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The 20 latest market, economy and business headlines as of 18:13 IST on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Top story: Kalshi valuation jumps to $40 billion in latest funding round (CNBC).
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- Kalshi valuation jumps to $40 billion in latest funding round
The prediction market platform one year ago was valued at $5 billion.
- Family offices can save millions with this tax strategy but it can strain family ties
More wealthy families are reconsidering a valuable but rigorous tax strategy, lawyers and CPAs told CNBC.
- Farmer-funded attack ads targeting Republicans air across rural America - Reuters
Farmer-funded attack ads targeting Republicans air across rural America Reuters
- Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade - Reuters
Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade Reuters
- Explainer: How could Israel break the election deadlock? - Reuters
Explainer: How could Israel break the election deadlock? Reuters
- South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft - Reuters
South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft Reuters
- Brewers start to feel the costs of prolonged war in Iran - Reuters
Brewers start to feel the costs of prolonged war in Iran Reuters
- How could the oil spill off the UAE coast affect desalination plants? - Reuters
How could the oil spill off the UAE coast affect desalination plants? Reuters
- Oil falls as diplomacy hopes outweigh Middle East escalation fears - Reuters
Oil falls as diplomacy hopes outweigh Middle East escalation fears Reuters
- EU energy ministers discuss soaring fuel prices as winter looms - Reuters
EU energy ministers discuss soaring fuel prices as winter looms Reuters
- Libya's eastern administration bars entry to Iranians, Afghans - Reuters
Libya's eastern administration bars entry to Iranians, Afghans Reuters
- Iran sees only unacceptable ideas in latest mediation to end war, official says - Reuters
Iran sees only unacceptable ideas in latest mediation to end war, official says Reuters
- Phillips 66 posts record quarterly profit on refining strength - Reuters
Phillips 66 posts record quarterly profit on refining strength Reuters
- Fed chairman talks tough on inflation — plus, what's behind Micron's big rally
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
- Bond investor Jeff Gundlach talks to CNBC about Fed's rate pause, Warsh reducing vote-setting meetings
The DoubleLine founder spoke with CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Wednesday after the Fed announced its decision to hold interest rates steady.
- We're adding a new, high-profile AI play to our Bullpen stocks to watch list
With the Club portfolio now down to 31 positions, we are working on new ideas to add to the Bullpen.
- Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia after fuel prices soar - Reuters
Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia after fuel prices soar Reuters
- GE Vernova shares slip despite a beat-and-raise. What the sellers are getting wrong
We're reiterating our buy-equivalent 1 rating on the stock after another strong earnings report.
- Israel's election gives survivor Netanyahu a path to keep power - Reuters
Israel's election gives survivor Netanyahu a path to keep power Reuters
- Explainer: What's at stake for Trump in Israel's deadlocked election? - Reuters
Explainer: What's at stake for Trump in Israel's deadlocked election? Reuters
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