Intel plunges in tech sell-off, Big Oil profits soar, Italy strike, Minnesota early vote, Pope Leo…

Intel shares fell 29% as a tech sell-off hit the Nasdaq, Exxon and Chevron reported soaring profits, a nationwide strike filled Italy's streets, Minnesota set a midterm early-voting record, and Pope Leo XIV voted by mail. 📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcast Sources for every story: Tech sell-off hits Wall Street; Intel shares plunge 29%: Reuters via KFGO: October ends with a thud for Intel, Reddit, AI stalwarts, TheStreet: Stock Market Today, Oct. 30, 2026, Calcalist: Intel shares plunge as Israel factory blast compounds weak outlook Exxon and Chevron profits soar as fuel prices stay high: Scripps News via WTVR: Big oil's profits soar as Iran War keeps drivers paying more, CNN Wire via Westfair: U.S. and world news for Oct. 30 (Big Oil profits) Nationwide strike brings tens of thousands to Italy's streets: Reuters via ThePrint: Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike, NBC News via Yahoo: Italy's PM deploys troops as nation faces widespread strikes, CNN Wire via Westfair: Anti-government protests in Italy Minnesota sets a midterm early-voting record: MPR News: Minnesota sees massive early voting heading toward Election Day, Minnesota Star Tribune via Spokesman-Review: Minnesota sets early voting record Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in the U.S. midterms: Chicago Sun-Times: Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted in midterm election, America Magazine: Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted by mail, CNN Wire via Westfair: Pope Leo XIV votes in US midterms Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-10-30-pm/?ref=podcast Narrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.