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Wall Street Ends October on a High as Amazon, Tech Giants Drive Market Rally

US stocks closed October with strong gains, capping off a winning month fueled by robust corporate earnings and optimism over easing interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% , the S&P 500 gained 0.3% , and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6% , marking another month of steady growth across Wall Street’s major indexes. The standout performer was Amazon , whose shares surged nearly 10% to an all-time high after reporting third-quarter results that exceeded expectations. The company’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services, showed renewed momentum, easing investor concerns about slowing growth in the tech sector. This rally helped lift the broader technology space, with the Nasdaq notching its seventh consecutive monthly gain. Other members of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” also contributed to the upbeat sentiment, as investors embraced signs that Big Tech’s heavy investments in artificial intelligence and infrastructure are beginning to pay off. The S&P 500 an...
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Conservatives Leverage Singh's Critique in Non-Confidence Motion


In a strategic move, the Conservative Party plans to introduce a non-confidence motion next week, utilizing NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words to challenge the minority Liberal government. The motion quotes Singh's criticism of the Liberals, accusing them of succumbing to corporate greed by ordering binding arbitration in labor disputes involving the nation's largest rail yards.

The proposed motion aims to persuade New Democrats to join forces with the Conservatives, declaring a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government. If successful, this motion could trigger an immediate election, a scenario the Conservatives are eager to see.

Government House Leader Karina Gould has announced plans to schedule opposition days for both the Conservatives and the NDP next week, providing a platform for this critical motion. The outcome of this political maneuver remains uncertain, as the NDP has previously taken a case-by-case approach to non-confidence votes.

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