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Business Updates News 14 October 2025 - 13 November 2025

Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta (META) Stock Today, Nov 13, 2025: Shares Ease as Australia Revives ‘News Bargaining’ Plan, South Africa Sets Remedies; $1B Wisconsin AI Data Center Still in Focus

Published: November 13, 2025 At a glance META share price today Meta shares softened to $609.01 (about –2.9% intraday), with broader U.S. markets steady to mixed ahead of fresh data after the federal government’s reopening and ongoing rate‑cut handicapping. Reuters+1 Australia reopens the “pay for news” debate—and it could matter for Meta Australia’s Treasury today released the News Bargaining Incentive consultation, a policy designed to nudge large social and search platforms (those with significant Australian revenue) into commercial deals with news outlets—even if a platform withdraws or downranks news content. Key design elements under discussion include: Why it’s market‑relevant: Meta
Meta’s $1.5B AI Hiring Spree: Will Zuckerberg’s Talent Grab Send META Stock Soaring & Shake Up Apple’s XR Plans?

Meta Platforms (META) Today — Nov. 12, 2025: $1B Wisconsin AI Data Center Breaks Ground as Australia Floats New Media Fines; Stock Slips

Dateline: November 12, 2025 Meta Platforms, Inc. opened Wednesday with a major infrastructure move and fresh regulatory headlines. The Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads owner formally broke ground on a new, AI‑optimized data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, while Australia advanced plans that could levy multimillion‑dollar penalties on platforms that refuse to pay local publishers. META shares traded lower alongside other mega‑cap tech stocks. About Facebook+2The Guardian+2 AI infrastructure push: Meta breaks ground on its 30th data center Meta confirmed it is building a more‑than‑$1 billion data center campus in Beaver Dam—its 30th globally—designed specifically to power “ambitious AI workloads.”
Greenidge (GREE) Soars as New York Deal Paves Path to Title V Permit Renewal — What Changed Today (Nov. 10, 2025)

Greenidge (GREE) Soars as New York Deal Paves Path to Title V Permit Renewal — What Changed Today (Nov. 10, 2025)

What the Nov. 10 filing says In today’s 8‑K, Greenidge disclosed it entered a Stipulation of Settlement with the NYS DEC on Nov. 7. The agreement commits the agency to process a permit modification and renewal that adds new GHG limits and related monitoring/reporting; the draft permit will undergo public notice and comment and a 45‑day EPA review. Once that process is complete—and Greenidge withdraws its pending court appeal—the DEC will issue the final Title V permit. Until then, Greenidge’s existing Title V permit remains valid under New York administrative law. SEC By the numbers (GHG limits stated in the 8‑K): During Years 3–4,
Tesla (TSLA) News Today — November 10, 2025: China Sales Hit 3‑Year Low, Cybertruck Chief Exits, and Tesla Launches Short‑Term Rentals

Tesla (TSLA) News Today — November 10, 2025: China Sales Hit 3‑Year Low, Cybertruck Chief Exits, and Tesla Launches Short‑Term Rentals

China: sales slide underscores a tougher competitive landscape Fresh data out of Beijing show Tesla’s October retail sales fell 35.8% year over year to 26,006 vehicles, the company’s weakest monthly retail tally in three years. While exports from Giga Shanghai hit a two‑year high (35,491 units), Tesla’s domestic EV market share plunged to 3.2%, down from 8.7% in September—its lowest in more than three years. The drop comes amid fierce local competition (including Xiaomi’s record month) and softer consumer sentiment as incentives fade. Reuters Why it matters: China is Tesla’s second‑largest market; a sustained share decline can pressure margins and
CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) News Today: Advent Prices 37.3M‑Share Secondary at $7.79; Ticker Now “CCC” — Nov. 7, 2025

CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) News Today: Advent Prices 37.3M‑Share Secondary at $7.79; Ticker Now “CCC” — Nov. 7, 2025

What happened CCC Intelligent Solutions said affiliates of Advent International (the selling stockholders) priced a secondary offering of 37,342,526 common shares at $7.79. The company itself is not issuing shares and will not receive proceeds. The release noted the offering was expected to close on or about Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, pending customary conditions; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as book‑running manager. Business Wire A related prospectus supplement details the $7.79 offer price and expected Nov. 7 settlement, aligning with the company’s announcement. Stock Titan Market reports framed the sale as Advent’s full exit (~5.8% stake); shares traded
Motorsport Games (MSGM) Rockets Premarket on Q3 Profit; Terminates $12M Related‑Party Credit Line as Le Mans Ultimate Momentum Builds — Nov. 7, 2025

Motorsport Games (MSGM) Rockets Premarket on Q3 Profit; Terminates $12M Related‑Party Credit Line as Le Mans Ultimate Momentum Builds — Nov. 7, 2025

Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) is back in the headlines today after reporting a profitable third quarter late Thursday and disclosing a governance‑style cleanup of its capital structure. Shares spiked more than +120% premarket to $4.88 before giving back gains after the open, as investors digested the details behind the turnaround and the company’s flagship sim, Le Mans Ultimate. marketwatch.com Key takeaways What happened and why it matters Late Thursday (Nov. 6), Motorsport Games posted Q3 2025 results showing a sharp year‑over‑year revenue jump and a second straight quarter of profitability. Management credited sustained player engagement and content momentum around
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Brighthouse Financial (BHF) to Be Acquired by Aquarian Capital for $4.1B at $70/Share; Stock Jumps — Nov. 6, 2025

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) to Be Acquired by Aquarian Capital for $4.1B at $70/Share; Stock Jumps — Nov. 6, 2025

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHF) said this morning it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Aquarian Capital in an all‑cash deal valuing the company at approximately $4.1 billion, or $70.00 per share. The transaction would take the U.S. life insurer and annuity provider private and is expected to close in 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Business Wire Key takeaways Deal details and timeline Under the definitive merger agreement, Aquarian will acquire all outstanding BHF common shares for $70 in cash. Preferred stock will remain outstanding with the same terms and dividends, and outstanding junior subordinated
Amazon Stock Skyrockets to Record High on AWS Boom – Analysts Predict More Upside

Amazon Stock Today (Nov. 5, 2025): AMZN Holds Near Record Highs as OpenAI Cloud Pact, Perplexity Lawsuit, and Brazil Payments Push Take Center Stage

Summary: Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is hovering around recent all‑time highs midday Wednesday as investors digest a flurry of catalysts: a seven‑year, $38 billion AI infrastructure deal with OpenAI that lifted shares earlier this week, a fresh lawsuit against Perplexity over an “agentic” shopping tool, and a Brazil payments expansion via Nubank. Under the hood, Q3 showed AWS growth reaccelerating and management guiding 2025 capital spending toward ~$125 billion to meet AI demand. Bloomberg+4Investopedia+4Reuters+4 Key takeaways What’s moving the stock today (Nov. 5) 1) Amazon files suit against Perplexity over automated shopping.Amazon claims Perplexity’s Comet browser uses an AI “agent” that
Helmet Maker Studds Launches ₹455 Cr IPO – Grey Market Predicts ~10% Listing Pop

Helmet Maker Studds Launches ₹455 Cr IPO – Grey Market Predicts ~10% Listing Pop

India’s busiest IPO week rolls on with Studds following Orkla and Lenskart to market. With the issue entirely an OFS, all ₹455+ crore will go to existing shareholders – primarily promoters Madhu and Sidhartha Khurana and family investorseconomictimes.indiatimes.comfreepressjournal.in. “Studds will offer 78 lakh equity shares in the primary market,” ETMarkets reportseconomictimes.indiatimes.com, and “all proceeds will go to the selling shareholders”economictimes.indiatimes.com. The IPO opens Thursday (Oct 30) and closes Nov 3, with a tentative Nov 7 listingeconomictimes.indiatimes.combusiness-standard.com. Investor buzz centers on the grey market pricing. Moneycontrol and Mint note a ₹55 GMP, implying a debut near ₹640 (≈9–10% above band)economictimes.indiatimes.comfinancialexpress.com. Business
Shocking Surge: Hillenbrand Stock Soars 19% on $32 Buyout Announcement

Shocking Surge: Hillenbrand Stock Soars 19% on $32 Buyout Announcement

Lone Star Buyout Details Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) announced on Oct. 15 that it will be acquired by Lone Star Funds in an all-cash deal at $32.00 per shareir.hillenbrand.com. At this price, the transaction’s enterprise value is roughly $3.8 billion, including Hillenbrand’s debt. The board said it reviewed multiple strategic options and unanimously determined the offer “is in the best interest of Hillenbrand and its shareholders”ir.hillenbrand.com. Lone Star’s offer represents a 37% premium to Hillenbrand’s pre-deal share price on Aug. 12ir.hillenbrand.com, and 53% above the 90-day average price up to that date. The companies expect the deal to close by the end of
Polaris Shocks Market: Sells Indian Motorcycle to Private Equity; Stock Surges Over 10%

Polaris Shocks Market: Sells Indian Motorcycle to Private Equity; Stock Surges Over 10%

Deal Details and Strategic Rationale Polaris’s surprise announcement comes after years of owning Indian Motorcycle (acquired in 2011) and ultimately retiring its rival Victory brand in 2017. In a press release, Polaris explained it will “separate Indian Motorcycle into a standalone business” to let each company “move faster” with sharper focus polaris.com polaris.com. Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen said the move lets Polaris concentrate on its highest-growth segments (like ATVs and snowmobiles) and “lean further into our respective market strengths” polaris.com. Carolwood Principal Andrew Shanfeld (quoted in the press release) hailed Indian as “an iconic American brand” and plans to invest
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Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
SYDNEY, Feb 7, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers shares ended Friday down 1.33% at A$85.04, trimming a sharp gain a day earlier as the Australian market slid into the weekend. (wesfarmers.com.au) Why it matters now is timing. Australia’s reporting season is starting to bite, and Wesfarmers’ half-year results are due on Feb. 19, a date investors have been circling as they look for a read on household demand and margins across the group. (wesfarmers.com.au) The broader tape has not been calm. A week of heavy moves in commodities and tech has pushed investors to cut exposure to cyclical
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