Aubrey Wood
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Anthropic's IPO draws about 6 times the orders for its shares, up from "multiple times" earlier this week
Anthropic's IPO has drawn orders for about six times the 825M shares on offer at $70 to $78 each. Existing backers will get priority and some buyers may get fewer shares than they asked for.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, letting its AI agents make purchases with major cards
On Friday, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Wallet. Its "dots" AI agents can now pay with American Express, Mastercard, and Visa cards. OpenAI will take no cut of purchases to start.
Fed's Williams says more rate hikes are likely as inflation stays persistent
New York Fed President John Williams says the Fed still has work to do to bring inflation back to 2%. Markets expect a quarter-point hike in December.
CFTC warns Kalshi of possible charges over filings for dozens of new contracts
The CFTC is looking into whether Kalshi properly told it about dozens of new products, and its warning to the company suggests that charges could come soon.
China extends its suspension of a 24% tariff on U.S. goods by two months
China will keep its extra 24% tariff on U.S. imports suspended for two more months from Tuesday, November 10. A 10% tariff on U.S. goods remains.
S&P 500 loses about $2.9T in market value, the largest one-day loss ever
The S&P 500 fell 4.4% on Thursday following the Democratic midterm sweep. The drop erased an estimated $2.9T in market value, the most the index has ever lost in a day.
AppLovin's Q3 revenue grows 55% to $2.18B, sending stock soaring after hours
AppLovin's Q3 revenue grew 55% to $2.18B, ahead of the $2.07B analysts expected. The stock rose more than 20% after hours following a 60% drop this year.
Reserve Bank of Australia raises its cash rate to 4.85%, an 18-year high
Australia's central bank raised its cash rate by a quarter point to 4.85% on November 3, its 5th increase this year, in a 6–3 vote.
U.S. home sale prices fall 0.1% YoY, extending first decline in 3 years
The median U.S. home sale price fell 0.1% from a year earlier to $389,601 in the four weeks to October 25, Redfin says, as pending sales hit a record low and the typical mortgage payment stayed near a record high.
Kalshi raises $1B at a $40B valuation, up from a $22B valuation in May
Kalshi has raised $1B in a series G funding round valuing the company at $40B. It plans to use the money to build out its prediction markets, develop new financial products, accelerate growth, and more.
DoorDash plans to acquire Instacart in $17B deal, or $65 per share
DoorDash will acquire Instacart for about $17B of equity value, or $65 per share in a cash-and-stock deal expected to close in late 2027 or 1H 2028.
Apple unveils new MacBook Pro with touchscreen and M5 chips
Apple has unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, alongside several other hardware and software upgrades. Pricing starts at $2,899.
GE Vernova agrees to buy Trench Group for $9.0B
GE Vernova has agreed to buy Trench Group, a high-voltage grid equipment maker, from Triton Partners for $9B. Closing is expected in late 2027.
Novartis' Kisqali reduces risk of death by 19.1% in 6-year breast cancer study
Novartis reported positive 6-year trial results for its breast cancer drug, Kisqali, showing improved survival rates of 19.1% and lasting benefits from treatment.
Meta reports $64.6B in Q3 revenue; announces non-voting Class C shares
Meta reported $64.60B in Q3 revenue, up 26% YoY and beating expectations, as well as plans for a new, non-voting Class C stock. The company is also facing two legal fines.
Amazon plans €16B+ German investment in 2027, including major AWS expansion
Amazon will invest €16B (approx. $18B USD) in Germany in 2027 to expand its cloud services, AI infrastructure, and more. AWS will get €4.8B, which will be focused on the Frankfurt region.
Industrial production rose 0.7% in September, Federal Reserve reports
The Federal Reserve reported today that U.S. industrial production rose 0.7% in September, up from 0.1% in August. This is the largest monthly increase since April's 0.8% rise.
Apple hits $5T milestone for the first time — shares close at $342.96
On Wednesday, October 14, Apple ($AAPL) closed above $5T for the first time. Shares finished the session at $342.96, +$1.69 (0.50%) for the day.
Nike revenue falls 4% to $11.2B, missing estimates; company announces restructuring plan
Nike ($NKE) reported $11.21B in Q1 FY2027 earnings, coming in below estimates, and announced "major changes to its operating model." It also forecasts a FY2027 sales decline in the high-single digits.
Lilly's new weight loss combo drug outperforms tirzepatide in latest trial
Eli Lilly reported positive results from a study following EloraTZP, its experimental combo weight loss drug, noting that patients lost an average of 23.3% of their body weight.
Tesla secures $30B in new credit, though doesn't plan to use it in 2026
Tesla has secured up to $30B in new credit facilities, significantly expanding its access to capital, though says it doesn't plan to draw on the credit in 2026.
RTX's Raytheon awarded 5-year defense contract worth up to $20.7B
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX ($RTX), has secured a government contract worth up to $20.7B to significantly increase production of medium-range air missiles.
Trump administration overhauls vehicle fuel economy rules, lowering standards
The Trump administration has reversed a Biden-era policy intended to make vehicles more fuel efficient. The new rules are expected to lower vehicle costs but raise emissions.
Starbucks plans to shutter about 250 locations, will take $300M in charges
Starbucks will close about 250 of its North American stores, a plan that will cost approximately $300M in restructuring charges. The 250 stores represent 1% of the company's 18,000 North American locations.
Global debt surpasses $365T, hitting a new record, IIF report says
The Institute of International Finance, or IIF, says global debt increased by $10T in the first half of 2026, surpassing $365T in total, with emerging markets accounting for much of the increase.
Viking Therapeutics stock jumps 36% as weight loss drug shows lasting benefits with fewer doses
Viking Therapeutics ($VKTX) stock soared 35.67% on Tuesday after the company reported promising results from a study examining maintenance doses of its experimental weight loss shot, VK2735.
Fed returns to rate hikes after 3-year pause, raising its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points
The Federal Reserve voted 12-0 on Sept. 16 to raise the federal funds target 25 bp to 3.75%–4.00%, the first hike since 2023. The median year-end 2026 funds-rate projection rose to 4.1%, up from 3.8% in June.
EU plans sweeping new limits on social media for minors
The EU is preparing new rules to limit how children and teenagers use social media, gaming platforms, and AI chatbots. The act is expected to be introduced on Thursday.