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Palantir (PLTR) Plunges After Report of Pentagon Budget Cuts

Palantir (PLTR) stock fell 10% on Wednesday after a Washington Post report said the Trump administration has told the Pentagon to plan for large budget cuts over the next five years.

Fed Rate Cuts Still Possible, Says Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic says interest rate cuts are still possible in 2023, while acknowledging inflation concerns and the impact of Trump administration policies on the economy.

CVS, PBMs Under Fire for Drug Pricing

Pharmaceutical companies and PBMs clash in Washington as the Trump administration weighs in on the industry's biggest lobbying priorities.

US Stock Futures Slip Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Geopolitical Concerns

U.S. stock futures slip as investors digest Fed minutes and await earnings results.

S&P 500's Uneasy New Highs: Inflation, Tariffs, and a Different Market Mood

The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief: Investors are riding the momentum of the Trump bump and continued growth of corporate earnings, but anxiety is brewing over inflation, trade war threats, and falling consumer sentiment.

Alibaba Q3 Profit Beats Estimates

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $6.71 billion, or $2.79 per share. Adjusted earnings were $2.93 per share. Revenue was $38.38 billion.

Trump Trades Fade as Tariffs Cloud Inflation, Growth Outlook

One month into President Donald Trump's second term, the euphoria around many of the trades investors piled into after his November victory is fading, from stocks to the dollar to Bitcoin.

European Banks Surge as Buybacks Fuel Best Rally Since 1997

European banks' rally extends as share buybacks fuel momentum, with Societe Generale and Banco de Sabadell leading gains. Consolidation, resilient economy, and falling interest rates support bullish trend.

Intel Stock Slides 6% Despite Deal Chatter, Analysts Express Skepticism

Intel Stock Plunges 6% Amid Breakup Concerns; Analysts Skeptical of TSMC and Broadcom Deals

Short Sellers Lose $73 Billion Betting Against Stocks in 2025

Short sellers have lost $73 billion in US and Canadian markets in 2025 due to a surge in stock prices. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is the top performer in the S&P 500, up 110% this year and triggering a short squeeze. Short squeezes occur when investors betting against a stock are forced to buy it to cover their positions, driving up prices. Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), Oklo (OKLO), and BigBear.ai (BBAI) are other stocks that have seen significant gains due to short squeezes.