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U.S. GDP Grows at 3.4% Annual Pace in Third Quarter 2026, Accelerating on Consumer Spending and Investment
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.4% annual pace in Q3 2026, the BEA's advance estimate shows, as consumer spending rose 3.8% and business investment climbed 12.7%, while housing investment fell and inflation measures cooled from the prior quarter.
Amazon Shares Sink More Than 7% as AWS Beats Estimates But Revenue Miss and Cash Flow Strain Overshadow Results
Amazon's Q3 2026 results showed AWS revenue and operating income topping consensus, but a total revenue miss, weaker advertising sales and a sharply wider free cash flow outflow sent shares down more than 7% in extended trading, per CNBC and Seeking Alpha.
Alphabet's Search Slowdown Raises AI Concerns, but Cloud Growth Complicates the Bear Case
Alphabet's stock fell sharply after Search growth decelerated and free cash flow turned negative, reigniting AI cannibalization fears. Here's what the numbers actually show, plus how Microsoft, Mastercard and DoorDash's Instacart deal fit in.
Stock Market Today: Health Care Leads While S&P 500 Slips
Health Care led the session while the S&P 500 slips. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.
Thrive Holdings to Acquire ADT for $15.3 Billion in All-Cash Deal, Taking Security Giant Private
ADT has agreed to an all-cash acquisition by Thrive Holdings valuing it at $7.6 billion in equity and $15.3 billion in enterprise value, with Apollo-provided financing commitments and a first-quarter 2027 close targeted.
Eli Lilly Lifts 2026 Revenue Outlook by $5.5 Billion as Zepbound and Mounjaro Demand Outpaces Forecasts
Eli Lilly raised 2026 revenue guidance by $5.5 billion to $91B-$92B after third-quarter revenue of $24.4 billion topped consensus, alongside new approvals, pipeline updates and an analyst price-target hike.
You Don’t Need This to be Profitable
There’s always one more market question to answer. But having a view on everything can still leave you unprepared for the trade in front of you.
What Is a Covered Call and How to Use One
Learn how a covered call strategy turns shares you own into extra income, with a full worked example, real downsides, and when it fits your portfolio.
Office Buildings Are CRASHING 90%… But THIS Stock Is Making a Fortune
The commercial real estate crash has a Chicago office tower down 94%. See the broker stock earnings angle traders are watching now.
ServiceNow Shares Plunge 25% Despite Raised Subscription Revenue Outlook, Reigniting AI Disruption Fears
ServiceNow shares sank 25% after third-quarter results despite a slightly raised full-year subscription revenue outlook, as CNBC and Seeking Alpha reported AI disruption fears and questions over the timing of AI investment payoffs.
Microsoft Beats Estimates as Azure Grows 48%; Capex Trails Projections
Microsoft's fiscal Q1 2027 results showed Azure revenue up 48% year over year and adjusted EPS of $4.89 on $92.28 billion in revenue, both above consensus, while capital expenditures of $45.2 billion missed the $50.67 billion StreetAccount estimate and the company trimmed its full-year capex forecast to $170 billion.
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