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Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Inflation Data
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Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Inflation Data

Global markets saw mixed trading as investors awaited key inflation data. Nebius surged 34% on strong Q2 revenue, while several Asian stocks fell on margin concerns.

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Nokia Stock Jumps 9% on AI Optical Demand Surge
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Nokia Stock Jumps 9% on AI Optical Demand Surge

Nokia ADRs jumped 9.2% after Lumentum's bullish outlook highlighted surging AI optical demand, adding $5B to market value. Order book stands at €2.8B.

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Virgin Galactic Stock Plunges 13% on Flight Delay and Heavy Cash Burn
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Virgin Galactic Stock Plunges 13% on Flight Delay and Heavy Cash Burn

Virgin Galactic's stock tumbled 12.8% after hours as the company postponed its first commercial spaceflight to February 2027 and guided for up to $190 million in cash burn.

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AI Infrastructure Rally Powers Nasdaq Higher Despite Mega-Cap Slump
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AI Infrastructure Rally Powers Nasdaq Higher Despite Mega-Cap Slump

The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.54% to close at 26,588.49 as AI infrastructure stocks surged, offsetting declines in major mega-cap tech companies.

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Dow Slips as Home Depot, Microsoft Losses Outweigh Broad Rally
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Dow Slips as Home Depot, Microsoft Losses Outweigh Broad Rally

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22 points on Wednesday as losses in Home Depot and Microsoft outweighed gains in other components, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced.

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Wendy's Shares Leap on Potential Trian-Led Buyout
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Wendy's Shares Leap on Potential Trian-Led Buyout

Wendy's shares surged 12% after reports of a potential Trian-led take-private bid, with a 25% premium suggesting a $4.45B enterprise value.

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UWM Stock Stalls Near $1.52 as Rate Relief Fails to Offset Recapitalization
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UWM Stock Stalls Near $1.52 as Rate Relief Fails to Offset Recapitalization

UWM shares stay near $1.52 as lower rates fail to lift sentiment amid a $2.05B capital raise and suspended dividend.

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Bath & Body Works Slips as Holiday Line Faces Store Sales Test
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Bath & Body Works Slips as Holiday Line Faces Store Sales Test

BBWI shares dropped 3.65% after launching a Disney-themed collection, but the real test is whether it can reverse a $48 million decline in store sales.

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Merck Stock Rises on MMR Split Order, but Revenue Gains Remain Distant
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Merck Stock Rises on MMR Split Order, but Revenue Gains Remain Distant

Merck (MRK) shares rose 1.89% after a presidential order to develop separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines, but analysts note the process could take over a decade and won't boost near-term revenue.

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Archer Aviation Shares Slide 8% on Boeing Deal Dilution Concerns
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Archer Aviation Shares Slide 8% on Boeing Deal Dilution Concerns

Archer Aviation shares fell 8.2% as investors digested the Boeing acquisition's dilution impact, despite the deal bringing over $200 million in annual revenue.

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Humana Gains as COLA Estimate Overlooks Rising Medical Costs
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Humana Gains as COLA Estimate Overlooks Rising Medical Costs

Humana stock gained 2.6% as a preliminary 3.1% COLA estimate for 2027 overshadowed rising medical costs, which continue to pressure the insurer's margins.

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Home Depot Stock Slips as CEO Takes Medical Leave
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Home Depot Stock Slips as CEO Takes Medical Leave

Home Depot shares fell 2.5% as CEO Ted Decker takes temporary medical leave. Two long-serving executives will lead until his return, with earnings due next week.

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