For: October 10, 2025
>>Ahead Of The Bell
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed lower on Wall Street yesterday. It comes as the Senate voted down two measures once again today that would have led to the end of the government shutdown. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 243 points to 46-358. The S&P 500 lost 18 points to 67-35. The Nasdaq dropped by 18 points to 23-024.
>>U.S. Finalizes $20 Billion-Dollar Deal To Assist Argentina
(Washington, DC) -- The U.S. has finalized a 20-billion-dollar deal aimed at supporting Argentina's economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X Thursday, saying the two countries have agreed on a 20-billion-dollar currency swap plan. The U.S. will directly purchase Argentine pesos, with Bessent pledging that the U.S. Treasury will work to maintain market stability. The announcement comes amid economic uncertainty in Argentina following the 2023 election of President Javier Milei, an ally of President Trump.
>>Amazon To Launch Pharmacy Kiosks At Medical Offices
(Seattle, WA) -- Amazon will soon be opening pharmacy kiosks at medical offices so patients can get their prescriptions right after their appointments. The online retailer says the Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks which will launch in December at medical offices in the Los Angeles area, with plans for further expansion in the future. Those wanting to use the service can create an Amazon Pharmacy account, schedule an appointment with a medical office that has a kiosk and then ask their provider to send their prescription to Amazon Pharmacy. The pharmacy app will allow patients to view pricing and insurance copays.
>>Two Walmart Products Recalled For "Risk Of Death"
(Washington, DC) -- Two items sold at Walmart are being recalled because they pose a risk of death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the retractable safety gates made by Mom Genius were recalled Thursday because a child could get stuck in the opening between the gate and the floor. Also being recalled is the Scripto Premium Torch multipurpose lighter, which the safety commission says could pose a risk of deadly fire and burn hazards to consumers. Walmart customers who bought the products are being urged to stop using them immediately.
>>GM To Keep 350 Employees Laid Off Through Rest Of The Year
(Detroit, MI) -- General Motors' Michigan EV manufacturing plant, Factory Zero, will keep around 360 employees laid off for the rest of the year. GM announced August 27th that they would partially shut down production starting September 2nd. Now, the company says they will continue to evaluate and adjust operations based on the market and customer demand. The layoffs impacted the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ.
>>M&M's Bringing Back Halloween Rescue Squad This Year
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad is returning this year. Leaders with the candy company Mars are running the promotion, offering free candy for folks whose bowls run empty during trick-or-treat. Residents in cities where the deal is applicable will be able to go onto the Halloween Rescue Squad website and request a treat refill starting at 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31st. The candy will be dropped off by drivers with the delivery service Gopuff.
