Apple Stock Plunges 7.4% as Tariff Refunds Mask Earnings Beat
Earnings James Calloway

Apple Stock Plunges 7.4% as Tariff Refunds Mask Earnings Beat

Apple's Q3 earnings beat was largely due to one-time tariff refunds, and its September revenue guidance missed expectations, sending shares down 7.4%.

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India VIX Slips 16% as Liquidity Concerns Cloud Market Calm
Markets Daniel Marsh

India VIX Slips 16% as Liquidity Concerns Cloud Market Calm

India VIX dropped 16.2% to 11.755 as NIFTY 50 gained 2.6%, but derivatives turnover fell 27.1% due to new funding rules, raising questions about the reliability of the volatility signal.

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SpaceX Stock Slips Ahead of Q2 Earnings Despite Starlink Launch Milestone
Earnings James Calloway

SpaceX Stock Slips Ahead of Q2 Earnings Despite Starlink Launch Milestone

SpaceX shares dropped 3.4% to $108.37 after a Starlink launch, with Q2 earnings due Tuesday. Analysts expect revenue near $6.9 billion.

Puma Beats Q2 Forecasts Despite Sales Drop; Cash Flow Surges
Earnings James Calloway

Puma Beats Q2 Forecasts Despite Sales Drop; Cash Flow Surges

Puma topped Q2 forecasts with a narrower EBIT loss and robust cash flow, but sales dropped 9.4% and shares fell 2.48% amid lingering demand concerns.

Coinbase Shares Tumble 10.6% on Q2 Loss, USDC Revenue Dip
Crypto Sarah Chen

Coinbase Shares Tumble 10.6% on Q2 Loss, USDC Revenue Dip

Coinbase (COIN) shares dropped 10.6% after Q2 revenue missed estimates and the company posted a net loss of $359.5 million, with USDC revenue declining 4%.

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Guyana's Oil Revenue Share to Rise as Stabroek Cost Recovery Hits $55B
Markets Daniel Marsh

Guyana's Oil Revenue Share to Rise as Stabroek Cost Recovery Hits $55B

Stabroek consortium recoups $55B in costs ahead of schedule, shifting Guyana to profit-sharing. Exxon's entitlement dips 100k bpd, but free cash flow expected to double by 2030.

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Ford Warns of Chinese EV Threat as Model e Losses Deepen
Earnings James Calloway

Ford Warns of Chinese EV Threat as Model e Losses Deepen

Ford warns Chinese automakers may enter the U.S. market within a decade, while its Model e EV unit posts a $32,800 EBIT loss per vehicle in Q2 2026.

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2027 Social Security COLA Projected at 3.6%-3.8%, Adding $50B to Outlays
Economy Daniel Marsh

2027 Social Security COLA Projected at 3.6%-3.8%, Adding $50B to Outlays

Initial estimates put the 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6%-3.8%, boosting average monthly benefits by $75-$79 and adding ~$50 billion in annual outlays, with modest consumer impact.

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XRP Ledger Amendment Set to Shift Reserve Burden to Institutions
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Ledger Amendment Set to Shift Reserve Burden to Institutions

XRP Ledger's upcoming upgrade may drive institutional demand by shifting reserve requirements, but its impact on XRP supply remains limited. The amendment is pending validator approval.

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FTSE 100 Gains Concentrated in Two-Day Rally; Energy and Earnings in Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Gains Concentrated in Two-Day Rally; Energy and Earnings in Focus

The FTSE 100 advanced 1.23% last week, but nearly all gains came from a two-day rally. Key earnings from BP, HSBC, and Glencore are due next week.

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AI Cash Flow Concerns Split Tech Stocks as S&P 500 Gains 1.1%
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Cash Flow Concerns Split Tech Stocks as S&P 500 Gains 1.1%

Wall Street ended higher last week, but AI investment scrutiny deepened. Microsoft and Amazon rallied on strong cloud results, while Apple and Meta slid on cash flow worries.

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Global Markets Wrap: Barclays Surges, Yamanashi Split, Coldcard Breach
Markets Daniel Marsh

Global Markets Wrap: Barclays Surges, Yamanashi Split, Coldcard Breach

Barclays shares soar 442% from 2020 lows, Yamanashi Chuo Bank plans a stock split, and Coldcard bitcoin wallets suffer a $70M security breach.

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