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Albertsons Terminates Kroger Merger, Sues for at Least $6 Billion Including $600 Million Break Fee
Albertsons terminated its merger with Kroger and sued for at least $6 billion in damages, a figure that includes a $600 million break fee, after two courts blocked the deal.

Lithium and Battery Metal Stocks
Lithium stocks swing hard with commodity cycles. Learn which names to watch, timing entries, and if lithium is still worth investing in.

Social Security Is Running Out of Money… And YOU'RE Paying for It
Social Security running out hits in 2032 with a 22% automatic cut. See what happens when funds run dry and how to protect your retirement now.


LVMH Returns to Growth in Q3 2025 as Fashion Slump Narrows and Shares Jump 12%
LVMH reported Q3 2025 revenue of €18.28 billion, up 1% organically, with Selective Retailing up 7% and Fashion & Leather Goods down 2%. CNBC reported shares jumped 12%, lifting Kering, Burberry and Moncler.

Chipotle Shares Fall Nearly 4% After Starbucks Denies Takeover Talk
A Starbucks spokesperson told CNBC the company is "not buying Chipotle." Chipotle shares fell nearly 4% in Monday morning trading, reversing gains from last week's Financial Times report.

Microsoft Says Maia 300 Will Handle Most AI Inference, Reducing Nvidia Reliance
Microsoft says its third-generation Maia 300 accelerator, entering production in 2027, will mainly handle AI inference, while Nvidia and AMD stay in its training mix, according to CNBC and other reports.

Using Stop-Loss Orders Effectively
Learn how to use stop-loss orders in stocks and forex, avoid common mistakes, and set smart trigger prices to protect every trade.

Energy Is Setting Up Again
Energy buyers are defending an old price ceiling while analysts raise profit estimates. Ross explains why former winners deserve another look after the excitement fades.


IonQ to Acquire Zero Trust Security Firm Elisity in All-Stock Deal Valued at Up to $1.3 Billion
IonQ said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zero Trust security firm Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in earnout consideration, with closing expected in Q4 2026.

Bausch + Lomb Taps Chairman Thomas Appio as Interim CEO; Companies Signal Higher 2026 EBITDA Outlook
Bausch + Lomb named chairman Thomas J. Appio interim CEO after Brent Saunders' departure, while both Bausch + Lomb and Bausch Health said they expect to raise full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA (excluding Acquired IPR&D) guidance, per a joint release.

Bristol Myers Squibb Says Admilparant Clears Phase 3 Bar at Lower Dose in IPF Trial, Higher Dose Falls Short
Bristol Myers Squibb says its Phase 3 ALOFT-IPF trial met its primary endpoint at the 60 mg admilparant dose while the 120 mg arm missed statistical significance, with fuller data still to come.
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