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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
AMAZON.COM-RESULTS/
Amazon predicts bright holiday season, cloud stabilizing
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it expects a jump in fourth-quarter revenue and profit, boosted by a holiday marketing blitz, faster delivery and improving outlook for its cloud division.
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/
Israeli troops raid Gaza as Arab nations condemn bombardment
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Israeli forces carried out their biggest Gaza ground attack in their 20-day-old war with Hamas overnight as anger grew in the Arab world over Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged Palestinian territory.
U.S.
FORD MOTOR-RESULTS/
Ford withdraws 2023 forecast, warns on EV results
DETROIT, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Thursday withdrew its full-year results forecast due to the pending ratification of its deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, and warned of higher losses on electric vehicles, sending shares of the company down nearly 5% after-hours.
MAINE-SHOOTING/
Maine hunts for Army reservist suspected of killing 18 in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday searched the woods, waterways and towns of Maine for a U.S. Army reservist wanted in connection with the mass shootings that killed 18 people and wounded 13 more the previous night at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston.
BUSINESS
USA-ECONOMY/
US economy delivers blockbuster performance in third quarter
WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew almost 5% in the third quarter, again defying dire warnings of a recession, as higher wages from a tight labor market helped to fuel consumer spending and businesses restocked at a brisk clip to meet the strong demand.
ECB-POLICY/
ECB snaps rate-hike streak, pushes back on talk of cuts
ATHENS, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday, ending an unprecedented streak of 10 consecutive rate hikes, even as it insisted that rising market talk of rate cuts was premature.
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC-THE BEATLES/
'Now and Then': The Beatles to release new song with Lennon's voice
LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Fans of the Beatles might just twist and shout in joy. A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon and developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC-RESULTS/
Taylor Swift helps fuel Universal Music Group's third quarter revenue
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Cultural phenomenon Taylor Swift helped fuel revenue at Universal Music Group in the third quarter, the world's largest record label said on Thursday.
SPORTS
SOCCER-ITALY/TONALI
Newcastle's Tonali banned for 10 months for betting offences
ROME, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned from soccer for 10 months over breaches of rules on betting on matches in Italy, the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.
SOCCER-EUROPA-OLM-AEK/REPORT
Marseille down 10-man AEK, Olympiakos end West Ham's unbeaten European run
MARSEILLE, France, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Olympique de Marseille overcame AEK Athens 3-1 in the Europa League with two penalties after a red card for the visiting goalkeeper, while Olympiakos Piraeus beat West Ham United 2-1 on Thursday to end the Londoners' 17-match unbeaten run in Europe.
UPCOMING
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
EXHIBITION-FANTASY/ (TV)
British Library looks at evolution of fantasy genre in new exhibition
"Fantasy: Realms of Imagination" exhibition opens at the British Library.
27 Oct 19:01 ET / 23:01 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
ISRAELI-PALESTINIANS/UN (PIX) (TV)
U.N. General Assembly to vote on call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
The 193-member U.N. General Assembly will vote on Friday on a draft resolution put forward by Arab states that calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. No country holds a veto in the General Assembly. Resolutions are non-binding but carry political weight.
27 Oct
USA-ELECTIONS/PHILLIPS (PIX)
Minnesota Democrat Phillips set to launch longshot presidential bid on Friday
Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat, will launch a long-shot primary challenge to President Joe Biden on Friday, seizing on the president's lackluster approval ratings and wariness over his age, according to two people familiar with his plans.
27 Oct
EGYPT-TURKEY/
Turkish trade minister visits Egypt as part of efforts to boost ties
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat visits Cairo at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Samir Saleh in a bid to strengthen economic relations between the two countries as part of moves to boost ties after a decade of tension between them.
27 Oct
POLAND-POLITICS/TUSK (PIX)
NEWSMAKER-Poland's Tusk to bring Brussels experience to Poland's EU challenges
Poland's Donald Tusk will draw on his experience striking deals in Brussels during his time as European Council President if, as expected, he becomes prime minister and is tasked with unblocking frozen European Union funds, according to people who have worked with him.
27 Oct
USA-BIDEN/
Biden participates in campaign reception U.S. President Joe Biden participates in campaign reception in Washington.
27 Oct
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-SHIFT
Behind Biden's shift on Israel-Hamas war - Gaza deaths, international pressure
U.S. President Joe Biden and his team have markedly shifted their tone on the Israel-Gaza crisis in recent days, moving from unfettered support of Israel to emphasize the need to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza ahead of a potential Israeli ground invasion.
27 Oct 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT
USA-COURT/TRUMP-TRADEMARK (PIX)
'Trump Too Small' T-shirt slogan turns into US Supreme Court battle
"Trump Too Small" - a phrase mocking former President Donald Trump that a California lawyer intended to slap on T-shirts - instead has become the center of another U.S. Supreme Court battle exploring the intersection of trademark law and free speech rights.
27 Oct 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
EU-SUMMIT/ (PIX) (TV)
EU leaders attend a summit in Brussels
EU leaders attend a second day of a summit in Brussels to discuss the economy.
27 Oct 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UN (TV)
U.N. aid official briefs media on humanitarian situation in Gaza
Lynn Hastings, Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, will brief media on the humanitarian situation in that region, followed by U.N. agencies briefing.
27 Oct 03:45 ET / 07:45 GMT
USA-CHINA/ (PIX) (TV)
Biden and aides speak with China's top diplomat Wang Yi
China's top diplomat Wang Yi travels to the United States, where he will meet with top U.S. officials and speak with President Joe Biden.
27 Oct 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/TRUMP-IOWA
Trump mines data trove in Iowa to avoid mistakes of 2016 loss
On the surface, the pair of Trump campaign events in Iowa in mid-October looked nearly identical to his rallies there in 2016: hundreds of fervent supporters lapping up his grievance-filled message, underscoring the candidate’s ability to fire up the MAGA base.
27 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
COLOMBIA-ELECTION/
Colombian local, regional election seen as reflection on Petro
Colombians will choose mayors, governors, and regional lawmakers in an election on Sunday which analysts say will serve as a referendum on the government of leftist President Gustavo Petro and could influence the 2026 presidential vote.
27 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT NORWAY-USA/ARCTIC (PIX)
U.S. opens its northernmost diplomatic station, in Arctic Norway
The United States will on Friday open its northernmost diplomatic station in the world, a symbol of the Arctic's increased importance in Washington, at a time when cooperation among polar nations has been hit by the Ukraine war.
27 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
USA-ELECTION/DESANTIS-FOREIGNPOLICY (PIX)
2024 Republican presidential contender DeSantis to deliver foreign policy speech
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will deliver a foreign policy-focused speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington on Friday. It comes during a period in which foreign policy is playing an outsized role in the Republican primary campaign due to the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
27 Oct 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
BRAZIL-LULA/ (PIX) (TV)
Brazil's Lula holds news conference
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is recovering from hip surgery, speaks to reporters on a broad range of issues at a news conference in the Planalto presidential palace.
27 Oct 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
ITALY-VOLCANO/ (PIX) (TV)
As earth keeps moving in southern Italy, residents live in fear
The talk in shops and coffee bars in this small port town near Naples is not about soccer or politics but of the fear that has gripped residents since a super volcano sparked a swarm of earthquakes.
27 Oct
HEALTH-OBESITY/MANUFACTURING (PIX)
Obesity market in spotlight at world's biggest pharma services trade show
At the world's largest trade show for the pharma services industry this week, the exploding market for obesity drugs was in the spotlight as it fuels a boom for firms across the manufacturing supply chain.
27 Oct 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
EQUINOR-RESULTS/
Equinor Q3
The Norwegian oil major reports third-quarter results
27 Oct
TAIWAN-ECONOMY/GDP
Taiwan preliminary Q3 GDP poll
Landing poll story for Taiwan's preliminary third quarter GDP.
27 Oct 00:00 ET / 04:00 GMT
AUTOS-LABOR/UAW-WAGES
Record UAW deal could help boost wages for others as labor notches another victory
A record contract for one or all Big Three automakers could entice non-union workers to unionize and may also incentivize companies at nonunion shops to offer workers better or commensurate wages to keep unions out as the tentative deal marks another victory for labor unions that have pressed management at various industries to improve initial offers.
27 Oct 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT
TAIWAN-CHIPS/
Taiwan semiconductor industry association conference
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association holds its annual conference in Hsinchu.
27 Oct 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT
INDIA-TELECOMS/ (PIX)
PM Modi to inaugurate India's annual telecom summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate a flagship annual event of the telecom sector, co-organized by the government and top players like Reliance Jio and Airtel.
27 Oct 01:30 ET / 05:30 GMT
NIGERIA-CURRENCY/ (PIX)
EXPLAINER-What is pushing the Nigerian naira to record lows?
Nigeria's naira is on the brink of breaching 1,000 per dollar after falling to an official record low of 999 last week, Refinitiv data showed, tracing its weakness on the unofficial market where it trades freely.
27 Oct 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
NATWEST-RESULTS/
NatWest reports Q3 earnings
NatWest reports third quarter results, as the British state-backed bank tries to build on recent quarters' profit growth and draw a line under a damaging 'debanking' row with former Brexit party leader Nigel Farage.
27 Oct 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
REMY-RESULTS/
Remy Cointreau Q2 sales
French spirits group Remy Cointreau reports Q2 FY 2023/24 sales
27 Oct 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT
MARKETS-FLOWS/BAML
Bank of America weekly "Flow Show"
A weekly look at global investor flows from Bank of America Global Research.
27 Oct 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT
CHEVRON-RESULTS/
Q3 2023 Chevron Corp Earnings Release
Chevron is projected to report earnings of $3.34 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 42% on weaker energy prices, according to Oct. 2 LSEG estimates. Earnings release before markets open, webcast set for 11:am ET. Analyst expected to focus questions around Hess acquisition.
27 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-FED/CREDIT
Tighter credit, lending conditions build case for Fed policy hold
U.S. Federal Reserve officials will likely leave their policy rate on hold at next week's meeting thanks in large part to a new dynamic unfolding before them: Other forces are finally doing the work for them.
27 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
EXXON MOBIL-RESULTS/
Q3 2023 Exxon Mobil Corp Earnings Release
27 Oct 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
AERCAP-RESULTS/
Aercap Q3 results
The world's largest aircraft lessor said airlines reports third quarter results having raised its full-year earnings guidance in July on continued strong travel demand for airlines and capacity constraints for aircraft manufacturers.
27 Oct 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/TRADEFIGURES
Mexico-Trade balance
Mexican statistics agency INEGI publishes data on the country's September trade balance. Economists polled by Reuters forecast a trade deficit of $1.3 billion in the month.
27 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
COLGATE-RESULTS/
Colgate-Palmolive Q3 2023 Earnings
Colgate-Palmolive is expected to post a rise in third-quarter revenue as it benefits from steady demand for personal care products such as its toothpastes, as inflation crimps household budgets. Investors will watch out for comments on pricing actions.
27 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
ABBVIE-RESULTS/
Abbvie to report Q3 earnings
AbbVie is scheduled to reports its third quarter earnings on Friday. Investor focus is expected to be on the impact of competition from cheaper biosimilars on the sales of their blockbuster arthritis drug Humira, as well as uptake of newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq.
27 Oct 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
