Argentina Challenges $16.1 Billion YPF Ruling in U.S. Appeals Court NEW YORK (October 29, 2025) — Argentina will ask the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan to overturn a $16.1 billion judgment awarded to minority shareholders of its state-controlled energy company, YPF S.A., following the country’s controversial 2012 nationalization of the oil giant.…

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Indian Shares Rally as Global Sentiment Improves MUMBAI (October 29, 2025) — Indian equity markets gained ground on Wednesday, supported by rising optimism over a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and encouraging signals of a potential U.S.-China trade truce. Both benchmark indices — the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex — advanced for a second consecutive…

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Mercedes-Benz Beats Profit Margin Forecasts in Third Quarter 2025 BERLIN/FRANKFURT (October 29, 2025) — German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG posted stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter of 2025, as a surge in premium model sales boosted margins and helped cushion the financial impact of restructuring costs and slowing Chinese sales. The company reported a…

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Global Automakers Hit by New Semiconductor Shock October 29, 2025 (Reuters) — The global automotive industry faces a renewed semiconductor supply crisis as Nissan Motor Co. and Mercedes-Benz Group AG on Wednesday warned of potential production disruptions following an escalating trade conflict between China and the Netherlands over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia. The dispute, rooted in…

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Big Tech’s Massive AI Spending Under the Microscope October 29, 2025 (Reuters) — The AI-fueled stock market rally that has pushed the S&P 500 to record highs faces a critical test this week as investors look to fresh capital spending updates from U.S. tech giants including Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon. These companies, collectively known…

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Market Overview: Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq and S&P 500 Futures October 29, 2025 (Reuters) — S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose slightly on Wednesday, driven by renewed optimism in the technology sector as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) edges closer to a historic $5 trillion market capitalization. Investors are also bracing for a Federal Reserve rate…

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Apple Pushes to End Racketeering and Trade Secrets Lawsuit Over Apple Pay ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2025 — Tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has asked a federal judge in Atlanta to dismiss a high-profile racketeering and trade secrets lawsuit filed by Fintiv Inc., which accuses Apple of stealing proprietary technology used to build its widely…

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Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Alleging Concealment of Tylenol Risks AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28, 2025 — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a major lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its consumer health spinoff Kenvue, alleging that the companies knowingly concealed evidence linking the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy to an increased…

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Straumann Outperforms Market Expectations with 8.3% Organic Growth BASEL, Oct. 29, 2025 — Swiss dental implant leader Straumann Holding AG (STMN.S) reported an 8.3% year-on-year rise in organic sales for the third quarter, slightly topping analyst forecasts, as strong performance in North America and most Asia-Pacific markets offset weaker demand in China. Revenue climbed to…

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