Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now'
Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Goldman Sachs raises Peloton stock price target on improving trends
Shares of Sirius XM Holdings SIRI rose as much as 3% higher after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral, raising its price target to $37 from $33, citing improving business trends, YouTube monetization po…
Smooth Sailing for Tanker Companies
AS geopolitical tensions in the Middle East send fresh turbulence through global shipping markets, Malaysia’s largest clean petroleum tanker operator, Orkim Bhd (KL:ORKIM), is reaping the benefits of a strategy that has…
Nasdaq heading for worst day in 18 months as Wall Street sustains widespread losses
The tech-heavy US Nasdaq share index is on track for its worst day in 18 months after slumping by up to 5% on Thursday amid growing signs that the artificial intelligence industry will face tougher regulation after this…
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein when they take Senate control
Senate Democrats are gearing up to investigate JPMorgan Chase's banking relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once they take control of Congress early next year.
AI Chip Stocks Lag Hyperscalers as Investors Question the Sell-Off
Marvell Technology MRVL shares have lost 35.9% in the past month compared with the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s decline of 22% and 14.1%, respectively.
As Nvidia’s stock heads for a bear market, bargain hunters see a golden buying opportunity
The market is beginning to demand returns on AI investment, prompting a broad sector rotation.
Micron, Sandisk and other AI stocks are falling hard: ‘Investors don’t like uncertainty’
Since the artificial-intelligence (“AI”) boom began, the industry has faced its share of bottlenecks. Power continues to be a major choke point, as America’s grids can no longer accommodate the immense energy needs of A…
Dollar Supported by US Economic Strength and Hawkish Fed Comments
The U.S. dollar has been under pressure in recent months, driven by factors including trade policy uncertainty, interest rate fluctuations and geopolitical tensions. The U.S. Dollar Index — which tracks the strength of …
California’s billionaire tax faces defeat, but Democrats plan higher taxes on the wealthy
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Qualcomm slides 9% after earnings, leading postelection chip stock sell-off
Chipmakers plummeted on Thursday, with Nvidia pushing the Nasdaq to its worst day in 19 months, after this week's midterm election results raised concerns on Wall Street that the artificial intelligence buildout is pois…
Arabica Coffee Slips as Brazil Coffee Exports Set to Expand
Brazil’s sales pace has accelerated sharply. By early December, nearly 69% of the country’s upcoming coffee crop had already been sold, up seven percentage points in just one month, according to data from Safras & Merca…
Trump's energy deals are about to face a wave of investigations by Democrats
President Donald Trump is expected to face a wave of investigations when Democrats take control of Congress in January. His sweeping deal-making in the energy sector is likely to become a central focus.
Wall Street's fear gauge surges the most since April. Why traders think it should be even higher
Whether it's a referendum on the midterms or just a continuation of a bear market in semiconductors that dates back to the group's peak in June, one thing's clear from the options action Thursday: few traders saw this c…
Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy
The Democratic midterm election sweep could result in changes in economic policies related to trade, spending priorities and artificial intelligence. But the biggest forces shaping the economy aren't going to change jus…
Vertex A earnings beat by $0.04, revenue topped estimates
Oilfield services company TETRA Technologies TTI reported Q3 2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.6% year on year to $168 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.06 per share was $0.02 abov…
Form 8K Disc Medicine Inc For: 5 November
Disc Medicine (IRON) management will participate in fireside chats at four investor conferences from November 9 through November 18, 2026.
Consumers are spending on physical gifts even as travel tops wish lists, Visa survey finds
Consumers are hoping for more travel and experiences this holiday season, but physical gifts continue to win the lion's share of their wallets, according to a new report from Visa on Thursday.
The Nasdaq 100’s Struggle Reveals a More Cautious Market View of AI
Jim Cramer is struggling to find reasons to buy, and the Nasdaq 100 sliding into correction territory is not helping. Before you dismiss his caution, consider which corners of the market could actually benefit from the …
Pound hits highest level since Brexit vote, with Bank of England expected to raise interest rates today – business live
Newsflash: The pound has hit its highest level since its crash after the Brexit referendum a decade ago.
History Offers a Bullish Case for Stocks After Midterms - 9 S&P 500 Picks to Watch
Since 1874, the S&P 500 has climbed in the year following 32 of the last 38 midterm elections, gaining an average of 14%, according to a Motley Fool analysis of election-year stock market history.
‘I have no financial safety net’: I’m 66, rely on Social Security and have just $500 in savings. What hope do I have?
Getting to the top 1% net worth by age is a very impressive goal. But how much money do you need to get there? Overall, to have a top 1% net worth in 2026 requires having at least $13 million according to the Federal Re…
How the midterms could fuel the K-shaped AI trade
The U.S. midterms could widen the AI divide: tighter data center rules may reward tech giants with capacity in hand and squeeze debt-funded companies trying to catch up.
NY Cocoa Prices Rebound on Dollar Weakness
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26) is up +17 (+0.31%) today, and ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26) is down -41 (-1.00%).