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Big Tech Earnings and a Federal Reserve Decision Headline a Pivotal Week for Markets

Investors face one of the busiest weeks of the earnings season as Microsoft, Google's parent Alphabet, and Amazon report results, while the Federal Reserve delivers a closely watched interest-rate decision on Wednesday.

2026-10-25 • 4 min read

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Explosion and Fire Rip Through Quaker Oats Plant in Iowa; No Injuries Reported

A massive fire followed an apparent explosion Saturday at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, described as the largest facility of its kind in the world. All workers evacuated safely, and the cause remains unknown.

2026-10-25 • 3 min read