The Unemployment rate fell to a 50-year low in September. The Supreme Court will hear a Louisiana abortion law that requires doctors providing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. The opioid epidemic has sparked a Hepatitis A outbreak. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Slowing growth in the U.S. economy and stubborn inflation drove down markets. The price tag on Meta’s planned AI investments drags down tech stocks. Alphabet to issue its first dividend. Microsoft earnings beat expectations. Danny Lewis hosts.



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Stocks and Bonds Tumble on Worries of Slower Growth and Firm Inflation

Plus: New York’s highest court orders a new trial for Harvey Weinstein. And Haiti’s prime minister formally resigns. Danny Lewis hosts.



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U.S. First Quarter Growth Slowed as Inflation Remains Stubborn

Plus: The Biden Administration issues sweeping new rules to crack down on coal emissions. And, a state grand jury in Arizona has indicted 18 of former President Donald Trump’s allies. Kate Bullivant hosts.  



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BHP Seeks Rival Anglo American in Mining Mega Deal

Plus: Meta Platforms stock sinks in after-hours trading following earnings report. And Boeing shares fall after $4 billion first-quarter spend following Alaska Airl ines midair accident. Danny Lewis hosts.



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Tesla Rally Helps Push Nasdaq to Third Day of Gains

Plus: Boeing burned through nearly $4 billion in the first quarter of the year amid fallout from the Alaska Airlines midair accident. And President Biden signs foreign aid bill clearing the way for military gear for Ukraine. Pierre Bienaimé reports.



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Midday News Brief for Friday, October 4th

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