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Europe 'well positioned' for future shocks: ECB's Lagarde

Europe, under pressure from US tariffs and the war in Ukraine, is in a strong position to weather the next economic storm, ECB President Christine Lagarde said Thursday.

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'Battlefield' video game sees big-time sales

The latest installment of military video game "Battlefield" hit the market with sales rivaling that of blockbuster rival "Call of Duty," publisher Electronic Arts (EA) announced on Thursday.

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Waymo robotaxis to deliver orders for some US DoorDash users

US food delivery app DoorDash announced Thursday that Waymo driverless cars will soon shuttle orders to some customers in a budding partnership with the Google-owned robotaxi star.

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Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said Thursday.

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Stocks higher as traders weigh China-US row, tech earnings

Global stock markets mostly rose on Thursday as investors weighed strong tech earnings and hopes that the latest flare-up in US-China trade tensions might ease.

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US Fed chair contender backs October rate cut

A top contender to run the US Federal Reserve threw his support Thursday behind a quarter-point rate cut later this month, claiming he believed inflation would soon cool.

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Armani names executive close to designer as new CEO

The Armani Group on Thursday named a senior manager who worked alongside Giorgio Armani to take over as chief executive of the luxury empire following the designer's death.

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Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday

Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections from trade unions and opposition parties.

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Stocks fluctuate as traders weigh China-US row, tech earnings

Stock markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and strong tech earnings.

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Pope slams millions facing hunger worldwide as 'collective failure'

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday slammed the world's failure to stop millions of people going hungry, blaming a "soulless economy" and calling on people to rethink their lifestyles and priorities.

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Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide

Nestle, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, announced Thursday plans to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years, sending its share price soaring.

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Markets mixed as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes

Markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year.

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Markets mostly rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes

Most markets rose Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year.

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One year on, Italian migrant camps in Albania near-empty

One year after Italy opened migrant camps in Albania intended to hold people intercepted at sea, the legally contested centres lie almost empty.

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AI boom delivers record net profit for Taiwan's TSMC

Taiwanese tech titan TSMC reported Thursday a forecast-busting record net profit for the third quarter on skyrocketing demand for microchips used to power iPhones and artificial intelligence.

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Nestle says to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over next two years

Nestle, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, will eliminate 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years, its new chief executive said on Thursday.

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Asia stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes

Asian equities edged up Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year.

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Kingstone Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

KINGSTON, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) ("Kingstone" or the "Company"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that it will issue financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Clarification Related to Trading Symbol

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / PRO-DEX, INC. (NasdaqCM:PDEX) is issuing this press release in an effort to help avoid any confusion in the marketplace between the common stock of Pro-Dex, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol PDEX, and Polkadex, which to Pro-Dex, Inc.'s understanding trades on certain crypto exchanges (and possibly on certain other platforms) under the same symbol. There is no relationship or affiliation between Pro-Dex, Inc. and Polkadex. Given that both Pro-Dex, Inc. and Polkadex are associated with the PDEX symbol, investors are encouraged to carefully inquire as to any research or trading involving the PDEX symbol to ensure that any such research or trade accurately reflects the investor's intent as between Pro-Dex, Inc. or Polkadex.

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Oak View Bankshares, Inc. Announces Strong Third Quarter Performance

WARRENTON, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Oak View Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:OAKV), parent company of Oak View National Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $1.8 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to net income of $1.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $5.2 million, compared to $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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After 24 Years of Marriage and 40 of Coaching, Brandon and Michelle Barber are Officially in Business, Together

Brandon Barber Coaching announces a powerful new era: the husband-and-wife coaching duo joins forces to bring 40 years of experience to the industry

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What Commercial Banking Data Reveals About Business Growth

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Business growth shapes the job market, investment opportunities, and the overall economy. But how can you tell if businesses are expanding, holding steady, or under pressure?

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Ansell Launches Hyflex(TM) Precision Comfort Series with Aerofit(TM) Technology

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), a global leader in protection solutions, announced the launch of HyFlex™ Precision Comfort Series with AEROFIT™ Technology, a new line of industrial gloves designed to boost precision and productivity of workers by providing a true second-skin fit for exceptional comfort and tactile control.

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On World Food Day, Feed the Children Calls for Unity and Compassion to End Childhood Hunger

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, OK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / On World Food Day, Feed the Children stands in solidarity with communities around the world to affirm a simple yet powerful truth: every child deserves nourishment and the opportunity to thrive. This year's theme- "Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future"-underscores the urgent need for collaboration across sectors, borders, and communities to transform food systems and build a more equitable world.

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Valsoft Corporation Expands Supply Chain Software Portfolio with the Acquisition of Celtrino

MONTREAL, QC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Celtrino, a leading provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and supply chain automation solutions, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Valsoft Ireland Limited.

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VGTel, Inc. (OTC:VGTL) and Tianrong Medical Group Inc. (OTC:TNMD) Unite to Launch First MiraLink(TM) Environmental Monitoring Node in Belize - Opening a New Era of Smart Environmental Technology and Tokenized Infrastructure

OKEMOS, MI / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / VGTel, Inc. (OTC:VGTL) is proud to announce a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tianrong Medical Group Inc. (OTC:TNMD) for the installation of a MiraLink™ Environmental Sky Monitoring Node on TNMD's property in Hopkins, Belize. This strategic collaboration signals the beginning of an ambitious new phase for both companies - blending environmental intelligence, smart infrastructure, and tokenized real estate into one visionary framework for growth.

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LHH Report Shows 69% of Teams Change Priorities Quarterly, Highlighting Strain on Managers and Need for Skills-Based Hiring

Frequent disruption drive burnout, disengagement, and call for agile skills-focused strategies in recruitment and retention.

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Sadot Group Inc. Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

BURLESON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group" "Sadot" or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global food supply chain sector, today announced that the Company received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market on October 10, 2025, indicating that Sadot had regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and therefore in compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market's listing requirements. The Company's securities will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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SMX Launches 100% Authentic Guarantee Technology (NASDAQ:SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Every online transaction begins with faith. Buyers believe what they see, sellers rely on reputation, and platforms depend on perception. For two decades, that faith has been the foundation of e-commerce. But faith has limits. Visual verification can only go so far, and counterfeiters have long learned to stay one step ahead of human detection. They have gotten so good, in fact, that even experts are now often fooled.

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Creative Compliments(TM) Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Gift Baskets in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Creative Compliments™, Saskatchewan's leading provider of gift baskets and floral designs, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Gift Baskets category for Saskatoon. Celebrating 38 years of business, Creative Compliments™ continues to be recognized for its exceptional creativity, quality, and customer service, setting the standard for professional gifting across the province.

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Greatway Financial Inc. Recognised With 2025 Consumer Choice Award For Life Insurance

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Greatway Financial Inc. has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Life Insurance category for Saskatoon. Family-founded and committed to protecting what matters most for Canadians, the company equips insurance agents with the tools and training needed to guide clients through confident financial decisions.

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Zoe Financial Partners With AdvizorPro to Accelerate RIA Growth Nationwide

This Partnership Underscores Zoe Financial's Commitment to RIA Growth While Highlighting AdvizorPro's Position as the Premier Data and Engagement Solution for Financial Services

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