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Walmart Q3 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Holiday Shoppers Hunt for Deals

Walmart Q3 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Holiday Shoppers Hunt for Deals

Walmart’s latest quarterly results landed just as the 2025 holiday shopping season kicks into gear — and together they paint a clear picture of the American consumer: still spending, but laser‑focused on value. On Thursday, Walmart reported stronger‑than‑expected sales and raised its full‑year outlook, even as many households feel squeezed by high prices and a cooling job market. At the same time, the retail giant is rolling out aggressive Black Friday discounts and ultra‑cheap holiday meal bundles, positioning itself as the go‑to destination for shoppers trying to stretch every dollar. Stock Titan+2mint+2 Inside Walmart’s Q3: Big Sales, Bigger Signal About
20 November 2025
Broadcom (AVGO) Surges on Quantum‑Safe 128G AI Switch Launch, Nvidia Boost and VMware Licensing Fight – November 20, 2025

Broadcom (AVGO) Surges on Quantum‑Safe 128G AI Switch Launch, Nvidia Boost and VMware Licensing Fight – November 20, 2025

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is back in the market’s spotlight on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as investors pile into the stock on a powerful mix of new AI‑infrastructure products, bullish AI sentiment after Nvidia’s earnings, and ongoing legal noise around its VMware software business. Broadcom stock today: AVGO extends its AI rally As of the latest trade on Thursday, Broadcom shares are changing hands around $354 and are up roughly 3% over the past 24 hours, according to TradingView. Over the last year the stock has gained more than 110%, and Broadcom’s market capitalization now sits near $1.7 trillion. TradingView+2MarketBeat+2
20 November 2025
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VOO vs QQQ, VOOG vs MGK and VOO’s $78 ‘Twin’: What ETF Investors Need to Know on November 20, 2025

VOO vs QQQ, VOOG vs MGK and VOO’s $78 ‘Twin’: What ETF Investors Need to Know on November 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025, the ETF world is buzzing around a familiar cast of tickers: VOO, QQQ, VOOG, MGK and SPYM. Fresh analysis from outlets like The Motley Fool, Nasdaq and Rolling Out is all circling the same idea: diversification, fees and concentration risk now matter more than ever for index investors. The Motley Fool+2Nasdaq+2 Below is a breakdown of today’s key storylines and what they mean if you’re deciding between broad-market S&P 500 exposure, tech‑heavy growth, or a cheaper “twin” to VOO. Key Takeaways at a Glance 1. VOO vs QQQ: S&P 500 Stability or Tech‑Focused Growth? Today’s renewed
20 November 2025
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SiriusXM Names New CFO Zac Coughlin as It Doubles Down on In‑Car Growth, Free Listening and Podcast Power

SiriusXM Names New CFO Zac Coughlin as It Doubles Down on In‑Car Growth, Free Listening and Podcast Power

As Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) reshapes itself for a tougher audio landscape, the company is making a series of high‑impact moves that all point in the same direction: cars, cash flow and premium content. Over the past few weeks SiriusXM has: Here’s how all of that fits together — and what it means for investors, automakers and listeners. Zac Coughlin Takes the Finance Wheel at SiriusXM On November 18, SiriusXM announced that Zac Coughlin will become the company’s next Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Tom Barry on January 1, 2026. Barry will step down as CFO on December 31, 2025
20 November 2025
First Kiss Dates Back 21 Million Years, Study Finds Neanderthals Also Kissed

First Kiss Dates Back 21 Million Years, Study Finds Neanderthals Also Kissed

New research suggests kissing began with ancient apes, long before Homo sapiens evolved – and that Neanderthals almost certainly locked lips too. A 21‑Million‑Year‑Old Love Story Your “first kiss” suddenly feels very recent. A new evolutionary study has traced the origins of kissing back at least 16.9–21.5 million years, to the common ancestor of today’s great apes. That means the behavior predates Homo sapiens by tens of millions of years and likely appeared when our lineage was still a tree‑dwelling ape somewhere in the Miocene. Sci.News: Breaking Science News+1 The work, led by Matilda Brindle of the University of Oxford
20 November 2025
Abbott to Acquire Exact Sciences for $21 Billion in Cancer Screening Mega-Deal

Abbott to Acquire Exact Sciences for $21 Billion in Cancer Screening Mega-Deal

Abbott has agreed to acquire cancer diagnostics specialist Exact Sciences in a cash deal valued at about $21 billion in equity, or roughly $23 billion including debt, in one of the biggest healthcare transactions of 2025 and Abbott’s largest deal in nearly a decade. Abbott MediaRoom+2Reuters+2 The transaction gives Abbott an immediate leadership position in fast‑growing cancer screening and precision oncology diagnostics, anchored by Exact Sciences’ flagship tests Cologuard and Oncotype DX, plus its new multi‑cancer blood test Cancerguard. Abbott MediaRoom+2investor.exactsciences.com+2 Deal Terms: $105 per Share and a $23 Billion Enterprise Value Under the definitive agreement announced today, Abbott will
20 November 2025
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Crypto Markets Today (Nov 7, 2025): ‘Extreme Fear’ Lingers as ETFs Snap Outflow Streak; Research Confirms First Red October Since 2018

Brazil Targets Crypto: New Tax Plans, Seized Bitcoin Sales and Tough VASP Rules Reshape Digital Asset Market

From cross‑border stablecoin transfers to organized crime crackdowns, Latin America’s biggest economy is rapidly rewriting the rules for crypto. BRASÍLIA / SÃO PAULO – November 20, 2025 Brazil is moving at breakneck speed to pull its booming crypto market into the heart of its financial and legal system. In less than two weeks, policymakers have: Taken together, the measures signal one of the most aggressive regulatory pivots toward crypto anywhere in the emerging‑market world—and they could fundamentally change how Brazilians use stablecoins and other digital assets at home and across borders. Why Brazil is tightening the screws on crypto now
20 November 2025
Opendoor (OPEN) News Today — Nov 12, 2025: CEO Kaz Nejatian Buys $1M in Stock as Warrant Dividend Nears; Shares Hold Gains

Opendoor (OPEN) Stock Today, November 20, 2025: Kaz Warrants, CFO Sale, Tokenization Hype and a 10% Slide

Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN) is back in the spotlight today, November 20, 2025, after a bruising five‑day sell‑off, a controversial warrant “dividend,” fresh insider selling, and bold new talk of tokenizing real estate. At the same time, the company is leaning hard into an AI‑first strategy, even as losses and a stagnant housing market keep pressure on the stock. Ts2 Tech+1 Below is a detailed look at where Opendoor stock stands today and the key news driving OPEN on November 20, 2025. Opendoor stock price today (20 November 2025) In short: OPEN is in a sharp pullback, not a quiet
20 November 2025
China’s EV Revolution: From $5,000 Minis to 1,000-km Supercars – How China Is Shocking the Global Car Market

Xiaomi Raises 2025 EV Target to 400,000 Cars After Break‑Even – Faster Than Tesla, New Shock for Global Carmakers

Published: November 20, 2025 Xiaomi has just turned its electric‑vehicle experiment into a full‑blown business — and it’s moving faster than almost anyone expected, including Tesla. On November 20, the Chinese tech giant lifted its 2025 EV delivery target from 350,000 to more than 400,000 cars, after confirming that its electric‑vehicle and AI division has turned profitable for the first time. Bloomberg+2Tech in Asia+2 That milestone comes less than two years after Xiaomi delivered its first car, and roughly 19–20 months after launching the SU7 sedan — dramatically quicker than the timeline Tesla needed to reach consistent profitability, and far
20 November 2025
Adobe (ADBE) Stock: 7 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on November 17, 2025

Adobe News Today (November 20, 2025): $1.9 Billion Semrush Deal, HUMAIN AI Partnership, and Market Reaction

Updated: November 20, 2025 Over the last 48 hours, Adobe has effectively redrawn its AI and marketing roadmap. From a $1.9 billion agreement to acquire SEO giant Semrush to a global AI partnership with Saudi-backed HUMAIN to build Arabic‑first generative models, the company has packed a month’s worth of strategy into two days. At the same time, investors and analysts are scrambling to price in what these moves mean for Adobe’s growth and profitability. Investing.com+3Adobe Newsroom+3Stock Titan+3 This roundup breaks down all major Adobe developments from November 19–20, 2025, and what they mean for marketers, creators, and shareholders. 1. Adobe
20 November 2025
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Nebius (NBIS) Stock Rockets 350% on AI Boom – Bubble or Breakout? Experts Weigh In

Nebius (NBIS) Stock Today, 20 November 2025: After‑Hours Surge Above $100 on AI Cloud Deals and Nvidia Boost

Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) is back in the spotlight on 20 November 2025, with the stock extending its rebound and trading back above $100 in after‑hours as investors re‑embrace one of the market’s most volatile AI infrastructure names. After closing Wednesday, 19 November at $95.07, up 5% on the day, Nebius climbed further in Thursday’s extended session. Data from Public.com shows NBIS changing hands around $103.69 at 8:00 p.m. ET, roughly 9% above the prior close. Nasdaq+1 Alongside the price action, a wave of fresh coverage dated 20 November 2025 is shaping the narrative around Nebius stock — from new
20 November 2025
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Will You Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in October 2025? (And Why Stocks Are Soaring Anyway)

IRS 401(k) Contribution Limits 2026: Today’s Key 401k IRS News (November 20, 2025)

On November 20, 2025, the big 401(k) story is still the IRS’s newly announced 2026 contribution limits and the related Roth catch‑up rules for higher earners—plus fresh data showing a record number of 401(k) millionaires in the U.S. Together, they paint a clear picture: the IRS is giving savers more room to invest, and long‑term investors are already benefiting. Below is a breakdown of what’s changed, what it means, and what you may want to do before 2026. 1. What the IRS Just Did: The Core 401(k) & IRA Announcements On November 13, 2025, the IRS released IR‑2025‑111 and Notice 2025‑67, setting cost‑of‑living adjustments for retirement plans for tax year 2026. IRS+1
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Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 06:41 EST — Market closed. Stellantis N.V. shares (STLA) closed down 23.7% at $7.28 on Friday after the Jeep maker detailed a roughly €22.2 billion hit tied to an electric-vehicle strategy reset and said it would not pay an annual dividend in 2026. The stock was up about 1.6% in late after-hours trade. (Yahoo Finance) The slump matters because it puts Stellantis’ balance-sheet choices back on the front page, fast. Investors will be looking for signs that the company can stop cash burn and stabilise U.S. profits before the next session opens on Monday. In
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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