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Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT

Tech

  • Bluesky has taken action to block links to leaked DHS employee data, following a major data breach affecting thousands of Homeland Security personnel.

  • DoorDash is reportedly set to acquire Instacart for a substantial $17 billion, signaling a major consolidation in the food and grocery delivery sectors.

  • Apple's latest MacBook Pro models are pushing the boundaries of laptop pricing with the introduction of a touchscreen interface, a significant departure for the Mac lineup.

  • Microsoft has disclosed significant revenue figures for its Azure cloud service, totaling $33.2 billion, and also reported $10 billion in revenue from its partnership with OpenAI.

  • Google is expanding its AI-powered Search ads globally, a move that comes as the company faces slowing growth in its core advertising business.

Money

  • Global markets are grappling with geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran, while also monitoring economic indicators like inflation and GDP growth.

  • The tech sector is experiencing a significant shift with AI advancements driving demand for specialized chips, impacting established players and creating opportunities for suppliers.

  • Key central bank figures are stepping down, prompting speculation about future monetary policy and economic stability in major economies like the Eurozone.

  • The cryptocurrency landscape sees continued innovation in tokenization and stablecoins, alongside regulatory scrutiny and the persistent challenge of security breaches.

  • Corporate earnings reports reveal mixed performance across industries, with some companies thriving due to AI demand and others facing headwinds in evolving market conditions.

Power

  • US economic growth in Q3 reached 3.4%, fueled by significant AI capital expenditure, while inflation, as measured by the PCE index, accelerated in October, raising concerns about the Federal Reserve's strategy to combat rising prices.

  • The European Central Bank's president, Christine Lagarde, is set to resign nine months before her term ends, amidst mounting economic and political pressures across the Eurozone.

  • Political maneuvering continues in Israel as election results remain inconclusive, with Netanyahu's bloc leading but falling short of a majority, raising questions about future coalition formations.

  • In the energy sector, Shell reported doubled profits to $10.8 billion, partly attributed to increased margins on oil driven by geopolitical tensions.

  • The commercial real estate market faces ongoing challenges, while consolidation in the delivery sector is marked by DoorDash's planned $17 billion acquisition of Instacart.