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Hong Kong Stocks Close Slightly Higher as Tech Hype Cools; XPeng Soars on AI Buzz — Hang Seng Ends at 26,696 (Nov 11, 2025)

Hong Kong Stocks Close Slightly Higher as Tech Hype Cools; XPeng Soars on AI Buzz — Hang Seng Ends at 26,696 (Nov 11, 2025)

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.18% to 26,696.41, led by gains in property and financial stocks after an early dip. XPeng surged up to 18% intraday on record deliveries and robotics news, hitting multi-year highs. Alibaba, Meituan, and SMIC fell, weighing on tech sentiment. Investors rotated into defensives ahead of key China data and Hong Kong’s GDP release.
11 November 2025
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Schwab Orders Select Clients to Reset Logins, Joining Fidelity’s Credential‑Sharing Crackdown — Pontera Says Fidelity ‘Stands Alone’

Schwab Orders Select Clients to Reset Logins, Joining Fidelity’s Credential‑Sharing Crackdown — Pontera Says Fidelity ‘Stands Alone’

Charles Schwab on Nov. 10 began requiring some clients to reset login credentials after detecting third-party credential sharing, citing security concerns. The move follows similar restrictions by Fidelity, which has tightened access for outside advisors to 401(k) and other accounts. Fintech firm Pontera criticized Fidelity’s approach, while Fidelity maintains its actions are necessary for data security.
11 November 2025
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Earth’s Magnetic Field Today (Nov. 11, 2025): Equatorial Polarity Twist, South Atlantic Anomaly Expands, and NOAA Issues G2–G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watches

Earth’s Magnetic Field Today (Nov. 11, 2025): Equatorial Polarity Twist, South Atlantic Anomaly Expands, and NOAA Issues G2–G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watches

NOAA issued geomagnetic storm watches for Nov. 11–13 as multiple coronal mass ejections approach Earth, with G2 conditions expected today and G3 on Nov. 12. ESA Swarm data show the South Atlantic Anomaly’s weakest region has expanded by 0.9% of Earth’s surface since 2014, shifting toward Africa. New research finds the magnetosphere’s electric polarity reverses near the equator, challenging previous models.
11 November 2025
Nebius (NBIS) Stock Rockets 350% on AI Boom – Bubble or Breakout? Experts Weigh In

Nebius Group (NBIS) Q3 Earnings Today: What to Watch as the AI High‑Flyer Rides a $17.4B Microsoft Deal and New “Token Factory” Launch

Nebius Group reports Q3 2025 results before the U.S. market opens, with a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET. Analysts expect revenue of $150–$156 million and a per-share loss of $0.44–$0.56. Shares have surged about 468% in the past year, driven by a $17.4 billion AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft and the launch of the Token Factory platform.
11 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK Markets Today: FTSE 100 Hits New High as Rate‑Cut Bets Build; Vodafone Lifts Dividend for First Time in 7 Years; SoftBank Exits Nvidia; ‘Little‑Known’ Tech Giant RELX in the Spotlight (11 Nov 2025)

The FTSE 100 hit new intraday records Tuesday after UK unemployment rose to 5.0% and wage growth slowed, fueling bets on a December rate cut. Vodafone raised its dividend for the first time since 2018 and tightened guidance, lifting its shares. SoftBank disclosed a $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake to fund AI investments. AstraZeneca shares also set new highs.
11 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds Share Price Nears £1 on 11 November 2025 as FTSE 100 Hits Records—AI Assistant Rollout, Buybacks and FCA Motor Finance Timeline in Focus

Lloyds Banking Group shares hit a 52-week high of 95p Tuesday, nearing the £1 mark amid a FTSE 100 rally and renewed optimism over its digital strategy. The stock is up about 75% year-on-year. Lloyds recently launched a large-scale AI assistant for its 21 million app users, while ongoing motor finance compensation provisions weighed on Q3 profit.
11 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record as Vodafone Lifts Dividend; UK Jobs Data Fuels Bets on a December BoE Rate Cut (11 November 2025)

The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday record at 9,892.04 as UK unemployment rose to 5.0%, the highest since 2021, and wage growth slowed. Vodafone shares surged after the company raised its dividend for the first time since 2018 and upgraded guidance. Markets now see a roughly 75% chance of a Bank of England rate cut in December. Sterling slipped 0.3% against the dollar.
11 November 2025
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BigBear.ai Stock’s 300% Surge Sparks Palantir Comparisons in Defense AI Frenzy

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Soars on Q3 Beat and $250M Ask Sage Deal: Profit Returns, Guidance Reaffirmed — Nov 11, 2025

BigBear.ai shares surged up to 23% pre-market after reporting a Q3 net income of $2.5 million and announcing a $250 million deal to acquire Ask Sage. Revenue fell 20% to $33.1 million, but earnings beat estimates. Ask Sage, serving over 100,000 users, is expected to generate $25 million ARR in 2025. The acquisition is set to close late Q4 2025 or early Q1 2026, pending approvals.
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Quantum Rocket or Bubble? RGTI’s Stunning Surge Explained—And How It Stacks Up to IonQ, D‑Wave, and QUBT

Rigetti (RGTI) Q3 2025: Revenue Miss, EPS Beat, Cash Near $600M; New Orders & AFRL Contract as Investors Track Today’s Call (11/11/2025)

Rigetti Computing posted Q3 2025 revenue of $1.9 million, missing analyst estimates, while its non-GAAP net loss narrowed to $0.03 per share, beating forecasts. Shares fell after hours. The company announced new system orders, a $5.8 million U.S. Air Force contract, and updated its technology roadmap. Investors awaited management’s earnings call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET.
11 November 2025
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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida; targets another 28 from Vandenberg today (Nov. 6, 2025)

SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9, Breaking Florida’s Annual Launch Record — Nov. 11, 2025

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral at 10:21 p.m. EST on Nov. 10, marking Florida’s 94th orbital-class launch of 2025 and breaking last year’s record. The Falcon 9 booster landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, its 141st touchdown there. The flight was delayed to comply with FAA restrictions during a U.S. government shutdown. Weather was 60% favorable at liftoff.
11 November 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Blasts Off: Japan Launch Deals and Analyst Upgrades Fuel 700% Rally

Rocket Lab (RKLB) soars after Q3 beat: record $155M revenue, stronger margins and 2026 Neutron launch in sight — Nov. 11, 2025

Rocket Lab reported Q3 2025 revenue of $155.1 million, up 48% year over year, and a net loss of $0.03 per share, beating analyst expectations. Shares rose over 8% after hours and 9% pre-market to $56.70. Management guided Q4 revenue to $170–$180 million and confirmed Neutron’s first launch at Wallops Island is planned for 2026. The company ended the quarter with over $1 billion in liquidity.
11 November 2025
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Shoots for the Stars – Verizon Deal and Satellite Breakthroughs Ignite 300% Rally

AST SpaceMobile Q3 2025: Earnings Miss but $1B+ Contracted Revenue, Verizon & stc Deals, and EU SatCo Push Keep 2026 Rollout on Track

AST SpaceMobile reported Q3 revenue of $14.7 million and a loss of $0.45 per share, missing analyst estimates. The company said it now holds over $1 billion in contracted revenue commitments and $3.2 billion in pro forma liquidity. Recent deals include a commercial agreement with Verizon for U.S. coverage starting in 2026 and a 10-year agreement with stc Group in MENA. Shares traded near $68–$69 Tuesday.
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Sony’s 2025 Surge: Inside the Tech Giant’s Record-Breaking Year and Bold Moves

Sony Lifts Profit Outlook to ¥1.43 Trillion as ‘Demon Slayer’ and Image Sensors Power Q2; PS5 Shipments Hit 3.9M

Sony raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 8% to ¥1.43 trillion after strong September-quarter results, citing surging anime-driven music revenue and higher demand for smartphone image sensors. Quarterly operating income rose 10% to ¥429.0 billion, while net income climbed 7% to ¥311.4 billion. Shares gained after the announcement. Full-year sales guidance now stands at ¥12.0 trillion.
11 November 2025
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Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

Social Security Checks Up to $5,108 Hit This Week (Nov. 11, 2025): Who Gets Paid Nov. 12, Shutdown Update, and the 2026 Schedule

Social Security payments up to $5,108 go out Nov. 12 to retirees and disabled workers with birthdays from the 1st to 10th. SSI recipients received November benefits early, on Oct. 31, due to the calendar. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is set at 2.8%. Social Security and SSI payments continue on schedule despite the ongoing federal shutdown.
11 November 2025
SoftBank Sells Entire Nvidia Stake for $5.83 Billion to Double Down on OpenAI and AI Infrastructure

SoftBank Sells Entire Nvidia Stake for $5.83 Billion to Double Down on OpenAI and AI Infrastructure

SoftBank sold its entire Nvidia stake—32.1 million shares—for $5.83 billion in October, the company disclosed Tuesday. Proceeds will help fund multibillion-dollar investments in OpenAI and new AI infrastructure. The sale follows $9.17 billion raised from T-Mobile share sales and an $8.5 billion bridge loan for OpenAI. Nvidia shares dipped 1.3% in early U.S. trading after the news.
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U.S.–Switzerland Near Tariff Deal: 39% Duties Could Drop to 15% as Trump Confirms Talks; Swiss Watch Stocks Rally (Nov. 11, 2025)

U.S.–Switzerland Near Tariff Deal: 39% Duties Could Drop to 15% as Trump Confirms Talks; Swiss Watch Stocks Rally (Nov. 11, 2025)

President Trump said the U.S. is negotiating with Switzerland to reduce the 39% tariff imposed in August. Bloomberg reports a revised rate near 15% could be agreed within two weeks, though talks are ongoing. Swatch Group shares rose about 4% and Richemont gained 2% on the news. The 39% tariff has applied to most Swiss exports since August 7.
11 November 2025
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Stocks Slip as Tech Wobble Returns; Layoffs Spike and Tariff Showdown Clouds Outlook — Stock Market Today (Nov. 6, 2025)

Stock Market Today, Nov. 11, 2025: Futures Slip on Veterans Day as Shutdown Deal Moves to the House; Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Cool After Tech-Led Rally

U.S. stock futures slipped early Tuesday after the Senate passed a funding package to end the record government shutdown, sending the bill to the House. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped about 0.2%–0.3%, while Dow futures were little changed. European shares rose, with the Stoxx 600 hitting a two-week high and the FTSE 100 setting a record. U.S. equities are open for Veterans Day; the bond market is closed.
11 November 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 11.11.2025

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.6% to 26,858.53, reaching a one-month high as traders anticipated a US government reopening and a possible Fed rate cut. The CSI 300 Index fell 0.4%. AI signals flagged a buy for MGQE:CA near 27.95 with a stop loss at 27.81. AbbVie (ABBV) was highlighted for bullish technical attributes, though the analyst held no current position.
11 November 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Visitor from Beyond the Solar System

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Nov. 10, 2025): First Radio Signal Confirmed, Fresh Jet/Tail Images & What to Watch Next

South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope detected hydroxyl absorption lines from comet 3I/ATLAS on Oct. 24, confirming active comet behavior. New images from Oct. 31–Nov. 9 show multiple jets and a visible ion tail as of Nov. 10. The comet passed perihelion around Oct. 30 and will remain about 270 million km from Earth at closest approach on Dec. 19, 2025. No threat to Earth is reported.
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Stock Market Updates

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.
Opendoor slides after landing in Russell 3000, liquidity and dilution concerns follow

Opendoor edges up before Russell 3000 move, soft housing numbers weigh

25 June 2026
Santos shares closed down 0.96% at A$7.24 after Brent crude slumped US$3.34 to US$73.74, cutting potential annual gross sales from its new Pikka project by about US$50 million at plateau rates; Pikka’s ramp to 80,000 barrels per day is key, as oil price swings now have a direct impact on Santos’ production-linked revenue and its US$2.5 billion net debt reduction target.
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