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Five key market themes to watch in the coming week
A busy week lies ahead for global markets, dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, renewed efforts toward a potential Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, a wave of corporate earnings, and several central bank decisions. Here are the main developments investors will be tracking. 1. Fed decision takes center stage All eyes will turn to Washington, D.C.,…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Netflix’s takeover bid, Japan’s GDP slump, and China’s export rebound: what’s shaping markets today
U.S. equity futures nudged higher on Monday as traders positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. At the same time, investors continue parsing the implications of Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s television, film, and streaming divisions. Economic data from Asia added to the complexity: Japan’s economy contracted…
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Expanding TPU Production Could Bring Alphabet Billions in New Revenue, Says Morgan Stanley
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) may be on the verge of unlocking a major new revenue engine as fresh supply chain checks point to a surge in production of its in-house Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), according to Morgan Stanley. Analyst Brian Nowak said the latest readouts from Asia indicate that “TPU supply uncertainty may be less of a…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Inflation Data on Deck Could Spark Volatile Trading on Wall Street
U.S. equity futures suggest a mostly unchanged open on Friday, signaling that stocks may carry over Thursday’s muted tone as investors await critical inflation figures. Market participants appear hesitant to make bold moves ahead of the release of consumer price data—a key input to the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions—due shortly after the opening bell. The…
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Ford Recalls More Than 108,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Liftgate Hinge Cover Problem
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has initiated a recall affecting 108,762 vehicles in the United States after regulators identified an issue involving the liftgate hinge covers, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency said the recall, announced Friday, is intended to fix a defect in which the hinge cover…
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Apple Reveals Retirement Plans for Two Senior Leaders
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) said on Friday that two prominent members of its executive team will be stepping down, marking another notable shift within the company’s upper ranks. Lisa Jackson — a former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency who has spearheaded Apple’s sustainability and environmental policy efforts — will retire in January. During her tenure,…
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Tesla Rolls Out More Affordable Model 3 in Europe in Bid to Lift Sales
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has launched a lower-cost version of its Model 3 sedan in Europe, several months after debuting the same variant in the United States, according to updated pricing on the company’s website. The new Model 3 Standard is designed to bolster demand across the region, where rising competition from European and Chinese automakers has…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Climb on Reports of Exclusive Negotiations With Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) traded higher in extended hours on Friday after multiple media outlets reported that Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has entered into exclusive talks to acquire the company’s film and television studios along with key streaming assets. According to the reports, Netflix has put forward an offer valuing the targeted units at $28 per share.…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Markets Firm Ahead of Key U.S. Data; Reports Point to Netflix–Warner Bros Talks
U.S. equity futures pointed higher early Friday as traders positioned themselves ahead of a delayed but closely followed inflation reading. Alongside the data, markets are also watching a new gauge of consumer sentiment. Meanwhile, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has reportedly entered exclusive talks to acquire major assets from Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), a move that could reshape…
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Meta Shares Rally After Report Suggests Major Cutbacks to Metaverse Division
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) jumped more than 6% in early trading Thursday after a Bloomberg News report revealed that CEO Mark Zuckerberg is preparing to sharply scale back spending on the company’s metaverse initiatives. The report said Meta leadership has discussed reducing the metaverse division’s budget by as much as 30% in 2026. The group includes…