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Oct 21, 2026, 11:03 PM EDT - 15 minutes ago

Oil Rises as Geopolitics Back in Focus After AI Jitters Ease

Oil rose and Asian equities were lower as the spotlight returned to Middle East geopolitical developments after artificial-intelligence jitters eased.

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Oct 21, 2026, 10:03 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Meta Platforms has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to keep him living in California after the CEO warned he was considering leaving the state that houses the company's headquarters if voters pass ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to Apple App Store in Australia

Epic Games said on Wednesday ‌that its popular shooter title "Fortnite" will return to Apple's App Store in Australia on Thursday, after the country's federal court found the ‌iPhone ⁠maker vio...

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Oct 21, 2026, 9:36 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Tesla aims to sell Cybercab robotaxis by end of year despite federal probe

Tesla is aiming to start selling its Cybercab robotaxis to the public by the end of this year, its ‌engineering chief said on Wednesday, even as the US auto safety agency probes the vehicles that com...

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Oct 21, 2026, 9:21 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California's Proposed Wealth Tax

The billionaire told Meta's board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.

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Oct 21, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Critical web security flaws spark global alarm as Google, OpenAI and Amazon respond

Two critical vulnerabilities, collectively known as “PHP2Shell,” could allow hackers to remotely execute malicious code on affected servers. Governments worldwide have issued urgent security warnings,...

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Oct 21, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Tesla's $1.5B Cash Flow Win and the Future of Optimus

Tesla surprised Wall Street with about $1.5 billion in positive free cash flow in the third quarter, against FactSet consensus for an outflow of a little over $4 billion. Morningstar senior equity ana...

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Oct 21, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.

For decades, Elon Musk has mixed resources and ambitions at his two largest companies.

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:48 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

This wonky maneuver kept Mark Zuckerberg from fleeing a California billionaire tax

Facing a potentially giant tax bill that could threaten his voting power, Zuckerberg was days away from listing his Palo Alto home when Meta agreed to create a new class of stock.

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions

Oil prices rose on Thursday as more attacks by the Houthis in Saudi ‌Arabia prompted the United States to order some diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Gold Falls, Weighed by Rising Energy Costs, Fed Uncertainty

Gold declined in early Asian trade. The precious metal was likely pressured by rising energy costs and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's coming decision, said XS.com com.

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:39 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Oil Rises Amid Concerns Over Re-Escalation of Mideast Conflict

Oil rose in early Asian trade amid concerns over a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict, which could lead to supply disruptions in the region.

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:17 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Tesla says it will start selling Cybercabs by end of year

Tesla said it will start selling its Cybercab to customers by the end of the year even as federal regulators investigate whether the gold-hued, autonomous two-seater, which lacks a steering wheel and ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg Discussed Leaving California Over Wealth Tax

The Meta CEO feared a proposed billionaire tax in the state would force a major share sale, threatening his voting control of the company.

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:49 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Meta Ordered To Pay New Mexico $25 Billion For Deceiving Facebook Users About Privacy

A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in civil penalties for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook. The ruling Wednesday by state District Court Judge Francis J. Mathew came in...

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:29 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Tesla's stock falls as Elon Musk leaves investors wanting more

SpaceX merger commentary is arguably the biggest thing on the minds of Tesla investors right now — and Musk had nothing new to offer on Wednesday.

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:24 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Comcast planning significant jobs cuts, Bloomberg News reports

Comcast Corp. is planning a significant ‌number of job cuts as part of an overall restructuring ⁠of its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Granada Gold Mine Grants Stock Options

Rouyn Noranda, Q.C., October 21, 2026 – TheNewswire - Granada Gold Mine Inc. (TSXV: GGM) (OTC: GBBFF) (Frankfurt: B6D) (the “Company” or “Granada”) announces that it has granted stock options to an Of...

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:07 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Meta's stock rises as investors glimpse an opportunity that could dwarf the ad business

Meta's core advertising business delivered a strong quarter, but investors are eyeing promising new businesses around the Muse personal assistant

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Oct 21, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

AstraZeneca says FDA approves drug for rare kidney disease in adults

AstraZeneca said on Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for its treatment for adults with immunoglobulin A nephropathy, a ‌rare kidney disease that can lead to ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:51 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Blackstone's Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown

Private equity giant Blackstone is putting itself at the center of the AI boom, firm veteran Jas Khaira discussed last week on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Australia's Santos trims 2026 output forecast on Pikka delays; Q3 revenue jumps

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Meta wants to pay for its broad AI buildout with a newly created class of stock

Meta is making a big push into AI, and it's creating a new kind of stock that could help pay for it.

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Airbnb limits chores for guests, sparking backlash from hosts

Airbnb is taking steps to limit the chores that hosts can require of guests prior to checkout, addressing a long-standing grievance among customers who often pay cleaning fees and are told they must d...

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Elon Musk: This SpaceX moonshot is ‘no longer impossible' as blowout earnings spark stock market rally

Good news for investors: SpaceX earnings came in a lot hotter than expected—some are even calling it a “blowout“, beating Wall Street expectations.

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Meta stock surges on strong earnings report; tech giant unveils new shares to bankroll AI spending

The Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant unveiled plans for a new class of stock designed to bankroll its massive artificial intelligence spending.

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Las Vegas Sands Disappoints on China, Destination Gaming Weakness

The company missed on both earnings per share and revenue expectations.

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Tesla posted a highlight reel of its robotaxi avoiding collisions with rivals Waymo and Avride

Tesla posted footage of its robotaxi driving without a safety driver ahead of its Q3 earnings call. Two of the clips included footage of a Waymo robotaxi and Avride encroaching on Tesla's path.

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:02 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Gold gains as Treasury yields stabilize, Nasdaq surges despite Fed tightening concerns - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold prices were higher in late U.S. trading Wednesday, while spot silver recovered from earlier losses, as a softer U.S. dollar and easing crude oil prices provided some support for precious met...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Microsoft taps Stripe co-founder John Collison for its board as two longtime directors depart

Microsoft has nominated Stripe co-founder and President John Collison to its board, according to the company's annual proxy statement, filed Wednesday.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Mattel Adds Board Member As Activist Investor Pressure Mounts

Lee Matheson, a partner at shareholder EdgePoint Investment Group, was named to Mattel's board of directors.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:44 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Why investors should be skeptical of a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger

Wall Street is all abuzz over a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX. But there is a high probability that such a merger would be a bad idea.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Meta Is Getting Creative to Fund Its Massive AI Investments

The new stock will have an effective date in January 2027 and won't affect CEO Mark Zuckerberg's voting control.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Muse and Reality Labs are highly unprofitable — for now

Meta's AI agent, Muse, is unprofitable due to "very high compute costs," CEO Mark Zuckerberg says. Meanwhile, Meta expects Reality Labs, its AI glasses division, to lose $15 billion next year.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:39 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

EARNINGS PANEL: META, TSLA, IBM, LRCX, TXN

Investors now have their first round of Mag 7 earnings with Meta Platforms (META) beating Wall Street estimates and doubling down on AI endeavors. Tesla (TSLA) beat but took a hit in its energy busine...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

French Bond Risk Hits 15-Year High as Risk Gauge Climbs

The yield on benchmark French debt hit 5% for the first time since 2002 as rising energy prices exacerbated concern over the country's fiscal outlook. Alice Gledhill has more on "Bloomberg Open Intere...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

SpaceX, Anthropic and Nvidia Help Snap Tech Stocks Out of Their Recent Malaise

Bullish signals from three different links of the AI chain help the Nasdaq Composite undo most of Friday's selloff.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Walmart rolls out AI agent shopping features while Amazon tries to curb the tech

Walmart is rolling out two new tools to help third-party AI agents shop on behalf of customers. The company says the tools give people more control of their bots, and help bots be more accurate.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Meta creates a new stock class to keep Zuckerberg in control

Meta established a new class of stock to ensure Mark Zuckerberg stayed as CEO. The stock class will "continue the founder-led model that has driven the company," Meta said in its third-quarter earning...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Western Digital stock is stuck in a bear market: will it rebound after earnings?

Western Digital's stock has been under pressure since June, when it peaked at $800. Since then, it has fallen more than 52% to its current price of $378, with its market capitalization shrinking from ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:23 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doubles down on wealth tax support as a 'matter of fairness'

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says passive wealth that grows tax-free until death feels unfair, even as critics spotlight his $32.3M compensation.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity

Meta said during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday that its AI app Muse has been adopted by more than 10 million users, confirming estimates released earlier this week by market intelligenc...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Walmart launches tools for AI agents to shop for customers

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

SpaceX and Tesla Will Combine, Steve Westly Predicts

Steve Westly, founder and managing partner of The Westly Group and a former Tesla board member, expects SpaceX and Tesla to combine. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Oil is now flowing out of the Persian Gulf like before the Iran war. Why prices may still not come down anytime soon.

Oil flows out of the Persian Gulf in October nearly returned to levels seen before the start of the Iran war, but traders remain wary about a fragile recovery.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Tesla has begun production of its Optimus humanoid in California

Tesla has begun production of its humanoid robot, Optimus, in Fremont, California. The company said the current manufacturing process is "suitable for a commercial product.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

CoreWeave's market confidence erodes as bond yields spike and stock sinks

CoreWeave's stock is down 29% this month, and the spreads in its credit default swaps are widening. The company's elevated bond yield is prompting investors to question what additional financing optio...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

United ‘Still Solidly Profitable' as Fuels Costs Rise, CEO Kirby Says

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the company's ability to pass along higher fuel costs and seeing continued strength in customer demand. Kirby also shares his thoughts on a wealth tax and oth...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

United CEO Kirby Defends Support of a US Wealth Tax

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby addressed his thoughts on a wealth tax in the United States, saying his view of a fair system would be some way of taxing wealth growth coupled with lower income taxes....

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Molina Healthcare Posts Lower Third-Quarter Profit, Revenue

The healthcare-services provider's third-quarter profit fell to $38 million from $79 million a year earlier, impacted by lower membership in Medicaid and Marketplace.

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Consolidation Sets Stage for Decisive Breakout

Gold remains under pressure but weakening bearish momentum and tightening trendlines suggest a decisive breakout may be approaching, with bullish confirmation potentially opening the way toward $4,847...

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Mattel adds top shareholder EdgePoint Investment's executive to board

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Oct 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: NVDA Expanding Data Center Role, Elice Rebounds

Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is doubling down on the Big Tech giant's data center involvement through a slew of announcements at GTC in Berlin, including a new partnership with Dell Technologies (DE...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:59 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

7 healthcare stocks that stand out as investors pay up for the sector

Investors have pushed the healthcare sector to a record high, and some favored stocks have high projected revenue growth rates through 2028.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Cali judge blasts Meta's ‘attorney-client privilege' swag hats, rejects company's request to use AI for document review

A federal judge blasted Mark Zuckerberg's Meta for using attorney-client privilege to conceal thousands of potentially explosive legal documents related to kids' social media addiction.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:54 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Fortinet (FTNT) Price Forecast: Support Holds as Recovery Gains Momentum

Fortinet has regained key technical support following a bullish reversal, while its rising trend channel and weekly chart suggest potential for a recovery toward $197.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:52 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Tesla's Future Is Robotaxis, Says Ark's Keeney

Tasha Keeney, Ark Investment director of investment analysis, says robotaxis are the future for Tesla. She says the company is well positioned over its peers and the Cybercab is cheaper to operate com...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:52 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Tesla's profits are under pressure

Tesla is facing some profitability headwinds. Its operating income fell 56% year over year as AI and research and development costs climbed.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Southwest Cuts Earnings Outlook Amid Rising Fuel Costs

The Dallas-based carrier now expects adjusted earnings per share to be $2.60 to $2.85 this year as fuel costs continue to weigh on airlines' margins.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Meta stock jumps on earnings - but $25B penalty raises stakes

Meta Platforms (META) shares are extending gains in after-hours trading on Wednesday after its third-quarter revenue beat expectations, giving investors fresh confidence in its ads business. But the O...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Tesla revenue beats estimates as deliveries rebound — but AI spending weighs on profit

Results come as Wall Street weighs a possible merger with SpaceX.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Anthropic Joins the A.I. Agent Race With Claude Duet

The tool, which is not yet widely available, will compete with OpenAI's dots and Meta's Muse. It is built for work and not personal errands.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

The Takeaways From Meta's Earnings and AI Spending Plans

Ygal Arounian, Wedbush Internet equity research managing director, reacts to Meta Platforms' third-quarter earnings and boosted capital spending outlook. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did

President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted that he had nothing to do with a slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink in Ukraine, and does not know if Elon Musk was responsible for speed-capping the critical sa...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Analog chipmaker Texas Instruments sees quarterly sales above estimates

Texas Instruments forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, a sign of recovery in industrial chip demand and growing ‌momentum for its AI data-center chips.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast on higher fuel

Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

AI Is Tailwind, IBM CEO Says as Sales Rise

IBM says sales increased by 5% to $17.1 billion in the third quarter, topping estimates. Sales in the software unit also expanded.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:34 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Why Consider Actively Managed Investment-Grade ETFs?

Interest rate expectations continue to shape fixed income markets, prompting investors to consider how investment grade ETFs may fit into their portfolios.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Tesla stars Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43%

Tesla has started production of its Optimus humanoid robot at its Fremont, California factory, the manufacturing space once dedicated to making electric vehicles, the company announced Wednesday.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Tesla stock rises as profit rises despite AI spending

Tesla reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings for the third quarter on Wednesday. A rebound in vehicle deliveries and growth in energy storage supported sales, while spending on artificial int...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Meta Tops Q3 Revenue Estimates, But Earnings Hit By Teen Lawsuit Settlement; Stock Split Creates Class C Shares

Meta's third-quarter revenue beat Wall Street expectations, but earnings took a hit from the company's settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of teenage social media users. Revenue for the July-to-Se...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

IBM beats on top and bottom lines as CEO Krishna touts 'Super Intelligence' traction

IBM beat on the top and bottom lines and raised its full-year forecast for free cash flow. The company's gross margin was narrower than expected.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Anthropic answers Meta and OpenAI with a new personal agent, Claude Duet

Anthropic has its answer to AI agents like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots. Claude Duet, built on Anthropic's flagship model, has entered the personal agent frenzy.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Meta Raises Its A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow

The spending is having an effect on the Silicon Valley giant's cash flow, as Meta continues investing to lead in the technology.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Texas Instruments Posts Higher Profit, Revenue

The Dallas-based semiconductor company posted a profit of $2.43 billion on broad based growth led by industry, automotive and data center.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

SpaceX and Tesla Consider Merger

Plus, Netfix shares fall on slowing revenue growth and French government bond yields cross 5%.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast as fuel costs spike

Southwest Airlines posted better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted earnings on Wednesday, driven by higher fares and additional fees, but forecast ‌fourth-quarter profit below expectations.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:22 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

CSX Logs Higher Profit, Revenue on Rising Freight Volumes

The railroad operator reported a profit of $1.05 billion and revenue of $4.02 billion in the third quarter, driven by fuel surcharges and higher freight volumes.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:19 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

Anthropic unveils Claude Duet AI agent app

Anthropic on Thursday unveiled Claude Duet, a standalone AI agent app designed to act as a proactive assistant for professionals and small-business owners, ‌as rivals such as OpenAI and Meta race to ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:19 PM EDT - 6 hours ago

IBM Reports Higher Profit as Some Slipped Deals Come Through

IBM reported a higher third-quarter profit and growing revenue across its software and infrastructure segments, as it looks to prove to investors that its disappointing second-quarter showing was just...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures

Automattic, the parent company to WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and others, has begun layoffs, and insiders tell us they are bracing for more cuts to come.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

SpaceX's massive AI targets will test the limits of reality

As Elon Musk aims to increase SpaceX's computing capacity exponentially, he'll face challenges related to funding, power supply and simply securing sufficient chips.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Tesla Reports Flat Revenue, Increased Cash Flow As SpaceX Merger Talk Looms

Elon Musk, who leads both companies, said merging the companies “would be a good idea.”

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines

Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, even as automotive revenue dropped. The stock rose slightly in extended trading.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Meta narrows capex forecast as it leans into the AI agent wars

Meta spent $34.91 billion in capital expenditures in its third quarter. The company is spending big on data centers and other infrastructure for its AI development.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

IBM raises annual software revenue outlook as deal delays ease

IBM finance chief James Kavanaugh on Wednesday said delayed software deals that rattled investors in the last quarter were beginning to ‌close, as the company lifted its forecast for the business and...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Strive stock eyes a bullish breakout as Bitcoin recovery gains steam: what next?

Strive stock extended its recent rally as Bitcoin regained momentum. ASST climbed to $30.8, its highest level since October 2nd and a gain of 335% from its lowest point this year.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Musk's Tesla revenue beats estimates as deliveries rebound, energy storage grows

Elon Musk's Tesla beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday as a rebound in vehicle deliveries and growth in its energy storage unit lifted sales, even as heavy spending on AI ...

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Meta to issue new class of shares as it tightens AI spending forecast

Meta on Wednesday raised the lower end of its annual spending forecast and said it would introduce new non-voting shares, in a move that would help fund its costly AI expansion.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Meta Will Create New Stock Class to Fund AI Spending

The company, which reported record revenue of $64.2 billion for the third quarter, said the new stock won't affect Mark Zuckerberg's voting control.

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Oct 21, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Walmart is sending out $9.8 million in refunds. Are you getting a check?

Thousands of Walmart customers in the US will be receiving refunds following a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging the international retailer failed to stop scammers from defrauding consumers.

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

GM's OnStar gets an AI makeover — but humans will still answer when airbags deploy

GM says it's keeping humans in its OnStar call centers to help with emergencies. It comes as OnStar is getting a fresh makeover, complete with AI.

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:54 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

SpaceX stock soars, raising the AI trade: how high can it go?

SpaceX shares SPCX surged 7% on Wednesday after the aerospace and artificial intelligence company reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results and issued an upbeat revenue forecast, lifting s...

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:52 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers

When GM announced its new fourth-generation EV platform on Wednesday, what the automaker didn't share was almost as notable as what it did.

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:50 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Google faces Senate grilling over education AI as fears over kids' mental health mount

Google is facing a bipartisan Senate grilling over its aggressive push to put artificial intelligence in American classrooms amid mounting concerns that the technology could harm students' academic pe...

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:42 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in case related to Cambridge Analytica scandal

The tail of the Cambridge Analytica data scandal is long — and it keeps costing Meta gargantuan sums of money.

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

ETF Prime: Zeno Mercer on AI ETFs & the AI Bubble Debate

Artificial intelligence (AI) ETFs can capture growth that broad market funds miss, according to Zeno Mercer, head of robotics and AI research at VettaFi. Mercer joined ETF Prime host Nate Geraci to di...

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:32 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

BlackRock's Rick Rieder sees 'historic' opportunity in high-quality bonds

BlackRock's Rick Rieder is bullish on this area of the credit market for the first time in a "long time." The CIO of global fixed income lays out his fourth-quarter fixed-income outlook in an exclusiv...

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:31 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

EBay's Stock Rises. Its Latest Round of Layoffs Shows It's Serious About a Turnaround.

StoneX analyst Daniel Kurnos says the e-commerce and auction platform has beaten expectations for five straight quarters and could do it again.

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Oct 21, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

META Strong Opportunity in AI Faces Competition & Sentiment Headwinds

The speed of Meta Platforms' (META) earnings growth and profitability path of its Muse AI will be the biggest topics Gil Luria of D.A. Davidson will watch the closest.

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