US Treasury yields mixed ahead of midterm elections, jobs data and major corporate earnings

US Treasury yields move mixed ahead of US midterm elections, jobs data and major corporate earnings. (Bloomberg file photo for representation)

US Treasury yields were mixed on Monday, November 2, as investors prepared for a busy week of economic data, major corporate earnings and the US midterm elections. Investors are closely watching these developments to understand the direction of the US economy and financial markets. US Treasury yields move mixed ahead of US midterm elections, jobs … Read more

US plans major changes to Green Card sponsorship under PERM programme: Details here

The United States is heading towards a possible revamp of its employment-based Green Card sponsorship system, following the approval of a proposal to modify the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) program during federal review. The US is reviewing proposed changes to the PERM process, which employers generally complete before sponsoring workers for EB-2 and EB-3 Green … Read more

Trump vows No Invasion of Our Country Act, death penalty for major traffickers at Mississippi midterms rally

Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Mississippi to outline his immigration, crime and election agenda while urging voters to back Republican candidates.

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President Donald Trump pledged new immigration, crime and election measures during a campaign rally in Mississippi on Monday. Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Mississippi to outline his immigration, crime and election agenda while urging voters to back Republican candidates. Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Getty Images via AFP) In his address, Trump promised to pursue the … Read more

Major US banks take steps after report claims unvetted AI agents are trying to access accounts: Reports

"AI Agents" words and a keyboard in this illustration taken October 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

On Thursday, Axios reported that major banks in the US have found unauthorized AI agents operating inside customers’ accounts and taking actions without the customers’ permission. After the revelation, Reuters reported that US banks are taking steps to block the unvetted agents. “AI Agents” words and a keyboard in this illustration taken October 19, 2026. … Read more

Major US medical lab operator, Quest Diagnostics, reports cyber breach exposed patient records

The Quest Diagnostics logo is seen amid a reported breach impacting patient records. (AP Photo)

Quest Diagnostics, one of the largest medical lab operators in the US, reported that a cyber breach had exposed ‘certain patient records’. They shared the update via a statement on October 22. The Quest Diagnostics logo is seen amid a reported breach impacting patient records. (AP Photo) The company noted that their Quanum Lab Services … Read more

2027 Green Card Lottery reopening faces another setback as Trump makes major move: Details here

A federal judge ordered the State Department to restore the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery after its registration period failed to open. (X/@unumihaimedia)

The Trump administration has filed an appeal against a federal judge’s directive mandating that the State Department reinstate the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery and has concurrently requested that the judge suspend the directive pending the appellate review, as per Newsweek. A federal judge ordered the State Department to restore the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery after … Read more

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI stocks rebound and oil prices ease ahead of major US company earnings this week

S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as AI stocks recover and oil prices fall ahead of major US company earnings. (Pexel)

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Monday as artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks recovered from last week’s sharp fall. Lower oil prices also supported the market ahead of several major company earnings reports due this week. S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as AI stocks recover and oil prices fall ahead of major US company … Read more

MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos former wife, gave $60 million to fight methane as cutting the invisible gas became a major climate goal

MacKenzie Scott gave $60 million to the Global Methane Hub, which funds projects to cut the gas, as part of $7.1 billion in donations announced in December 2025. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

You cannot see or smell methane, yet it plays a big role in warming the planet. That’s why the gift from MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is worth a second look. The Associated Press, in a report published by Fortune, said that Scott donated $60 million to the Global Methane … Read more

Wall Street AI rally faces pressure ahead of Meta, Tesla and major chipmakers' earnings reports

Wall Street AI rally faces pressure ahead of Meta, Tesla and major chipmakers' earnings reports. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (AFP)

Wall Street’s AI rally is facing a big test as investors wait for quarterly earnings reports from major technology companies, including Meta Platforms and Tesla. Recent falls in AI stocks have raised doubts about whether the stock market rally can continue. Wall Street AI rally faces pressure ahead of Meta, Tesla and major chipmakers’ earnings … Read more

Jack Nicholson was reported to be the mystery donor behind a 60-acre gift; the land helped preserve a wildland link between two major parks

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