FOURTH QUARTER
Who is Gracen Halton? 49ers rookie suffers devastating injury against Raiders, carted off in emotional scene
In a heartbreaking turn of events, San Francisco 49ers rookie Gracen Halton suffered a devastating ankle injury during the tense final moments of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. A teammate's misstep caused Halton to fall awkwardly, leading to an injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season.
Charting the global economy: Job growth in US tops all forecasts
US employment rose significantly last month, with the jobless rate declining to 4.1%, indicating robust economic activity. Labor productivity increased sharply in the third quarter, reflecting business adaptation to rising costs and greater efficiency.
Intel is the worst-performing S&P 500 stock in Q4, down 57%, what exactly happened?
The recent development about Intel's latest quarterly results have raised concerns among investors. According to media reports, Intel's client computing business has faced pressure from a weakening demand of PC. The price of the memory is also rising. This factor is making computers more expensive and hence affecting the demand.
QQQ stock today falls over 5%: Why Nvidia (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM), Intel (INTC) and Marvell (MRVL) are dragging down Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ stock: Invesco QQQ Trust fell more than 5% toward $655 on Thursday as investors sold technology and semiconductor stocks following the US midterm elections. Qualcomm's disappointing chip sales and concerns over AI data center spending added to the pressure, even as QQQ increased its holdings in Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft on Tuesday.
ArcelorMittal reports USD 391 million loss in July-Sept quarter
ArcelorMittal reported a net loss of USD 391 million for the September quarter due to rising energy costs. The company's sales increased to USD 16,466 million while steel production saw a slight rise. Adjusted net income grew to USD 0.9 billion, indicating improvement in earnings capacity over time. AMNS India, its joint venture with Nippon Steel, also reported increased EBITDA for the same period.
Box expands Nvidia partnership, unveils AI workflow builder
Box Context Retrieval, a new search engine built on Nvidia's Nemotron models, will be generally available to Enterprise Advanced customers early next year, the company said.
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Foxconn posts highest-ever monthly revenue in October, up 45.73 pc YoY on AI demand
According to the company's unaudited monthly revenue report released on Thursday, October revenue increased 12.66 per cent from NT$1.159 trillion (USD 35.18 billion) in September 2026, marking the highest single-month revenue in Foxconn's history.
WATCH: Lakers’ star Luka Doncic gets courtside fan kicked-out over hitting female referee with ball, asks ‘What the hell are you doing?’
On November 4, during the Lakers and Kings game, Luka Doncic confronted a fan who threw a ball at a female referee. Following a brief argument, the fan was removed from the court by officials. Doncic later checked on the referee, who acknowledged him with a thumbs up. Despite the interruption, Doncic scored 40 points, leading the Lakers to a victory.
Qualcomm's smartphone chip sales miss estimates, shares fall
Demand for lucrative high-bandwidth storage for AI servers has pushed up memory chip prices, raising the cost of consumer electronics and squeezing smartphone processor designers such as Qualcomm.
Biocon CEO forecasts H2 results to outperform H1; company posts 52% fall in Q2 net profit; revenue up 2%
Biocon reported a 52% drop in second-quarter net profit due to shipment delays caused by geopolitical issues. The company expects revenue growth in the second half of fiscal 2027 from its biosimilars and insulin demand. Launches of pertuzumab in Europe and Brazil are anticipated soon, contributing to this growth. In the US market, their ustekinumab biosimilar has gained significant market share, boosting prospects.
Uber's profit forecast disappoints as driver shortages, Middle East conflict hurt
The company is responding by spending more to recruit and retain drivers, a cost that will be watched closely because it comes as the company also funds a major push into autonomous vehicles and a string of acquisitions.
AMD forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates as data-center growth accelerates
The company, which nearly doubled its data-center revenue in the third quarter, is benefiting as a shift in AI workloads toward running models in real-world applications drives demand for its graphics processing units and central processors. This has enabled AMD to capture market share from rival Intel, which last week forecast quarterly revenue well below estimates and triggered a global selloff in chip stocks.
AMD forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI chip demand
Advanced Micro Devices estimates its fourth-quarter revenue will hit about $17 billion, driven primarily by robust demand for AI chips. Although the company's forecast for adjusted gross margin stands at 55%, it falls slightly short of analyst expectations. A remarkable 97% year-on-year increase in data-centre revenue showcases AMD's growth. However, the company currently faces challenges in sourcing high-bandwidth memory, essential for its AI processors.
IT firms turn to acquisitions to boost revenue growth
The contribution rose to $147-148 million in the July-September period, reflecting a full quarter of consolidation. The acquisition has therefore become a significant part of the firm’s reported revenue base.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rebounds as chipmakers rally, Apple slides ahead of US midterm results
US stocks ended mixed as the Nasdaq rebounded on gains in chipmakers and AI linked heavyweights ahead of the midterm election results. Nvidia and Micron advanced, while Apple slipped over concerns about rising memory chip costs and holiday quarter margins. Investors also assessed AI spending concerns and the outlook for technology stocks.
DuPont raises annual profit forecasts on strong healthcare, aerospace demand
DuPont has raised its full-year profit forecasts and projected fourth-quarter earnings exceed analyst estimates. The company experienced strong demand in healthcare, aerospace, and industrial water markets during the third quarter. DuPont's healthcare and water technologies segment reported nearly 4% growth year-over-year, reaching $865 million in net sales. Additionally, the company recently concluded a $250 million share repurchase program and plans to buy back an additional $250 million of shares.
Apple shares slide as higher memory costs fuel margin concerns
The iPhone maker has benefited from using memory purchased at lower prices, but that advantage is expected to diminish over time, leaving more of its purchases exposed to higher prices.
US Treasury projects $618 billion borrowing in Q4, $800 billion in Q1 2027
The US Treasury is estimating federal borrowing will hit $618 billion in the last quarter of 2026, which is $10 billion less than previously thought. Despite anticipating lower cash flows, the Treasury projects borrowing of $800 billion in early 2027 as well. Market watchers are eager for upcoming announcements regarding Treasury auctions, as these might indicate changes in their bond issuance tactics.
Apple Q4 results beat estimates as iPhone 18 Pro demand, price hikes offset rising chip costs
Apple reported better-than-expected Q4 revenue of $114.48 billion and earnings of $2.10 per share, driven by strong iPhone 18 Pro demand and Mac sales. Higher product prices helped offset rising memory-chip costs. The company is also expanding its AI offerings, while addressing supply constraints affecting its first foldable iPhone.
Sun Pharma’s specialty portfolio, Organon deal to drive growth
Sun Pharmaceutical achieved notable revenue growth in the September quarter, driven by strong performance in India and specialty medicines. The company anticipates medium-term growth from therapies like Ilumya and ongoing innovative projects. Although profitability was affected by acquisition and litigation costs, the domestic market share increased to 8.6% from last year. R&D investments are expected to rise in the second half of FY27 as development accelerates.
OPEC+ set to keep December oil output targets unchanged, focus shifts to 2027 quotas
OPEC+ oil-producing countries have agreed to keep December production targets unchanged in a recent meeting. This decision is intended to pause output adjustments until next year, while focusing on future production quotas. Gulf producers are increasing exports that were previously disrupted due to the Iran war. The group also continues to maintain production cuts of approximately 2 million barrels per day until 2026.
Reddit stock plunges 30% as Google's AI search threatens traffic and user growth
Reddit shares plunged 23% after the company warned that Google's AI powered search features were hurting referral traffic and could lead to a decline in daily active users. Pinterest also fell after issuing a weaker revenue outlook, as pressure on European cross border sellers weighed on its business and growth expectations.
Intel forecast disappoints as Israel fab blast, PC weakness weigh
The guidance could test confidence in a stock that has more than doubled this year, as investors weigh ongoing manufacturing constraints and soft PC demand against strong demand for its AI server chips and efforts to revive growth through a costly foundry expansion.
Reddit posts search traffic declines, will push visitor sign-ins to curb data scraping
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman outlined a plan on Thursday to make signing-in mandatory for most content as the company grapples with data scraping and declining search referral traffic in recent months.
Amazon projects fourth quarter sales below estimates
It expects revenue of between $240.0 billion and $247.0 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with analysts' average estimate of $244.51 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Intel Stock crashes 21% despite earnings beat: Why is Wall Street worried about INTC’s Q4 outlook?
Intel stock (INTC) plunged more than 21% in after-hours trading after its third-quarter earnings report revealed a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter outlook. Despite beating earnings estimates and posting 78% growth in data center and AI revenue, the chipmaker warned that the PC slowdown could continue into the first half of next year.
STMicro nearly doubles quarterly profit, sees Q4 sales exceeding $4 billion
STMicroelectronics reported a third-quarter operating profit above market expectations on Thursday, as demand from AI data centres and satellite operators added to a broader recovery in the chipmaker's markets.
Spotify forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates on AI bets
Spotify is predicting a stellar fourth-quarter profit that could outshine Wall Street's forecasts, largely driven by its innovative AI features. The company anticipates an operating income of €820 million, well above analysts' expectations. In the previous quarter, Spotify's operating income hit €672 million, aligning with forecasts. Co-CEO Alex Norstrom highlighted the platform's robust foundation and growth potential as they continue to invest in cutting-edge technology and enhance user engagement.
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs this year
Barclays is cutting around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, this year as it deploys technology, including artificial intelligence, to reduce fixed costs and improve returns. Chief financial officer Anna Cross said 1,000 job cuts have already been completed, with another 4,000 expected by the end of the fourth quarter.
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