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U.S. Stocks Mixed as Strong Earnings Offset AI Credit Fears
U.S. stocks ended mixed, as generally strong earnings offset worries about the sustainability of the debt-fuelled artificial-intelligence boom.
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More Oil Is Now Coming Out of the Persian Gulf Than Before the Iran War
Experience and big paydays have created a more resilient tanker fleet. Oil traders worry it isn't sustainable.
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Five Takeaways From SpaceX's Earnings Call
A possible SpaceX-Tesla merger, a Louisiana launchpad and projected revenue of $500 billion a year, plus more from CEO Elon Musk.
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Knicks, Rangers Stocks Start Trading Wednesday, What Will They Be Worth?
Madison Square Garden Sports stock-which owns the two teams-has gained 60% this year.
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Fannie, Freddie Shares Soar as Bessent Says Stock Restructuring Could Happen Before Trump Term Ends
The treasury secretary also highlighted reasons why any restructuring of the mortgage giants isn't imminent, and the market may have overreacted to his comments.
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Australia's Inflation Outlook Materially Worse, RBA Says
The inflation outlook is "materially worse" and coming third quarter inflation data are likely to confirm that view, Andrew Hauser, deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia said.
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Trump Plans $8 Billion Bailout for Farmers
The president announced a new Agriculture Department program to cover losses from rising fuel and other input costs.
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Webull to Offer Perpetual Futures Starting Next Month
Webull is preparing to roll out perpetual futures contracts, a derivative contract new to regulated U.S. markets that never expires, on its online investment platform next month.
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Pending home sales sink to 25-year low as buyers flee high mortgage rates
Contract signings to purchase homes fell in September to the lowest level on record, as buyers fled the housing market in the wake of the average 30-year mortgage rate crossing over 7%.
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Treasury Yields Fall on String of Weak Housing Data
Treasury yields edged lower after a string of weaker-than-expected housing reports highlighted the strain of elevated mortgage rates.
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October 20, 2026 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)
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