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A potentially historic drop for Alphabet's stock is dragging the U.S. stock market lower

The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security

Airbnb is dedicating more than $500 million to its philanthropic arm over the next five years

Three news outlets are telling a federal court that the White House is defying a judge's orders by refusing to let them return to covering President Donald Trump

Shares of Google parent company Alphabet sank 12.6%, the company’s worst ever single-day drop.

Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

DoorDash's purchase of Instacart for $65 per share will unite two of the country's largest grocery and food-delivery companies.

Burger King's U.S. restaurants outperformed, while Popeyes disappointed.

Jonathan Kanter and Doha Mekki, who led the Justice Department’s antitrust division under President Biden, have co-founded a start-up that makes an A.I. tool for litigators.

The German carmaker warned that it “must act quickly and decisively” to cut costs.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream draw major ticket demand for Game 6 despite scheduling conflicts and an unusual afternoon start time.

Thrive will pay $10 a share in cash for the home-security company, a 35% premium to Wednesday’s closing price of $7.41.

Major law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges plans an orderly wind-down after losing top attorneys, with partners expected to vote on the proposal in the coming days.

Plus, spoofed balance-check websites are draining gift cards and leaving retailers to manage the fallout.

Ford said its upcoming Fathom electric truck will make bidirectional power more accessible by eliminating the need for a separate wall-mounted inverter to supply electricity to a home.

The Trump administration has promised to ease tariffs on automakers that commit to more U.S. manufacturing, according to people familiar with the situation.

DoorDash is buying grocery delivery platform Instacart as it looks to expand beyond restaurant delivery and strengthen its position in the U.S. grocery market.

The U.S. central bank left borrowing costs unchanged this month after hiking rates in September for the first time in three years.

GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.