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China Services Gauge Extends Growth Streak, Bucking Slowdown

China’s services activity expanded in October even though growth was the weakest in three months, a private survey showed, as holiday spending and travel by households insulated the industry from a deepening economic slowdown.

China’s services activity expanded in October even though growth was the weakest in three months, a private survey showed, as holiday spending and travel by households insulated the industry from a deepening economic slowdown.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 5, 1:52 AM
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China Services Gauge Extends Growth Streak Even as Economy Slows

China’s services activity expanded in October even though growth was the weakest in three months, a private survey showed, as holiday spending and travel by households supported the industry during a deepening economic slowdown.

China’s services activity expanded in October even though growth was the weakest in three months, a private survey showed, as holiday spending and travel by households supported the industry during a deepening economic slowdown.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 5, 1:52 AM
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Japan’s Nikkei Slumps Most Since April on Tech Valuation Worries

Japanese shares plunged the most in over six months as a global pullback in risk appetite weighed on tech stocks amid concern that AI bullishness has pushed their valuations too far.

Japanese shares plunged the most in over six months as a global pullback in risk appetite weighed on tech stocks amid concern that AI bullishness has pushed their valuations too far.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 5, 1:43 AM
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Equity Bancshares to Merge with Frontier Holdings in Strategic Acquisition Deal

Equity Bancshares, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Frontier Holdings, LLC, where Equity will acquire Frontier in a two-step merger process valued at approximately $123 million. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Equity's market presence and leveraging Frontier's assets.

In a significant corporate development, Equity Bancshares, Inc. ("Equity"), a Kansas corporation, has announced its plan to merge with Frontier Holdings, LLC ("Frontier"), a Nebraska limited liability company. The merger agreement, executed on August 29, 2025, outlines a two-step merger process whereby Equity's wholly owned subsidiary, Winston Merger Sub, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), will first merge with Frontier, resulting in Frontier becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Equity. This will be followed by a second merger...
USFM • Nov 5, 1:24 AM
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FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC to Pursue Strategic Business Combination with Brookfield Renewable Partners in $365 Million Deal

FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC has announced a strategic business combination with Brookfield Renewable Partners, valued at approximately $365 million. This transaction is aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and expanding market reach within the energy sector.

In a significant move within the energy sector, FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has announced its intention to enter a business combination with Brookfield Renewable Partners. This transaction is valued at approximately $365 million and is set to capitalize on synergies between the two companies while expanding their operational footprint. **Transaction Details** The business combination involves a valuation of $365 million, with specific financial terms yet to be fully disclosed pending regulatory...
USFM • Nov 5, 1:24 AM
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Lula Expected to Take a Break From COP30 to Discuss Venezuela

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to take a break from the United Nations climate summit he’s hosting in Brazil to join discussions on the Venezuela crisis in Colombia this weekend.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to take a break from the United Nations climate summit he’s hosting in Brazil to join discussions on the Venezuela crisis in Colombia this weekend.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 5, 1:02 AM
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Lula to Take a Break From COP30 to Discuss Venezuela

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is taking a break from the United Nations climate summit he’s hosting in Brazil to join discussions on the Venezuela crisis in Colombia this weekend.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is taking a break from the United Nations climate summit he’s hosting in Brazil to join discussions on the Venezuela crisis in Colombia this weekend.
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 5, 1:02 AM
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Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor Seat in Pickup for Democrats

Abigail Spanberger was elected governor in Virginia, riding a message that President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the economy and the overhaul of the federal government hasn’t improved the livelihood of voters in the commonwealth.

Abigail Spanberger was elected governor in Virginia, riding a message that President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the economy and the overhaul of the federal government hasn’t improved the livelihood of voters in the commonwealth.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 5, 12:56 AM
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Stocks Fall as Tech Hit by AI Fear, Bitcoin Dips | The Close 11/4/2025

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street.

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are BNY Wealth’s Sinead Colton Grant, Upwork’s Hayden Brown, Mizuho Securities’ Jared Holz, Teneo’s Kevin Kajiwara, Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s Darrell Cronk, Wedbush Securities’ Matthew Bryson, Medium Rare’s Adam Richman, PIMCO’s Rich Clarida, Douglas Elliman’s Frances Katzen.Theclose110425.srt (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Nov 5, 12:38 AM
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Canadian Lawmaker Defects to Carney’s Liberals After Budget Presented

A lawmaker defected from Canada’s opposition Conservative Party to the governing Liberals, a move that helps Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority government pass its first federal budget in an upcoming vote.

A lawmaker defected from Canada’s opposition Conservative Party to the governing Liberals, a move that helps Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority government pass its first federal budget in an upcoming vote.
Bloomberg Politics • Nov 5, 12:36 AM