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Apple's Stock Slides on Weak Margin Outlook and Slowing Services Growth Under New CEO Ternus
Apple shares fell after CEO John Ternus's first earnings call flagged "unprecedented" memory costs pressuring margins, while services revenue growth slowed to its weakest pace since September 2022.

Short Squeeze Mechanics: From GameStop to Today
GameStop short squeeze explained: learn how forced buying drives price spikes, spot warning signs early, and why most predicted squeezes fizzle out.

SK Hynix Earnings Point to Strong AI Memory Demand, But the Cycle Risk Remains
SK Hynix's earnings highlight long-term AI memory contracts and diversified demand, but rising capex keeps the memory cycle's oversupply risk firmly in play.

Amazon's AI Spending Drives a Rebound in Growth: But Cash Flow Is the Trade-Off
An inside look at how one portfolio analysis values Amazon, Google, Meta and other major holdings, weighing Amazon's reaccelerating growth against its sharply negative free cash flow from AI investment.

Palantir Tops Q3 2026 Estimates and Raises Guidance, But Shares Fall on US Commercial Bookings Slowdown
Palantir posted record Q3 2026 revenue and raised FY2026 guidance, but shares fell as analysts flagged a sharp deceleration in total contract value growth and questioned US commercial bookings momentum.

Before the Votes Are Counted…
Fund managers pulled back ahead of the election. A 19-election record offers another view – and a catch worth knowing before your next trade.


Pfizer Tops Q3 2026 Estimates, Raises Full-Year EPS Guidance, Names Cecile Guegan Permanent CFO
CNBC reported Pfizer topped Q3 2026 estimates, raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.95-$3.05, and named Cecile Guegan permanent CFO, with Eliquis, Padcev and Covid products beating forecasts.

U.S. Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island After Missile Fire on American Aircraft; Oil Rallies as Diplomatic Track Strains
U.S. officials say defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island followed Iranian missile fire on an American aircraft, lifting oil prices and straining a parallel U.S.-Iran diplomatic track.

Cyberattack Disrupts Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Across Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden, Echoing Earlier France Attack
A hacking attack on refrigeration systems hit supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden and Ireland, forcing food disposals and echoing last month's France attack, CNBC reported.

The Children's Place Reportedly Preparing Bankruptcy Filing, Weighing Sale or Liquidation Ahead of Holidays
Sources cited by Debtwire say The Children's Place is preparing a pre-holiday bankruptcy filing with a Section 363 sale process, with Catalyst Brands and liquidation firms eyeing its stores and IP amid steep sales declines.

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