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Morgan Stanley Jumps Into Pre-IPO Trading – CEO Ted Pick’s First Big Deal Targets Startup Shares

Morgan Stanley Jumps Into Pre-IPO Trading – CEO Ted Pick’s First Big Deal Targets Startup Shares

Morgan Stanley will acquire EquityZen, a platform for trading shares of private companies, in its first deal under CEO Ted Pick. The move gives Morgan Stanley’s clients access to pre-IPO shares and expands its private markets services. EquityZen, founded in 2013, has over 800,000 users and 49,000 transactions. Terms were not disclosed; the deal is expected to close in early 2026.
29 October 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point at its Oct. 28–29 meeting, with futures markets pricing in a 95% chance. U.S. stocks hit record highs Monday, the S&P 500 closing above 6,800 and the Nasdaq at 23,637, driven by tech gains. September CPI rose 3% year-on-year, below forecasts, while labor market data show signs of weakening. Ten-year Treasury yields hovered near 4.0%.
28 October 2025
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OpenAI Hires 100 Ex-Bankers at $150/Hour to Train an AI to Replace Wall Street Analysts

OpenAI Hires 100 Ex-Bankers at $150/Hour to Train an AI to Replace Wall Street Analysts

OpenAI has hired over 100 former Wall Street bankers to train its AI on building complex financial models, paying them about $150 an hour under the secretive “Project Mercury.” The initiative aims to automate tasks done by junior analysts, raising job security concerns among entry-level bankers. OpenAI’s $500 billion valuation and major chip deals have boosted tech stocks. Experts predict AI could eliminate up to half of entry-level office jobs within five years.
26 October 2025
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SpaceX Moon Mission in Jeopardy: Musk Clashes with Trump Official After NASA Opens Lander Bids

SpaceX Moon Mission in Jeopardy: Musk Clashes with Trump Official After NASA Opens Lander Bids

NASA’s acting chief Sean Duffy will open the Artemis III lunar-lander contract to competition after delays by SpaceX. Blue Origin and a Lockheed Martin–led team are preparing bids for the 2028 crewed Moon mission. Elon Musk lashed out at Duffy on X, calling him “Sean Dummy” and questioning his credentials. NASA clarified Duffy is not seeking the top job and supports making the agency cabinet-level.
22 October 2025
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Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Wall Street Rally Meets “Cockroach” Fears: Stocks Soar as Credit Jitters Loom

U.S. stocks closed last week at or near record highs, with the S&P 500 around 6,664 and the Dow near 46,200. Regional bank shares tumbled, erasing over $100 billion in value after surprise loan losses and fraud allegations. Gold surged to a record above $4,300 per ounce before retreating. The government shutdown has frozen key economic data and could become the longest ever.
20 October 2025
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Stocks Rally on Trump’s Trade Pivot – But Is the Bull Run Peaking?

Stocks Rally on Trump’s Trade Pivot – But Is the Bull Run Peaking?

The S&P 500 and Dow closed near record highs Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite ending around 22,680, up 15% year-to-date. Investors expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in late October. President Trump pulled back from a proposed 100% China tariff, easing trade tensions. Regional bank stocks rebounded after strong earnings, while tech and AI stocks drove gains, led by AMD and Nvidia.
20 October 2025
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Credit ‘Cockroach’ Jitters Shake Markets: Stocks Slide Globally as Gold Hits Record High

All You Need to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on October 20, 2025

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed last week near record highs, with the Nasdaq Composite at 22,680, up about 15% for the year. President Trump eased U.S.–China tariff threats, helping markets rebound after a sharp tech sell-off. Gold hit a record above $4,300/oz before retreating, while oil prices fell. Key U.S. economic data remain delayed by a government shutdown, with markets expecting a Fed rate cut at month’s end.
19 October 2025
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Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

Stocks Surge on Trade Optimism and Fed Cut Hopes – Is a New Bull Run Brewing?

The S&P 500 closed near 6,671, up 0.4%, and the Nasdaq reached 22,670, up 0.7%, as trade-war concerns eased and Fed officials signaled more rate cuts. Morgan Stanley rose 4.7% and Bank of America 4.4%. AMD spiked about 24% in a day; Nvidia is up 41% year-to-date. Dow futures rose 0.4% and S&P 500 futures 0.2% on the morning of Oct. 16.
16 October 2025
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Morgan Stanley Q3 Earnings Skyrocket – Are Big Banks Making a Comeback?

Morgan Stanley Q3 Earnings Skyrocket – Are Big Banks Making a Comeback?

Morgan Stanley reported Q3 net income of $4.6 billion, up from $3.2 billion a year earlier, with record revenue of $18.2 billion. Investment banking fees jumped 44% to $2.11 billion, and wealth management revenue hit $8.2 billion with a 30.3% pre-tax margin. Shares closed at $155 on Oct. 14 and rose 1.2% pre-market Oct. 15. Analysts cited strong deal activity and expectations of Fed rate cuts.
15 October 2025
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Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Plummets After AMD-Oracle AI Deal – What Investors Should Know

Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Plummets After AMD-Oracle AI Deal – What Investors Should Know

Astera’s stock closed at $161.55 on Oct. 15, down 19% after AMD announced a 50,000-GPU deal with Oracle, sparking concerns over competition. Q2 revenue rose 150% to $191.9 million with EPS of $0.44; Q3 revenue is guided at $203–210 million. Analysts remain mostly bullish, with 14 buys and an average price target of $187. Astera highlighted new AI connectivity partnerships at the OCP Summit.
15 October 2025
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Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

U.S. stock futures surged Monday after President Trump eased trade threats against China, with Nasdaq e-minis up 1.8% and tech stocks leading gains. Nvidia rose 3.3% pre-market, Tesla 2.8%. Gold hit records near $4,100/oz as investors sought safety. JPMorgan gained 1.4% after announcing a $1.5 trillion investment plan; MB Materials jumped 10% on China export curbs.
13 October 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 12.10.2025

Andrew Ross Sorkin warns Wall Street is showing signs reminiscent of 1929, with AI-fueled gains masking fragile fundamentals and overpriced valuations. He says a crash is likely but gives no timeline. U.S. stock futures rebounded after Trump softened tariff threats against China, while investors prepare for bank earnings and a possible government shutdown. The SEC will allow IPOs to proceed without pricing details during the shutdown.
12 October 2025
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Tariffs Fail to Derail European Stock Rally as Markets Bounce Back

Wall Street Braces as Big Bank Earnings Kick Off: Are Markets in for a Surprise?

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup report Q3 earnings Tuesday, with Bank of America and Morgan Stanley following Wednesday. Analysts expect double-digit profit growth at most major banks, led by Goldman Sachs at +31%. Dealmaking and trading revenue have rebounded, but loan and deposit growth remain flat. The U.S. government shutdown has delayed key economic data, increasing investor focus on bank results.
11 October 2025
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Rolex Price “Crash”? Experts Say It’s Just a Healthy Correction

Rolex Price “Crash”? Experts Say It’s Just a Healthy Correction

Rolex secondary market prices have dropped 20–30% from 2020–22 highs, driven by excess inventory and weaker demand. Mass-market sports models saw the steepest declines, while rare models held value. Despite the correction, average Rolex prices remain up 550% since 2010, with the Submariner rebounding to 92% of its peak. Retail demand stays strong, and official prices rose 8–13% in early 2025.
11 October 2025
AI Capex Boom at the Crossroads: Are the Hyperscalers Running into Trouble?

AI Capex Boom at the Crossroads: Are the Hyperscalers Running into Trouble?

Morgan Stanley’s Lisa Shalett warns the AI spending surge is nearing its late stages, citing slowing free-cash-flow growth among hyperscalers after capex quadrupled since 2022. She notes most AI infrastructure is funded by mature businesses facing saturation and rising competition. Strategas data shows hyperscalers’ free cash flow could shrink 16% in the next year. Morgan Stanley advises caution on small-cap and unprofitable tech stocks.
2 October 2025
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Exposing AI Bias: 10 Powerful Ways to Fight Algorithmic Discrimination

AI Megatrends 2025: The Next Wave Is Here—Why Data‑Center Power, AI Agents & Edge Devices Could Reshape Markets (and Portfolios) Now

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five new U.S. AI data center sites, aiming for 7 GW capacity in a $500 billion program, with Nvidia joining as supplier and investor. PJM warned AI data center power demand is outpacing grid additions; the White House moved to fast-track power projects. Samsung passed Nvidia’s HBM3E memory qualification, intensifying competition with SK hynix and Micron. Microsoft and Meta raised capex guidance as data center spending surges.
28 September 2025
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Vanguard’s Crypto U-Turn: $10T Giant Opens Doors to Bitcoin ETFs

Vanguard’s Crypto U-Turn: $10T Giant Opens Doors to Bitcoin ETFs

Vanguard is preparing to allow US brokerage clients to buy cryptocurrency ETFs, reversing its long-standing ban, according to multiple reports. The move follows CEO Salim Ramji’s arrival and growing client demand, but Vanguard will only list third-party crypto ETFs, not launch its own. BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale products would be included if approved. Vanguard had previously excluded all crypto funds, including Bitcoin ETFs.
27 September 2025
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1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

Solar Surge: 200% Spike as Homeowners Scramble to Beat Looming Tax Credit Deadline

The federal 30% tax credit for home solar installations expires Dec. 31, 2025, prompting a surge in demand. Solar installers report record inquiries, with some seeing business double or triple since the phase-out was announced. To qualify, systems must be installed and operational before the deadline. Analysts warn the end of the credit could sharply reduce demand and threaten industry jobs.
25 September 2025
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Quantum Shockwaves & Mega Moves – The Ultimate Quantum Tech Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Quantum Shockwaves & Mega Moves – The Ultimate Quantum Tech Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Scientists used Google’s quantum processor to simulate gauge-theory particle interactions, while ICFO demonstrated a 10-qubit quantum RAM prototype. Ben-Gurion University levitated nanodiamonds in quantum superposition to probe quantum gravity. Morgan Stanley disclosed a 7.1% stake in IonQ, and QuamCore announced plans for a million-qubit quantum computer after raising $30 million.
26 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Friday's Top ETF Movers: SPDR Oil & Gas ETF Surges, Sprott Silver ETF Declines
    March 20, 2026, 1:06 PM EDT. On Friday, the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) led gains, rising about 2.1%, driven by strong performances from Venture Global, up 10.8%, and SM Energy, up 7.9%. Conversely, the Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) lagged, falling around 3.8%. Key laggards within SLVR included Gold Resource, down 6.5%, and Americas Gold and Silver, down 6.2%. These movements highlight sector-specific volatility, with energy exploration seeing robust investor interest, while silver mining faced selling pressure throughout the day.
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