Election Day on Wall Street: S&P 500 Faces the Midterm Test
The S&P 500 closed at 7,541.40 on election eve as a 1.1% rally evaporated. The year after midterms has averaged a 13.7% gain — but reaction day often stings.
James Whitfield8 min read
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Fed Meets This Week: Why a November Rate Hold Looks Likely
The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.
Amara Okafor8 min read
Meta's TPU Talks Rattle Nvidia's Chip Dominance
Meta is in talks to spend billions on Google TPUs — the report that knocked Nvidia down 2.2% and cracked open the question of AI chip pricing power.
James Whitfield7 min read
Intel's Cash-Burn Warning Deepens the Foundry Dilemma
Intel's latest warning of significant cash burn this year intensifies pressure on its foundry strategy, raising questions about its turnaround timeline and customer prospects.
Amara Okafor8 min read
Trump Ends Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods as the Counter-Tariff Standoff Thaws
The U.S. has lifted tariffs on selected Canadian imports, signaling a potential thaw in the trade standoff that began in August, though a comprehensive deal remains elusive.
James Whitfield8 min read
Europe to Release 42 Million Barrels as Iran War Inflates $11 Billion Monthly Oil Bill
Europe will release 42 million barrels of oil, per OilPrice, as the Iran war adds $11 billion a month to the EU's import bill. Inside the mechanics of strategic-reserve releases, why this one is sized the way it is, and what it can and cannot fix.
Amara Okafor13 min read
FTC and States Sue Toast Over Fees and Deceptive Subscription Practices
The FTC and multiple US states are suing Toast, the restaurant software maker, over fees and deceptive subscription practices, per Investing.com — a case that could redraw pricing transparency rules for the entire B2B software economy.
Amara Okafor14 min read
Marvell Investors Freak Out Over Lumentum Deal Rumors on Premium and China Fears
Marvell investors are freaking out as Lumentum deal rumors swirl, per MarketWatch — driven by two fears: a big takeover premium and a long wait for China's approval. The episode exposes how fragile semiconductor M&A confidence has become.
James Whitfield15 min read
The 'Strangest Job Market in US History' Just Turned Three — and It's Not Thawing
The low-hire, low-fire economy just turned three — the strangest US job market on record, as MarketWatch reported. Here is what three years of frozen hiring mean for wages, careers, young workers and productivity.
James Whitfield13 min read
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What the Volatility Index Is Really Telling Us About Market Complacency
The VIX, often called the 'fear gauge', provides crucial insights into market sentiment and potential future volatility. Understanding its movements can help investors gauge whether markets are becoming too comfortable.
Amara Okafor8 min read