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El-Erian issues an important reminder about the Fed and the US economy

The Fed can't solve this economic crisis alone.

finance.yahoo.com 10-03-26

The Iran war is driving inflation higher — and it's not just because of oil

US spending on the war in Iran is putting upward pressure on bond yields already at multi-decade highs, says Macquarie.

finance.yahoo.com 10-03-26

The simple reason Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is winning for investors again

Zuck is on a roll right now.

finance.yahoo.com 10-03-26

Bitcoin headed 'in bullish direction' as investors bet on Fed pause: Chart of the Day

Bitcoin jumped above $86,000 on Friday after a cooler-than-expected jobs report.

finance.yahoo.com 10-03-26

Ford Q3 Sales Fall 6.6% as Trucks, Bronco and Software Subscriptions Show Strength Ford reported third-quarter U.S. sales of 509,764

Ford reported third-quarter U.S. sales of 509,764 vehicles, down 6.6% year over year, as the planned phase-out of the Escape and Lincoln Corsair weighed...

10-02-26

Agilent Launches NovoStation to Automate Flow Cytometry Sample Preparation Agilent Technologies launched the NovoStation Sample Preparation System, a new automated

Agilent Technologies launched the NovoStation Sample Preparation System, a new automated platform designed to simplify and standardize flow cytometry sample preparation. When used with...

10-02-26

Edwards Lifesciences Wins FDA Approval for AUTUS Pediatric Pulmonary Valve Edwards Lifesciences received FDA approval for its AUTUS Size-Adjustable Valve,

Edwards Lifesciences received FDA approval for its AUTUS Size-Adjustable Valve, the first surgical pulmonary valve specifically designed for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease...

10-02-26

Boeing Secures First Full-Rate Production Order for MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters Boeing received an order for four additional MH-139A Grey

Boeing received an order for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, marking the program’s first full-rate production award following the U.S. Air Force’s declaration...

10-02-26

Pfizer Reports Positive Phase 3 LITFULO Results in Nonsegmental Vitiligo Pfizer reported positive Phase 3 results for LITFULO, or ritlecitinib,

Pfizer reported positive Phase 3 results for LITFULO, or ritlecitinib, showing significant improvements in facial and total-body repigmentation in patients with nonsegmental vitiligo. Across...

10-02-26

Johnson & Johnson Reports Two-Year ICOTYDE Data Showing Durable Skin Clearance in Plaque Psoriasis Johnson & Johnson reported new two-year

Johnson & Johnson reported new two-year Phase 3 data for ICOTYDE, or icotrokinra, showing sustained skin clearance in patients with plaque psoriasis affecting difficult-to-treat...

10-02-26

Tesla Delivers 486,532 Vehicles in Q3 as Energy Storage Deployments Reach 13.7 GWh Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third

Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, while production totaled 464,391 vehicles. Model 3 and Model Y accounted for the vast...

10-02-26

Gold and Silver Rise After Weak U.S. Jobs Data Boosts Rate-Cut Expectations Gold and silver moved higher on Friday after

moved higher on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data strengthened expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve policy outlook. December gold...

10-02-26

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El-Erian issues an important reminder about the Fed and the US economy

The Fed can't solve this economic crisis alone.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 10-03-26

The Iran war is driving inflation higher — and it's not just because of oil

US spending on the war in Iran is putting upward pressure on bond yields already at multi-decade highs, says Macquarie.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 10-03-26

U.S. Stocks Rally as Weak Jobs Report Boosts Rate-Cut Expectations

U.S. stocks moved sharply higher on Friday after September employment data showed a much weaker labor market than expected, increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve could adopt a more accommodative policy stance.

Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, far below the 89,000 consensus and down sharply from 133,000 previously. Private payrolls increased by 46,000, also missing the 85,000 forecast and slowing from 89,000.

The unemployment rate climbed to 4.2% from 4.1%, while average hourly earnings growth slowed to 3.0% year over year from 3.1%, below the 3.2% consensus. Together, the figures point to cooling labor demand and easing wage pressures.

Equity markets reacted positively. The S&P 500 rose 0.80%, the Dow gained 0.52%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.24%, with technology stocks outperforming.

The market reaction suggests investors are focusing on the prospect that weaker employment conditions could reduce pressure on the Fed to keep policy restrictive. Softer wage growth also helps ease inflation concerns, creating a particularly supportive backdrop for growth and technology shares.

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WS News 10-02-26

U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed as Strong Jobless Claims Data Clash With Hot Manufacturing Prices

U.S. stocks traded mixed on Thursday as investors weighed resilient labor-market data against renewed inflation concerns from the manufacturing sector. The S&P 500 slipped 0.11% to 7,642.86, while the Dow Jones fell 0.35%. The Nasdaq was nearly flat, edging 0.05% higher.

Initial jobless claims fell to 197,000, below the 201,000 expected and down slightly from 198,000 previously. Continuing claims also declined to 1.701 million, better than the 1.730 million consensus and 1.712 million prior reading. The figures suggest layoffs remain limited and the labor market continues to show resilience.

Manufacturing activity remained firmly in expansion territory. The ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.5 in September, just below the 54.8 forecast and roughly unchanged from 54.6 previously.

The more significant surprise came from prices. The ISM Manufacturing Prices Index jumped to 77.9 from 71.1, far above expectations of 72.9. The sharp increase points to stronger input-cost pressures and could revive concerns that inflation may remain sticky.

For equities, the data create a mixed backdrop: solid employment and manufacturing activity support the economic outlook, but the sharp rise in manufacturing prices may keep Treasury yields and interest-rate expectations elevated, helping explain the more cautious performance in the broader market.

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European Investor 10-01-26

U.S. Crude Inventories Rise as Atlanta Fed GDPNow Estimate Drops to 3.7%

U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 922,000 barrels in the latest weekly report, contrary to expectations for a 700,000-barrel decline. The previous reading showed a much larger 2.969 million-barrel build.

Inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma, also rose by 553,000 barrels after increasing by 2.266 million barrels previously, adding to signs of a looser near-term crude supply balance.

Separately, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow estimate for third-quarter U.S. economic growth fell sharply to 3.7% from 5.0%. The previous estimate had also stood at 5.0%.

For markets, the inventory build is a negative signal for crude prices because it suggests supply exceeded expectations during the week. At the same time, the lower GDPNow estimate points to softer expected economic growth, which could further weigh on oil demand expectations while supporting expectations for a less restrictive Federal Reserve stance.

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Global Finance News 09-30-26

U.S. Stocks Rise as Softer PCE Inflation Offsets Stronger Growth and Jobs Data

U.S. stocks moved higher on Wednesday as investors welcomed softer-than-expected inflation readings alongside signs that the economy remains resilient. The S&P 500 rose 0.52%, the Dow Jones was nearly flat with a 0.03% gain, while the Nasdaq climbed 0.94%, leading the major indexes.

The August PCE price index rose 3.4% year over year, below the 3.7% expected, while monthly inflation came in at 0.3% versus the 0.4% consensus. Core PCE was also softer than forecast, rising 3.0% annually compared with expectations of 3.3%, while the monthly increase of 0.2% was below the 0.3% estimate.

At the same time, economic activity remained firm. Second-quarter GDP growth was revised to 2.2%, above the 1.5% consensus and the previous 2.1% estimate. ADP private payrolls increased by 90,000 in September, beating expectations of 73,000 and accelerating sharply from 36,000 previously.

Manufacturing activity provided another upside surprise, with the Chicago PMI jumping to 58.8 in September from 47.1, well above the 51.2 forecast and moving firmly into expansion territory.

The market reaction reflects a favorable combination for equities: inflation came in cooler than feared while employment, GDP and business activity remained relatively strong. The softer PCE readings appear particularly supportive for technology and other growth stocks, helping explain the Nasdaq’s outperformance despite the stronger economic data.

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WS News 09-30-26

U.S. Stocks Mixed as Consumer Confidence Slumps and Job Openings Fall

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday as fresh economic data pointed to softer consumer sentiment and a cooling labor market, while technology shares showed relative resilience.

The S&P 500 was little changed at 7,682.43, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.29% to 51,334.39, and the Nasdaq rose 0.18% to 26,867.67.

The biggest negative surprise came from consumer confidence. The Conference Board’s September index fell to 81.9 from 88.6, well below the 89.2 consensus estimate. The sharp drop suggests households are becoming more cautious about the economic outlook.

Labor-market data also softened. JOLTS job openings declined to 7.079 million in August from 7.335 million and missed expectations for 7.230 million, adding to signs that demand for workers is gradually cooling.

Housing data were more mixed. The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index was flat month over month in July, down from a 0.4% increase previously, while annual home-price growth accelerated to 2.5% from 2.2%, above expectations.

For markets, the combination of weaker confidence and lower job openings may support expectations for easier Federal Reserve policy over time. However, persistent home-price inflation and broader concerns around elevated inflation are keeping the policy outlook complicated, which helps explain the uneven performance across major indexes.

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WS News 09-29-26

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Slips to 9.8 in September

The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index eased to 9.8 in September from 11.6 previously, pointing to a modest loss of momentum in Texas manufacturing activity.

The index remained in positive territory, indicating that business conditions are still expanding overall, but the decline suggests the pace of improvement slowed during the month.

For markets, the reading adds to a mixed U.S. economic picture. Manufacturing remains resilient, but softer regional activity could help offset some of the inflation concerns created by higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields.

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WS News 09-28-26

U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil and Treasury Yields Rise, Reviving Inflation Concerns

U.S. stocks moved lower on Monday as rising oil prices pushed inflation expectations higher and drove Treasury yields back toward multi-decade highs, increasing pressure on equity valuations.

The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to 7,675.86, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.63% to 51,503.20. The Nasdaq was the weakest of the major indexes, dropping 1.19% to 26,746.90 as higher bond yields weighed more heavily on technology and other long-duration growth stocks.

The main pressure came from energy markets. Brent crude rebounded as U.S.-Iran negotiations remained stalled and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz continued to threaten global supply flows. Higher oil prices are particularly important for equities because they can feed into transportation, production and consumer costs, making inflation harder to contain. (Market Screener)

Bond markets reflected those concerns. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 5.26%, extending a sharp rise that has already taken yields to their highest levels in nearly two decades. Higher oil prices and stronger inflation expectations have contributed to expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to keep monetary policy tighter for longer.(FXStreet)

Inflation expectations had already been moving higher before Monday’s oil rebound. The University of Michigan’s September survey showed one-year inflation expectations rising to 4.6% from 4.0% in August, while five-year expectations edged up to 3.4% from 3.3%.

Other pressures are also weighing on sentiment. Investors are approaching a busy week of U.S. economic data, including the PCE inflation report and employment figures, while markets continue to assess the possibility of additional Federal Reserve tightening. Elevated government borrowing needs and concern over the U.S. fiscal outlook are also contributing to upward pressure on longer-term yields.

For equities, the combination is uncomfortable: higher oil prices raise inflation risks, higher inflation keeps pressure on the Fed, and higher Treasury yields increase the discount rate applied to future corporate earnings. That dynamic helps explain why the Nasdaq is underperforming the broader market in Monday trading.

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The Investor 09-28-26

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly, Inflation Expectations Stay Elevated

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index rose to 48.1 in September, slightly above the 47.8 consensus estimate but down from 51.7 previously. Consumer Expectations also came in stronger than forecast at 46.3 versus 45.8 expected, although the reading remained well below the previous 51.5.

One-year inflation expectations held at 4.6%, matching expectations but rising from 4.0% previously, indicating that near-term inflation concerns remain elevated among U.S. consumers.

Separately, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model estimated third-quarter U.S. economic growth at an annualized 5.0%, slightly below both the 5.1% forecast and the previous estimate. Overall, the figures show modestly better-than-expected consumer sentiment alongside persistent inflation concerns and still-strong projected economic growth.

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Global Finance News 09-25-26

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NYSE:NKE

Nike Stock Falls 10% Premarket as Weak Sales Outlook Overshadows Margin Improvement

Nike shares fell about 10% in premarket trading after the company reported fiscal first-quarter results showing continued revenue pressure and issued a weak full-year sales outlook.

Fiscal Q1 revenue fell 4% to $11.2 billion, or 5% on a currency-neutral basis. Nike Brand revenue declined 4%, while Nike Direct revenue dropped 8%, including a 13% decline in Nike Brand Digital sales. Converse remained particularly weak, with revenue falling 28%.

Profitability showed some improvement. Gross margin expanded 60 basis points to 42.8%, helped by lower warehousing and logistics costs, while selling and administrative expenses declined 3%. Net income was $0.7 billion, down 2%, and diluted EPS was $0.48.

The main pressure on the stock appears to be the outlook. Nike expects fiscal 2027 revenue to decline at a high-single-digit rate and adjusted EPS of $1.15 to $1.35. That signals that the company’s turnaround is likely to take longer, despite progress in margins and cost control.

Management also acknowledged continued weakness in Nike Sportswear, Jordan Brand and Greater China. The new Pace restructuring program is expected to generate about $2.5 billion in cumulative savings through fiscal 2031, but it also carries roughly $1.0 billion of expected pre-tax charges.

The premarket selloff suggests investors are focusing less on the quarter’s margin improvement and more on the depth and duration of the revenue decline, particularly in digital sales, China and key lifestyle categories.

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WS News 10-02-26

Nike (NKE) Stock Gains as Strong Earnings Continue to Support Sentiment Amid Guggenheim Rating Reiteration

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares rose 2.4% on Thursday as investors continued to react positively to the company's stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, while a fresh analyst update reinforced confidence in the athletic apparel giant.

On Friday, Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating on Nike, maintaining a $60 price target. The reaffirmed bullish stance followed Nike's fiscal fourth-quarter results released earlier this week, which showed earnings and profitability well ahead of market expectations.

For the quarter, Nike reported diluted earnings per share of $0.72, significantly above analyst estimates, supported by a sharp improvement in gross margin to 49.2%. The company also posted stronger wholesale sales, while management highlighted continued progress in restructuring the business and improving profitability despite ongoing revenue headwinds.

Although Nike continues to face softer demand in key international markets and weakness in its direct-to-consumer business, investors focused on the company's improving margins, disciplined cost management, and signs that its turnaround strategy is gaining traction.

The combination of stronger-than-expected earnings and Guggenheim's reaffirmed Buy rating helped support investor sentiment, contributing to Thursday's gains as the market looked beyond near-term sales challenges toward Nike's longer-term recovery.

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The Investor 07-04-26

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares fell 4.3% in premarket trading after the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, while Guggenheim reiterated its Buy rating with a $60 price target.

Although Nike reported diluted EPS of $0.72, boosted by a one-time $0.52 benefit from the expected recovery of IEEPA tariffs, quarterly revenue declined 1% year over year to $11.0 billion as weakness in Nike Direct and continued softness in Greater China weighed on results. Full-year net income also slipped 3% despite management highlighting progress in improving profitability and strengthening the company's long-term growth strategy.

The market appeared to focus on the company's ongoing top-line headwinds and challenging consumer environment, overshadowing Guggenheim's continued bullish stance and sending Nike shares lower in premarket trading.

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The Investor 07-01-26

Nike (NKE) Stock Falls 4% Premarket Despite Q4 Earnings Beat as Core Business Weakness Persists

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares fell approximately 4.3% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the athletic apparel giant reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results that met expectations but highlighted continued weakness in its core business.

While the company posted stronger reported earnings and a sharp improvement in gross margin, much of the upside was driven by a one-time tariff-related benefit rather than underlying operating momentum.

# Revenue Declines Continue

Nike reported fourth-quarter revenue of $11.0 billion, down 1% year over year, or 4% on a currency-neutral basis.

The company's wholesale business showed signs of improvement, with revenue rising 4%, but Nike Direct sales fell 7% as digital revenue declined 12% and company-owned store sales decreased 7%. Converse also remained a weak spot, with revenue plunging 32% during the quarter.

For the full fiscal year, revenue was essentially flat at $46.4 billion, reflecting continued top-line headwinds.

# Earnings Boosted by One-Time Tariff Recovery

Gross margin expanded 890 basis points to 49.2%, while diluted earnings per share increased to $0.72 from the prior year.

However, the results were heavily supported by a nearly $1 billion expected recovery of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs, which added approximately 900 basis points to gross margin and contributed $0.52 to quarterly earnings per share.

Excluding this one-time benefit, profitability would have been significantly weaker.

# Turnaround Progress Remains Gradual

Management said Nike continues to make progress repositioning the business through product innovation, marketplace improvements, and tighter cost controls. The company also highlighted growth in North America and improving performance in its wholesale channel.

However, ongoing weakness in Nike Direct, continued declines in Greater China, and soft consumer demand indicate the turnaround remains in its early stages.

# Why NKE Stock Is Falling Today

Investors appeared to focus on the underlying business rather than the headline earnings beat.

Key concerns included:

* Fourth-quarter revenue declined 1%.
* Nike Direct revenue fell 7%, with digital sales down 12%.
* Converse revenue dropped 32%.
* Much of the earnings and margin improvement came from a one-time tariff recovery.
* Management acknowledged continued top-line headwinds despite operational progress.

While Nike demonstrated improving financial discipline and delivered results in line with expectations, investors appeared disappointed that underlying sales trends remain weak, sending the stock more than 4% lower in premarket trading.

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The Investor 07-01-26

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares fell 2.5% on Thursday, extending recent weakness ahead of the company's earnings release as investors remained cautious about the pace of its turnaround and the broader consumer spending environment.

On Friday, sentiment remained under pressure after KeyCorp downgraded the stock to Sector Weight, reflecting a more cautious view on Nike's near-term outlook. The downgrade suggests analysts see limited upside in the current environment despite the company's ongoing efforts to refresh its product lineup, strengthen wholesale partnerships, and improve brand momentum.

Nike continues to focus on rebuilding sales growth through product innovation and a more balanced distribution strategy. However, analysts remain concerned that competitive pressures and uneven consumer demand could delay a meaningful recovery in revenue and profitability.

The downgrade adds to recent investor caution, with the market continuing to look for clearer evidence that Nike's strategic initiatives can translate into sustained earnings growth.

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WS Investor 06-26-26

Nike stock steadies in premarket after CEO Elliott Hill discloses $1 million share buy

Nike stock steadies in premarket after CEO Elliott Hill discloses $1 million share buy - TechStock²

(ts2.tech)

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WS News 12-31-25

NIKE Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

NIKE, Inc. reported its fiscal 2026 second quarter results for the period ended November 30, 2025, showing modest top-line growth amid ongoing business repositioning efforts. Quarterly revenues reached $12.4 billion, up 1 percent on a reported basis, while diluted earnings per share declined 32 percent year over year to $0.53.

Wholesale revenue rose 8 percent to $7.5 billion, driven primarily by growth in North America. In contrast, NIKE Direct revenue declined 8 percent to $4.6 billion, reflecting weaker digital sales and lower performance at company-owned stores. Converse revenue fell sharply to $300 million, down 30 percent year over year.

Gross margin decreased by 300 basis points to 40.6 percent, largely due to higher tariffs in North America. Net income declined to $0.8 billion, down 32 percent from the prior year. During the quarter, NIKE returned approximately $598 million to shareholders through dividends, extending its record of 24 consecutive years of dividend growth.

Management stated that fiscal 2026 remains a transition year focused on operational realignment, strengthening partner relationships, and repositioning the product portfolio to support long-term growth and profitability.

Source: Business Wire

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WS Investor 12-20-25

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share on the Company’s outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on January 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2025.

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Global Finance News 11-21-25

Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported fiscal 2026 first quarter revenues of $11.7 billion, up 1% year-over-year on a reported basis but down 1% on a currency-neutral basis. Wholesale revenues grew 7% to $6.8 billion, offsetting a 4% decline in Nike Direct sales, while Converse revenues plunged 27% to $366 million. Gross margin fell 320 basis points to 42.2%, pressured by lower average selling prices, channel mix, and higher North American tariffs. Net income dropped 31% to $700 million, with diluted EPS down 30% to $0.49.

Inventories stood at $8.1 billion, down 2% from last year, while cash and equivalents declined to $8.6 billion after dividends, buybacks, bond repayments, and capex. Nike returned $714 million to shareholders in the quarter through $591 million in dividends, up 6% year-over-year, and $123 million in buybacks. To date, $12.1 billion of shares have been repurchased under its $18 billion program. Management highlighted continued progress in its “Win Now” strategy focused on North America, Wholesale, and Running, while noting uneven recovery across geographies and categorieS.

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WS Investor 09-30-25

Kool-Aid and Nike Launch Sneaker Collaboration Featuring Ja Morant

Kraft Heinz announced a colorful collaboration between its iconic Kool-Aid brand and Nike, unveiling the Nike x Kool-Aid Ja 2 sneaker collection. Inspired by NBA star Ja Morant’s childhood memories and favorite Kool-Aid flavors, the limited-edition sneakers combine nostalgia, sneaker culture, and vibrant self-expression.

The collaboration’s first sneaker drop, set for May 16 via the SNKRS app and select retailers, features a bold two-tone gradient in Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Orange, and Lemon Lime. It includes playful design elements like the Kool-Aid Man, the phrase “Ohhh Yeah!,” Ja’s “12 AM” text, and a glow-in-the-dark outsole. A second drop in July will spotlight Kool-Aid’s signature red and continue the line’s energetic theme.

In conjunction with the launch, Kool-Aid will release its first new flavor pack in over five years. The Mix n’ Kicks combo lets fans combine four classic flavors to match the sneakers’ mix-and-match concept. Fans can also enter to win themed dubraes and laces to personalize their shoes.

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Global Finance News 04-14-25

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US Bonds

The deeper reason behind the relentless rise in bond yields

Ignore hysteria calls on rising bond yields.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 09-28-26

U.S. 7-Year Treasury Auction Yield Jumps to 5.085%

The U.S. Treasury’s latest 7-year note auction cleared at a yield of 5.085%, sharply above the previous auction’s 4.512%.

The roughly 57-basis-point increase signals a materially higher yield environment for intermediate-term U.S. government debt and may reflect investors demanding greater compensation amid persistent inflation, resilient economic data and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s rate path.

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WS Investor 09-24-26

10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 as market prices in another Fed rate hike

The 10-year Treasury yield rose to its highest level since 2007 on Wednesday.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS News 09-23-26

Treasury Yields Are Climbing. Can Stocks Hold Their Ground?

Rising Treasury yields, persistent inflation, and weakening small caps put pressure on stocks. Here's what investors should watch next.

(articles.stockcharts.com)

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The Investor 09-12-26

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Nears 5% as Inflation and Oil Keep Bond Markets Under Pressure

U.S. Treasury yields remained near multi-year highs Friday, with the benchmark 10-year yield trading around 4.94%, just below the psychologically important 5% level. The yield briefly reached about 4.97% earlier as a global bond selloff continued.

The sharp rise in yields has been driven by renewed inflation concerns and expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates next week. U.S. producer prices rose 0.4% in August and 5.4% year-over-year, while the surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel has increased concerns that energy costs could keep inflation elevated. Markets are currently pricing roughly a 70% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed hike. (Reuters)

Pressure has also emerged from the supply side of the Treasury market. The government bought back $5.2 billion of longer-dated bonds in its latest operation, below the $6 billion maximum and well below the $10.5 billion offered by investors. Concerns about heavy government borrowing are adding to the premium investors demand for holding longer-term debt. (Reuters)

Attention now turns to Friday’s U.S. CPI report. A hotter-than-expected inflation reading could push the 10-year yield through 5%, while softer inflation could provide some relief to the bond market ahead of the Fed’s September 15–16 meeting.

Graph: cnbc*com

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European Investor 09-11-26

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Surges Above 4.92% as Oil and Inflation Revive Rate-Hike Fears

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.922% on Thursday, rising about 8 basis points and reaching its highest level since 2023 as escalating Middle East tensions, surging oil prices and persistent U.S. inflation fueled a sharp bond-market selloff.

Geopolitical developments remain a major driver. The U.S.-Iran conflict has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, while attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure have intensified supply concerns.

The resulting oil rally is feeding directly into inflation expectations. Brent crude has climbed above $104 a barrel, while WTI briefly crossed $100 on Thursday. Higher energy costs raise the risk that inflation remains elevated, reducing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve can ease monetary policy and increasing the possibility of another rate hike.

Thursday’s macro data reinforced those concerns. U.S. producer prices rose 0.4% month over month in August, while annual PPI accelerated to 5.4% from 4.8%, slightly exceeding the 5.3% forecast. Traders subsequently raised the probability of at least a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike next week to nearly 70%. (Reuters)

The 10-year yield has now risen sharply from around 4.75% over the past five sessions. With oil prices elevated and Friday’s U.S. CPI report still ahead, the 5% level is increasingly coming into focus as the next major threshold for the Treasury market.

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The Investor 09-10-26

Apple event live updates: First foldable, the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, watches, and more

Apple is hosting its annual fall event at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters.

(finance.yahoo.com)

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WS Investor 09-09-26

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Auction Yield Jumps to 4.834% as Oil Fuels Inflation Concerns

The U.S. Treasury’s 10-year note auction cleared at 4.834% on Wednesday, sharply above the 4.683% yield at the previous auction, reflecting the broader rise in long-term U.S. borrowing costs.

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WS Investor 09-09-26

US Stocks Rise as Treasury Bond-Market Support Eases Yield Pressure

U.S. stocks were mostly higher Wednesday as the Treasury Department’s expanded bond-buyback operations continued to support sentiment by easing pressure in the government debt market.

The S&P 500 was up 0.37% at 7,719.85, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.46% to 53,588.62. The Nasdaq Composite, however, slipped 0.05% to 26,277.81, giving back its earlier gains as technology stocks lagged the broader market.

Treasury Intervention Brings Relief to Bonds and Stocks

The main catalyst supporting risk sentiment was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s move to bolster liquidity in the Treasury market. The department said it would at least double the maximum size of liquidity-support buybacks for longer-dated Treasury securities, increasing operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion and targeting the 10- to 30-year portion of the curve.

Bond yields dropped sharply following the announcement. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell about 6 basis points to around 4.65%, while the 30-year yield declined roughly 9 basis points to around 5.20%. Treasury prices and yields move inversely.

The action has provided some relief after the recent surge in long-term borrowing costs became a major headwind for equities. The 30-year Treasury yield had climbed to around 5.34% on Tuesday, its highest level in nearly two decades, amid concerns over government borrowing, inflation, the U.S.-Iran conflict and elevated energy prices.

Dow Leads While Nasdaq Loses Momentum

The latest market action shows a divergence beneath the headline indexes. The Dow is now outperforming with a 0.46% gain, while the S&P 500 remains moderately higher. The Nasdaq has reversed its earlier advance and is trading slightly lower.

The reversal suggests that lower Treasury yields have not been enough to sustain the initial rebound in technology stocks. Growth and technology shares remain particularly sensitive to changes in long-term rates because higher yields reduce the present value of expected future earnings.

For the broader market, however, Treasury intervention has eased one of Wall Street’s most immediate concerns and helped stabilize financial conditions.

Investors will continue to monitor the Treasury market, oil prices and developments surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes are also in focus for additional clues about the outlook for monetary policy, inflation and interest rates.

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Global Finance News 08-19-26

U.S. Stocks Fall as Iran Conflict, Rising Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Pressure Markets

U.S. stocks traded lower Tuesday as the continuing U.S.-Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher and intensified concerns about inflation and interest rates, with technology stocks leading the decline.

The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3% to 26,301, underperforming the broader market. The S&P 500 declined 0.49% to 7,707, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.06% at 53,429.

The risk-off move comes as hopes for a lasting resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict fade. Iran has shifted toward a more offensive military posture after efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the conflict stalled, while Washington declined to extend the temporary ceasefire.

Oil and Bond Yields Add Pressure

Energy markets remain one of the main channels through which the conflict is affecting U.S. equities. Brent crude rose for a third consecutive session Tuesday, trading around $91 per barrel and reaching its highest level in nearly three weeks as continued restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about global oil supplies.

Higher oil prices are feeding concerns that energy costs could keep inflation elevated, complicating the outlook for monetary policy.

Those concerns have spilled into the bond market. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield climbed as high as 5.327%, its highest level since 2007, while the benchmark 10-year yield was also around 4.73%. The rise in long-term yields reflects a combination of inflation concerns related to the conflict and oil prices, alongside broader worries about U.S. borrowing and debt issuance.

The combination of higher energy prices and rising bond yields is particularly challenging for growth and technology stocks, helping explain the Nasdaq's sharper decline.

Latest U.S. Data Point to Softer Economic Momentum

Tuesday's economic releases added another layer of uncertainty.

U.S. housing starts dropped 12.4% month-over-month in July to an annualized 1.239 million units, well below expectations of 1.340 million and down sharply from 1.415 million previously.

Industrial production increased just 0.2% month-over-month in July, below the 0.3% forecast and previous reading. On a year-over-year basis, production growth slowed to 1.08% from 1.29%.

The labor market offered a somewhat stronger signal. Weekly ADP employment growth came in at 9,500 jobs, up from 8,300 previously.

Taken together, the data point to uneven economic momentum: employment continues to expand, but housing activity weakened sharply and industrial production grew more slowly than expected.

For Wall Street, however, geopolitics remains the dominant driver Tuesday. As long as the U.S.-Iran conflict keeps Brent crude elevated and pushes longer-term Treasury yields higher, pressure on equity valuations — particularly in the technology sector — is likely to remain a central market risk.

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NVIDIA Launches Isaac ROS 5.0 With Agentic AI Tools for Robotics Development

NVIDIA released Isaac ROS 5.0, expanding its open-source robotics platform with new agentic AI capabilities designed to help developers build, customize and deploy robotics applications faster.

The release adds support for ROS Lyrical and Ubuntu 24.04 while introducing reusable AI-agent skills for setup, manipulation and perception tasks. NVIDIA said new agent-ready documentation and workflows can help AI agents translate developer intent into working robotics applications more efficiently.

One of the key upgrades is FoundationPose, which now includes an agent-ready inference library that can track object position and orientation up to 5.5 times faster. NVIDIA also added a standalone pick-and-place skill combining detection, depth estimation and pose output for robotics developers.

The broader ecosystem is also expanding. RealSense, Intrinsic, Magna, Flexiv, Universal Robots, Mentee Robotics and others are using Isaac ROS across applications ranging from industrial automation and machine tending to humanoid robotics and autonomous manipulation.

Isaac ROS 5.0 supports hardware ranging from Jetson Orin Nano to Jetson Thor, allowing developers to move from development to on-device deployment as robotics workloads grow more complex. The software is available now as a free and open-source release.

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NVIDIA Launches DSX Ready Program for AI Factory Power and Cooling Systems

NVIDIA introduced DSX Ready, a new qualification program designed to help AI factory builders identify power, cooling and infrastructure products that meet applicable NVIDIA DSX reference-design requirements.

The program launches with two initial categories: battery energy storage systems and cooling distribution units. Qualified BESS products include solutions from Hitachi Energy, LG Energy Solution and Tesla, while qualified CDU providers include LG Electronics, LiquidStack and Vertiv.

DSX Ready is intended to reduce integration risk as AI data centers face increasingly tight power, cooling, water and grid constraints. NVIDIA said the broader DSX platform is designed to treat compute, networking, power, cooling, facilities and software as a single coordinated system rather than separate infrastructure layers.

For battery systems, suppliers complete qualification testing and submit supporting data for NVIDIA review. Cooling providers use a self-qualification suite to determine whether specific CDU products meet NVIDIA’s functional requirements. The company emphasized that qualification does not replace site-level engineering.

NVIDIA plans to add more infrastructure and software categories over time. The initiative reflects the growing importance of power delivery and liquid cooling as AI factories scale to support increasingly dense computing systems.

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NVIDIA, Google and Emerald AI Launch Alliance to Tackle AI Data Center Power Constraints

NVIDIA, Google and Emerald AI have launched the AI Energy Management Alliance, a new coalition aimed at making large AI data centers more flexible in how they consume electricity and accelerating their connection to power grids.

Power availability has become a major constraint on the expansion of U.S. AI infrastructure. The alliance is developing a framework that would allow AI data centers to adjust electricity consumption according to grid conditions by shifting computing workloads, using energy storage or paired generation, and reducing demand during periods of system stress.

The approach could allow utilities to connect large AI facilities more quickly while reducing the need for costly grid upgrades. AEMA plans to establish standardized performance requirements covering response times, power curtailment, emergency operations and data sharing between data centers and grid operators.

The initiative brings together AI companies, data center operators, power producers, utilities and grid operators. For NVIDIA and the broader AI industry, addressing electricity constraints is becoming increasingly important as rapidly expanding AI computing capacity requires substantially more power infrastructure.

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NVIDIA Brings Perplexity’s Local AI Agent to Windows RTX PCs

NVIDIA said Perplexity Portable Computer is now available on compatible Windows PCs powered by GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs, expanding access to AI agents that can perform complex tasks locally rather than relying entirely on cloud computing.

Portable Computer is a local version of Perplexity Computer designed to plan and execute multistep tasks. NVIDIA GPUs accelerate local models that can analyze data, work across files and handle recurring tasks while keeping sensitive information on the device. Tasks completed locally also do not consume Perplexity Computer cloud credits.

The platform combines local and cloud AI. For more demanding reasoning tasks, the agent can determine that cloud processing is needed and ask for permission before sending information off-device. It can also connect with services including Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Google Drive, Gmail, Slack and GitHub.

The development highlights NVIDIA’s push to expand AI computing beyond data centers and into personal computers. Running increasingly capable AI agents directly on RTX hardware could create another source of demand for high-memory GPUs as agentic AI becomes more integrated into everyday professional workflows.

Portable Computer requires a GeForce RTX or RTX PRO GPU with at least 24GB of VRAM, while support for NVIDIA DGX Station is expected later.

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NVIDIA Says Its AI Platform Is Powering the Global Robotaxi Expansion

NVIDIA is expanding its role in autonomous transportation as robotaxi developers, mobility platforms and automakers increasingly adopt the company’s computing technologies to train, simulate and operate driverless vehicles. NVIDIA says every major robotaxi program currently operating at commercial scale uses at least part of its modular technology stack.

The platform combines three major computing layers: NVIDIA DGX systems for AI model training, Omniverse and Cosmos running on RTX PRO servers for simulation and validation, and DRIVE Hyperion with DRIVE AGX Thor for in-vehicle computing. DRIVE Hyperion 10 uses dual Blackwell-based DRIVE AGX Thor chips alongside cameras, radar, lidar and ultrasonic sensors to provide 360-degree perception and redundant computing.

NVIDIA’s ecosystem now spans many of the biggest names in autonomous mobility. Uber plans to scale NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion-based robotaxis to 28 cities by 2028 and is working with companies including Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Nuro, Pony*ai, Wayve and WeRide. Lyft, Bolt, May Mobility and Waymo are also using or working with NVIDIA technologies.

Automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, Kia, Geely and Zeekr are also integrating NVIDIA technology into autonomous-driving programs, while Tesla uses NVIDIA supercomputers to train its autonomous-driving neural networks.

The expansion positions NVIDIA to capture computing demand beyond data centers as physical AI moves toward commercial deployment in transportation.

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US Justice Department probes Nvidia's licensing deal with Groq amid antitrust concerns | Noah Intelligence

The US Department of Justice is examining whether Nvidia's licensing agreement with AI startup Groq was structured to evade antitrust scrutiny, signalling intensified regulation of AI industry mergers.The US Department...

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NVIDIA and Palantir Partner to Bring Sovereign AI to Critical Supply Chains

NVIDIA and Palantir Technologies announced a new collaboration Thursday to develop a sovereign AI stack designed to optimize complex supply chains, with the technology initially being deployed across NVIDIA’s own operations.

The platform combines NVIDIA’s Nemotron open AI models with Palantir Foundry and its Artificial Intelligence Platform, or AIP. Grounded in Palantir’s Ontology, the system is designed to identify supply constraints, improve visibility and help organizations make operational decisions while maintaining control of proprietary data.

NVIDIA is using the technology to manage one of the semiconductor industry’s most complicated supply chains. The company said each Vera Rubin rack requires about 1.3 million parts, with production dependent on coordinated supplies of compute, memory, networking, power, cooling and mechanical components.

The companies plan to extend the technology beyond NVIDIA to industries including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, automotive and aerospace. Customers will be able to deploy the AI stack on-premises, in colocation facilities or in the cloud while retaining ownership and control of their models and operational data.

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Nvidia Gains 2.5% as Rosenblatt and Needham Reiterate Buy Ratings

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares rose about 2.5% as two Wall Street firms reiterated bullish ratings on the AI chip leader.

Rosenblatt Securities analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating on Nvidia with a $390 price target, implying substantial upside from the stock’s current price of $234.07.

Needham & Company analyst N. Quinn Bolton also reiterated a Buy rating, setting a $300 price target.

AI Leadership Supports Bullish Sentiment

The positive analyst calls reinforce Wall Street confidence in Nvidia’s position at the center of the artificial intelligence infrastructure market. The company remains the dominant supplier of GPUs used to train and run advanced AI models, while its broader ecosystem spanning networking, software and accelerated computing strengthens its competitive position.

The two price targets indicate different expectations for Nvidia’s upside, but both firms remain bullish on the stock. Rosenblatt’s $390 target is particularly aggressive, representing roughly 67% upside from the indicated price, while Needham’s $300 target implies about 28% upside.

Nvidia’s 2.5% gain suggests the reiterated Buy ratings are adding to positive sentiment around the AI semiconductor leader.

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NVIDIA to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 Billion, Expanding Its Reach Across the AI Ecosystem

NVIDIA has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for approximately $12.93 billion, bringing one of the world’s largest open artificial intelligence developer platforms under the AI chip leader as it expands its influence beyond computing hardware and deeper into the software and model ecosystem.

Hugging Face has become a central hub for open-source and open-weight AI development. According to NVIDIA, more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators use the platform, which hosts over 3 million models, 500,000 datasets and 1 million applications. More than 200,000 companies use Hugging Face to discover, evaluate, customize and deploy AI models.

Importantly, NVIDIA said Hugging Face will remain an open platform rather than becoming tied exclusively to NVIDIA hardware. Developers will continue to be able to choose their preferred models, frameworks, cloud providers, inference services and computing platforms, and NVIDIA compute will not be required to use Hugging Face. The platform will also continue supporting models from competing developers and multi-cloud and multi-accelerator deployments.

The acquisition could significantly expand NVIDIA’s position across the AI technology stack. NVIDIA already dominates the market for accelerators used to train and run advanced AI models, while Hugging Face provides a major distribution and collaboration layer connecting model developers with enterprises and researchers. NVIDIA said it has already published more than 500 models and over 250 open datasets on Hugging Face and describes itself as the platform’s largest contributor of open models and data.

NVIDIA plans to use its infrastructure, engineering capabilities and global reach to improve Hugging Face’s reliability, model evaluation, safety, inference and deployment capabilities while preserving its open ecosystem.

The $12.93 billion deal represents another major strategic expansion for NVIDIA as competition increasingly moves beyond GPUs toward complete AI platforms encompassing chips, networking, software, models and deployment. Owning Hugging Face could give NVIDIA a much broader role in how millions of developers build and deploy AI while maintaining the platform as a hardware-neutral gateway to the wider AI ecosystem.

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Nvidia's next act is bigger than selling AI chips: Chart of the Day

CEO Jensen Huang wants Nvidia to become the architecture of AI, not merely its dominant chipmaker.

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etflix Stock Falls 4.4% as Wells Fargo Downgrades Shares to Underweight

Netflix shares fell 4.4% to $71.97 after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to Underweight from Neutral and cut its price target to $57 from $80.

The revised target implies roughly 21% downside from the latest share price, signaling a substantially more cautious view on Netflix’s near-term valuation and earnings outlook.

Reasons behind the weakness include concerns that expectations for subscriber growth, advertising monetization and operating margins may already be reflected in the stock price. Investors may also be weighing rising content costs, competition for viewer attention and the risk that growth slows as Netflix becomes more mature in major markets.

The company still benefits from global scale, a large subscriber base and expanding advertising and live-content initiatives, but the downgrade highlights growing sensitivity to valuation after a strong multi-year run.

The 4.4% decline suggests investors reacted negatively to the more cautious analyst stance and the sharply lower price target.

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Netflix Stock Rises 3.5% as Evercore Reiterates Outperform Rating

Netflix shares rose 3.5% to $80.11 on Monday after Evercore reiterated its Outperform rating on the streaming company with a $110 price target.

The target represents roughly 37% upside from the current share price, providing a positive analyst catalyst as Netflix outperforms the broader market.

The advance may reflect renewed buying interest after recent weakness in the stock. Netflix continues to benefit from its dominant global streaming position, a large subscriber base and an increasingly diversified revenue model that combines subscriptions with advertising.

Investors focusing on Netflix’s ability to expand margins and generate strong cash flow as subscriber growth translates into greater operating leverage. Growth in its advertising business and continued expansion into live programming could provide additional revenue opportunities over the longer term.

The stock’s 3.5% gain while the broader Nasdaq is lower suggests company-specific buying and the positive analyst view are helping Netflix outperform Monday’s technology selloff.

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Netflix Rethinks Gaming After Major Setbacks

Netflix is betting fewer studios can deliver better engagement

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U.S. Stocks Edge Lower as Jobless Claims Stay Low and Home Sales Beat Expectations

U.S. stocks traded modestly lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 down 0.18% at 7,692.30, the Dow Jones falling 0.25% to 51,381.27 and the Nasdaq declining 0.53% to 26,792.15.

Fresh economic data pointed to continued resilience in parts of the U.S. economy. Initial jobless claims came in at 197,000, below the 201,000 expected and slightly below the previous 198,000, suggesting layoffs remain relatively contained. Continuing claims were 1.719 million, also below the 1.750 million forecast.

Housing data were also stronger than expected. August building permits were revised to 1.403 million from an earlier 1.394 million estimate, while new home sales reached 684,000, well above the 615,000 consensus and up from 643,000 previously.

The relatively firm labor and housing figures may be limiting expectations for faster Federal Reserve easing, putting some pressure on equities and particularly rate-sensitive technology shares. The Nasdaq was the weakest of the three major indexes in early trading.

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U.S. Stocks Fall as Strong September PMI Data Revives Rate Concerns

U.S. stocks traded lower Tuesday as stronger-than-expected September business activity data raised concerns that resilient economic growth could keep interest rates elevated for longer.

The S&P 500 fell 0.37% to 7,736.24, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.34% to 51,687.57. The Nasdaq underperformed with a 0.54% drop to 27,095.84.

S&P Global’s U.S. Manufacturing PMI jumped to 57.0 in September from 53.9, well above the 53.6 forecast. Services PMI also strengthened to 58.7 from 56.5, beating expectations of 55.8, while the Composite PMI climbed to 58.4 from 56.0.

The readings point to strong momentum across both manufacturing and services. While that supports the economic outlook, investors may also see the data as reducing the urgency for additional monetary easing and potentially keeping Treasury yields under upward pressure.

Technology stocks were among the weaker areas of the market, contributing to the Nasdaq’s larger decline. Investors will now watch upcoming inflation, labor-market and Federal Reserve signals for further clues on the path of interest rates.

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S&P 500 Flat as Materials Lead While Financials and Communication Services Lag

U.S. sector performance was mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 up just 0.05% as gains in materials, consumer staples and health care offset weakness in financials and communication services.

Materials led the market with a 1.88% gain, followed by consumer staples at 1.25% and health care at 0.73%. Information technology also outperformed, rising 0.55%, while industrials edged up 0.05%.

On the downside, financials were the weakest sector, falling 1.72%. Communication services declined 0.87%, while energy lost 0.43%. Consumer discretionary slipped 0.18%, real estate fell 0.11% and utilities declined 0.08%.

The broad dispersion suggests investors were rotating toward defensive and commodity-linked sectors while taking profits in parts of the financial and communication-services space. Technology remained relatively resilient, helping keep the broader S&P 500 near flat territory.

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U.S. Stocks Mixed as Tech Gains Offset Dow Weakness, ADP Data Shows Firmer Hiring

U.S. stocks traded mixed Tuesday, with technology shares outperforming while the Dow Jones remained under pressure.

The S&P 500 was nearly flat, up 0.08% at 7,770.63. The Nasdaq gained 0.55% to 27,270.74, supported by strength in technology and growth stocks, while the Dow Jones fell 0.41% to 51,837.62.

Fresh labor-market data added a somewhat firmer signal to the session. ADP’s weekly employment estimate showed private-sector employment increased by 20,000, up from 16,300 previously. The improvement suggests hiring momentum remained positive, even as other recent indicators have pointed to some moderation in broader economic activity.

Investors are still balancing the Federal Reserve’s recent 25-basis-point rate increase against signs of softer growth. Flat August industrial production and a decline in the U.S. Leading Index have raised concerns about economic momentum, while the stronger ADP reading points to continued resilience in the labor market.

Lower oil prices are also helping ease inflation concerns, with Brent crude trading below $100 as Middle East supply fears moderate. That backdrop is supporting rate-sensitive growth stocks, particularly technology, while more cyclical Dow components remain weaker.

For now, the market is showing a clear divergence: technology shares continue to lead, while investors weigh resilient employment against tighter monetary policy and softer industrial indicators.

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U.S. Stocks Rally as AI Shares Surge and Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears

U.S. stocks traded sharply higher Monday, led by technology shares as falling oil prices and lower Treasury yields improved risk sentiment.

The S&P 500 rose 0.95% to 7,723.01, while the Dow Jones gained 0.43% to 51,903.85. The Nasdaq outperformed with a 1.53% advance to 26,927.20.

Technology and AI-related stocks were the main drivers of the rally. Chipmakers including AMD, Intel and Micron posted strong gains, while Meta also advanced as investors returned to AI-related names after last week’s concerns over the pace of artificial-intelligence development eased.

The broader market also benefited from a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Brent fell back toward $100 a barrel as concerns over Middle East supply disruptions eased, helping reduce inflation pressure and pushing the 10-year Treasury yield below 5%.

Improving U.S.-China sentiment added to the positive backdrop, with investors looking ahead to high-level discussions covering trade, technology and AI.

For now, the combination of lower energy prices, easing bond yields and renewed enthusiasm for AI is supporting a broad risk-on move, with the Nasdaq clearly leading the major U.S. indexes.

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U.S. Stocks Slip as Weak Industrial Data and Higher Yields Offset Fed-Driven Optimism

U.S. stocks traded modestly lower Friday as investors weighed softer economic data against lingering confidence in the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting stance.

The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to 7,622.67, while the Dow Jones declined 0.34% to 51,602.07. The Nasdaq was down 0.13% at 26,383.07, giving back part of its earlier gains.

The session followed Thursday’s rally, when falling oil prices and lower long-term Treasury yields helped investors respond positively to the Fed’s 25-basis-point rate increase. The central bank raised its benchmark range to 3.75%–4.00%, and Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized that inflation remains too high, reinforcing confidence that the Fed is prepared to act against persistent price pressures.

Friday’s economic data were less supportive. U.S. industrial production was unchanged in August, missing expectations for a 0.3% increase, while manufacturing output fell 0.3% after seven consecutive monthly gains. The U.S. Leading Index also declined 0.1%, pointing to some moderation in near-term economic momentum.

At the same time, Treasury yields remained an important headwind. The 10-year yield has recently traded near 5%, keeping pressure on equity valuations, particularly in growth-sensitive sectors. Brent crude’s retreat below $100 has helped ease some inflation concerns, but investors remain focused on whether the Fed will deliver another rate increase later this year.

For now, Wall Street appears caught between confidence in the Fed’s inflation response and concern that tighter monetary policy, high yields and slowing industrial momentum could weigh on growth.

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Boeing Secures First Full-Rate Production Order for MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters

Boeing received an order for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, marking the program’s first full-rate production award following the U.S. Air Force’s declaration of initial operational capability earlier this year.

The new contract increases the total number of MH-139A helicopters under contract to 42. Boeing has delivered 27 aircraft to date.

The MH-139A is intended to support the U.S. Air Force’s mission of securing strategic missile fields and other critical national assets. Moving into full-rate production allows Boeing to scale deployment beyond the earlier production phase and supports broader fielding and modernization plans.

The latest award represents another milestone for Boeing’s defense helicopter business, with the Grey Wolf program now transitioning into a more mature production phase.

For Boeing, the contract adds to its defense backlog and provides additional production visibility for its Vertical Lift operations as the Air Force continues expanding the MH-139A fleet.

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Boeing Stock Falls 6.2% After Jefferies Downgrade and 737 MAX Software Issue

Boeing shares fell 6.2% to $185.88 after Jefferies downgraded the stock to Neutral from Buy, while concerns around a newly reported 737 MAX software issue added further pressure.

According to The Motley Fool, citing The Wall Street Journal, Boeing identified a software glitch affecting an automated navigation function on the 737 MAX that could fail during a missed landing approach and require pilots to take manual control.

Boeing said the issue does not create a safety risk, but the FAA is reviewing the problem. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have also reportedly told Boeing they will not accept new 737 MAX aircraft with the affected software installed.

A temporary workaround could involve reinstalling an earlier software version, while Boeing is reportedly working toward a permanent fix by early 2028.

The stock decline reflects a combination of renewed execution concerns around the 737 MAX and the Jefferies downgrade, with investors focusing on possible delivery delays, regulatory scrutiny and Boeing’s ability to stabilize production.

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Boeing Stock Rises 2.1% as Turkish Airlines Finalizes Order for Up to 150 737 MAX Jets

Boeing shares rose 2.1% to $201.82 after the company and Turkish Airlines finalized an order for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, marking the carrier’s largest Boeing single-aisle order.

Turkish Airlines purchased 100 737-8 jets and secured options for 50 additional 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement also includes substitution rights for the larger 737-10 variant, giving the airline flexibility as it expands its short- and medium-haul network.

The deal builds on Turkish Airlines’ 2025 order for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and supports the carrier’s broader fleet and network expansion strategy. Boeing said the 737 MAX family can reduce fuel use and emissions by about 20% compared with the aircraft it replaces.

The order also carries strategic value for Boeing by strengthening its relationship with a major global airline and adding to commercial aircraft demand. Turkish Airlines, including AJet, already operates more than 200 Boeing aircraft across several models.

The 2.1% stock gain suggests investors viewed the finalized order as supportive of Boeing’s commercial backlog and longer-term production outlook.

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# Boeing and American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange

Boeing and American Airlines completed the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX, marking the expansion of Boeing’s longstanding Landing Gear Exchange Program to its latest-generation single-aisle aircraft.

Under the program, Boeing supplies fully overhauled and certified main and nose landing gear assemblies that arrive ready for installation. The approach is designed to reduce aircraft-on-ground time and allow airlines to avoid purchasing and storing expensive spare landing gear.

The first exchange with American Airlines also validated the full process, including overhaul, certification, documentation and delivery. Boeing said the model can help operators shorten maintenance downtime, reduce spare-parts requirements and better align major maintenance with fleet operations.

Boeing now plans to expand global overhaul capacity and work with certified maintenance partners to increase availability. Near-term priorities include building a larger inventory of 737 MAX-compatible exchange equipment and adding forward-exchange slots closer to airline operations.

The initiative could also strengthen Boeing’s aftermarket services business as the global 737 MAX fleet expands and more aircraft move into heavier maintenance cycles.

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Archer Aviation to Acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid in Major Aerospace and Defense Deal

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has agreed to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid subsidiaries in a major transaction designed to transform Archer into a broader aerospace, defense and autonomous aviation platform.

The deal combines Archer’s eVTOL aircraft, unmanned systems and ZEE AI platform with Wisk’s autonomous flight technology, Insitu’s defense-focused unmanned aircraft systems and SkyGrid’s automated airspace management software. Together, the businesses have accumulated nearly two million flight hours.

The acquisition also gives Archer an established and profitable defense operation generating more than $200 million in annual revenue, with activities spanning 35 countries. Insitu alone has manufactured and deployed more than 3,500 unmanned aircraft systems, providing Archer with a substantially larger presence in the global defense market.

Boeing to Invest in Archer

As part of the transaction, Boeing (NYSE: BA) will take an equity stake in Archer and become a strategic partner. The companies will also establish a technology-sharing arrangement, allowing Boeing to retain access to Wisk’s autonomous flight technology for future commercial and defense aircraft.

For Boeing, the transaction allows the company to concentrate capital on its core businesses while maintaining exposure to the technologies developed by Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid through its Archer investment and partnership.

For Archer, the acquisition represents a significant diversification beyond its emerging air-taxi business. The company intends to combine autonomous flight, AI, drones, airspace management and eVTOL technologies into what it describes as an end-to-end “physical AI” platform for commercial aerospace and defense.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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Boeing Stock Rises 3% as Improving Cash Flow and Record Backlog Outweigh Continued Losses

Boeing (NYSE: BA) shares climbed about 3% on Tuesday after the aerospace giant reported a stronger second quarter, with higher aircraft deliveries, a return to positive free cash flow, and a record backlog that reinforced confidence in the company’s recovery.

Second-quarter revenue increased 8% year over year to $24.6 billion, driven primarily by 171 commercial aircraft deliveries, up from 150 a year ago. Although Boeing remained unprofitable, its performance improved meaningfully, reporting a GAAP loss per share of $0.67 versus a loss of $0.92 last year, while core loss per share narrowed to $0.76 from $1.24. The company also generated $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and $631 million in free cash flow, marking a significant turnaround from negative free cash flow in the prior-year period.

One of the biggest positives for investors was Boeing’s record $715 billion total backlog, including more than 6,200 commercial aircraft valued at approximately $597 billion. The company booked 246 net commercial aircraft orders during the quarter, reflecting continued strong demand from airlines despite ongoing supply chain challenges.

The Commercial Airplanes division continued to show operational improvement. Revenue rose 8% to $11.8 billion, while operating losses narrowed substantially as higher deliveries, improved production performance, and a more favorable aircraft mix boosted results. Boeing also reported progress on key certification programs, completing certification flight testing for both the 737-7 and 737-10, while the 777X program advanced into FAA certification flight testing. Management continues to target certification of the 737 variants in 2026 and first deliveries in 2027.

The Defense, Space & Security segment remained a weak spot. Although revenue increased 13% to $7.5 billion, the business posted a slight operating loss after recording $280 million in additional charges related to the VC-25B presidential aircraft program. Meanwhile, Global Services delivered stable revenue but experienced modest margin compression.

Investors appeared encouraged by Boeing’s improving fundamentals rather than its remaining losses. Stronger cash generation, rising commercial deliveries, progress on certification milestones, declining debt, and a record order backlog suggest the company’s multi-year recovery is gaining momentum, helping lift the stock despite continued earnings losses.

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Boeing Secures New 737 MAX Order from Kazakhstan's SCAT Airlines

SCAT Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Boeing 737-9 jets and converted five previously ordered 737-8s to the larger 737-9 variant, bringing its total commitment to ten of the wider aircraft. The Shymkent-based carrier, the first in Central Asia to operate the 737 MAX, plans to use the expanded fleet to grow its international network, including new long-haul and seventh-freedom routes across Europe and Asia. The 737-9 seats up to 220 passengers and offers a range of up to 6,110 kilometers, while burning 20% less fuel than the jets it replaces.

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Global Finance News 04-29-26

Boeing and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of the operational MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aircraft, marking a key milestone toward carrier-based deployment.

During the two-hour flight, the aircraft demonstrated full autonomous capabilities, including taxiing, takeoff, navigation, and landing, while responding to commands from a ground control station. The test validated flight controls and integration with mission systems.

The MQ-25A is designed as a carrier-based aerial refueling drone, expected to extend the operational range of the Navy’s air wing and enable manned-unmanned teaming. It will allow fighter jets such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet to focus on combat missions rather than refueling roles.

The program will now move into further testing phases before transitioning to carrier qualification trials, bringing the system closer to operational deployment.

Source: PRNewswire

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The Investor 04-27-26

Boeing reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $22.2 billion, up 14% year-over-year, driven by higher commercial aircraft deliveries. The company posted a narrower loss, with a GAAP loss per share of $0.11, while operational performance improved across segments.

Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft during the quarter and saw its total backlog rise to a record $695 billion, including more than 6,100 airplanes. Defense and services segments also recorded growth, supported by increased volumes and new contracts.

Despite improvements, free cash flow remained negative at $1.5 billion, reflecting ongoing investments and production ramp-up. The company emphasized continued progress in certification programs and production stability as it works to strengthen long-term performance.

Source: PR Newswire

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WS News 10-03-26

Meta Expands Muse With New AI Tools for Small Businesses

Meta has expanded its Muse personal AI agent with a new set of capabilities aimed at helping small businesses automate everyday work across marketing, finance, operations and customer engagement.

Muse for Small Business can now connect with a broad range of business tools, including Asana, Box, Canva, Dropbox, Figma, Intuit QuickBooks, Klaviyo, Notion, Shopify, Slack, Stripe and Zoom, as well as Facebook and Instagram business accounts. Once connected, Muse can use information from those services to understand a company’s products, brand, customers and workflows.

Meta said users can give Muse goals such as finding new customers, reviewing financial performance, analyzing campaigns or preparing growth plans. The agent can also proactively surface tasks that need attention and draft responses or recommendations. Actions such as publishing, sending messages or spending money still require user approval.

The company is also supporting custom connectors, allowing businesses to connect services that are not yet included in Muse’s standard integration list. Meta said more connectors and skills will be added over time.

The expansion positions Muse as a broader business productivity platform rather than only a general-purpose personal AI assistant. By combining access to operational data with task automation, Meta is aiming to make Muse a central interface through which small businesses can manage work across multiple applications.

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Meta’s Muse Could Be the Biggest Threat Google Has Faced in 20 Years

Meta’s Muse could challenge Google’s $63 billion Search business by replacing searches, clicks, and ads with AI-driven decisions and transactions.

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WS News 09-28-26

Meta Stock Rises 2% as Analysts Raise Targets and Muse App Gains Momentum

Meta Platforms shares rose 2% to $751.36 after multiple analysts issued positive updates on the stock, while the company’s newly launched Muse AI app continued to strengthen investor enthusiasm around Meta’s broader AI strategy.

Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $860 from $680 while maintaining an Overweight rating. KeyCorp also kept an Overweight rating and lifted its target to $900 from $780. UBS reiterated its Overweight rating.

The analyst optimism comes as Meta’s Muse personal AI agent gains early traction. Muse can perform tasks such as sending emails, booking travel and working across connected apps, rather than functioning only as a conversational chatbot. Meta launched the service earlier this month, and the app quickly climbed U.S. download rankings.

Muse has become increasingly relevant to the investment case because it gives Meta a consumer-facing AI product beyond its traditional social-media platforms. Reuters reported that Muse has surpassed 2.5 million downloads, while Meta is continuing to test additional capabilities such as phone calls performed on users’ behalf. (Reuters)

Other reasons behind the stock’s strength include continued digital-advertising growth, AI-driven improvements in recommendations and ad targeting, and growing confidence that Meta can eventually monetize its large AI investments through products such as Muse.

The 2% gain suggests higher analyst targets and the strong early reception for Muse are reinforcing optimism around Meta’s AI strategy.

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The Investor 09-23-26

Meta Muse AI may throw gas on the labor displacement problem — but it's not all doom and gloom

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Global Finance News 09-22-26

Meta Expands Threads Parental Supervision Across Asia-Pacific

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is rolling out parental supervision tools for Threads across Asia-Pacific, expanding its efforts to give parents greater visibility and control over how teenagers use its social-media platforms.

Through Meta’s Family Center, parents will be able to monitor how much time their teens spend on Threads, establish daily usage limits and block access during selected hours. Parents can also adjust sleep mode, control who can tag their teen and manage certain privacy and sensitive-content settings.

The new controls build on Threads’ existing Teen Accounts, which automatically provide protections including private accounts and restrictions on the content shown to younger users. For teens under 16, parents can determine whether those default protections can be relaxed.

The expansion brings Threads more closely in line with Meta’s broader parental-control framework across its apps as the company continues investing in teen safety and family-management tools.

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WS Investor 09-16-26

Meta Launches Meta One Subscription Service With Expanded AI Features

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has launched Meta One, a new subscription service spanning Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Meta AI, creating another potential revenue stream beyond the company’s core advertising business. Meta said more than 50 features are available at launch, while its subscription products have already accumulated 15 million subscriptions and trials.

Meta One combines premium social-media features with higher usage limits for the company’s increasingly compute-intensive AI tools. Subscribers can generate and edit more images and videos with Meta AI, access additional Instagram AI features and choose between individual app subscriptions and broader Core and Premium bundles. Meta said its basic apps and everyday Meta AI experience will remain free.

The company is also targeting creators and businesses with professional tools, including enhanced profiles, audience-growth features and greater access to Meta Business Agent for automated customer interactions. Meta plans to expand these capabilities with additional AI agents, content-creation tools and business automation features.

Pricing starts at $2.99 per month for individual products and $7.99 for consumer bundles, while creator and business packages begin at $14.99 and extend to as much as $499 per month for the highest-tier plan. The rollout gives Meta another way to monetize its enormous user base and growing AI ecosystem through recurring subscription revenue alongside advertising.

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WS Investor 09-16-26

Meta and Applied Materials Declare Quarterly Cash Dividends

Meta Platforms and Applied Materials announced quarterly cash dividends on September 10, continuing shareholder capital returns at two of the largest U.S. technology companies.

Meta’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share for both Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 28 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 21.

Applied Materials separately declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share, payable December 10 to shareholders of record on November 19. The semiconductor equipment company increased its quarterly dividend by 15% earlier this year, from $0.46 to $0.53, marking its ninth consecutive annual dividend increase.

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Global Finance News 09-11-26

Meta Expands WhatsApp Payments in India With New Bill-Pay Feature

Meta is expanding WhatsApp’s role in India’s digital payments market with the launch of a new feature allowing users to pay household and utility bills directly within the messaging app.

The service, powered by India’s Bharat Connect (BBPS) network, provides access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories, including electricity, gas, water, insurance, credit cards, FASTag and loan repayments.

Users can access the service through the ₹ icon in WhatsApp, view upcoming and previous bills, manage multiple accounts and make payments using UPI, debit cards or credit cards. The feature is being rolled out gradually to Android and iOS users across India.

WhatsApp Pushes Deeper Into India’s Digital Economy

The launch expands WhatsApp beyond messaging and commerce into another high-frequency financial activity. The platform already supports services in India such as mobile recharges, metro-ticket purchases and access to government services.

For Meta, integrating recurring payments could increase engagement with WhatsApp’s payments ecosystem and strengthen the app’s position as an everyday digital platform in one of its most important global markets.

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The Investor 09-04-26

Meta Stock Falls 9% Premarket Despite Strong Revenue Growth as Profit Margins Shrink on AI Spending

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) shares dropped 9% in premarket trading on Thursday after the social media giant reported second-quarter results that highlighted the growing cost of its aggressive artificial intelligence investments, overshadowing another quarter of strong revenue growth.

Revenue increased 28% year-over-year to $60.8 billion, driven by continued strength in digital advertising. Ad impressions rose 14%, while the average price per ad increased 12%. Family Daily Active People (DAP) reached 3.60 billion, up 3% from a year earlier, demonstrating continued user engagement across Meta's platforms.

## AI Investment Weighs on Profitability

Despite the robust top-line growth, investors focused on a sharp deterioration in profitability. Total costs and expenses surged 55% to $42.0 billion, reflecting massive AI infrastructure investments, $2.4 billion in legal-related charges and $1.18 billion in severance costs following the company's May workforce reduction.

As a result, operating income declined 8% to $18.8 billion, while operating margin contracted to 31% from 43% a year ago. Net income fell 14% to $15.8 billion, and diluted earnings per share decreased 13% to $6.18.

Meta also spent $31.1 billion on capital expenditures during the quarter and narrowed its full-year capital expenditure guidance to $130-145 billion, reinforcing expectations that AI infrastructure spending will remain elevated.

## Guidance Offers Limited Relief

For the third quarter, Meta expects revenue between $61 billion and $64 billion, while raising the lower end of its full-year expense guidance to $165-169 billion. The company maintained its expectation that full-year operating income will exceed 2025 levels, but investors appeared more concerned about the pace of spending than the revenue outlook.

## What to Watch

The sharp premarket decline suggests investors are becoming increasingly sensitive to profitability as large technology companies continue investing heavily in AI. Going forward, the market will closely monitor whether Meta can translate its record AI spending into stronger earnings growth while preserving operating margins.

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WS News 09-11-26

SpaceX's next trillion dollar bet has nothing to do with rockets, Musk tells staff

Elon Musk told SpaceX employees AI revenue will soon surpass Starlink and rockets combined, projecting up to $500 billion a year by 2027.

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AI coding startup Cursor is now officially a part of SpaceX.

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