
U.S. stocks finish week at record highs as indices extend gains
Indexes reach fresh intraday highs for a second straight day as FedEx boosts earnings mood and rate expectations weigh on gold and bonds

Indexes reach fresh intraday highs for a second straight day as FedEx boosts earnings mood and rate expectations weigh on gold and bonds

White House reveals a new entry fee for skilled-worker visas and a high-cost fast-track program, drawing both industry pushback and defense from supporters who say reforms curb abuse and boost American training.

Planned maintenance overran its schedule on Saturday, leaving millions unable to access NetBank, the CommBank app and related services; some limits and restrictions were later lifted as systems were restored.

Trial details reveal pension fund criminals used a crowdfunded bid to buy Doncaster Rovers as a vehicle to launder retirement savings.

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google pledge multibillion-pound deals as London bets on AI to lift productivity and living standards, even as skeptics warn gains may be uneven.

Editorial argues rising borrowing, swelling public sector and a secret migrant deal threaten fiscal stability.

Two-day event runs Oct. 7–8 with Prime member access and discounts on fitness gear, toys and tech ahead of the holiday season.

FTC and seven states allege anti-competitive coordination with brokers to buy and resell tickets at a markup; case adds pressure on the live-entertainment sector

Amazon preludes its fall two-day Prime Big Deal Days with a 31% discount on an adjustable dumbbell set; event runs Oct. 7–8 and requires Prime access.