Restructuring involving executive Ternus pushes Apple stock down

• Occidental Petroleum shares rose 3.26% to $57.13 today as investors focused on the company's debt reduction and lower-carbon strategies. • Technical analysis indicates the stock is currently testing a resistance level, which is a price ceiling that prevents further gains, at $58.32.

• The International Monetary Fund approved a new disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador following the country's progress on economic reforms. • The decision follows a period of strong economic performance and fiscal consolidation, which refers to reducing government deficits and debt.

• Former President Donald Trump has frequently criticized Supreme Court justices ahead of a new term where the court may resolve disputes between him and a Democratic-led Congress. • The tension centers on the court's role as a referee in legal battles involving executive power and legislative oversight.

• India secured a guaranteed medal in the Asian Games sepaktakraw men’s quadrant competition after defeating Myanmar 2-1 on Thursday in Nagoya. • The team topped Group A following a 2-0 victory over Vietnam with set scores of 15-12 and 15-9.

• BT Group stock fell 2.04% to trade at GBX192 today as sellers continued to dominate the short-term trend. • Technical indicators show weak momentum and a low probability for a price rebound in the immediate future.

• The 'One Nation, One Election' committee proposed a pre-legislative meeting with Supreme Court judges to discuss proposed electoral amendments. • Lawyer Kapil Sibal stated that such a discussion between a legislative committee and judges has never occurred in India's history.

• The Supreme Court refused a petition on October 1, 2026, from a former judicial officer who wanted a faster hearing for his case at the Allahabad High Court. • The court based its decision on the principle that every person has an equal right to access justice.

• Amish plaintiffs petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a New York vaccine rule that denies religious exemptions for mandates. • The legal challenge claims the Empire State is discriminating against the Amish community by forcing compliance with vaccine requirements.

• The White House restricted press access and banned three media outlets between September 21 and 27, 2026. • These actions, alongside the launch of "Trump TV" and new exclusions from Air Force One, contributed to a decline in 21 democracy factors.

• The Pentagon ordered its personnel to combat foreign interference in the upcoming US midterm elections. • Officials directed the use of advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt, and neutralize outside interference.

• The U.S. Supreme Court will review whether immigrants have a legal right to a hearing to decide if they should stay detained while challenging deportation. • Lawyers for a man named Hearn argued the case is politically driven and warned that allowing such hearings could lead to harassment and bad faith.