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Wells Fargo Shares Slip; Hurricane Watch; Plague Cases

“What's new: the New York Post reports the shares slipped on the news, and its headline quotes critics calling the programs 'immoral' and 'un-American'.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Closing Bell
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Updated · aired 2 times

At a glance

  • First reported by New York Post: “Wells Fargo shares slide as HUD probes programs to boost black homeownership: ‘Immoral’ and ‘un-American’”, with reporting from Breitbart and The Hill.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:04 PM ET on The Closing Bell, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger; aired 2 times.
  • Topics: Tropical Storm Isaias, Wells Fargo, US.
  • BBN covered this story before: SPY's 11:35 Candle: Small Move, Big Mystery (October 7).

The real story

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  • New York PostWells Fargo shares slide as HUD probes programs to boost black homeownership: ‘Immoral’ and ‘un-American’
  • BreitbartMillions Brace as Tropical Storm Isaias Expected to Develop into 'Strong' Hurricane Before U.S. Landfall
  • The HillTrump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, HUD is probing Wells Fargo.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhat's new: the New York Post reports the shares slipped on the news, and its headline quotes critics calling the programs 'immoral' and 'un-American'.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThose are the Post's quoted words, not ours. The probe is about mortgage programs for black and minority homeownership. Investigators have announced it.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNothing has been decided.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBreitbart says Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become a strong hurricane before hitting the Gulf Coast, per the National Hurricane Center. Millions are bracing!

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGulf Coast, you're my favorite coast!

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChip, you said that about the last coast. The storm is a forecast, not a landfall. Stay safe and listen to local officials.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill reports the president said he does not think the suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon.

  9. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe said Russia has it under control and is sharing a little.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA little. Sharing a little is how my sister handled the family casserole. We'll see how this develops.

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Also on air

The story so far

  1. Bombers Leave UK, Wells Fargo Upgraded, Diesel Rules Ease · Seeking Alpha
  2. Fed Probes Big Banks' Private-Credit Risk, Benzinga Says · Benzinga
  3. Florida Emergency Declared for Tropical Storm Isaias · Washington Examiner
  4. Chevron Moves Gulf Staff Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias · Benzinga
  5. Isaias Nears Hurricane Status; Xreal Glasses Hit $1,279 · BBC
  6. SPY's 11:35 Candle: Small Move, Big Mystery · Bloomberg.com
  7. Wells Fargo Shares Slip; Hurricane Watch; Plague Cases (this story)
  8. Wells Fargo Probe Now Joined by Fed Minutes Dissent · Washington Examiner
  9. Isaias Eyed to Reach Category 2 as Louisiana Preps · CBS News
  10. NYT Details HUD Claim on Wells Fargo; Inmate Weighs In · The New York Times
  11. Shell Joins Chevron in Cutting Gulf Output as Isaias Nears · Reuters

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