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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/

Hamas says Israel's strikes on refugee camp kill more than 195 people

GAZA/JERUSALEM, Nov 2 (Reuters) - More foreigners prepared to leave the besieged Gaza Strip on Thursday as its Hamas-run government said at least 195 Palestinians died in Israeli attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp, strikes that Israel said had killed Hamas commanders.

USA-CHINA/ARMS

China agrees to nuclear arms-control talks with US -WSJ

China and the United States will discuss nuclear arms control next week, the first such talks since the Obama administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

U.S.

USA-CONGRESS/FUNDING

US House Speaker Johnson to bring Israel bill to floor despite deficit risk

WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday he plans to hold a vote on a standalone Israel aid bill despite a Congressional Budget Office report showing it could increase the federal deficit.

USA-BIDEN/RURAL

Biden kicks off rural America tour in Minnesota

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said consolidation in meat processing and retail chains over the decades has hurt U.S. farmers and announced $5 billion in new investments benefiting rural Americans during a visit to a family farm in Minnesota.

BUSINESS

ORIGIN ENERGY-M&A/BROOKFIELD

Brookfield to push ahead with $10.5 bln Origin bid dismissed by top investor

SYDNEY, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A Brookfield-led consortium has accused Origin Energy's largest shareholder, AustralianSuper, of "holding the company hostage" after it rejected a sweetened "best and final" A$16.4 billion ($10.55 billion) takeover offer for Australia's biggest energy retailer.

USA-FRST REP BK/FDIC

US FDIC is probing former First Republic Bank directors and officers

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is investigating potential misconduct by executives and board members of First Republic Bank FRCB.PK, raising the prospect of stiff penalties for the failed bank's former bosses.

ENTERTAINMENT

TELEVISION-ACTORS/

Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says

LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Negotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios have not resolved concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and other issues in talks aimed at ending an 111-day strike, the SAG-AFTRA union said late Wednesday.

LAW SCHOOLS-TAYLORSWIFT/CLASS

Taylor Swift headed to this law school, in theory

When law professor Sean Kammer's friends told him they were skeptical about the seriousness of his upcoming course focused on Taylor Swift at the University of South Dakota, it was his chance to do what any Swiftie would do: Shake it off.

SPORTS

TENNIS-PARIS/

Dominant Djokovic wins Paris Masters opener

PARIS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic got off to a solid start in his quest for a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title with a resounding 6-3 6-2 win over Tomas Etcheverry in the second round on Wednesday.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-NEW/REPORT

Man United booed off after Newcastle loss, West Ham knock out Arsenal

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Newcastle United in the League Cup fourth round as their dismal start to the season took a serious turn for the worse on Wednesday.

UPCOMING

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

CENCORA-RESULTS/

Cencora to report Q4 2023 results

Drug distributor Cencora will report fourth quarter results before markets open on Thursday. Investors will lookout for initial 2024 outlook and commentary regarding demand for generic and specialty drugs.

2 Nov 02:30 ET / 06:30 GMT

VIETNAM-EU/ENERGY (TV)

EU's Dombrovskis, Dutch PM speak at Vietnam's Green Economy Forum in Hanoi

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speak at the Green Economy Forum in Hanoi, an event organised by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam.

2 Nov 02:45 ET / 06:45 GMT

FOX CORP-RESULTS/

Fox Corp first quarter earnings report

Fox Corp is set to beat first quarter revenue estimates, benefitting from an increase in advertising spend ahead of the U.S. presidential election in 2024.

2 Nov 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT

ORGANON-RESULTS/

Organon to report Q3 2023 results

Organon & Co will report third quarter results before markets open on Thursday. Investors will lookout for updates on annual earnings forecast and performance across its women's health and biosimilar businesses.

2 Nov 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT

MONEY-GENX/DEBT

Five tips for Gen Xers feeling squeezed by student debt

Although their college years are long past, the Gen X generation is still grappling with student debt. In fact, 13% of working Gen Xers are still dealing with it.

2 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

STARBUCKS-RESULTS/

Starbucks Q4 Fiscal 2023 Earnings

Starbucks is expected to post an uptick in quarterly same-store sales, as store efficiency improvements and its loyalty program keep sales afloat even as some consumers cut spending on its pricey coffees and cold beverages.

2 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

LILLY-RESULTS/

Eli Lilly reports third-quarter results

U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly will report third-quarter results before markets open on Thursday.

2 Nov 06:45 ET / 10:45 GMT

MODERNA-RESULTS/

Moderna to report quarterly results

Moderna will report third-quarter results on Thursday at a time of increased uncertainty over the demand for COVID-19 vaccines.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

PELOTON-RESULTS/

Q1 2024 Peloton Interactive Inc Earnings Release

Peloton is expected to report a smaller third-quarter loss helped by cost-cutting measures and from repositioning itself as a software-first company.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

BOMBARDIER-RESULTS/

Bombardier expected to swing to quarterly profit on demand for business jets

Canadian business jet maker Bombardier is expected report a quarterly profit, compared with an adjusted loss a year earlier, on sustained demand by wealthy travelers to fly private.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

BALL-RESULTS/

Ball Corp Earnings Q3 2023

Ball Corp is expected to report a decline in third-quarter revenue as demand for its aluminum packaging like beverage cans shrink as companies struggle with consumers cutting down on discretionary spending amid tightened household budgets.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

BAXTER INTL-RESULTS/

Baxter to report Q3 2023 results

Baxter is expected to give its third quarter results on Thursday.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

CIGNA GROUP-RESULTS/

Cigna Group Q3 2023 Earnings

Cigna will report its third-quarter earnings on Thursday. The results come few weeks after CMS has published its star ratings.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

CENOVUS ENERGY-RESULTS/

Q3 2023 Cenovus Energy Inc Earnings Release

Cenovus Energy is expected to report a rise in quarterly profit as oil prices rose sequentially during the quarter and it ramped up production.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

LILLY-RESULTS/

Q3 2023 Eli Lilly and Co Earnings Release

Estimated time. Expected before market open (BMO).

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

MOLSON COORS-RESULTS/

Molson Coors Beverage Co Q3 2023 Earnings

Molson Coors is expected to post a rise in third-quarter revenue helped by steady demand for its beers as well as higher prices.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

IRON MOUNTAIN-RESULTS/

Iron Mountain To Report Third Quarter Results

Iron Mountain is expected to report 9.8% jump in quarterly revenue, owing to stable storage and records management business.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

NIKOLA-RESULTS/

Nikola Reports Third Quarter Results

Nikola is expected to post a dip in third quarter revenue as the company battles with a recall of its trucks due to battery issues.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

TELEFLEX-RESULTS/

Teleflex to report Q3 earnings

Teleflex is scheduled to give its third quarter earnings result on Thursday.

2 Nov 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

VENEZUELA-OIL/EXPORTS (PIX) (GRAPHIC)

Venezuela's October oil exports fell 19% despite easing of US sanctions

Venezuela's oil exports declined in October to less than 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) amid operational hiccups at the country's main production region, in a sign any sustained output recovery after the lifting of U.S. oil sanctions might take time.

2 Nov 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

AUTOS-LABOR/UAW-COMPANIES

How the Detroit Three will manage the higher costs from UAW agreements

The record-breaking UAW deal includes costs that will have to be borne by the Detroit Three automakers -- but just how much? Ford, GM and Stellantis will have to find ways to cut expenses or reduce profit margins as they reached agreement with auto workers for a 4 1/2-year deal.

2 Nov 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT

US Treasury announces 3- and 6-month bills sales

US Treasury announces 3- and 6-month bills sales

2 Nov 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

STARBUCKS-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 Starbucks Corp Earnings Release

Estimated time. Expected after market close (AMC).

2 Nov 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT

APPLE-RESULTS/

Apple Reports Q4 Results

Apple is expected to report a drop in revenue in the third quarter, which would capture continued de-acceleration in Mac computers and iPad sales and a just over 2% growth in iPhone sales.

2 Nov 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

USA-MORTGAGES/FREDDIEMAC

Freddie Mac releases weekly report on U.S. mortgage rates

Freddie Mac releases a weekly survey report on U.S. mortgage interest rates.

2 Nov 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

CLOUDFLARE-RESULTS/

Cloudflare Third Quarter Results

Software firm Cloudflare is expected to post higher third-quarter revenue on Thursday on rising demand for its tools and software.

2 Nov 12:15 ET / 16:15 GMT

BLOCK-RESULTS/

Q3 2023 Block Inc Earnings Release

Payments company Block is expected to report a jump in third-quarter revenue on Thursday, helped by resilient spending from consumers who brushed off fears of an economic deceleration.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SBA COMMNS-RESULTS/

SBA Communications reports Q3 results

SBA Communications is expected to report a rise in third quarter revenue as telecom spending rises, boosting demand for the company's services.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

FEDERAL RLTY INV-RESULTS/

Federal Realty Investment Trust Q3 2023 Earnings

Federal Realty Investment Trust is expected to post a rise in third-quarter revenue on the back of strong leasing demand for its grocery-anchored shopping centers amid shrinking rental space availability.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

REGENCY CENTER-RESULTS/

Regency Centers Q3 2023 Earnings

Regency Centers is expected to post a rise in third-quarter revenue, riding on strong leasing demand at its grocer-anchored shopping malls, and higher rental rates. Investors will watch for comments on new leasing activity, as well as updates to its rental rates.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

MONSTER BEVERAGE-RESULTS/

Monster Beverage Corp Q3 2023 Earnings

Monster Beverage is expected to post a rise in third quarter sales on Thursday benefiting from higher pricing and resilient demand for its high performance energy drinks and wellness beverages.

LIVE NATION-RESULTS/

Live Nation Entertainment reports Q3 results

Live Nation Entertainment is expected to report a rise in third-quarter revenue helped by high concert ticket prices and strong demand.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-RESULTS/

Paramount Global Reports Third Quarter Results

Paramount Global is expected to report a rise in quarterly revenue.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

APPLE-RESULTS/ (PIX)

Q4 2023 Apple Inc Earnings Release

Q4 2023 Apple Inc Earnings Release

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

FORTINET-RESULTS/

Fortinet Third-Quarter Results

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet is expected to post higher third-quarter revenue on Thursday on rising demand for company's products due to surge in online threats.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

INVESTMENT-MUTUALFUNDS/LIPPER

Lipper reports weekly U.S. fund flows

Thomson Reuters Lipper reports weekly sales of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, showing what changing money flows say about asset allocations, hot and cold sectors, and the varying appeals of regions and industries.

2 Nov 16:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

COLOMBIA-CENBANK/

Colombia's central bank to publish quarterly report, set to raise inflation projection

Colombia's central bank technical team will publish its quarterly monetary policy report, where it will increase its inflation projection for full-year 2023.

2 Nov 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

SPORTS

HONGKONG-LGBT/GAYGAMES (PIX) (TV)

Asia's first Gay Games to be held in Hong Kong, stoking debate on LGBT rights

Asia's first Gay Games will be held in Hong Kong, in what organisers hope will stoke public debate and awareness of LGBT rights in one of Asia's leading financial hubs at a time.

2 Nov 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

APPS-SOUTHCHINASEA/ (COLUMN) (PIX)

COLUMN-As Gaza and Ukraine conflicts rage, China challenges US with Philippines face-off

As U.S. and European warships gathered in the eastern Mediterranean amid rising tensions around Israel last weekend, the carrier USS Ronald Reagan dropped anchor off Manila to quietly project the message that Washington would stand behind the Philippines in any conflict in the South China Sea.

2 Nov 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

COLUMN-MILLER/MEDICARE (PIX)

California healthcare provider's move shows pitfalls of Medicare Advantage

Many people on Medicare look the other way when the program’s annual enrollment period rolls around, preferring simply to ignore the hassle.

2 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/GAZA-WOMAN (PIX)

WIDER IMAGE/PICTURE AND STORY - Grief in Gaza and the loss of a child

In the photo, the woman cradles a child in her arms, balanced on her knee. It is an image that resonates, as ancient as human history. But in a grim inversion of the familiar, we see that the child she holds close is a corpse, wrapped in a shroud.

2 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/OHIO-ABORTION

Abortion foes in Ohio aim to snap losing streak with 2024 election looming

The anti-abortion movement last year suffered a string of statewide losses at the polls – including in Republican states Kansas, Montana and Kentucky – after the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated a nationwide right to abortion.

2 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-TRUMP/NEW YORK (PIX) (TV)

Eric Trump to testify in ex-president's civil fraud trial Donald Trump's civil fraud trial continues in New York court with his son and co-defendant Eric Trump set to testify about his family's business practices.

2 Nov 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/WHO (PIX) (TV)

WHO hold news conference on global health issue with focus expected on Gaza

WHO director-general and experts hold news conference on global health issue with focus expected on Gaza.

2 Nov 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

USA-HOLIDAYSHOPPING/FORECAST

NRF’s 2023 Holiday Forecast

National Retail Federation is expected to put out its forecast for the all important holiday season on Thursday.

2 Nov 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

USA-BANKMANFRIED/COLLAPSE

Sam Bankman-Fried trial gives jury inside view of FTX's final days

Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial has given an unprecedented window into how a group of graduates from elite U.S. universities in their late 20s and early 30s tried, and ultimately failed, to avert one of the biggest and swiftest corporate meltdowns ever.

2 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-BANKMANFRIED/

Jury to deliberate in Sam Bankman-Fried fraud trial

Jury is set to deliberate in Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial after rebuttal argument from prosecutors and instructions from the judge.

2 Nov 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

MEMPHIS-POLICE/

Ex-Memphis police officer to change plea in Tyre Nichols case

Fired Memphis police officer Desmond Mills Jr. on Thursday is expected to change his not guilty plea to federal civil rights charges in connection with the death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols after Nichols received a beating by five officers.

2 Nov 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

BRITAIN-SOMALI/THEATRE (PIX)

British Somali women's theatre gives the side-eye to exclusion

Members of London's community of Somali women this week cast off the roles they say are expected of them to stage the latest in a series of sell-out plays.

2 Nov 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

PEOPLE-TUPAC/MURDER (TV)

Rapper Tupac Shakur's accused killer expected to make court appearance in Las Vegas

A former street gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of pioneering rap star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is expected to enter a plea in court after an appearance on October 19 was postponed

2 Nov 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT