Today: 25 June 2026

Dalal Street in Turmoil: Sensex Plunges 2,500 Points in a Week – Should You Buy the Dip or Brace for More?

Sensex, Nifty Close Flat on Nov 13, 2025; Bank Nifty Hits Record High, Asian Paints Jumps; Rupee Near 88.66 as CPI Prints Record Low

The Sensex closed nearly flat at 84,478.67 and the Nifty 50 at 25,879.15 on Thursday as investors paused ahead of Bihar election results. The Nifty Bank index hit a record intraday high near 58,616. Asian Paints surged to a 52-week high after strong earnings, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Adani Ports slipped. October CPI fell to 0.25% y/y, and the rupee ended at 88.6650 per US dollar.
$100 B Bank Fraud Scandal Triggers Global Market Rout – DAX Sinks Below 24,000 Amid ‘Cockroach’ Fears

German Stock Market Today, 13 Nov 2025: DAX Closes 1.39% Lower at 24,041 as Siemens Slumps; Merck Rises, Allianz Lifts Guidance

Germany’s DAX fell 1.39% to 24,041.62 on Thursday, its steepest drop since October 2025, after Siemens shares plunged 9.4% on weaker-than-expected earnings and plans to spin off most of its Healthineers stake. The broader STOXX 600 closed down 0.6%. Merck KGaA and Renk rose, while Deutsche Telekom and BASF posted corporate updates. Investors shifted focus to upcoming U.S. economic data.
Verizon Stock Takes a Hit: Analyst Downgrade and CEO Shake-Up Rattle Investors

Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs as New CEO Dan Schulman Accelerates Restructuring—Retail Franchising and Management Layoffs Could Begin Next Week

Verizon plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, or 15% of its workforce, in its largest layoff to date, sources say. The cuts will mainly hit non-union management, with over 20% of that group affected. Around 180 to 200 company-owned stores will convert to franchises. Announcements could come as early as next week; Verizon declined to comment.
13 November 2025
Washington DC Emergency Tax Bill Kills ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break, $6,000 Senior Bonus and Overtime Deductions

Washington DC Emergency Tax Bill Kills ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break, $6,000 Senior Bonus and Overtime Deductions

The D.C. Council passed an emergency tax bill ending local tax breaks for tips, overtime, and a $6,000 senior deduction by decoupling from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill. The measure funds a new $1,000-per-child local Child Tax Credit and expands the Earned Income Tax Credit to match the federal level. The law took effect November 7 and runs for 90 days, with a temporary extension planned.
13 November 2025
Lucid Group (LCID) Slides Again as $875 Million Convertible Notes Trigger Price Target Cut to $30 — What Investors Need to Know Today

Lucid Group (LCID) Slides Again as $875 Million Convertible Notes Trigger Price Target Cut to $30 — What Investors Need to Know Today

Lucid Group shares fell 5.6% to $15.66 on November 13, extending a three-day slide after announcing an $875 million convertible notes deal and a Benchmark price target cut from $70 to $30. The new notes, due 2031, carry a 7% coupon and could add up to 47 million shares if converted. Investors weighed the fresh liquidity against dilution risk as the stock hovered near its 52-week low.
IREN Stock Falls on November 13 as Market Questions Earnings Quality After Record Q1 and $9.7B Microsoft AI Cloud Deal

IREN Stock Falls on November 13 as Market Questions Earnings Quality After Record Q1 and $9.7B Microsoft AI Cloud Deal

IREN shares fell nearly 9% Thursday morning, trading around $50.73 after closing at $55.70, as investors reacted to skepticism over the quality of its recent earnings. The drop follows last week’s surge on news of a $9.7 billion Microsoft AI cloud contract and record quarterly results, with analysts citing volatility and heavy insider selling.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Plunges as Short Sellers Circle and Institutions Buy – All the Key News on 13 November 2025

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Plunges as Short Sellers Circle and Institutions Buy – All the Key News on 13 November 2025

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 10.5% to $23.63 Thursday, extending a slide that began after disappointing Q3 earnings. Trading volume topped 22 million shares. High-profile investors disclosed new positions, while short seller Andrew Left revealed a bearish bet against the company. The stock remains up over 1,700% in the past year despite recent volatility.
Nokia (NOK) News Today, November 13, 2025: Nvidia’s $1B Stake Closes as AI, 5G and Sustainability Push Stock Higher

Nokia (NOK) News Today, November 13, 2025: Nvidia’s $1B Stake Closes as AI, 5G and Sustainability Push Stock Higher

Nokia completed a $1 billion share issuance to Nvidia, giving Nvidia a 2.9% stake and deepening their AI and 5G partnership. Nokia’s U.S. ADR traded near $7.03, steady after gains since the Nvidia deal was announced. New shares will begin trading in Helsinki on November 14. Year-to-date, Nokia’s total return exceeds 60%, far outpacing the Helsinki index.
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock Today: JPMorgan Upgrade, Ark Invest Buy-the-Dip and New StableFX Launch Shape Post‑Earnings Rebound

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock Today: JPMorgan Upgrade, Ark Invest Buy-the-Dip and New StableFX Launch Shape Post‑Earnings Rebound

Circle Internet Group shares closed at $86.30 on Nov. 12 after a 12% drop, their steepest fall since June. Trading volume on Nov. 13 surged to about 29 million shares, nearly triple the average, as investors reacted to strong Q3 earnings but cautious guidance. USDC circulation more than doubled to $73.7 billion, with net income up 202% year over year. Analysts split on the outlook as technical signals show the stock oversold.
Light & Wonder (LNW) Completes Nasdaq Delisting as ASX CDI Listing, New ESPP and Governance Filings Go Live – 13 November 2025

Light & Wonder (LNW) Completes Nasdaq Delisting as ASX CDI Listing, New ESPP and Governance Filings Go Live – 13 November 2025

Light & Wonder’s Nasdaq delisting became effective before the U.S. market opened on Nov. 13, shifting its primary listing to the ASX. The company’s stock was removed from the S&P MidCap 400 and FTSE indexes the same day. U.S. trading now moves to the OTC market under the symbol LNWO. Q3 revenue rose to $841 million, with net income up 78% to $114 million.
13 November 2025
Russia’s First AI Humanoid Robot ‘AIDOL’ Face‑Plants in Moscow Debut, Exposing the Gap Between Hype and Reality

Russia’s First AI Humanoid Robot ‘AIDOL’ Face‑Plants in Moscow Debut, Exposing the Gap Between Hype and Reality

AIDOL, promoted as Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot, collapsed face-first during its public debut on a Moscow stage on November 11. Handlers quickly dragged the robot away as staff tried to shield the mishap from the audience. Developers blamed lighting and voltage issues. The incident was widely shared online, drawing attention to Russia’s efforts to develop domestic robotics under Western sanctions.
Stock Market Today, Nov. 13, 2025: Dow Slides as Disney Plunges and Tech Stocks Drop After Trump Ends Record Shutdown

Stock Market Today, Nov. 13, 2025: Dow Slides as Disney Plunges and Tech Stocks Drop After Trump Ends Record Shutdown

The Dow Jones retreated about 0.2% to 48,168 Thursday after closing above 48,000 for the first time. Wall Street pulled back as the U.S. government reopened following a 43-day shutdown, Disney shares plunged, and Big Tech faced renewed selling. The S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.9%. Treasury yields and volatility rose as traders reassessed Fed rate-cut odds.
13 November 2025
John Hancock Group of Funds Adds Two Independent Trustees as Chicago’s John Hancock Prep Rallies Support for Thanksgiving ‘Harvest Havoc’ Tournament

John Hancock Group of Funds Adds Two Independent Trustees as Chicago’s John Hancock Prep Rallies Support for Thanksgiving ‘Harvest Havoc’ Tournament

The John Hancock Group of Funds appointed Christine L. Hurtsellers and Kenneth J. Phelan as independent trustees, expanding its board to 12 independent members. Separately in Chicago, John Hancock College Prep called for community support ahead of its first Thanksgiving basketball tournament. The organizations are unrelated and share only the John Hancock name.
13 November 2025
Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) Soars as FDA Accepts ONS‑5010 BLA and Sets December 31, 2025 Review Date

Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) Soars as FDA Accepts ONS‑5010 BLA and Sets December 31, 2025 Review Date

Outlook Therapeutics shares rose about 22% after the FDA accepted its resubmitted Biologics License Application for ONS‑5010/LYTENAVA as a treatment for wet AMD, setting a PDUFA review date of December 31, 2025. The FDA classified the filing as a complete, Class 1 response, triggering a 60-day review. The move follows an August rejection over insufficient efficacy data. ONS‑5010/LYTENAVA is already approved in the EU and UK.
Northland Power (TSX:NPI) Stock Plunges as Q3 2025 Revenue Beat is Overshadowed by 40% Dividend Cut and Hai Long Delay

Northland Power (TSX:NPI) Stock Plunges as Q3 2025 Revenue Beat is Overshadowed by 40% Dividend Cut and Hai Long Delay

Northland Power shares plunged over 20% to around C$19 after the company cut its dividend by 40% and warned of revenue risks from delays at its Hai Long wind project. Q3 revenue rose 13% to C$554.5 million, but net loss widened to C$412.7 million due to a C$527 million impairment at Nordsee One. BMO Capital downgraded the stock and lowered its price target.
13 November 2025
Clearmind Medicine (CMND) Stock Soars as FDA‑Regulated Alcohol Use Disorder Trial Expands to Hadassah – November 13, 2025

Clearmind Medicine (CMND) Stock Soars as FDA‑Regulated Alcohol Use Disorder Trial Expands to Hadassah – November 13, 2025

Clearmind Medicine shares surged Thursday after the company received final approval to expand its FDA-regulated Phase 1/2a trial for Alcohol Use Disorder to Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. The firm also filed for a registered direct offering of shares and pre-funded warrants, raising new capital but prompting dilution concerns among investors. The trial now includes sites at Yale, Johns Hopkins, Tel Aviv Sourasky, and Hadassah.

Stock Market Updates

Sunrun pops as Tesla, Renew Home announce data-center power move

Sunrun rally looks at 16 GW deal numbers, squeezes shorts

25 June 2026
Sunrun surged 12.57% to $14.42 after announcing a 16 GW flexible capacity deal with Tesla and Renew Home, but analysts say only 0.5 GW is Sunrun’s actual battery fleet; with 26% short interest and slowing core business, the rally reflects hopes for new revenue streams despite limited near-term impact.
Hertz Global (HTZ) shares fall, $350 mln note hedge draws attention

Hertz Global (HTZ) shares fall, $350 mln note hedge draws attention

25 June 2026
Hertz plunged 40.7% to $3.00 after slashing its Q2 outlook and announcing a $100 million share sale and $350 million in exchangeable notes referencing up to 35.5% of shares, with used-car sale losses pushing net depreciation per unit to $300 and adjusted Corporate EBITDA now expected at $50–80 million, near the low end of prior guidance.
InterContinental Hotels Group buyback speeds up share-count cut

InterContinental Hotels Group buyback speeds up share-count cut

25 June 2026
InterContinental Hotels Group cut its share count below 149.2 million after buying back and planning to cancel 20,000 shares at an average $172.58 on June 24, up 1.6% from the prior day’s buyback price; this ongoing buyback program, now 25% complete, is set to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026, equal to 5.8% of IHG’s market value at the year’s start.
Nasdaq Futures Drop Ahead of Open as Debt Concerns Hit AI Stocks

Nasdaq futures edge up as AI chip stocks try to recover ahead of PCE data

25 June 2026
Micron Technology soared 17% premarket after reporting June 24 revenue of $41.46 billion, up from $9.30 billion a year earlier, and announcing $22 billion in five-year take-or-pay customer commitments, signaling unprecedented demand for AI memory chips and driving Nasdaq 100 futures up 2.15%.
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