Finance

U.S. stock futures edge higher as lawmakers push for a potential end to the 39-day shutdown, casting a cautious glow over a busy week ahead. Tech shares lead the rally, with investors eyeing a flood of earnings and key inflation data. Washington dynamics, corporate results, and policy signals could shape the market’s next move.

Star Knitwear se trouve à un tournant financier, avec la mise en vente de ses actifs et des enjeux élevés pour indemniser les employés et rembourser les créanciers. Terrains, bâtiments et équipements sont en jeu, offrant une lueur d’espoir — et des questions — pour l’avenir du textile mauricien.

À l’approche de la saison hivernale, les défis des entreprises de montagne mêlent ressources humaines, finances et économie. Anticipation des charges, hébergement des saisonniers et aides fiscales pourraient bien influencer la réussite de la période, même face aux aléas climatiques.

AI-driven optimism clashes with rising caution as markets wobble between rallying names and warnings of a potential bubble. Some players ride the AI wave to gains even as global institutions flag risks—earnings season could tilt the balance between resilience and uncertainty.

Primerica nudges higher in a choppy session, inviting a closer look at its longer-term momentum. With aging demographics boosting demand for retirement planning and a history of solid multi-year gains, the stock sits at a crossroads of value and risk as market conditions shift.

Post-breach, the company lays out a cautious yet forward-looking plan for 2025. A multi-year security overhaul, ongoing investigations, and a leadership transition frame its strategy, while efforts to sustain growth and shareholder value continue.

Two regional banking powerhouses are eyeing a transformative all-stock merger. Fifth Third Bancorp’s move to acquire Comerica would broaden footprints into Michigan and Texas, spark expectations of efficiency gains, and leave readers weighing the potential impact on customers and the market.

Tuesday brought a pullback for Invesco QQQ on bigger-than-usual volume, even as a higher quarterly dividend grabbed attention. The ETF trades above key moving averages, while big investors continue to adjust positions in a cautious market. With a Hold rating and ongoing tech-focused dynamics, the next moves in the Nasdaq-100 remain a shade unclear.

Revolut is gearing up for a bold Nordic expansion, plotting a Stockholm hub to challenge Klarna and the region’s banks. Expect local banking features, new Nordic products, and a broader push to become a one-stop financial platform for Sweden and beyond.

Otra jornada de tensión en el mundo cripto: Bitcoin cede terreno y Ether enfrenta presiones en un entorno macro volátil. Los analistas apuntan señales de agotamiento entre los inversores minoristas y una posible debilidad prolongada en el sector tecnológico. ¿Qué podría venir en este mercado tan sensible a las noticias y números macro?

Zcash is emerging as a privacy-first rival to Bitcoin, noted for shielded transactions powered by zero-knowledge proofs. As debates over centralization and on-chain surveillance intensify, its Bitcoin-like fundamentals with stronger privacy could reshape the trajectory of digital money.

Two headlines reveal a split in America’s view of wealth: a bold Tesla plan could push Elon Musk toward a trillion-dollar milestone, while Zohran Mamdani’s New York victory spotlights calls to tax the wealthy. The debate over opportunity and equity—and the future of capitalism—heats up.

Opendoor’s latest quarterly results point to a bumpy path ahead: earnings missed expectations while revenue came in above estimates and home sales declined. With shrinking inventory and a cautious near-term outlook, investors are weighing the real estate platform’s path in a shifting market.

Momentum surges at Take-Two as NBA 2K drives growth in a strong Q2, pushing bookings toward the $2 billion mark. With GTA VI on the horizon and a buoyant FY2026 outlook, investors are eyeing a bold path ahead.

Block’s stock has shown both strength and volatility as it eyes a bigger merchant ecosystem and strategic partnerships. Recent price dips contrast with a solid growth trajectory, leaving investors to wrestle with where the stock should trade. Different valuation lenses paint a wide range of fair-value scenarios, keeping the near-term path up in the air.

SoundHound AI faces a decisive moment as its stock slides ahead of a highly anticipated Q3 report. With AI market sentiment shifting and peers cooling, the upcoming earnings release could reshape the narrative around the company’s momentum.

Stocks pulled back as lingering Big Tech worries and soft October layoff data cooled the mood, sparking a broad bond rally. Tech names led the decline even after some earnings, while a pivotal Tesla vote and tariff chatter kept markets on edge. Earnings from Warner Bros. Discovery, Airbnb, and Moderna added to the volatility.

Tech-heavy equities slipped as valuations stretched and risk appetite cooled. A well-known market gauge flashed warning signs, while bonds gained ground on softer labor-market signals. With volatility still elevated and crypto pulling back, the next moves in rates and jobs data will be closely watched.

Eli Lilly’s growth engine is firing on multiple fronts, led by a robust GLP-1 franchise and a slate of late-stage programs. With new regulatory milestones and potential launches on the horizon, the pipeline hints at continued catalysts into 2026 and beyond.

e.l.f. Beauty posts solid quarterly growth, buoyed by a strategic acquisition that strengthens its position in U.S. mass cosmetics. With tariff headwinds and shipment delays on the radar, the company sticks to an upbeat full-year outlook and a value-focused pricing strategy—hinting at a dynamic path ahead.

Three sports-betting giants are set to reveal Q3 results, and traders are braced for potential swings. DraftKings, PENN Entertainment and Flutter Entertainment have investors weighing earnings, momentum, and the sector’s next move.