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Tuesday, October 6
Champion Homes buys Timberline Homes to expand direct retail sales
Champion Homes is a major manufactured homebuilder expanding its retail network. The company announced the acquisition on Monday for an undisclosed price. This is their third retail purchase in roughly a year and a half. The deal pushes their company owned stores to at least 104 locations.
Equinor warns UK risks becoming uninvestable if drilling is blocked
Norwegian oil giant Equinor threatens to pull future UK investments. The company questions projects at Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces a final approval decision.
Best Western offers 2000 bonus points per stay through October 28
Best Western is running a new hotel reward promotion. You get 2,000 bonus points per stay through October 28. Stack this with a 2X points promo and credit card offers.
Apple sets Q4 2026 earnings call for November 29 with new CEO
Apple announced it will report Q4 2026 earnings on Monday, November 29. New CEO John Ternus will host the call alongside CFO Kevan Parekh at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Apple expects revenue between $111.69 billion and $113.74 billion.
Over 1,200 crew members from non-ties nations entered Israel this year
More than 1,200 airline crew members from countries without diplomatic ties entered Israel this year. The total includes citizens from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman. Newly revealed figures follow the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv.
Universal Orlando powers electric buses with new floating solar array
D3Energy built a 1.4 megawatt floating solar system at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. The project was energized earlier this year as part of a 3.7 megawatt total solar program. The floating panels charge the theme park electric bus fleet at night.
Southwest Airlines gives up to 10,500 free points for quiz and screenshots
Southwest Airlines is giving away free reward points. Take a quick online quiz to grab 500 points. Upload phone screenshots showing unread notifications for up to 10,000 more. The promotion runs daily until October 12.
Google simplifies email verification in Chrome on Android
Chrome is its web browser. The new feature verifies email addresses automatically.
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service. They will stream the Emmy Awards for free worldwide. The ceremony starts in 2027. It was on traditional US TV before.
Chase offers $100 back on $600 travel spend
Spend $600 or more on travel and get $100 back. Offer ends October 31.
Tesla vehicles power homes
Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y cars can back up homes. They work with Powerwall 3 batteries.
Amazon pays $309 million to customers
Amazon pays $309 million. Customers got incomplete or late refunds. Refunds are for returns from 2017 to 2024.
Capital One Shopping offers 30-50% back on Columbia
Capital One Shopping is a cashback portal. 30-50% cashback is available. Rewards come as gift cards.
Wealthfront expands mortgage to Washington
They offer mortgages in 4 states now. Washington is the new state. Rates are 50 basis points below the national average.
US stocks rise toward all-time high
S&P 500 up 0.8%. Dow Jones adds 265 points. Oil prices drop 2% to $98.30 per barrel.
Walmart defends pricing practices
They say they won't use personal info to charge more. Groundwork Collaborative is an advocacy group. They claim Walmart's pricing practices are misleading.
Mortgage rates near 8%
HousingWire Data shows 30-year conforming rates averaged 7.63%. Lenders cite weaker demand and margin pressure. Some firms announce layoffs and office closures.
JMGO N1S Ultimate projector cuts to $1,299
The N1S Ultimate is a 4K triple-laser projector. It is now $1,299 on Amazon. This is a 54% discount from $2,799. It has a built-in gimbal stand and Google TV.
Sisters of Charity and Crauderueff Solar launch Staten Island Solar array
The Sisters of Charity of New York installed rooftop solar on a Staten Island housing complex. Crauderueff Solar helped design the system for rent-stabilized elderly tenants. Tenants will see a 10% discount on their utility bills starting in August 2026.
Citrin Cooperman buys AI consulting firm Rosetree
Citrin Cooperman is a top 25 accounting firm. Rosetree Solutions is an AI consulting firm. The deal adds 60 employees to Citrin Cooperman. It helps middle-market clients use AI.
Chase Freedom Flex offers 5x bonus categories
Chase Freedom Flex is a no annual fee card. It offers 5x points on certain categories. Registration for Q4 is now open.
Apple updates MacBook Pro with OLED display
They will debut a new MacBook Pro soon. It will have an OLED display and touchscreen. The new MacBook Pro will be thinner and lighter. It will come out in October or November.
Over 200 Israelis arrive in Poland without luggage
Students and staff from Rehovot and Ness Ziona. Flight delayed 90 minutes at Ben Gurion Airport. No clear timetable for delivering luggage. They are buying essentials and checking insurance.
Mortgage tech provider Polly launches PollyOS for pricing and trading
Polly is a mortgage capital markets technology provider. On Tuesday, the company launched PollyOS to combine pricing and trading. Lenders can now track loan margins in real time.
Utah becomes first state to let artificial intelligence prescribe acne medication
Utah is the first state allowing artificial intelligence to prescribe acne medication. Telehealth startup Nolla Health offers the app for about $5 a month. Medications cost around $50 a month without seeing a doctor.
Heliene releases new 108HC M10 SL All-Black residential solar panel
Solar manufacturer Heliene has launched its new 108HC M10 SL All-Black panel. The glass-backsheet module delivers power ratings from 380 W to 410 W. It features a 25-year product warranty and linear performance guarantee.
iPhone 18 Pro wider aperture makes small blur change
iPhone 18 Pro has wider aperture than iPhone 17 Pro. F/1.48 vs f/1.78 makes blur clearer.
Millions of price drops go live in the fall Prime Day sale
Amazon launched its massive 2026 fall Prime Day event with millions of markdowns. Shoppers can save up to $150 on the new M6 Mac mini and $120 on AirPods Max 2. Roborock is also offering up to $1,600 off its intelligent cleaning robots.
Roush releases 2027 Super Duty off-road package for $21,399
Roush Performance is a famous builder of modified cars. The company just launched a new 2027 upgrade package for Ford trucks. It costs $21,399 on top of the truck. The kit brings a new suspension and bigger tires but no engine boost.
Surgeon turned entrepreneur builds 25 longevity clinics called Next Health
Dr. Darshan Shah founded Next Health to fix everything people hate about doctor visits. The longevity clinic chain now has more than 25 locations worldwide. Memberships start at $99 a month, while an Executive Physical costs $14,500.
