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Trump prods parents to claim child investment accounts as auto-enrollment begins - The Washington Post

Trump prods parents to claim child investment accounts as auto-enrollment begins - The Washington Post

The change has been long sought by economists and advocates who argued that self-selection would benefit wealthier families.

Decades-old frozen pizza brand ends production, leaving fans nostalgic - Fox Business

Decades-old frozen pizza brand ends production, leaving fans nostalgic - Fox Business

Conagra Brands said the move is expected to improve margins, while longtime fans of the budget-friendly frozen pizza shared nostalgic memories online.

Amazon employees hit by fresh job cuts across several teams - Business Insider

Amazon employees hit by fresh job cuts across several teams - Business Insider

Amazon faces new layoffs affecting seller support, engineering, and customer service amid its cost overhaul and AI investments.

Final October Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals are way better than I expected: Apple, Ninja, Samsung, Breville - Business Insider

Final October Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals are way better than I expected: Apple, Ninja, Samsung, Breville - Business Insider

Time's almost up on these surprisingly-good Prime Day deals. We can point you to a list of the new Day 2 deals, too.

What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy - BBC

What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy - BBC

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion on the back of AI boom - CNBC

Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion on the back of AI boom - CNBC

Samsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit forecast to top 100 trillion won for the first time.

Rising yields are quietly crashing the stock market’s earlier winners of 2026 - MarketWatch

Rising yields are quietly crashing the stock market’s earlier winners of 2026 - MarketWatch

Small caps are suddenly at risk of a correction

BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover - The Verge

BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover - The Verge

BMW announced the iX4, a sportier spin on the iX3 and the latest Neue Klasse vehicle with a next-gen battery. BMW says the new EV can get up to 428 miles of range.

Man Who Spent Millions on Rare Pokémon and Magic Cards Found Guilty of Stealing Over $50 Million in Crypto - Gizmodo

Man Who Spent Millions on Rare Pokémon and Magic Cards Found Guilty of Stealing Over $50 Million in Crypto - Gizmodo

He now faces up to 20 years in prison on a money-laundering charge.