Real lives hang in the balance as Washington gambles with the economy

The fragile economic recovery is losing steam. The pandemic is getting worse again. The risk of post-election chaos has never been higher.

News: What you need to know about the markets     Real lives hang in the balance as Washington gambles with the economy The fragile economic recovery is losing steam. The pandemic is getting worse again. The risk of post-election chaos has never been higher. Read more »   The US economy probably grew at record speed in the third quarter. But the crisis isn't over The government's third-quarter GDP report, released this Thursday, is expected to show the economy partially rebounded from coronavirus lockdowns in the summer months. But economists warn, it's not as impressive as it may sound. Read more »   Shares in these American automakers are surging. None of them are Tesla Call it the stealth auto stock rally. Read more »   Billionaire Bill Gross accused of blaring 'Gilligan's Island' theme song on loop at his neighbor Bond billionaire Bill Gross is involved in a legal battle with his tech entrepreneur neighbor over a $1 million sculpture and allegations that Gross blasted the "Gilligan's Island" theme song on a loop from his house. Read more »   GOP mega-donor Sheldon Adelson considers selling his Las Vegas Sands casinos Las Vegas Sands, operated by GOP mega-donor Sheldon Adelson, is reportedly exploring a sale for its upscale Las Vegas resorts, marking Adelson's exit from the turbulent US gambling industry. Read more »   Airlines will struggle long after passengers feel safe to fly again The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the worst financial crisis in the history of the airline industry. But when the health crisis is over, airlines' financial problems will probably continue for years. Read more »

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Biggest Winners Nielsen Holdings PLC +5.35%   Tiffany & Co +4.93%   Twitter Inc +4.63%   Salesforce.Com Inc +3.44% Biggest Losers Franklin Resources Inc -13.62%   Raytheon Technologies Corp -7.04%   Eli Lilly and Co -6.92%   TechnipFMC PLC -6.56%

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Key Market Stats Latest Today's Change Oil $38.96 -0.61 / -1.54% Gold $1,909.10 -2.80 / -0.15% 10-yr 0.78% -0.02 Euro $1.18 -0.00 / -0.12%

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