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Nestlé signs NBA deal across 21 markets — 1dNestlé signed its largest-ever international brand marketing deal with the NBA for Milo, Nescau and Nesquik across 21 markets from January 1, 2027.

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US Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week — 3hU.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 197,000 last week, below forecasts and marking a fifth consecutive weekly decline. The figures point to persistently low layoffs and a tight, low-hire, low-fire labor market, though continuing claims rose, suggesting some unemployed workers may be taking longer to find jobs.

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Priya Raman A low hire low fire setup keeps unemployment numbers steady but it also limits opportunities for people trying to switch jobs.

Disney+ to Stream ESPN’s First Super Bowl Production — 1dESPN’s first Super Bowl production streams on Disney+ on Feb. 14, 2027, in English and Spanish, reaching more than 55 international markets.

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Team Kimes Expands AI Marketing for Small Businesses — 1dBusiness-focused AI efforts range from events and forums on applying AI to workforce development and SME marketing to an agency’s integrated marketing services, which pair AI tools for SEO, lead generation and customer communication with human strategy. Together, the coverage highlights growing interest in using AI to improve small-business productivity and competitiveness while retaining human judgment.

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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market — 16hOne month before the midterms more than 100 candidates running for public office across the country have pledged their commitment to remove the COVID-19 vaccines from the market.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Stock Quotes, Business News and Data from Stock Markets | MSN Money2 sources — 1d

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NFL Wants Supreme Court To Blow Whistle On Kalshi — 1hThe NFL urged the Supreme Court to protect states' authority to regulate sports gambling Thursday, arguing that prediction markets such as Kalshi are effectively sportsbooks operating under the guise of federally regulated financial exchanges.

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Priya Raman Kalshi seems more like a financial tool than a sportsbook, so the NFL is overreaching by pushing for a Supreme Court block.

Realtor Profiles Span Five California, Florida MarketsBusiness — 3dFive promotional profiles highlight real estate agents serving communities in California and Florida, citing their transaction histories, sales volumes and local-market expertise. Each describes tailored support for buyers and sellers, including pricing, marketing, negotiation and guidance on specialized property needs.

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Alfalfa Market Theft Suspect Arrested After Store DamageWorld — 1dA 65-year-old man was arrested in Alfalfa, Oregon, after allegedly stealing from a market, confronting customers and damaging the store with his vehicle; he faces multiple charges, including theft, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. Authorities also say he had recently threatened a deputy’s family and that deputies had responded to 11 calls involving him in two weeks.

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Sales Job Listings Span Five U.S. CitiesBusiness — 1dLocal job roundups highlight sales and marketing openings in Lancaster, Dunwoody, Bridgewater, Clarksville and Fremont, spanning customer service, leasing, account management, advertising, technical sales, insurance, banking and pharma marketing. Requirements and compensation vary widely, from entry-level roles to senior positions, with some listings advertising earnings up to $125,000 or more.

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Southwest Food Stories Spotlight Mexican Markets, TraditionsLifestyle — 3dFort Collins’ family-run Tortillas Las 4 Americas has combined a Mexican grocery market with fresh tortillas and street-style tacos since 2008. The shop also offers a wide range of Mexican snacks, pastries, desserts, prepared salsas and tamales.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Stagwell Launches Media Agency Across 50 Markets — 2dStagwell is replacing Assembly with Stagwell Media, a global agency intended to integrate media, commerce, data and technology through its Machine OS platform. Operating in more than 50 markets, the agency will be led globally by Liz Rutgersson, with regional leadership, as Stagwell aims to help brands connect customer touchpoints and respond faster to changing media environments.

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Software Industry’s $100,000,000,000 Bill Comes Due As AI Spooks Investors — 21hFears that artificial intelligence could replace traditional software are showing up in the debt market.

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Priya Raman Traditional software outfits loaded up on debt assuming endless subscriptions. AI undercutting their moat explains why investors are dumping the bonds now.

PepsiCo India Posts Broad Growth as Firm Lowers Full-Year ForecastBusiness — 6hPepsiCo said India led broad-based third-quarter growth in its food and beverage businesses, contributing to an 8% rise in international organic revenue and holding or gaining market share in Indian beverages and snacks. Overall revenue rose 5.6% and topped expectations, but weakness in North America prompted the company to lower its full-year core earnings growth outlook.

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Pike Place Fish Market adopts Square platformBusiness — 3dPike Place Fish Market has switched to Block’s Square platform after more than a decade with another payment system, aiming to modernize operations and handle its busy, seasonal mix of in-person and remote orders. Square’s payment tools and automatic customer-data capture may also help the Seattle landmark build customer relationships and support future growth.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Hyundai globally unveils redesigned 2027 TucsonAuto — 3dHyundai unveiled a redesigned 2027 Tucson with a larger, more rugged look, upgraded cabin technology and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, along with an off-road-focused XRT Pro trim. The model is set to reach markets in 2027, while Australia will get a hybrid-only version; the company has not confirmed the plug-in hybrid for that market.

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U.S. Adds 29,000 Jobs as Labor Market Cools — 6d

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Marcus Bell A slower labor market like this should finally ease wage pressures and help control prices.

Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos DealBusiness — 7hThe U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.

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Home Price Cuts Rise Across MarketsBusiness — 2dSellers are cutting asking prices as buyers become more selective and homes take longer to sell, with price reductions rising across the U.S. and especially common in Colorado. Agents in Australia and data from the U.K. likewise point to sellers needing to price closer to what buyers will pay, as holding out can make a sale less likely.

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Oil Inventories Near Stress Levels As Iran War Drains Supplies, Execs Warn — 1dThe global oil market is burning through its remaining supply cushion as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine drain inventories and leave energy prices increasingly vulnerable.

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1,116-Pound Bluefin Sets New Hampshire RecordEnvironment — 2dA New Hampshire charter fishing trip landed a 1,116-pound bluefin tuna, setting a state record and surpassing the previous mark by 154 pounds. The fish is headed to market, while its tail will remain at the harbor as a trophy.

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Sainsbury’s, Morrisons held multibillion-pound merger talks — 3dSainsbury's walked away in February 2026 from merger talks with Morrisons held from November 2025; a combination would hold 23.6% of the grocery market, below Tesco's 27.8%.

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Derek Foss Morrisons debt load makes this a risky idea anyway, better they walked away before regulators stepped in.

Black Bear Raids Aspen Farmers MarketLifestyle — Sep 28, 2026

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Priya Raman Living near the mountains means dealing with wildlife like this. Maybe close the market early if bears are spotted nearby.

IMF Warns $13 Trillion Hedge Funds Amplify Risks — 2dThe IMF warned that hedge funds’ rapid growth to roughly $13 trillion, heavy leverage and increasingly crowded trades could amplify market stress and spread instability through the financial system. While the funds can support liquidity and efficiency in normal conditions, forced selling and synchronized deleveraging during turmoil may deepen losses; the IMF urged stronger monitoring and better data.

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Iran tensions drive oil prices and market moves