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BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP Nears Castrol Sale: Stonepeak in Advanced Talks as Valuation Swirls Around $8 Billion (Nov 13, 2025)

BP is in advanced talks to sell its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak, with negotiations ongoing and no deal guaranteed, according to Reuters and Offshore Engineer. Bids were submitted in September, and market estimates value Castrol near $8 billion. BP aims to raise $20 billion from divestments by 2027 amid pressure from activist investor Elliott. BP and Stonepeak have not commented.
13 November 2025
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Nvidia’s Record $5 Trillion Surge: AI Mega-Deals Propel NVDA Stock – Is $300 Next?

Nvidia Stock Today (Nov. 13, 2025): Mexico “$1B” Data-Center Claim Denied, SoftBank Exit Still Looms, Earnings Next Week

Nvidia denied plans to invest $1 billion in an AI data center in Nuevo León, contradicting an earlier claim by the state’s governor. The company said it has no financial investment in the region; local officials now say another firm will fund a facility using Nvidia technology. Nvidia shares last closed at $193.80. The announcement comes days before its Nov. 19 earnings report.
13 November 2025
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Battle of AI Titans: ChatGPT vs Google Gemini – The Ultimate 2025 Showdown

ChatGPT 5.1 vs Gemini 2.5: What Changed Today (Nov 12, 2025) — And Which AI Should You Use Now

OpenAI launched ChatGPT 5.1 with two models, Instant and Thinking, offering improved conversation and adaptive reasoning, now rolling out to paid users and API access later this week. Google upgraded Gemini Live voice mode on Android and iOS, enabling more expressive speech powered by Gemini 2.5 audio. Deutsche Telekom deployed a Gemini 2.5–based network agent. GPT-5 remains available as a legacy model for three months.
13 November 2025
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ChatGPT Crashes Worldwide — Downdetector Alarms, OpenAI Responds, Markets React

ChatGPT 5.1 vs ChatGPT 5: What’s New Today (Nov 12, 2025) — Features, Performance, Rollout, and Real‑World Advice

OpenAI began rolling out ChatGPT 5.1, offering two variants—5.1 Instant and 5.1 Thinking—first to paid users. The update adds expanded tone controls and lets users fine-tune response style. 5.1 Instant features improved instruction following and adaptive reasoning; 5.1 Thinking adjusts response time and reduces jargon. GPT-5 remains available for paid users for three months.
13 November 2025
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Ultimate 2025 Showdown: iOS vs Android vs HarmonyOS — Which Mobile OS Reigns Supreme?

OpenAI Launches GPT‑5.1: Smarter, Warmer ChatGPT With New Personalities and Faster Reasoning — Rolling Out Today (Nov 12, 2025)

OpenAI launched GPT-5.1 today, introducing two models—Instant and Thinking—with adaptive reasoning and improved math and coding performance. New personalization features let users pick and fine-tune ChatGPT’s personality and response style, with changes applying instantly across chats. The update rolls out first to paid users, then to free and enterprise tiers. Older GPT-5 remains available for three months during the transition.
13 November 2025
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Dalal Street in Turmoil: Sensex Plunges 2,500 Points in a Week – Should You Buy the Dip or Brace for More?

Stock Market Today, 13 Nov 2025: GIFT Nifty flat, record‑low CPI lifts rate‑cut hopes; US shutdown vote in focus; Asian Paints, Tata Steel, HAL, IRCTC on radar

India’s October CPI fell to a record low 0.25% year-on-year, fueling rate cut speculation. GIFT Nifty futures pointed to a muted open. The rupee closed at 88.63 per US dollar on Wednesday. Wall Street ended mixed, with the Dow hitting a record close as investors awaited a US government shutdown resolution.
12 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stocks Today (Nov 13, 2025): Dow’s Record High, Yen Near 155, Producer Prices at 8:50 JST, and SoftBank/Sony in Focus — What to Know Before Tokyo Opens

Tokyo stocks set to open steady to firmer Thursday after the Dow closed above 48,000 for the first time and the yen weakened to 154.79 against the dollar. Nikkei futures traded near 51,200 late in U.S. hours. Japan’s October producer prices and a ¥2.4 trillion 5-year JGB auction are due this morning. Traders watch SoftBank, Sony, Toyota, and trading houses after recent announcements.
12 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Pre‑Open: Futures Point Higher as Dow Hits New Record; Oil Slumps, Gold Holds Firm; Jobs Data, Xero, Orica & GrainCorp in Focus (13 Nov 2025)

ASX 200 futures rose 0.15% ahead of Thursday’s open, following a record Dow Jones close above 48,000 and weaker tech stocks on Wall Street. Oil prices dropped to three-week lows, with WTI at US$58.49 a barrel. Investors await Australia’s October labour force report at 11:30am AEDT and earnings from Xero, Orica, and GrainCorp. The Australian dollar traded near US$0.654 early.
12 November 2025
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U.S. Stock Market Today (Nov. 12, 2025): Dow Closes Above 48,000 as House Preps Shutdown Vote; Nasdaq Slips

U.S. Stock Market Today (Nov. 12, 2025): Dow Closes Above 48,000 as House Preps Shutdown Vote; Nasdaq Slips

The Dow closed at a record 48,254.82, up 0.7%, as traders rotated out of tech stocks ahead of a key House vote to end the U.S. government shutdown. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. Oil prices dropped more than 4%, gold rose 1.7%, and Treasury yields eased to around 4.07%.
12 November 2025
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Sky‑Spectacle Alert: 15 U.S. States Could See the Northern Lights Tonight—Everything You Must Know Before You Look Up

Northern Lights UK & Ireland Tonight (12 November 2025): Aurora Forecast, Cloud Cover, Best Times and Where to Look

A severe geomagnetic storm reached G4 levels early Wednesday, prompting UK and US agencies to issue G4–G5 aurora watches through Thursday. The British Geological Survey reported the strongest geoelectric field in the UK since 2012. Cloud cover is widespread, but clearer skies are possible in far north Scotland and southeast England. Rain lingers overnight in parts of Northern Ireland and north Connacht.
12 November 2025
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Northern Lights Alert: Best Places, Timing & Photography Tips for 2025’s Auroras

Aurora Borealis Forecast for the USA Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025): G4 Watch, Best Times, and States Most Likely to See the Northern Lights

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch in effect after multiple solar eruptions sent strong CMEs toward Earth. Auroras were seen across the U.S. last night and are expected again tonight, with peak activity forecast between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Eastern. The best viewing chances run from Alaska through the northern Plains, Midwest, and Northeast.
12 November 2025
Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Aurora Borealis Forecast for Canada Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025): NOAA Issues G4 Watch—Best Places, Times and What to Expect

A severe G4 geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect across Canada tonight after multiple solar eruptions, including an X5.1 flare on Nov. 11. Forecasters expect Kp values of 6–7, with auroras likely visible deep into the southern provinces. Clear skies favor the Prairies, while clouds may block views in British Columbia and Eastern Canada. Peak activity is expected from early evening through after midnight, varying by region.
12 November 2025
Tata Stock Split Frenzy: Tata Investment Shares Soar 25% in Two Days, Record Date Set – What Investors Should Know

Tata Motors CV Lists at 28% Premium: TMCV Debut on NSE/BSE, 1:1 Allotment, Nifty 50 Impact & What Investors Should Track (Nov 12, 2025)

Tata Motors’ demerged commercial vehicle unit listed at ₹335 on NSE and ₹330.25 on BSE Wednesday, opening 26–28% above implied prices. The stock, trading as TMCV, hit an intraday high near ₹346 and a low around ₹320. Shareholders received one TMCV share for each Tata Motors share held. Both Tata auto arms now trade separately, pushing combined market value above ₹2.7 lakh crore.
12 November 2025
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CMCT Stock Soars After $44M Sale of Lending Arm; CFO Transition and SBA Consent in Focus (Nov. 12, 2025)

CMCT Stock Soars After $44M Sale of Lending Arm; CFO Transition and SBA Consent in Focus (Nov. 12, 2025)

Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation agreed to sell its lending division, First Western SBLC/PMC Commercial Trust, to Peachtree Group affiliate PG FR Holding for about $44 million. The deal is expected to net CMCT $31 million after debt and costs, pending SBA approval. CMCT shares surged 66% intraday following the announcement. CFO Barry N. Berlin will resign at closing and is expected to join the buyer.
12 November 2025
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BP Stock Soars as Oil Rally and Strategic Shift Boost Investor Confidence

BP plc Share Price Today (12 November 2025): Stock Slips as Castrol Sale Talks Surface, Ex‑Dividend Looms, Buybacks Continue

BP shares closed at £4.68 in London, down 1.74%, trailing the FTSE 100. Reuters reported BP is in talks to sell its Castrol unit to Stonepeak for about $8 billion, but BP declined to comment. Brent crude fell nearly 4%, weighing on oil stocks. BP repurchased 1.51 million shares and goes ex-dividend on Thursday.
12 November 2025
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Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell Stock Price Today (12 Nov 2025): SHEL ADR edges lower as oil slides; London closes at 2,909p amid fresh buyback and Volta Media sale

Shell shares fell Wednesday, closing at 2,909.0p in London (–0.77%) and $76.43 in New York (–$0.58), as oil prices dropped after an OPEC report signaled balanced supply and demand in 2026. Shell disclosed daily buybacks totaling over 1.4 million shares across London and Amsterdam. JOLT agreed to acquire Shell’s Volta Media Network digital ad assets linked to EV charging sites.
12 November 2025
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Petrobras (PBR) jumps on Q3 results, R$12.16bn dividend and faster capex — Today, 7 November 2025

Petrobras Stock Today (12.11.2025): PBR and PETR4 Slip as Oil Softens; Braskem Deal Buzz Fades and Dividend Dates Near

Petrobras shares fell Wednesday, with PBR down about 3–4% in New York and PETR4 off 2–3% in São Paulo, tracking weaker oil prices and renewed labor tensions. Braskem said talks on a stake sale showed no material progress, dampening deal hopes. Petrobras recently approved R$12.16 billion in interim shareholder payouts and will present its new five-year plan on Nov. 27.
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Stock Market Updates

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 25.06.2026

25 June 2026
WisdomTree Issuer ICAV declares Q2 2026 dividends for multiple ETFs, including $0.2066 per share for WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ETF and $0.5797 for WisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF - USD Hedged; payments set for July 17, 2026, with ex-dates from July 2, covering various currencies and share classes at WMR 4pm rates.
Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

25 June 2026
Micron soared 16.34% after hours as customers locked in nearly $100 billion in future supply obligations—about 2.4 times its latest quarterly revenue—fueling a $400 billion surge in chip stocks and reversing the tech selloff that erased over $1 trillion from the Nasdaq 100 this week.
Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

25 June 2026
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares dropped about 4% after a multi-week rally fueled by AI storage demand, as investors awaited Micron Technology’s earnings for new signals on enterprise storage spending; analysts cite a persistent hard-disk supply deficit that could support pricing into 2027, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $650.
BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

25 June 2026
BlackBerry closed down 2.3% at $8.62 despite Stifel initiating coverage with a Buy and $12 target—39% above the close—while trading volume of 38.3 million shares far exceeded its entire buyback authorization, highlighting investor focus ahead of Thursday’s Q1 results and underscoring the limited impact of BlackBerry’s capital return plan.
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