VIX at 14.6 Signals Calm Trading as S&P 500 Holds Near Record Highs
Markets Daniel Marsh

VIX at 14.6 Signals Calm Trading as S&P 500 Holds Near Record Highs

The Cboe Volatility Index sits at 14.6, pricing a 0.92% daily move for the S&P 500. Markets remain calm after a record close, but geopolitical risks persist.

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Coherent Stock Drops 8% as AI Optics Expansion Strains Cash Flow
Earnings James Calloway

Coherent Stock Drops 8% as AI Optics Expansion Strains Cash Flow

Coherent's stock dropped 8% post-earnings even with record revenue, as a massive capex push for AI optics caused operating cash flow to tumble 87% to $79.5M.

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Reddit Soars 12.5% on S&P 500 Inclusion, $3B Index Buying Expected
Markets Daniel Marsh

Reddit Soars 12.5% on S&P 500 Inclusion, $3B Index Buying Expected

Reddit (RDDT) surges 12.5% premarket after S&P 500 inclusion. J.P. Morgan projects $2.97B in index fund purchases, nearly three times average daily volume.

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AMD's $5B Bond Plan: Debt to More Than Double
Markets Daniel Marsh

AMD's $5B Bond Plan: Debt to More Than Double

AMD shares ticked up premarket after announcing a $4-$5 billion bond offering that could more than double its gross debt. The company's strong liquidity and Q2 revenue surge support the move.

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Applied Materials Shares Slip 5% Despite Strong Q3 Beat
Earnings James Calloway

Applied Materials Shares Slip 5% Despite Strong Q3 Beat

Applied Materials beat Q3 estimates but shares fell 4.9% on growth concerns. Nasdaq futures edged higher as AI enthusiasm persists.

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Tapestry Stock Tumbles 16% as Coach Dominates Revenue Mix
Earnings James Calloway

Tapestry Stock Tumbles 16% as Coach Dominates Revenue Mix

Tapestry shares dropped 16% after Q4 results showed Coach driving 87% of revenue, with Kate Spade sales declining 7%. Fiscal 2027 guidance was in line with estimates.

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Boeing Shares Slip as Ryanair Probe Reveals Bird Strike Evidence
Markets Daniel Marsh

Boeing Shares Slip as Ryanair Probe Reveals Bird Strike Evidence

Boeing (BA) shares dipped 0.4% after investigators found bird debris and broken fan blades in a Ryanair 737 engine, highlighting a $2 billion market value shortfall versus the broader market.

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Z.ai Shares Drop 3.6% as GLM-5.3 Launch Fails to Halt Valuation Slide
Markets Daniel Marsh

Z.ai Shares Drop 3.6% as GLM-5.3 Launch Fails to Halt Valuation Slide

Z.ai shares fell 3.6% to HK$1,270 despite GLM-5.3 launch, as market cap drops HK$479B from June peak. Developer adoption and revenue now key.

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Accelerant Surges 44% on Thoma Bravo's $20.25 Buyout Offer
Markets Daniel Marsh

Accelerant Surges 44% on Thoma Bravo's $20.25 Buyout Offer

Accelerant (ARX) surged 44% after Thoma Bravo announced a $20.25 per share cash acquisition, leaving a 4% spread. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.

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Global Markets Wary as Iran Tensions Persist; European Stocks Flat
Markets Daniel Marsh

Global Markets Wary as Iran Tensions Persist; European Stocks Flat

European shares were little changed on Friday as investors remained cautious over unresolved U.S.-Iran tensions, while Salesforce rallied on a bullish JPMorgan note and GB Group tumbled on a revenue warning.

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Disney Stock Gains 1.5% as ESPN Cuts Talent, but Rights Costs Surge
Earnings James Calloway

Disney Stock Gains 1.5% as ESPN Cuts Talent, but Rights Costs Surge

Disney shares rose 1.5% after ESPN layoffs, but sports operating income fell 17% as programming costs jumped $288 million. Analysts remain bullish on DIS stock.

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XLV Retreats from Record as Mid-Sized Health Care Names Lag
Markets Daniel Marsh

XLV Retreats from Record as Mid-Sized Health Care Names Lag

XLV hit a record $169.71 before closing lower, lagging the S&P 500 by 0.74 points. Weakness among smaller health care holdings offset gains in top components.

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