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Latest Stock Market News

08:33am, Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
Wall Street futures edged down amid anxiety over stretched valuations and mixed earnings reports from chipmakers and insurers, with traders watching closely ahead of key U.S. jobs data and ongoing government shutdown tensions.

08:31am, Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
McDonald's beats Q3 sales estimates with a 3.6% rise in same-store sales, driven by value meals appealing to wary consumers amidst inflation and slow wage growth.

08:07am, Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
Wallenius Wilhelmsen warns automakers of $200-$300 extra cost per vehicle amid rising US port fees tied to ongoing trade friction between the US and China.

08:03am, Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
Shein's first store in Paris opened amid protests and police presence, stirring debate over fast fashion's impact on French retail and laws targeting the sector.

09:32am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Uber's recent earnings report exceeded expectations, yet its stock faces headwinds preventing a surge to new heights amid broader market pressures and sector challenges.

09:31am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Harley-Davidson surges past Q3 revenue estimates fueled by strong sales of custom touring motorcycles despite tariff challenges and entry-level market pressure.

09:25am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC) beats Q3 earnings estimates thanks to increased electricity rates and lower storm-related costs, showcasing robust growth across all its utilities.

09:17am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Marriott International boosts its 2025 profit forecast as luxury hotel demand holds firm, offsetting slower growth in budget segments impacted by government spending cuts and cautious travelers.

09:12am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Pfizer outperforms Q3 earnings forecasts and raises full-year profit guidance even as sales decline, driven by strategic cost cuts and ongoing challenges in the Covid product line.

09:08am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management reveals new put positions on Nvidia and Palantir, signaling skepticism amid recent stock surges and talk of potential market bubbles.

09:07am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Yum Brands posts an 8% revenue increase in Q3, driven by strong Taco Bell and KFC same-store sales, while Pizza Hut continues to struggle with declining U.S. sales.

09:02am, Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
Starbucks is offloading majority control of its China business to Boyu Capital for $4 billion, eyeing a jump from 8,000 to 20,000 stores amid fierce local competition.

09:25am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Kimberly-Clark agrees to acquire Kenvue, maker of Tylenol and other staples, in a $40B-plus deal, marking the largest U.S. consumer goods buyout, despite Kenvue's recent challenges.

09:21am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway's Q3 operating profit jumps 34%, driven by a boost in insurance underwriting. Warren Buffett skips stock buybacks, swelling cash reserves to a record $381.6 billion amid market pullbacks.

09:09am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Microsoft plans a $15B investment in UAE AI data centers through 2029, with export licenses from the Trump administration for advanced Nvidia GPUs. This moves the UAE closer to becoming a key AI hub.

08:55am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Samia Suluhu Hassan begins her elected term as Tanzania's president following an election marred by violence and opposition exclusion, stirring tensions across the nation.

08:48am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Tesla inks a $2.11 billion contract with Samsung SDI for ESS batteries over three years, signaling ramped-up energy storage ambitions alongside EV production.

08:38am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Beyond Meat delays Q3 earnings release to finalize a significant non-cash asset impairment charge, leading to a 1.5% dip in shares as the company assesses the financial hit.

08:33am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Samsung postpones DDR5 contract pricing amidst a sharp rise in spot prices, lifting shares of major memory chip firms like Micron, SanDisk, Western Digital, and Seagate in early trading.

07:43am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
TotalEnergies CEO spots slower oil growth in China as the country leans greener but stays bullish on oil prices thanks to rising demand in India and other markets.

07:10am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei states that any collaboration with the US is off the table as long as Washington backs Israel and maintains military presence in the Middle East, underscoring stubborn tensions in the region.

10:34am, Friday, Oct 31, 2025
Disney pulls its content from YouTube, signaling a fierce battle in streaming rights and highlighting tensions in digital content distribution.

09:49am, Friday, Oct 31, 2025
Roblox's recent earnings show a deceleration in bookings growth and growing margin pressures due to higher developer payouts and safety investments, suggesting 2026 might be a challenging year for the gaming platform.

09:35am, Friday, Oct 31, 2025
Bitcoin hovers around $110,000, bucking its usual October surge as ongoing U.S.-China trade issues and cautious sentiment drag crypto markets down in October.

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.

09:26am, Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Bank of America upgrades Apple's price target to $320, highlighting AI-driven growth and solid iPhone 17 sales ahead of the tech giant's Q4 earnings report.