Business
EQT agrees to buy Range Resources in $13 billion stock deal
Range investors would receive 0.987 EQT shares for each share they hold. The companies expect to close in early 2027, subject to approvals.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Natalie Morris
Natalie Morris writes about jobs, money and small business, and how people earn, spend and make decisions in a changing economy. She likes numbers but usually starts with the person behind them: a shop owner, a freelancer or a manager trying to hire.
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Business
Meta outlines up to $95 billion in equity financing for its AI expansion
Today’s offerings and a larger, conditional future program have different cash timetables.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees
The offer reaches participating teams in four countries. The eligibility count does not establish how many employees will leave.
October 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
NBA pairs Kalshi and Polymarket deals with trading safeguards
The league gains restrictions and information-sharing commitments. The partnerships leave the dispute over state and federal oversight unresolved.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
The Edit
Walmart sets three holiday sale windows, with selected deals first for members
Sales begin November 12. Selected online deal drops have a 24-hour Walmart+ window, and specific discounted products are still to come.
October 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General over alleged checkout overcharges
The pending case alleges shelf and checkout prices did not match. The filing has not established a shopper-refund program or claims deadline.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Skydance announces voluntary buyouts and expands five-day office policy
Eligible staff will receive personalized offers. The company will phase in the office requirement by location, with no universal start date announced.
October 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Verizon raises forecasts as phone subscriber growth beats estimates
The third-quarter report pairs stronger phone additions with a revenue miss and a new AWS infrastructure agreement.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Fed decision comes before this week’s GDP and inflation reports
The October 28 rate announcement precedes Thursday’s growth and PCE releases. Friday brings a separate measure of wages and benefits.
October 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
November SSI payment arrives October 30, ahead of the Sunday month start
The October 30 deposit covers November's SSI benefit. The next regular SSI payment is December 1; Social Security follows a separate schedule.
October 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Amazon’s holiday return window starts November 1. Check October orders separately.
The announced extension covers eligible November and December purchases, with an earlier January deadline for Apple products. Save the return terms for each gift.
October 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Business
Small Business Saturday is November 28: a five-week preparation plan
Use the time before November 28 to settle stock, hours, offers and order handling. A useful promotion starts with something the business can deliver.
October 24, 2026 · 3 min read