News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

09:27am, Friday, Oct 31, 2025
Gold prices edged lower, set for a second straight weekly decline as the Fed signals caution on rate cuts and optimism grows over U.S.-China trade talks, dampening bullion's safe-haven allure.

09:06am, Friday, Oct 31, 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) beats Q3 profit forecasts with $8.1B earnings, driven by record production in Guyana and the Permian Basin despite lower oil prices and higher spending.

10:23am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Restaurant Brands International outperformed Q3 expectations, driven by strong international sales and Tim Hortons' growth, despite challenges at Popeyes.

08:50am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Alphabet (GOOGL) smashed Q3 estimates with adjusted EPS of $3.10 and $102.35B revenue, fueled by AI-driven cloud growth. Analysts boost price targets amid optimism but watch AI search competition looming.

08:44am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Oil futures retreat as markets react to Fed's cautious stance and U.S.-China trade talks, with the upcoming OPEC+ meeting set to influence supply and prices further.

08:43am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Cigna's Q3 earnings surpass estimates, powered by strong growth at Evernorth health services and performnce of Express Scripts in pharmacy benefits management.

08:39am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Eli Lilly beats earnings and revenue forecasts as sales of Zepbound and Mounjaro skyrocket, prompting a boost in full-year guidance amid fierce competition with Novo Nordisk in the GLP-1 drug market.

08:30am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Activist Engaged Capital urges BlackLine Inc. to explore strategic sale options, highlighting SAP's prior bid. Tensions rise as talks hit a standstill, raising questions about the software company's next move.

08:28am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Meta Platforms shares fall nearly 9% following a hike in 2025 AI spending guidance. Analysts express concerns on heavy capital expenditure despite strong Q3 earnings, prompting price target cuts and cautious outlooks.

08:26am, Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Puma announces plans to cut 900 jobs globally as sales drop over 10%, expanding workforce reduction to battle declining demand and US tariffs.

10:01am, Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Fiserv stock tumbles 44%, marking the steepest drop in its history after the company cuts full-year earnings guidance and announces major leadership changes, including new board members and CFO.

09:58am, Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley is set to acquire EquityZen, a platform for trading private shares, signaling a push into private market liquidity solutions. This move could reshape private equity access for market participants.

09:57am, Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Lockheed Martin backs Saildrone to arm autonomous sea vessels with Tomahawk missiles, aiming to boost surveillance drones with significant firepower and sonar tech in 2026 trials.

09:55am, Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
CSX reshuffles its finance team, naming Kevin Boone CFO and Maryclare Kenney as Chief Commercial Officer, marking a strategic leadership update amid shifting market dynamics.

09:53am, Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) shares jump to an all-time peak following strong quarterly results and a surprisingly optimistic forecast, signaling robust demand ahead.