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Defense stocks slide on fear Democrats will curb spending. One analyst say it's a buying opportunity

Look beyond the defense stock slip after a Democratic midterm sweep, Wolfe Research says

Trump hammers Fox News, blaming network for GOP losses as ratings slide

Trump is a frequent critic of media companies, especially broadcasters that he views as being biased against him.

Kraft Heinz to divest its North American coffee business in $650 million deal

Kraft Heinz will divest its North American coffee business to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners as CEO Steve Cahillane works to revive the company.

Prologis CEO says warehouse demands are shifting fast. Here's how he's keeping up

Rising demand for faster deliveries and resilient energy supplies have companies rethinking where their warehouses should be.

Analysis: The Democrats have one chance to extract concessions from Trump. Markets will hate it

The next debt-ceiling confrontation could reverse Washington's traditional political roles, raising the possibility of spending concessions, market volatility and a damaging default.

Caitlin Clark signs as first-ever brand partner with Dick's and Foot Locker

Caitlin Clark signed a multiyear deal with Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker, the first time either brand has signed an individual athlete as a partner.

This energy stock is forming a classic bullish cup-and-handle pattern

The daily chart of ConocoPhillips presents a fairly textbook bullish cup-and-handle formation.

Blood banks targeted in latest European fridge cyberattacks

French blood banks were hit by cybersecurity attacks on Monday, with hackers cranking up temperatures in refrigerators storing blood.

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

Were the midterms a clearing event on Wall Street?

Uber beats on revenue even as mobility and delivery units miss estimates

Uber reported better-than-expected revenue but its mobility unit faced higher fuel costs overseas and tighter driver supply.

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

SpaceX struck a multiyear deal with Qualcomm to build out base stations for its Starlink Mobile cellular network.

Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, AMD, Apple, Adobe, CoreWeave & more

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

Investors should sell this struggling software stock, Citi says

Adobe is poised to see its shares fall even further as the company prioritizes investments into long-term growth over short-term gains, per Citi.

Private companies added 86,000 jobs in October, slightly higher than expected, ADP says

Private-sector job growth held steady in October, with gains spread across sectors

China expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals

Beijing is building a system of agencies and state-backed vehicles to own more of the metals it depends on, while keeping its edge in processing skills.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Trump Media, Tesla, CoreWeave, Novo Nordisk and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

AMD earnings beat the Street. Here's what analysts are saying

Advanced Micro Devices posted strong top and bottom-line results for the third quarter and shared a bullish forecast for its server growth, impressing analysts.

Kraft Heinz to divest North America coffee unit amid Cahillane's turnaround effort

Kraft Heinz said on Wednesday it ​would divest its North ​American coffee business in a deal that values the unit at $650 million.

Wayfair sales jump 10% as furniture retailer says it's winning share of sluggish market

Wayfair said its sales jumped 10% in the third quarter as the retailer posted its strongest quarter since the pandemic.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

Mortgage rates drop for the third straight week, but homebuyers are still leaving the market

Mortgage rates came down again last week, but mortgage demand from homebuyers continued to decline, as high home prices and inflation stretch affordability.

CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giant; shares fall 10%

The move would reverse the company's $78 billion acquisition of Aetna and dismantle the vertically integrated healthcare conglomerate it created in 2018.

Elon Musk’s record election bet backfired. The backlash may reach beyond one billionaire

Elon Musk's $474 million election gamble falters as Democrats threaten his Texas empire.

Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms

It was driven by energy inflation, which surged above 20% in October.

AI data center stocks and Musk's SpaceX decline as Texas governor result raises risks of a slowdown

AI fortunes were mixed as premarket trading opened on Wednesday.

Midterm elections 2026 live updates: Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses

Follow day two of 2026 midterm elections live updates as Democrats flip Congress in blue wave.

What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy

Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.

Gold, silver and precious metals prices jump, dollar dips as Democrats take control of Congress

Precious metals saw strong gains on Tuesday morning, as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.

5 midterm election takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer as Democrats drub Republicans

Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.

Novo shares jump as Wegovy pill sales impress, drugmaker hikes outlook

Novo posted quarterly earnings ahead of expectations early Wednesday as sales of its Wegovy pill blew past estimates

Americans have said 'NO TO WAR,' Iran speaker says as Democrats take Congress

Ghalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."

U.S. midterm elections in pictures: Democrats' sweeping victories deliver rebuke to Trump

Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress.

McDonald's stock rises as earnings beat, U.S. restaurants show improvement

McDonald's has leaned into discounts to attract budget-conscious diners over the last two years.

10-year Treasury yield is little changed as traders mull over Democrats' midterm victories

Treasury yields were last little changed Wednesday as investors weighed big wins from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.

Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 rose on Election Day, ending a 3-day stretch of losses as semiconductor stocks staged a comeback.

Jim Cramer sees signs of life in tech stocks — but not from the usual winners

Cramer said a new group of technology stocks may be emerging as market leaders.

CrowdStrike's new kill switch can stop rogue AI agents in their tracks, CEO says

"Enabling agents to work safely is a massive market opportunity for CrowdStrike," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Strand bookstore to pay nearly $1.5 million over Covid loan tied to Sen. Wyden's wife

Nancy Bass Wyden, whose grandfather founded the New York City bookstore, had signed off on the PPP, which was off-limits because she is a senator's wife.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Arista Networks, CVS Health, AMD, Super Micro, Skyworks Solutions & more

Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading.

AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles

AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips

Eaton's strong quarter should mark a bottom for shares of the AI buildout winner

The stock has struggled in recent months.

The next wave of luxury real estate: marina developments with yacht parking

Marinas are becoming the next big draw for luxury real estate, as the global wealthy search for homes to park their ever-larger yachts.

AMD has been crushed into earnings. Here’s one way to trade it

Texas race results could kick AI trade while it's already down

Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a surprisingly strong challenge that could have significant policy implications.

Binance breach puts custody at center of crypto infrastructure trade

Lessons from the $6.3 billion Binance hack could help shape the next phase of the crypto infrastructure trade.

Apple warns of risks related to AI agents behaving in 'unintended or unpredictable' ways

Apple’s annual filing warns that AI agents could exceed permissions, resist instructions or take actions that are difficult to reverse.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rally as Ackman presses for conservatorship exit

The midterm elections could be a turning point for the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, according to Bill Ackman.

JetBlue raises bag fees for third time in a year as fuel costs bite

JetBlue raised baggage fees for the third time in a year as fuel costs continued to climb.

Sen. Chris Murphy still hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend

Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, was still in the hospital as of Tuesday, his office confirmed.

CrowdStrike launches AI kill switch that it says can stop internal agents that go rogue

CrowdStrike launched an AI kill switch that the company says can stop internal agents, block relaunches and cut enterprise network access.

Election Day: Here is the No. 1 issue we're watching as a signal for stocks

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

This gold miner is a cash machine. Why I think the sell-off is an opportunity

Fast Money trader Tim Seymour makes the case for buying Agnico Eagle after its sharp pullback, pointing to strong profitability and continued demand for gold.

Options traders are betting heavily on these stocks ahead of election results

Solar stocks see heavy call activity as voting gets underway

How Trump contesting midterm election results might disrupt the market

One scenario may not be getting enough attention from investors: a contested election.

Jim Cramer likes CrowdStrike's new 'AI kill switch' and the cyber stock

Jim Cramer sees the tool as a significant growth driver for CrowdStrike and a breakthrough for the broader industry.

Ex-Amex CEO shares when business leaders need to speak up about politics: 'You should care about what happens in our society'

Ken Chenault, who served 17 years as American Express CEO, says some political situations call for a firm stance from business leaders.

Meta seeks to raise up to $25 billion in debt sale as AI spending jumps

Meta is aiming to raise between $20 billion and $25 billion in a bond sale as the company ramps up spending on infrastructure and AI models and services.

Stock market after midterm elections: What S&P 500 history shows

Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress

Ghosted after a job interview? There's a website for that—and thousands of frustrated job seekers have weighed in

Being ghosted during the hiring process can be frustrating and demoralizing for candidates. Gary Meyer created a space for them to vent.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Palantir, Nvidia, Coinbase, Bloom Energy & more

Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.

AI-generated 'slopaganda' in political ads puts internet platforms on alert

Tuesday's midterm elections follow record spending on AI-generated political ads.

This casino stock has fallen for 17 weeks in a row. Katie Stockton says it could be due for a bounce

MGM Resorts shares could be poised for a rebound after a 17-week decline.

Google responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI

After elected officials voiced outrage over Google turning off search at schools that ban AI, the company said search can be turned back on with AI Overviews.

Dow rallies 1,300 points as political risk eases after resounding Democratic victory in U.S. midterms: Live updates

Stocks ripped higher on Wednesday after a decisive victory by Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections removed political risk that was hanging over Wall Street.

Sullivan: What the 2026 midterms could mean for energy investors

A Democratic Congress could be good for offshore wind and solar energy.

Midterm Election Day recap: Democrats flip Senate and House in stunning victory

The 2026 midterm elections saw Democratic victories sweep across the nation in a stunning referendum on Trump.

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto

Binance has replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets, according to a security report the crypto exchange issued Tuesday.

The most bearish post-midterm scenario that could take the S&P 500 down 10%

The S&P 500 could wipe out its entire 2026 gain if this particular midterm election result happens.

Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks some managers to cut costs by up to 20%

Disney expects to lay off several thousand employees in the latest round of job cuts for the entertainment giant.

Job openings posted big September gain in positive sign for labor market ahead of payrolls report

The BLS reported job openings at 7.52 million, up 333,000 from August and well above the Dow Jones consensus outlook for 7.15 million

Marvell Technology could plunge on latest multibillion-dollar acquisition

Marvell Technology is likely to pull back considerably after its acquisition of Lumentum Holdings, according to Bank of America.

Shopify falls 7% after Q3 revenue and merchandise volume miss estimates

Shopify stock fell after the e-commerce platform's Q3 revenue and gross merchandise volume missed estimates, despite an adjusted earnings beat.

We're trimming some more off a stock that's enjoying nice post-earnings gains

Like we said Monday, we're still unsure what the next catalyst is.

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis says he feels no pressure to rush backup QB Fernando Mendoza

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis says he feels no pressure to rush backup quarterback Fernando Mendoza onto the field.

Bill Ackman warns of 'casino' stock market as speculative trading grows

"We're back to the casino-type markets when there was 95% leverage," said the founder of Pershing Square Capital Management.

What the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years

Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.

The 'poison pill' ballot measure that could kill the California billionaire tax

The strongest challenge to California's billionaire tax could be a competing ballot measure that bans state taxes on retirement accounts, say tax experts.

Goldman Sachs is bullish on stocks. Why it's also telling clients to hold cash near term

Things could get rocky for stocks near term, and investors should keep cash on hand to ride out the bumps, according to Goldman Sachs.

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday

Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Apple, SpaceX, Nvidia, Palantir, Marvell, Bloom Energy & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Trump DOJ sends target letters to Democrats in Alaska Senate criminal probe: Reports

"There's no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy," said John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund.

Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting

Russia confirmed Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week and signaled a possible Trump-Putin-Xi summit, raising questions over Kyiv's role in negotiations.

Palantir is dropping on earnings. Wall Street analysts remain bullish

Palantir Technologies may have pulled back following its latest earnings report, but Wall Street analysts are still bullish on the stock's prospects.

Ferrari raises 2026 guidance after Q3 earnings beat

Ferrari raised its 2026 guidance Tuesday after third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share edged past Wall Street expectations.

Santoli: AI bull market almost surely needs tech stocks to recover to keep advancing

The road to bull-market glory does not run through Walmart and Berkshire Hathaway and Eli Lilly.

New national home listing database is taking on Compass in the battle for control of real estate information

Heavy hitters in residential real estate joined the fight over who can see residential property listings. Their goal, they say, is to counter private listings.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Pfizer, Apple, Palantir, Zebra Technologies & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Pfizer hikes full-year outlook on new product growth, taps company veteran as new CFO

Pfizer announced that Cecile Guegan, who has held various leadership roles at the company over the last 20 years, stepped in as CFO this month.

Supermarket fridges hit with cyberattacks across Europe — here's what's happening

European supermarkets have become the center of another cyberattack, with hackers remotely heating fridges and spoiling food.

Apple stock sinks as global memory crisis hurts profits, giving Ternus his first big test

In John Ternus' first earnings report as CEO, Apple issued a gross margin forecast that disappointed Wall Street.

Versant earnings beat expectations as digital platforms drive growth

Versant posted third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

Yum Brands earnings beat estimates, but cyclospora outbreak weighs on Taco Bell

Taco Bell's same-store sales declined as a Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce served at its restaurants weighed on traffic.

Apple is falling on its latest earnings report. Why most analysts still like the stock

Apple is trading lower following its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report, but analysts say that there are several reasons to still be bullish on the stock.

Midterm elections could jolt stocks as Democrats look poised to sweep Congress

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.

Crude oil prices fall for second day as market hopes for diplomatic resolution to Iran war

The rebound in oil prices come a day after the U.S. and Iranian presidents signalled they are open to a diplomatic solution to Iran war.

Trump is going to get 'trounced' in the midterms — and knows it, Anthony Scaramucci tells CNBC

The former White House communications director also said the Republican party was facing a "civil war" after the result.

A little-known biotech’s high-stakes cancer bet just paid off and its shares doubled

Genmab’s shares have doubled in three months after a string of cancer drug trial wins, strengthening its push to own more of the medicines it develops.

Palantir sinks 2% after earnings as analysts point to slowdown in total contract value

The software giant's stock fell after earnings failed to impress investors.

Brookfield plans for a $27 billion AI data center at UK power station

Europe is scrambling to develop infrastructure to support the rollout of AI amid high energy and land costs.

Last chance: Earn up to 200,000 bonus SkyMiles with these Delta credit card offers

Delta's new credit card bonuses are unusually valuable. Here's how to earn up to 200,000 bonus miles or multiple flight certificates.