Monday, 2 November 2026
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.71%. December E-mini S&P fu…
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead
Brazil’s presidential election is powering optimism in the country’s stock market — and capturing the attention of investors wary of having too much exposure to U.S. stocks.
The chip makers introduced hardware and software designs for future AI data centers, but the revenue potential is still far out, an analyst says.
Contrary to a widespread current worry among some on Wall Street, bull markets do not die of old age,
The S&P 500 Index SPY closed down by -0.47% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DIA closed up by +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index QQQ closed down -1.39%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) fell -0.41%, and De…
The former Fox News personality Guilfoyle was previously engaged to the president's son, Donald Trump Jr.
Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) climbed more than 5% on Monday after JPMorgan raised its price target following the electric vehicle maker's stronger-than-expected second-quarter delivery results.
President Donald Trump on Monday defended last week's decision to temporarily ease restrictions on Russian diesel fuel exports after the announcement drew bipartisan criticism.
Date Action Analyst Rating Change Price Target Change Oct-05-26 Upgrade Melius Hold → Buy $665 Sep-30-26 Reiterated Piper Sandler Overweight $550 → $610 Sep-23-26 Upgrade Stifel Hold → Buy $575 Sep-22-26 Reiterated Oppe…
Elon Musk spent more than $276 million in newly disclosed donations to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm election as the party fights to hold its majorities in Washingt…
How investors can navigate a narrowing opportunity set in a risky environment through the remainder of the year.
Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the current bull market, with the S&P 500 having climbed nearly 120% since its closing low on Oct. 12, 2022 — an extraordinary run that reflects Wall Street's faith in the transfor…
The sharp moves could partly be a reaction to recent cautious commentary on AI spending.
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +0.06 (+0.11%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +31 (+0.73%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today on reports that heavy rains in the Ivory Coast are hindering …
The company’s stock was up more than 3% following the release of Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which analysts expect to drive new business opportunities.
Meta debuted its latest artificial intelligence model, Muse Wonder, and says it's the most advanced option for powering digital assistants. But it doesn't come for free.
Don't call it a comeback yet, but shares of beleaguered social media stock Snap Inc. are up almost 20% this month and options traders are betting it's about to go on a big run. Snap shares have traded under $10 since Ju…
Quantum computing platform IonQ said on Monday it will acquire cybersecurity company Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in performance-based earnouts.
The Federal Aviation Administration told U.S. airlines to exercise caution when flying in or around Saudi Arabia after deadly attacks claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, which have shut down the airport in the Saudi…
The only thing more expensive than health insurance is perhaps the costs of insuring shares of health insurers. Case in point: UnitedHealth Group, which reports earnings Tuesday.
By increasingly counting on its own chips, Microsoft stands to expand margins and bolster its AI stack.