At this point, it’s anybody’s guess how the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election will turn out. Polls suggest the race for the White house is essentially a tossup, while either party has a solid chance of taking the House. at Marketwatch.com

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. further reduced its position in Apple Inc. by 25% during the third quarter, the company’s latest quarterly report indicates. Back To Top at Marketwatch.com

The Dow was up over 450 points, or 1.1%, heading into midday, trading near 42,216, according to FactSet. The bounce was enough to erase three straight days of losses and put the index on pace for a 0.3% weekly gain. at Marketwatch.com

Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log: just invest in the stocks or sectors that are sure to benefit most under the proposed policies of one presidential candidate or the other and profits are sure to follow. Reality seems to often disappoint. at Marketwatch.com

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption trial will begin next April, a judge ruled Friday, right in the thick of his promised reelection campaign. at Marketwatch.com

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the issues that matter the most to your wallet? Let MarketWatch take you on a tour of the two presidential candidates’ policies. With Tuesday’s election rapidly approaching, and with the economy ... at Marketwatch.com

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Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected outspoken lawmaker Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power. The first Black woman to lead a major British political party ... at Marketwatch.com

Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke as Iranian officials are increasingly threatening to launch yet another strike against ... at Marketwatch.com

Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed at least 211 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Saturday. at Marketwatch.com

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down by 91.51 points, or 0.2%, at 42,141.54, based on preliminary data. It had jumped by as much as 224.87 points earlier in the day. at Marketwatch.com

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