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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…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, U.S. Equities Poised for Flat Start as Markets Pause After Turbulent Week
U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, suggesting Wall Street may open without a clear direction following two sessions of mostly upward movement. After the sharp swings seen earlier in the week, many traders appear ready to step back and reassess the short-term outlook. Markets retreated on Monday after the prior week’s strong…
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Dollar General rallies nearly 4% as strong Q3 earnings beat prompts upgraded outlook
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) saw its shares rise 3.8% in premarket trading after the retailer posted third-quarter results that comfortably topped profit expectations and boosted its full-year guidance. For the quarter, the discount chain reported adjusted earnings of $1.28 per share—well above the $0.94 analysts had forecast. Revenue totaled $10.6 billion, slightly under the $10.62…
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Amazon said to be preparing to phase out USPS partnership as it expands delivery network
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly preparing to broaden its U.S. delivery infrastructure and unwind its long-running partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, according to a report from The Washington Post on Thursday. The newspaper, citing three individuals familiar with the discussions, said the e-commerce giant is moving toward handling a larger share of its own last-mile…