Business & Markets — October 26, 2026

Oil falls more than 2%. Oil prices fell more than 2% Monday as traders weighed the risk of further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure against concerns that prices near recent highs could erode demand.

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Meta's legal penalties hit $42 billion. A wave of litigation has cost Meta $42 billion in recent penalties and settlements — a signal to AI companies that courts can deliver a reckoning where regulators lag.

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Candy prices outpace inflation. Candy prices rose 7.7% over the past year, yet shoppers are still expected to spend $4.1 billion on Halloween sweets ahead of Saturday's holiday, leaning on coupons and sales.

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