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Inflation Rebound Raises Hawkish Risks Ahead of Fed Decision
Renewed inflation readings and elevated long-term expectations could push the Fed's tone hawkish even with rates on hold. Here's what forecasters, markets and chip earnings suggest about the path ahead.

GE Vernova to Acquire Trench Group for $9 Billion in Grid-Equipment Push
GE Vernova has agreed to acquire grid-equipment maker Trench Group from Triton Partners for $9 billion, funded roughly half in cash and half in debt, with closing expected in late 2027.

SK Hynix Reports Record Quarterly Revenue Above 100 Trillion Won, Unveils 100 Trillion Won Shareholder Return Plan
SK hynix reported record third-quarter revenue above 100 trillion won and record operating profit, while its board resolved on a roughly 100 trillion won fiscal 2026 shareholder return plan including a Kioxia-linked special dividend.

Visa Tops Fiscal Q4 EPS Estimates as Rising Price Targets Put Fiscal 2027 Outlook in Focus
Visa topped fiscal fourth-quarter EPS estimates with $3.48 versus a $3.44 consensus, per Public.com, extending a beat streak as analysts weigh rising price targets, a pending card-network bill, and unresolved fiscal 2027 guidance.

Guidewire to Acquire hyperexponential in Deal Worth Up to $2.1 Billion to Expand AI Underwriting
Guidewire Software has agreed to acquire AI underwriting firm hyperexponential for up to $2.1 billion, funded partly by a $1 billion term loan, with the deal expected to close by January 2027.

Stock Market Today: Technology Leads While S&P 500 Advances
Technology led the session while the S&P 500 advances. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.

Celestica Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook to $21.0 Billion, Sets Initial 2027 Target of $40 Billion on AI Infrastructure Demand
Celestica raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $21.0 billion and issued an initial 2027 outlook of $40.0 billion, citing hyperscaler and frontier AI lab demand, according to a regulatory filing reported by StockTitan.

Cadence Lifts 2026 Revenue Growth Outlook to 21%, Adds $2.5 Billion Buyback as Backlog Hits Record $8.2 Billion
Cadence raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to about 21%, authorized an additional $2.5 billion in share buybacks and reported a record $8.2 billion backlog, per StockTitan's review of the company's 8-K filing.

How Interest Rates Affect Stock Valuations
Interest rates and stock valuations are linked by the discount rate. Learn why Fed announcements can drop stocks even when company news is quiet.

When Good News Isn’t Good Enough
Sales are strong. Profits are growing. Then the stock drops. Earnings season has a way of punishing traders who overlook one crucial detail.

SpaceX Is Building a Phone Company… and THIS Stock Gets Paid First
SpaceX stock isn't public yet, but its push for 80,000 cell towers may make Crown Castle (CCI) the trade to watch. Here's the setup.

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