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Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares to $298 from $240, maintaining an Overweight rating, after observing a stronger-than-anticipated start to the iPhone 17 cycle. “The iPhone 17 cycle is modestly stronger than we originally expected,” the Morgan Stanley analysts said, noting that while “the market has already priced this in,” there…

Fermi (NASDAQ:FRMI) saw its shares climb as much as 21% in premarket trading on Thursday, continuing the momentum from the Texas-based real estate investment trust’s successful debut. The REIT, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, had soared 55% on its first trading day Wednesday, closing at $32.53, well above its initial public offering…

U.S. stock futures were mostly higher Thursday as disappointing private payroll data fueled hopes for additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, even as a prolonged U.S. government shutdown continued to cloud sentiment. ChatGPT developer OpenAI reportedly reached a $500 billion valuation following a new secondary share sale, making it the world’s most valuable startup. Meanwhile,…

Oil prices inched higher on Thursday after a three-day slide, buoyed by worries over potential tighter sanctions on Russian crude, though abundant supply kept gains in check. At 06:31 GMT, Brent futures rose 20 cents, or 0.31%, to $65.55 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 20 cents, or 0.32%, to $61.98 a…

Gold prices held near record highs on Thursday in Asian trading, buoyed by safe-haven buying amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and increasing expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. The precious metal climbed to multiple highs this week after the U.S. government partially closed following Congress’s failure to pass a spending bill. The…

The U.S. dollar continued its slide Thursday, extending losses into a fourth consecutive session as traders consider the effects of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate cuts. By 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.1%…

Looking for gold juniors with real assets and near-term production? In this exclusive interview, we speak with Kal Malhi, Chairman of LaFleur Minerals (CSE:LFLR)), about their flagship Swanson Gold Project and the fully-permitted Beacon Gold Mill in Val-d’Or, Québec → a setup that may position the company to enter gold production by early 2026. Key highlights:…

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) plans to use user interactions with its AI chatbot to tailor content and advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, according to a Bloomberg News report. Starting December 16, the AI chatbot will influence the posts and ads users see. For instance, a user asking the chatbot for help planning a family vacation…

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) reported an 8.2% increase in U.S. sales for the third quarter of 2025, delivering a total of 545,522 vehicles compared to the same period last year. The automaker noted seven consecutive months of growth across trucks, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. The F-Series trucks sold 207,732 units in Q3, marking a 4.7%…

CCSC Technology International Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:CCTG) saw its stock fall 16.9% on Wednesday after the Hong Kong-based interconnect products company announced it had priced its public offering at $0.60 per share. The offering includes 11,766,627 Class A ordinary shares, each accompanied by two warrants allowing the purchase of additional Class A shares. The warrants carry…