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Halloween has always been a season of mischief. But beyond the playful pranks, costumes, candy, celebrations, and haunted houses lies a more sinister threat: identity theft. Just as shadows and ghosts thrive in the dark, identity thieves find numerous opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities during Halloween festivities. Discover the tactics these modern-day goblins employ and how you can stay protected. The Ghoulish Guises Of Identity Thieves Masquerading In The Crowd Halloween allows people to adopt new personas for a night. Wearing masks and elaborate outfits grants identity thieves anonymity and facilitates their criminal deeds. They can mingle in crowds, approach potential…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.GSK has lifted its full-year profit forecast after the world’s first jab for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) helped power a strong third quarter of vaccine sales at the UK drugmaker. The pharmaceutical company now expects annual revenue to increase by 12 to 13 per cent, up from its previous guidance of 8 to 10 per cent. Adjusted earnings per share will grow between 17 and 20 per cent, exceeding an earlier expectation of 14 to 17 per cent, the company said…

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A bronze seal for the Department of the Treasury is shown at the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2023.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday said it plans to “gradually” increase the size of most of its debt auctions in the November 2023 to January 2024 quarter and expects it will need one more additional quarter of increases after this to meet its financing needs. It plans to sell $112 billion in its quarterly refunding next week, which will raise $9.8 billion in new cash and refund $102.2…

© Reuters. Stevanato Group has announced an 11% revenue increase to EUR271.4 million in Q3 2023, propelled by growth across its segments. Despite the Engineering Segment’s revenue falling short of expectations due to timing issues, the company remains optimistic about achieving its full-year guidance. The company’s core Drug Containment Solutions (DCS) business grew by 10% in Q3 compared to the same period last year. The company also discussed its current order backlog and forward visibility, extending into fiscal year 2025. Key takeaways from the call:The company’s growth was driven by both segments, with a notable 10% increase in the core…

© Reuters. Gold prices steadied on Today, with holding at $1,982.84 per ounce and U.S. experiencing a minor decline of 0.2 percent to stand at $1,991.35. The stabilization comes as market participants eagerly anticipate key monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The consolidation of gold prices follows a surge last month due to heightened tensions in the Middle East. The escalation was amplified by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that resulted in 50 Palestinian casualties, including a Hamas commander. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Investors are now…

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© Reuters. The euro (EUR) experienced a volatile trading session yesterday, initially strengthening due to a weakening US dollar (USD), but later relinquishing gains as the USD rebounded and European Central Bank (ECB) rate hike expectations faded due to subdued inflation figures. The pound (GBP) largely traded without direction amidst a lack of UK economic data and investor caution ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision. Despite disappointing Chinese data, the Australian dollar (AUD) remained directionless, while an uptick in unemployment led to a decline in the New Zealand dollar (NZD). The Canadian dollar (CAD) softened as oil…

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The Guardian accused Microsoft of causing “significant reputational damage” with an AI-generated poll.A poll speculating how a woman died appeared next to a Guardian news story on Microsoft Start.The poll on the aggregation platform highlights the risk of relying on automated processes. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app A newspaper publisher accused Microsoft of damaging its reputation after an AI-generated poll appeared next to one of its articles on an aggregation platform.The Guardian reported on Lilie James, a 21-year-old water polo coach…

A recent report from Bank of America BAC found that a growing number of Americans are resorting to hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, signaling financial distress is on the rise. Hardship withdrawals refer to funds withdrawn from an individual’s 401(k) account due to immediate and heavy financial need. Federal law states these withdrawals are taxed and cannot be repaid into the account. The second quarter of 2023 saw a surge in the number of people resorting to hardship withdrawals. This increase is 36% higher than the same period the previous year, according to data from Bank of America. In…