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Cleveland-Cliffs Shares Rise Over 7% as Third-Quarter Earnings Exceed Expectations
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings above analyst expectations on Monday, supported by higher steel prices and increased revenue compared with the previous year. Shares in the US steel producer rose more than 7% in premarket trading following the publication of its financial results. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.28,…
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KKR Faces Potential EU Fine Over Information Provided During Italian Broadband Acquisition Review
KKR (NYSE:KKR) could face a fine of up to 1% of its annual worldwide turnover after European Union antitrust regulators raised objections concerning information supplied during the review of its acquisition of an Italian fixed broadband network business. The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to the US private equity firm, setting out…
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AI Financing Concerns and Major Technology Earnings Set Agenda for Markets This Week
Artificial intelligence investment, US interest rate expectations and quarterly corporate earnings are expected to remain central themes for financial markets this week, following a decline in technology shares and increased scrutiny of debt-funded AI infrastructure spending. Investors are assessing whether higher borrowing costs could affect the expansion plans of companies developing data centres, semiconductor technology…
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Nebius Shares Rise 3.6% in Premarket Trading Following Truist Rating and $10 Million AI Initiative
Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS) shares gained 3.6% in premarket trading on Monday after Truist analysts reiterated their Buy rating on the company and Nebius announced a $10 million programme supporting artificial intelligence developers in Europe. The increase followed a period of selling pressure across AI infrastructure stocks, with Nebius shares declining approximately 21% over the previous…
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Starboard Value Sees Potential Upside in Skyworks Following Qorvo Merger, Bloomberg Reports
Activist investor Starboard Value believes Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) could benefit from cost reductions and improved operating margins following its merger with Qorvo, according to a Bloomberg News report published on Monday. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that Starboard considers the wireless semiconductor manufacturer’s shares undervalued following the completion of its acquisition of…
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Novartis Discontinues Mid-Stage Fabhalta Trial in Lupus Nephritis for Strategic Reasons
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) has discontinued a mid-stage clinical trial evaluating its oral treatment Fabhalta in patients with lupus nephritis, according to an update to a US federal clinical trials registry dated October 15. The Swiss pharmaceutical company said the decision was based on strategic considerations and was not related to interim findings concerning the drug’s efficacy…
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CoreWeave Bond Yields Reach 15% as Investors Reassess AI Infrastructure Financing Risks
CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) has faced a substantial selloff in its bonds, raising questions among credit investors about the financing costs and risks associated with the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The data centre operator’s bonds, issued in June with a yield of 9.675%, have declined in price, pushing their yield to approximately 15% this week. The…
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Oil Prices Fall More Than 2% as Trump Suspends Russian Sanctions and Markets Assess Supply Outlook
Oil prices declined on Monday after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending numerous sanctions against Russia and waiving proposed tariffs on countries importing Russian oil. The decision raised expectations that additional Russian crude could remain available to international markets. Brent crude futures fell 2.06% to $107.60 per barrel at 02:00 ET (06:00…
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Gold Prices Rise Above $4,200 in Futures Trading as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Ease
Gold prices advanced on Monday as investors reduced expectations for another US Federal Reserve interest rate increase following comments from Chair Kevin Warsh. US gold futures moved above $4,200 an ounce, while other precious metals also recorded gains. At 00:51 ET (04:51 GMT), spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,180.29 per ounce, while US gold futures…
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US Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Technology Earnings as Oil Prices Decline: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
US stock futures moved higher on Monday as investors prepared for quarterly earnings from major technology companies amid concerns about artificial intelligence investment and financing conditions. Oil prices declined following US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive certain sanctions on Russia, while Chinese economic data showed an acceleration in third-quarter growth. Futures linked to the…