Hedge funds ramped up bets on financials before election-driven rally, filings show By Reuters

By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK (Reuters) -Hedge funds Bridgewater Associates, Coatue Management and D1 Capital added shares of financial firms to their portfolio in the third quarter, securities filings showed, ahead of a rally that followed Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. Bridgewater, founded by Ray Dalio, ended September with bigger positions in … Read more

Google will stop serving political ads in the EU, including on YouTube

Google will stop serving political advertisements in the European Union. The decision, in The Keyword blog, is in response to an upcoming new rule for the bloc that “introduces significant new operational challenges and legal uncertainties for political advertisers and platforms.” The company says the Regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising has an … Read more

Martha Stewart Claims Ryan Reynolds Isn’t Funny In Real Life, After Having Him As A Neighbor

By Chris Snellgrove | Published 1 week ago One of the reasons that Deadpool & Wolverine has been such a massive success is that Ryan Reynolds is very funny…a natural comedian who always gives “maximum effort” to his onscreen punchlines. After seeing him play the clown in role after role, we always assumed he would … Read more

10 Battle Rope Variations To Transform Your Workout Routine

Battle ropes, once confined to elite athlete training facilities, have become a staple in gyms worldwide and for good reason! These thick, heavy ropes can be intimidating at first, but with the right guidance, they’re an excellent tool for building strength, burning calories, and enhancing cardiovascular fitness. Let’s explore everything you need to know to … Read more

Stade de France ‘almost empty’ as video appears to show alleged fight in stands

France’s Nations League game at home to France was watched by a reportedly “almost empty” Stade de France, with footage appearing to show an alleged altercation between a group of “around 50 individuals” and an Israeli flag involved. Around 400 pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the stadium, according to GFFN, which shared a photo via author … Read more

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The two weeks since Rachel Reeves delivered her first UK Budget as chancellor have been pretty downbeat. Businesses have griped over her tax rises, gilt yields have nudged up and the election of the tariff-loving … Read more