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AMD Earnings, 45% Revenue Growth Puts Data Centers at the Center
AMD revenue rose 45% year over year in the third quarter as data center sales nearly doubled, while its fourth-quarter outlook topped consensus.
Nov 4, 2026
BullishRelated Group, $2 Billion Marina Project Tests Luxury Real Estate Demand
Related Group plans a Fort Lauderdale marina complex with 250-boat capacity as Blackstone and Safe Harbor Marinas expand marina ownership.
Nov 4, 2026
BullishFannie Mae and Freddie Mac Rally as Ackman Presses for an Exit
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each gained more than 60% from Oct. 14 through Monday as Bill Ackman renewed his conservatorship-exit case.
Nov 4, 2026
Bearish$AMD$INTC$GOOGLAMD Earnings, a 9% Options Move Defines the Risk
AMD fell 10.9% Friday and 7.5% Monday before earnings, while November 4 options implied a roughly 9% move through Wednesday.
Nov 4, 2026
Neutral$COINBinance, $6.3 Billion Hack Puts Crypto Custody Under the Microscope
Binance had replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets by Tuesday, while industry peers restricted about $3 billion in stolen assets.
Nov 4, 2026
BearishJetBlue Airways Raises Bag Fees, With Peak Charges Reaching $70
JetBlue Airways now charges $50 for an economy passenger’s first checked bag bought early in a non-peak period, up from $45.
Nov 4, 2026
Neutral$MSFT$AMZN$GOOGLBill Ackman Warns of a ‘Casino’ Market Fueled by Leverage
Bill Ackman warned on Nov. 3, 2026, that speculation is distorting stocks, invoking an earlier market marked by 95% leverage.
Nov 4, 2026
Bearish$META$GOOGLMeta and Google, $187 Million in AI Political Ads Tests Platform Controls
Meta and Google face a disclosure test after more than $187 million was spent on nearly 300 AI-generated or enhanced political ads.
Nov 4, 2026
BearishReserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate, Inflation Extends the Risk
Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85% as its inflation forecast pushed the policy constraint into late 2027.
Nov 4, 2026
Neutral$AXPKen Chenault Draws a Line for CEOs on Voting Rights and Democracy
Ken Chenault, American Express CEO for nearly 17 years, says fundamental threats to voting rights warrant a public corporate response.
Nov 4, 2026
Neutral$META$GOOGL$AMZNMeta Bond Sale Seeks Up to $25 Billion as Cash-Flow Pressure Builds
Meta is seeking $20 billion to $25 billion on Tuesday after reporting negative free cash flow and receiving an AA- negative outlook.
Nov 4, 2026
Bullish$RACEFerrari Raises 2026 Guidance, Order Book Now Extends Into 2028
Ferrari lifted 2026 revenue guidance to 7.65 billion euros as stronger personalizations helped offset lower vehicle shipments.
Nov 4, 2026
NeutralDonald Trump Midterms: Congress Control Puts Gridlock in Market Focus
Donald Trump faces a congressional control decision for his remaining 2 years, with the Senate’s 60-vote threshold limiting either party’s reach.
Nov 4, 2026
BullishBLS Job Openings Reach 7.52 Million, Raising the Stakes for Payrolls
BLS reported 7.52 million September job openings, while hiring rose to 5.4 million and layoffs and discharges fell to 1.64 million.
Nov 4, 2026
Bearish$DIS$NFLXDisney Plans Several Thousand Job Cuts, With Cost Targets Up to 20%
Disney is planning several thousand job cuts after separate April and September reductions; its next financial checkpoint arrives Nov. 17.
Nov 4, 2026
Bearish$COINBinance Hack: $6.3 Billion Theft Tests Wallet and AI Controls
Binance replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets as of Tuesday after rebuilding its wallet system and compromised AI tool.
Nov 4, 2026
BullishVersant Media Earnings Beat, Digital Revenue Reaches $245 Million
Versant Media reaffirmed its 2026 guidance as adjusted EBITDA reached $353 million and free-cash-flow expectations rose above the prior range.
Nov 3, 2026
Bullish$PFEPfizer Raises 2026 Outlook as Newer Products Grow 32% Operationally
Pfizer reported $16.58 billion in third-quarter 2026 revenue and lifted its full-year adjusted profit outlook to $2.95 to $3.05 per share.
Nov 3, 2026
NeutralRussia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Abu Dhabi Meeting Set for Nov. 10-11
Russia confirmed Nov. 10-11 talks with Ukraine and the U.S., while a separate White House meeting will address the Kherson ceasefire.
Nov 3, 2026
Bearish$AAPLApple Margin Forecast Falls Short, Memory Costs Test John Ternus
Apple forecast a 45% to 46% December-quarter gross margin, below LSEG’s 46.3% estimate, as memory costs and Siri AI spending rise.
Nov 3, 2026
NeutralS&P 500 Faces Midterm Split, With a 1% Relief Scenario on the Table
S&P 500 history favors the post-midterm period, while CNBC cited a typical 14% second-half drawdown that challenges an automatic rally thesis.
Nov 3, 2026
BearishDonald Trump Midterm Risk, Scaramucci Warns of a Republican “Civil War”
Donald Trump faces 65% economic disapproval, while Anthony Scaramucci predicts a midterm defeat and a Republican Party conflict.
Nov 3, 2026
BearishBinance Hack: North Korea Denies Links as $6.43 Billion Trail Expands
Binance said it covered about 95% of the affected amount as Elliptic traced $6.43 billion in stolen funds across multiple blockchains.
Nov 3, 2026
Bullish$TGTBaked by Melissa Enters Target, Bringing 3 Cupcake Flavors Home
Baked by Melissa launched its first at-home baking line exclusively at Target after a 12-month product-development process.
Nov 3, 2026