In the headlines Nov 2: AMZN, CVS, WMT, WBA, VALE

Amazon Freezes Hiring Levels

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reportedly freezing staffing levels in its profitable advertising business.

• CFO said last week that the company was ‘investing’ in ads unit

• E-commerce giant responds to a slower pace of sales growth

Soaring Food Prices, Soaring Profits

Some companies and restaurants continue to raise prices even after their own inflation-related costs are covered.

Risky Trading Strategy Proving Popular

Short-dated options fuelling intra-session volatility on S&P 500.

$13.8bn Opioid Settlement

CVS Health Corp (NYSE: CVS), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), and Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) tentatively agrees to pay $13.8bn to settle opioid lawsuits.

Mitsui Eyes Vale Nickel Copper Stake

Mitsui considering a bid for a minority stake in Vale's (NYSE: VALE) nickel and copper operations.

Vale to Cash in on Copper

How Are Miners Set to Benefit from Net Zero Tech?

Powell: Rate hikes may slow, but inflation fight hardly over

Musk: People banned from Twitter won't be restored for weeks

CBS, Moonves must pay $30.5 million for insider trading

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