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TSMC Stock Soars on AI Boom: Record Highs, Big Ambitions & Geopolitical Risks (Oct 2025 Update)

TSMC Stock Soars on AI Boom – Record Highs, Key News, Risks & 2025 Outlook

Current News & Developments Image: A TSMC semiconductor fabrication facility in Taiwan, emblazoned with the company’s logo. TSMC’s cutting-edge fabs have put it at the center of recent tech and geopolitical news. In early October 2025, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) grabbed headlines with record financial results and strategic moves. On Oct 9, 2025, TSMC reported that its Q3 2025 revenue jumped about 30% year-on-yearto T$989.92 billion (~$32.5 billion) reuters.com, slightly beating market forecasts on the back of surging demand for AI-related chips. This preliminary sales figure (released ahead of full earnings on Oct 16) underscores how AI applications are driving unprecedented orders, offsetting softness in smartphones and other segments reuters.com. The blockbuster
10 October 2025
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Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Skyrockets on $5.2 B Novo Nordisk Buyout – Pipeline Breakthroughs & Expert Outlook

Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Skyrockets on $5.2 B Novo Nordisk Buyout – Pipeline Breakthroughs & Expert Outlook

Sources: Akero Therapeutics investor materials; Novo Nordisk press statements; Reuters, TS2.tech and FierceBiotechnews reports ts2.tech ts2.tech fiercebiotech.com; MarketBeat and DirectorsTalk analyst surveys marketbeat.com directorstalkinterviews.com; Economic Times deal summary economictimes.indiatimes.com economictimes.indiatimes.com; Business Wire legal alert businesswire.com businesswire.com; and TradingView market data marketbeat.com tradingview.com.
9 October 2025
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Inside Deutsche Börse & Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Europe’s Financial Powerhouse Unveiled (2025 Update)

Inside Deutsche Börse & Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Europe’s Financial Powerhouse Unveiled (2025 Update)

Deutsche Börse AG: Structure, Divisions & Subsidiaries Deutsche Börse AG is the backbone of Germany’s capital markets infrastructure. Founded in 1992 as a joint-stock company, it has grown into a multinational marketplace organizer for securities trading and related services en.wikipedia.org. The group’s structure spans the entire trade lifecycle: Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB): History, Market Structure & Trading Platforms The Frankfurt Stock Exchange – Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (FWB) – is the crown jewel of Deutsche Börse Group and the epicenter of German equity trading. It traces its origins back to 16th-century trade fairs and has operated as a formal exchange since 1585,
9 October 2025
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90% Plunge to 1000% Upside? Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP) Stock Sees EMA Boost & Bold Analyst Predictions

90% Plunge to 1000% Upside? Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP) Stock Sees EMA Boost & Bold Analyst Predictions

Current News & October 2025 Updates EMA Positive Opinion: A major recent catalyst for Acurx came on September 30, 2025, when the EMA’s Paediatric Committee issued a positive opinion on the Pediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) for Acurx’s lead drug, ibezapolstat, in Clostridioides difficile infection investing.com. This essentially means European regulators agree with Acurx’s plan to study ibezapolstat in children, a prerequisite for future marketing approval in Europe. As the company noted, the PIP approval “ensur[es] necessary data are obtained to support the drug’s authorization and use in pediatric populations.” investing.com This news helped lift ACXP stock from about $4.18 to $4.60 at the end of that week nasdaq.com, reflecting investor
8 October 2025
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Lucid Group (LCID) October 7 2025 Stock Analysis: Gravity SUV Lifts Deliveries to Record High – Will Expiring Tax Credits Stall the Momentum?

Lucid Group (LCID) October 7 2025 Stock Analysis: Gravity SUV Lifts Deliveries to Record High – Will Expiring Tax Credits Stall the Momentum?

Key Facts (As of Oct. 7 2025) Recent News and Strategic Updates Record deliveries driven by Gravity SUV and tax‑credit rush Lucid’s Q3 2025 delivery update brought some of the most positive headlines the company has seen in months. The luxury EV maker produced 3,891 vehicles in the quarter and delivered 4,078 vehicles, surpassing production for the first time since going public【962950135191294†L63-L119】. An additional 1,000+ vehicles were built in Arizona and shipped to a new facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for final assembly agbi.com. Management credited the surge to strong demand for the newly launched Gravity SUV and customers rushing to secure the expiring
7 October 2025
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IonQ’s 2025 Quantum Leap: Surging Stock, Bold Ambitions & How It Compares to Rigetti and D-Wave

Quantum Boom: IonQ Stock Skyrockets to Record High on Breakthroughs & Bold Ambitions

Stock Performance & Financial Overview IonQ has been one of 2025’s standout stocks. The share price has skyrocketed this year, vastly outperforming the broader market. As of early October, IonQ trades near $73–$75 per share, around its record high ts2.tech, after climbing about 70% year-to-date and an astonishing 700%+ vs. a year ago ts2.tech. For context, IonQ was valued near $2B in late 2022; its ~10× stock increase since then reflects dramatically shifted sentiment in favor of quantum computing plays ts2.tech. At a $20+ billion market cap, IonQ is valued on par with some mid-cap tech firms – remarkable for
7 October 2025
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Why Verizon’s Bold 5G & AI Bets Could Spark a Telecom Revolution – And What It Means for Investors (VZ, Oct 6 2025)

Why Verizon’s Bold 5G & AI Bets Could Spark a Telecom Revolution – And What It Means for Investors (VZ, Oct 6 2025)

Key Facts (as of 6 Oct 2025) Recent News and Strategic Moves (late Sept – 6 Oct 2025) CEO Transition & Board Leadership Verizon surprised markets on 6 Oct 2025 by replacing CEO Hans Vestberg with Dan Schulman effective immediately. Vestberg, who had led Verizon since 2018, will remain on the board and serve as special adviser until Oct 2026 verizon.com. Schulman’s appointment reflects the board’s desire for new leadership as Verizon integrates significant acquisitions and responds to fierce competition. In its news release, Verizon lauded Schulman’s success at PayPal, where he tripled revenue and guided the company’s digital payments expansion verizon.com. Reuters noted that investors reacted positively, with
6 October 2025
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Coal Comeback Sends Peabody Energy (BTU) Stock Soaring – Real-Time Update & Analyst Insights

Coal Comeback Sends Peabody Energy (BTU) Stock Soaring – Real-Time Update & Analyst Insights

Key Facts (as of Oct 3, 2025): U.S. markets are open (Fri Oct 3). Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is trading around $31.0 per share (as of ~10:30 AM EDT), up roughly +5.9% on the day marketbeat.com. Trading volume is heavy (20-day avg ~5.4 M shares stockanalysis.com). Market Cap is ≈$3.9 billion stockanalysis.com. Key ratios: trailing P/E ≈28.8, forward P/E ~64 stockanalysis.com (reflecting squeezed near-term earnings); EPS (TTM) ≈$1.10 stockanalysis.com; Revenue ~$4.04 B (TTM) stockanalysis.com. Peabody pays a $0.30 annual dividend (~1.0% yield) stockanalysis.com (last declared $0.075 in Q3’25 investing.com). Financially, Peabody holds net cash (~$192M: $586M cash vs $394M debt stockanalysis.com) and book equity
3 October 2025
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Astera Labs Stock Soars on AI Momentum: Is This High-Flying Chip Innovator Still a Buy in 2025?

Astera Labs Stock Soars on AI Momentum: Is This High-Flying Chip Innovator Still a Buy in 2025?

Key Facts at a Glance Company Background and Business Model Astera Labs is a Santa Clara‑based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017. It designs and sells mixed‑signal connectivity solutions for cloud and artificial‑intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The company’s Intelligent Connectivity Platform combines silicon products—such as PCIe/CXL smart retimers, Ethernet cable modules, CXL memory controllers and smart fabric switches—with its COSMOS software suite to provide end‑to‑end connectivity and system management aaii.com. Revenue predominantly comes from this platform, which is sold to hyperscale data‑centre operators and server OEMs markets.financialcontent.com. Astera operates a fabless business model, outsourcing manufacturing while focusing on design and system integration.
2 October 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Update & Insight Report – 2 Oct 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Update & Insight Report – 2 Oct 2025

Key Facts (as of 2 October 2025) Market Performance & Valuation Microsoft’s share price around US$519 on 2 Oct 2025 meant that the stock had already recovered significantly from the prior 52‑week low of US$344.79. At this level, the company’s market value stood above US$3.8 trillion, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies. The stock’s P/E ratio of ~38 (TTM) suggested a premium valuation relative to the broad market but was typical for mega‑cap technology firms benefiting from high growth expectations in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The 1‑year consensus target price of US$617.50 implied roughly 19 % upside from
2 October 2025
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Market Record Rally Amid Shutdown: A Deep Dive into U.S. Stock Performance on 1 October 2025

Market Record Rally Amid Shutdown: A Deep Dive into U.S. Stock Performance on 1 October 2025

Market Overview Index Performance The 1 October 2025 session began under a cloud as the federal government shut down due to a budget impasse. Stock futures opened lower amid fears that key economic reports might be delayed investopedia.com. By the closing bell, however, Wall Street had staged a dramatic recovery: Contrary to midday reports that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were modestly negative due to a risk‑off mood nasdaq.com, late‑day buying pushed all major indices into positive territory. Market breadth improved: the S&P 500 recorded 37 new 52‑week highs versus 7 lows, while the Nasdaq tallied 111 highs and 68 lows reuters.com. Sector
1 October 2025
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ACM Research (ACMR) at October 1 2025: Surging Backlog, Index Inclusion and a Market Shake‑up—What’s Next for the Semiconductor Equipment Innovator?

ACM Research (ACMR) at October 1 2025: Surging Backlog, Index Inclusion and a Market Shake‑up—What’s Next for the Semiconductor Equipment Innovator?

October 1 2025 snapshot, updated: 3:00 PM EDT Latest News and Developments Surge in Backlog & Strong Demand On Sept 29 2025 ACM Research (Shanghai) announced that its backlog reached RMB 9.07 billion (US$1.27 billion), representing a 34.1 % increase from a year earlier nasdaq.com. Backlog comprises shipped tools that have not yet met revenue‑recognition criteria and orders scheduled for future delivery. The surge underscores continued strong demand from Chinese semiconductor fabs and suggests revenue visibility well into 2026. Capital Raise & Dilution In August 2025 ACM Research (Shanghai) completed a private offering of 38.6 million ordinary shares at ¥116.11 per share, raising net proceeds of ¥4.4 billion (~US$624 million) stocktitan.net. The
1 October 2025
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