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Michael Dell defends Trump Accounts' shift to individual company stocks Michael Dell, philanthropist and founder of Dell Technologies, pushed back against critics who argue that allowing wealthy investors to donate individual company stocks to Trump Accounts could have a nefarious impact.Under new rules that took effect last week… Michael Dell, philanthropist and founder of Dell Technologies, pushed back against critics who argue that allowing wealthy investors to donate individual company stocks to Trump Accounts could have a… [+4602 chars]

Wells Fargo shares slide as HUD probes programs to boost black homeownership: ‘Immoral’ and ‘un-American’ Wells Fargo stock slipped as federal housing officials announced a probe into its mortgage programs aimed at boosting black and minority homeownership. Wells Fargo stock slipped as federal housing officials announced a probe into its mortgage programs aimed at boosting black and minority homeownership — with Housing Secretary Scott Turner blasting t… [+3762 chars]

Paramount closes Warner Bros deal as Skydance and plans a single streamer Paramount has completed its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery and renamed the combined company Skydance. The company announced the close on Tuesday, and its shares now trade on the New York Stock Exchange as SKYD. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders received… Paramount has completed its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery and renamed the combined company Skydance. The company announced the close on Tuesday, and its shares now trade on the New York Stock Ex… [+3740 chars]

Rat triggers blast near Amazon office in Bengaluru, pedestrian injured Two blasts in Bengaluru: a rat-triggered RMU explosion near Amazon’s Bagaluru office injured a pedestrian; a Benniganahalli transformer blast hurt four. Follow Us On Social Media RUBIO GO HOME!: NATO Nation RALLIES Against Trump Aide; Erase U.S. Bases, Israel Ties | WatchSamuel L. Jackson Reveals Why Making Movies Is His Happy Place'Wrath Of Iran': … [+2939 chars]

Chevron CEO warns against ‘unwise’ diesel export ban, says it could make energy crisis worse Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned Wednesday it would be "unwise" of the US to impose a ban on diesel exports, saying such a policy could actually make the global energy crisis worse. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned Wednesday it would be “unwise” of the US to impose a ban on diesel exports, saying such a policy could actually make the global energy crisis worse. The comments came a… [+4311 chars]

Nvidia director and multibillionaire among the top-10 insider stock sellers in the third quarter Billionaires tied to AI were among the top insider sellers in the third quarter, a turbulent period for warnings about AI risks. Read on. Title: Director, Illumina Inc.Total shares sold: 2,060,202Total value sold: US$436,157,160 Activist investor Keith Meister joined life sciences company Illuminas board in March 2025 and started cash… [+4252 chars]

Far-left cable network that treats Trump like criminal now under new ownership Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros., including Discovery, CNN, CBS, HBO It’s called Skydance now. And it’s the combined company that was created when Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros., including Discovery, CNN, CBS and HBO. According to the Gateway Pu… [+2467 chars]

CNN, CBS News now under one roof as Paramount-Warner Bros merger closes The newly combined company is called Skydance and began trading on Wall Street on Tuesday. Paramount Skydance has completed its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery to form Skydance. The deal, which closed on Tuesday, brings together two entertainment giants that own movie studios and… [+4289 chars]

David Ellison reassures skittish Anderson Cooper over CNN’s independence in town hall: ‘We will never interfere’ "I believe deeply in journalism," Ellison said. "In the world we live in today, having truth-based fact-based bi-partisan news that informs the public has never been more important." Skydance CEO David Ellison reassured a nervous Anderson Cooper that CNN will retain its editorial independence in the wake of the blockbuster Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Cooper intervie… [+4849 chars]

Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover to form media giant Skydance The combined company brings together Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures, the CBS News and CNN networks, and the HBO and CBS television brands under the control of David Ellison. Paramount has completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the control of David Elliso… [+2430 chars]

The Hidden Cost of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Export Recovery Brent holds near $100 as recovering Gulf oil flows collide with record freight costs and mounting tanker risks. Asia’s Product Market Loses Its Chinese Safety Valve - China has been at the forefront of this month’s refined product rally after the country’s Mi… Canadas oil patch is experiencing… Tehrans shrinking export revenues raise… Oil prices ease as renewed… Set us as your preferred Google source By Tom Kool - Oct 06, 2026, 11:05 AM CDTBrent holds … [+7574 chars]

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made $18M last year: IPO filing Dario Amodei's pay last year puts him above CEOs at Alphabet and Amazon, but behind those at Oracle and Nvidia. Dario Amodei made $18 million last year as CEO of Claude AI developer Anthropic, the company’s IPO filing shows, putting him in the middle ranks of top executives at major technology firms in terms o… [+4992 chars]

Paramount officially completes Warner Bros. takeover to create Skydance media empire Paramount has completed its takeover of Warner Bros., uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire under the control of David Ellison. Los Angeles, California - Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news, and film … [+2373 chars]

Republican Senator Uses Kids’ Photos in Campaign Ad Without Permission Kansas Senator Roger Marshall used unapproved images of children in his recent attack ad against Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton.The Tall Oaks Camp and Conference Center publicly called on Marshall to stop using the campaign ad, which featured an image of i… The New York Times, and many other Artificial Media Outlets, should be arrested for their dishonesty and disservice to our Country, Trump wrote. When Bernie Sanders has 500 to 1,000 people, they make… [+648 chars]

S&P 500 hits record high as Nvidia nears $6 trillion milestone The S&P 500 hit a record high, supported by rising technology stocks, declining oil prices and hopes for a positive earnings season. The S&P 500 on Tuesday hit a record, as the index rose for a fourth straight day, supported by rising technology stocks, declining oil prices and hopes for a positive earnings season. In early t… [+3893 chars]

Paramount and Warner Bros merge into one Hollywood giant Paramount has completed an $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, as its owner Skydance creates a new entertainment behemoth. Billionaire David Ellison's hostile takeover bid defeated rival efforts from Netflix. Paramount on Tuesday finalized its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, completing a hostile acquisition that was months in the making and almost faltered at several hurdles.  The takeover cost a tot… [+1998 chars]

How David Ellison Won the Battle: Timeline of Paramount’s Rocky Road to Acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery It’s been a hell of a ride. David Ellison’s quest to control two iconic Hollywood studios has finally been completed — added a rollicking new chapter to the storied recent history of Hollywood megamergers. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Paramount-Warn… It’s been a hell of a ride. David Ellison’s quest to control two iconic Hollywood studios has finally been completed — added a rollicking new chapter to the storied recent history of Hollywood megame… [+8531 chars]

Inside Hollywood's biggest plot twist: How Paramount closed $110 billion Warner Bros deal to create Skydance Paramount Skydance finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion after a prolonged bidding war. Following the merger, shares of Skydance began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'SKYD'. The deal faced scrutiny and op… Paramount Skydance on Tuesday completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, ending a 10-month fight that drew in Netflix, 12 US states, Hollywood's biggest names and, at the last minu… [+4906 chars]

What U.S. Supreme Court judges said at a hearing on climate damages from oil and gas The U.S. Supreme Court grappled Monday with whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies Suncor and ExxonMobil in state court to help cover costs associated with climate change, an issue with potentially billions of dollars at stake. The U.S. Supreme Court grappled Monday with whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies in state court to help cover costs associated with climate change, an issue with potentially billio… [+5151 chars]

The Costco conundrum: Packed parking lots and a falling stock Costco and Walmart are gaining shoppers, but their premium valuations leave little room for anything short of near-perfect growth. You drive by Costco and see the parking lot teeming with cars. The left-hand turn lane to enter is backed up 50 yards. The gas station is packed with people planning to head inside after they fill … [+3066 chars]

Nvidia nears $6 trillion market cap as investors return to the AI chipmaker Nvidia's potential $6 trillion valuation underscores the growing influence of AI technology on global markets and investment strategies. The post Nvidia nears $6 trillion market cap as investors return to the AI chipmaker appeared first on Crypto Briefing. A record close, a $150 billion buyback boost and bullish options pricing put Nvidia within 3.8% of a first-ever $6 trillion valuation Nvidia is closing in on a number no public company has ever reach… [+1709 chars]

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after US tech rally, oil dips MSCI’s Asia Pacific Index edged up 0.1%. Earlier, shares climbed on Wall Street after a rally in Nvidia Corp. and Microsoft Corp. helped the S&P 500 Index close near an all-time high. Asian stocks posted a modest gain after a tech-led rally pushed the S&P 500 Index near a record as investors largely shrugged off concerns about bond yields at multi-decade highs.MSCIs Asia Pacif… [+2573 chars]

G7 Oil Stocks Release Is A Band-Aid Fix in Broken Fuel Market Crude oil prices and middle distillate cracks slumped at the end of last week as the G7 group of nations announced the release of 100 million barrels of oil stocks over four months, including a front-loaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days … Gas above 80 per megawatt… China aims to extend its… Freight, gasoline, crude oil and… Set us as your preferred Google source By Tsvetana Paraskova - Oct 05, 2026, 5:00 PM CDTCrude oil prices and… [+4206 chars]

Supreme Court begins new term with high-profile look at clean air and federal authority The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Boulder County's climate lawsuit against Suncor and ExxonMobil belongs in state or federal court. The Supreme Court launched its new term Monday with a blockbuster oral argument over whether federal or state laws and courts should handle civil lawsuits against energy companies for alleged climate… [+5713 chars]

Case at Supreme Court Could Have Profound Consequences for Other Climate Suits With help from the Trump administration, Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil have asked the court to quash the lawsuit. Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Attorneys representing two Colorado local go… [+7896 chars]

Supreme Court hears bid by Exxon, oil companies to avoid Colorado climate lawsuit "This case involves an unprecedented effort to use state law to regulate global conduct," Kannon Shanmugam, a lawyer for the oil companies, told the justices. The US Supreme Court opened its new nine-month term on Monday by hearing a bid by oil companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to thwart a lawsuit by officials in Boulder, Colo., seeking monetary damag… [+4680 chars]

Trump launches Super Intelligence Force with Jay Clayton as AI czar President Donald Trump today put Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton in charge of a new federal artificial intelligence task force, making him the administration’s second AI czar. Trump revealed the group in a Truth Social post, calling it the Super… President Donald Trump today put Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton in charge of a new federal artificial intelligence task force, making him the administration’s second AI czar. Trump re… [+4142 chars]

Sen. Kennedy bashes Trump for giving out Cotton's phone number - politico.com Sen. Kennedy bashes Trump for giving out Cotton's phone numberpolitico.com Trump Urges People to Call Senator Tom Cotton Over Daylight Saving BillThe New York Times Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over time switchReuters Trump urges cal… The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way.

Mr President enjoyed himself, but at what cost? An opinion piece questioning the cost of President Bola Tinubu’s one-month trip to Europe amid rising insecurity and economic challenges in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/mr-president-enjoyed-himself-but-at-what-cost/ Who else noticed that President Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron wore matching spotted ties at their dinner in Paris on September 17? Before you rush to Google it, let me tell you about Tinubus confession … [+8322 chars]

Trump Encourages MAGA To Vote By Mail — After Months of Warning Against Mail-In Ballot Fraud Donald Trump may be so desperate to make a red dent in the midterm elections that he's turning to an old nemesis to encourage Republicans to vote. The post Trump Encourages MAGA To Vote By Mail — After Months of Warning Against Mail-In Ballot Fraud first appe… Screenshot via Truth Social President Donald Trump may be so desperate to make a red dent in the midterm elections that he’s turning to an old nemesis to encourage Republicans to vote mail-in ballot… [+2031 chars]

Trump Shares Tom Cotton’s Cell Number in Daylight Saving Time Fight President Donald Trump shared Senator Tom Cotton's cellphone number in a Truth Social post on Saturday morning as part of a campaign to pressure lawmakers into backing legislation that would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent. The move came after Trump… President Donald Trump shared Senator Tom Cotton's cellphone number in a Truth Social post on Saturday morning as part of a campaign to pressure lawmakers into backing legislation that would make day… [+143 chars]

Saturday links: overwhelming weariness Autos The Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. (npr.org) Ferrari ($RACE) stock is losing its premium valuation. (ft.com) A look at the design choices Tesla ($TSLA) has made with the Cybercab. (austinvernon.site) Some simpl… AutosThe Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. (npr.org)Ferrari ($RACE) stock is losing its premium valuation. (ft.com)A look at the design choices Tesla ($TSLA) h… [+148 chars]

Skydance Blasts Off: Can David Ellison Make Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Fly? David Ellison has emerged victorious. And he’s boldly — or arrogantly, if you prefer — decided to name the entertainment giant that he’s bolted together Skydance Corp., nodding to the original name of his film production firm that has swallowed up two Hollywo… David Ellison has emerged victorious. And he’s boldly — or arrogantly, if you prefer — decided to name the entertainment giant that he’s bolted together Skydance Corp., nodding to the original name o… [+16910 chars]

E-Brokerage Market Projected to Reach $34.6 Billion by 2034 as Record Retail Trading Volumes Lift Platforms News Provided by Stock Preachers VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stock Preachers News Commentary – Global Market Insights valued the e-brokerage market at $14.1 billion in 2024 and projects $34.6 billion by 2034, a compound annua… In its second quarter 2026 results on July 29, the Company reported total net revenues of $1.31 billion and net income of $573 million, with 4.8 million Robinhood Gold subscribers. Chairman and CEO V… [+4602 chars]

FAA panel finds Boeing 737 Max software glitch poses no safety risk The FAA review found pilots retain full control and receive clear indications during a go-around, a decision that could aid Boeing's approval bid for the largest 737 Max variant The FAA review found pilots retain full control and receive clear indications during a go-around, a decision that could aid Boeing's approval bid for the largest 737 Max variant An FAA official said… [+3899 chars]

Dated Brent Above $120 Signals a Serious Oil Squeeze Physical oil markets tighten sharply as Dated Brent surges above $120 despite ICE Brent slipping toward $101. Friday, October 02, 2026 The European diesel stock release, droned tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and China reinstating its refined product export … Saudi pipeline damage has weakened… Some of the worlds largest… Venezuelas oil exports fell nearly… Set us as your preferred Google source By Tom Kool - Oct 02, 2026, 11:50 AM CDTPhysical oil mar… [+5434 chars]

Inside the Trump Administration’s U.F.O. Hunt - The New York Times Inside the Trump Administration’s U.F.O. HuntThe New York Times Six Questions From President Trump’s U.F.O. FilesThe New York Times Read One of the Recently Released U.F.O. DocumentsThe New York Times Trump Promised the Truth About UFOs. These Scientists Are … The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way.

At the Bottom of the Oil Barrel, There Is No Baseline for the Future How JP Morgan and Russia's central bank chief Nabiullina are signaling serious recessionary risk due to the global oil shock. This is Naked Capitalism fundraising week. 1101 donors have already invested in our efforts to combat corruption and predatory conduct, particularly in the financial realm. Please join us and partici… [+16375 chars]

Six Questions From President Trump’s U.F.O. Files - The New York Times Six Questions From President Trump’s U.F.O. FilesThe New York Times Trump Promised the Truth About UFOs. These Scientists Are Waiting.Politico Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, morePBS Aliens or not… The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way.

The jobs report, Nike's China conundrum, Burger King's franchise bet and more in Morning Squawk Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day. This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday. If you missed it yesterday: More than 60 million children were automatically enrolled… [+5490 chars]

Ultra-Woke Nike Runs into Trouble as Sales Fall, Revenue Declines Ultra-woke sportswear giant Nike, named for the ancient Greek goddess of victory, is running into trouble as it loses global sales, customer loyalty and ground to its rivals, CEO Elliott Hill confirmed Thursday. The post Ultra-Woke Nike Runs into Trouble as S… Ultra-woke sportswear giant Nike, named for the ancient Greek goddess of victory, is running into trouble as it loses global sales, customer loyalty and ground to its rivals, CEO Elliott Hill confirm… [+2844 chars]

Smit Machchhar’s journey: From ‘why become a pilot?’ to ‘Captain, you are a hero’ Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot praised for helping save a flydubai flight after a violent cockpit attack, had never originally planned to enter aviation. A textile engineer who discovered flying at 19, Machchhar went on to become a Boeing pilot, tra… Captain Smit Machchhar never planned to become a pilot. He studied textile engineering to join his family business and was pursuing a management course when an aviation seminar changed the direction … [+7490 chars]

GM’s Mary Barra says the EV transition is still the destination—even if the road is longer She's also setting her sights on a future in which drivers can look away from the road. In the dozen years since Mary Barra became chief executive of General Motors, many of the U.S. auto industrys certainties about the future have evaporated.Her first job as CEO in 2014 was to remake t… [+8296 chars]

‘India’s biotech ecosystem holds tremendous promise’: Eli Lilly CEO Eli Lilly has experienced significant growth, reaching a market capitalization over $1 trillion. The company aims to maintain its leadership in anti-obesity drugs through ongoing innovation and development. With successful trials for drugs like retatrutide an… On the back of a global boom in anti-obesity drugs and its blockbuster formulations such as Mounjaro, Eli Lilly has seen its market capitalisation surge five times in six years, and is now the only p… [+10700 chars]

Trump Sends Strong Signal on Google's New Gemini Model This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shares gained after Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, its latest frontier AI model, while CEO Sundar Pichai drew unusual praise from President Donald Trump at a White House technology summit. The… This article first appeared on GuruFocus.Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shares gained after Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, its latest frontier AI model, while CEO Sundar Pichai drew unusual praise from Pre… [+141 chars]

Bob Chapek says he shouldn't have taken the Disney CEO job — and has some advice for Josh D'Amaro Bob Chapek backs current top Disney executive Josh D'Amaro, saying his promotion was "appropriate," and offered some advice. Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek (left) supports current boss Josh D'Amaro (middle) but takes aim at Bob Iger (right).Steven Ferdman/Getty Images; The Walt Disney Company/The Associated Press; Jordan Str… [+6900 chars]

Thieves stole an Nvidia-branded truck filled with just 20,000 pounds of sand—and it points to Big Tech’s $150 million AI hardware theft headache While the thieves left the sand-filled trailer unscathed, other freighters have faced real threats from organized criminals in search of high-value data center equipment. Cargo pirates, perhaps in search of precious AI loot, found a completely different kind of booty after stealing two trailers from an autonomous trucking company: sand, and lots of it.The trucking com… [+4579 chars]

The Dow's rough month, Micron's revenue surge, Google launches Gemini 4 and more in Morning Squawk Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day. This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. If you keep CNBC on your TV tonight, you'll be able to catch Game 3 of the WNBA Pla… [+5168 chars]

Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple Apple's absence from Trump's AI lunch raised eyebrows, but the company is known to look out for its own interests. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, stands with U.S. President Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and others h… [+5103 chars]

Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close A federal judge has now granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros CHICAGO -- A federal judge has granted Paramounts settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the companys takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing the companies to soon close their $81 bi… [+6787 chars]