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U.S. Producer Prices Jump 1.3% in September, Biggest Rise in 4½ Years

By Norman Pearlstine

The Labor Department reported a 1.3% rise in the September Producer Price Index, the strongest monthly gain since March 2022, as energy costs surge and core inflation pressures mount.

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Fed’s Warsh withholds rate signal, cites global tightening and ‘no free riders’

By Mitchell Landsberg

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank will not give forward guidance on upcoming hikes, noting a worldwide wave of tighter policy and warning that there are “no free riders.”

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Tesla Roadster 2 Demonstrates Limited Flight Amid Regulatory Questions

By Helene Elliott

Tesla showcased a brief flight of its upcoming Roadster 2 at SpaceX’s Texas test site, sparking debate over safety, certification and the future of flying cars.

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TSMC posts record Q3 profit as AI chip demand surges

By Norman Pearlstine

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted a sixth straight record profit, driven by booming AI chip demand, and forecast strong Q4 growth while expanding its U.S. footprint.

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CoreWeave shares tumble 15% as bond yields near 15% and CEO calls market irrational

By Mitchell Landsberg

CoreWeave stock slid 15% after bond yields hit a 15% high, prompting CEO Mike Intrator to label the market’s reaction as irrational while the company seeks cheaper insurer capital.

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U.S. Producer Prices Jump 1.3% in September, Biggest Rise in 4½ Years

By Norman Pearlstine

The Labor Department reported a 1.3% rise in the September Producer Price Index, the strongest monthly gain since March 2022, as energy costs surge and core inflation pressures mount.

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Fed’s Warsh withholds rate signal, cites global tightening and ‘no free riders’

By Mitchell Landsberg

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank will not give forward guidance on upcoming hikes, noting a worldwide wave of tighter policy and warning that there are “no free riders.”

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Tesla Roadster 2 Demonstrates Limited Flight Amid Regulatory Questions

By Helene Elliott

Tesla showcased a brief flight of its upcoming Roadster 2 at SpaceX’s Texas test site, sparking debate over safety, certification and the future of flying cars.

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TSMC posts record Q3 profit as AI chip demand surges

By Norman Pearlstine

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted a sixth straight record profit, driven by booming AI chip demand, and forecast strong Q4 growth while expanding its U.S. footprint.

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CoreWeave shares tumble 15% as bond yields near 15% and CEO calls market irrational

By Mitchell Landsberg

CoreWeave stock slid 15% after bond yields hit a 15% high, prompting CEO Mike Intrator to label the market’s reaction as irrational while the company seeks cheaper insurer capital.

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A confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated resident of Jefferson County has prompted health officials to alert close contacts and urge vaccination.

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Unvaccinated Individual Tests Positive for Measles in Jefferson County