climb in a majority of U.S. states, with Pennsylvania, Kansas, Connecticut and Rhode Island all reporting record-high daily figures. 


 
How Wild Could Futures Markets Get on 2020 Election Night?

A recent tweak by exchange operator CME Group allows for wider swings in stock futures than was the case in November 2016. 


 
Rising Farm Exports to China Lift Agribusiness, Farmers

China's effort to boost pork production, and buy more U.S. grain and meat following this year's U.S.-China trade agreement, are driving a surge of American farm goods across the Pacific. 


 
Utilities Stocks Shed 'Safety' Image as Investors Bet on Blue-Wave Bump

Utilities stocks have been standout performers in the U.S. stock market lately. But not for the reasons that one traditionally might think. 


 
Bets on Democratic Sweep Boost Emerging-Market Currencies

Investors see developing economies benefiting from the trillions of dollars that the U.S. is likely to spend on coronavirus-relief measures next year. 


 
Wirecard Probe Criticizes Germany's Financial Supervisor

Europe's top markets watchdog said it found a series of problems with Germany's regulatory oversight and handling of Wirecard, the fintech darling that collapsed amid allegations of fraud.

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