Thursday Evening Links

[Reuters] Wall St closes higher on strong US economic data

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Oil Extends Sharp Drop on Prospect of More Saudi, Libyan Supply

[CNN Live Updates] Hurricane Helene strengthens as it barrels toward Florida

[Reuters] Western states weigh up Lebanon evacuation options as ceasefire talks stall

[Reuters] Morning Bid: Roaring Chinese stocks set for best week in a decade

[AP] Ports seek order to force dockworkers to bargaining table as strike looms at East and Gulf ports

[Reuters] Argentina poverty rate soars to nearly 53% in first half of 2024

[Bloomberg] China Bonds Flash ‘Japanification’ Warning Despite Stimulus Plan

[WSJ] How a Storm Like Helene Transforms Into a Monstrous Hurricane

[FT] Netanyahu insists Israel will continue to hit Hizbollah targets