Monday, 2 November 2026
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Wall Street may be starting to price in the scenario everyone fears: a full-scale regional conflict that could further choke off global energy supplies and unleash a fresh wave of turmoil across financial markets.
Datacenter and chip costs fueled sharp decrease in AI sector although non-AI stocks still had a strong showing
Investors are spooked by Tesla’s lower spending target, Lam Research’s weaker-than-expected forecast and a fresh reminder that the AI boom relies on outside funding.
Treasury yields fell sharply on Thursday, with investors turning to safe havens amid a steep sell-off in stocks driven by concerns around the artificial intelligence trade and surging oil prices.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy should remove the ad featuring the mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton.
Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla.
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -3.70 (-1.17%) on Thursday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -64 (-1.91%). Arabica coffee prices fell on Thursday after ICE arabica coffee inventories on …
It seems to be the question many in the energy markets are asking. We are about to enter the ninth month of the Iran war. Or Iran "conflict." At this point, it's not very clear what to call it. The only thing right now …
Employers continue to hold onto workers even as hiring remains weak, sending weekly jobless claims to around their lowest levels in records that stretch back nearly six decades.
With less than two weeks to go before the congressional elections, Americans are nearly as gloomy about the economy as they were when the nation was emerging from the pandemic, and President Donald Trump's economic appr…
Just when the headlines appear most supportive—inflation is rising, geopolitical risk is escalating and confidence in fiat currency is being questioned—gold can suddenly move in the opposite direction.
Elon Musk's latest clash with Ukraine underscores the critical role that his company's Starlink satellite internet service has played in Kyiv's defense against Russia, which invaded unprovoked in 2022.
FIFA is launching its tender offer Thursday for the 2030 U.S. media rights with an option for potential partners to also buy rights for the 2034 World Cup. FIFA wants bids in by Nov. 19.
Nonprofit evaluators METR and Redwood Research on Thursday said they conducted a pilot review of an internal monitoring system at OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's latest effort to determine how it will deep…
Nasdaq Composite: Rose 1.11% to 26,430.89 as AI and semiconductor stocks recovered from last week's sharp sell-off.
Meta’s core advertising business delivered a strong quarter, but investors are now eyeing promising new businesses around the Muse personal assistant.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. announced its operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. For the third quarter of 2026, the Company reported net income per share of $0.27, FFO per …
The average one-year price target for Hiscox Ltd - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:HCXLY) (DB:H2X) has been revised to $55.05 / share. This is an increase of 13.63% from the prior estimate of $48.44 dated June 8, 2026. These …
Oil prices climbed Thursday on worries over a possible escalation in the Middle East conflict as the U.S. reportedly plans to resume strikes against Iran.
UK bank says 1,000 job cuts already done with a further 4,000 to go before year end, driven by advances in AI, described as ‘icing on the cake’ by Barclays boss
Central Puerto S.A. announced that the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Proener S.A.U., have acquired treasury shares issued by the company. On 10/21/2026, Central Puerto S.A. acquired 120,000 book-entry ordinar…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC Thursday that demand for neocloud firms is "off the charts," but scarce capital is holding back growth.
The most consequential opening morning of the Q3 earnings season is already underway. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, UnitedHealth and Johnson & Johnson are all reporting before the opening bell on Tues…