Meta (META) will kick off Big Tech’s earnings season when it reports its third quarter results after the bell on Wednesday. For the third quarter, Meta is expected to post earnings per share of $3.56 on revenue of $63.3 billion, according to Bloomberg analyst consensus estimates. That’s up from the $1.05 and $51.2 billion the
China-US ocean freight rates hold steady as post-holiday space tightens Published 3:20 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Mike Emiliani for Freight Right Mid-October 2026 saw the global trading landscape focus heavily on technical compliance and long-term litigation management, reports Freight Right, a freight forwarder and licensed customs broker based in Los Angeles. U.S. Customs
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led this bull market over the past three years, pushing the S&P 500 to record highs. Investors were eager to get in on this promising technology early on, and in many cases, they’ve already greatly benefited. For example, chip designers such as Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, as well as
A ban was also issued for any public gatherings from 1800 GMT Tuesday in les Halles Paris police ordered a new curfew for parts of the city for Tuesday overnight, after one the previous night that authorities said resulted in calm being restored following weekend riots and looting. The fresh curfew runs from 2100 GMT
Mountain trails just minutes from the city. A moon landing by the harbour. Christmas lights dancing across skyscrapers. Between its outdoor escapes and a packed festive calendar, Hong Kong offers year-end experiences your family can’t get anywhere else, and it’s just four hours away. It goes without saying that Hong Kong is a favourite travel
The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Oct, 20 2026 US stocks are set for a firmer open, with sentiment leaning risk on as investors focus on a clear upswing in American factory activity. The key driver this morning is stronger than expected industrial and capacity data. Industrial production rose 0.7% month over
Stefanie Ricchio has been taking her kids to New York City since they were newborns. “It’s a special place for us and a tradition for my daughter,” says the Toronto-based chartered professional accountant. To celebrate her daughter’s birthday each April, they travel to the city to watch a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium. But this
This year has been one for the record books, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) all reaching multiple all-time highs. But what goes up must come down eventually. Bond yields are at their highest levels in decades, raising borrowing costs for consumers and making
Statistically, the stock market has delivered outsize annual returns under President Donald Trump. During his first non-consecutive term (Jan. 20, 2017-Jan. 20, 2021), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) soared 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively. All three indexes have delivered an encore performance since the start of his
At least 2,400 people were arrested after rioters in cities across France on Saturday clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings and engulfed a historic city hall in flames, during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. On Sunday evening, small groups set fire to trash bins, bicycles
US housing market conditions are unlikely to change much just because the calendar turns from 2026 to 2027, Goldman Sachs warned. Elevated mortgage rates will keep homeownership out of reach for many Americans and, in turn, weigh on the US economy. “In 2027, we expect the headwind from affordability — reignited by the recent rebound
A client satisfaction survey rarely asks about training. It asks whether the person who came to the house was gentle, respectful and easy to understand. Those answers depend on skills a caregiver learns, practices and has been checked by a supervisor. For home-based care organisations, that makes training one of the clearest levers on the
SpaceX And Tesla Prepare Side By Side Earnings Reports Amid Merger Speculation ©@Kmeel_com from pixabay via Canva, @3DSculptor from Getty Images via Canva Key Stats for SpaceX Stock Price change for SpaceX stock in last 1 month: -3% $SPCX Stock Price as of Oct. 19: $148 52-Week High: $226 $SPCX Stock Price Target: $223 What
1 Cash-Producing Stock with Competitive Advantages and 2 Facing Challenges A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand. Not all companies are created equal, and StockStory is here to surface the ones with real upside. That said, here is one
Homebuilder confidence slumped to the lowest level since 2012 as builders contend with rising mortgage rates, high materials costs, and a challenging labor market. Confidence in the market for new single-family homes fell three points to 29 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reading. The last
Whenever thousands of people take to the streets in any corner of the world, the primary fear in the corridors of power is of a coup or regime change. The recent downfall of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, the flight of the Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka, and the political reshuffle in Nepal have further strengthened
India’s second-richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is launching what could be the country’s biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO), despite a stock market downturn. Mumbai-based Jio Platforms, a telecoms company backed by Meta Platforms and Google, is hoping to raise up to 302bn rupees (£2.4bn) and is targeting a 10.3tn rupees valuation when it floats on the
Rubio is on a visit to India US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was “frustrated” by accusations that he had deliberately harmed Ukraine, including claims he ordered intelligence sharing to be halted. “The president is frustrated because, first of all, he doesn’t like to be blamed for things that
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting delivers the closing ministerial keynote at the U.K. Space Power Conference 2026 in London on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (Jack Taylor/Pool Photo via AP) (Jack Taylor, Jack Taylor) LONDON – Britain announced Tuesday that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by
GM (GM) posted third quarter results before the bell that topped estimates, tightened its full-year profit outlook instead of boosting it, but issued shareholders a new $20 billion share repurchase program instead. For the quarter, GM posted Q3 revenue of $50.0 billion, up 2.9% from a year ago and above the $48.52 billion Bloomberg consensus.
Quick Read Your IRA balance on December 31 permanently locks in next year’s RMD, so even a January 15% drop still leaves you owing the larger amount. A $1 million IRA at 75 forces a $40,650 RMD even after a drop to $850,000, costing an extra $1,341 in federal taxes. Taking RMDs in shares instead
County Hall Chichester. Image: LDRS A call from Reform UK councillors in West Sussex for the county council to withdraw from all voluntary refugee resettlement schemes has been voted down. The motion was tabled by group leader Tim Charters (Southgate & Gossops Green) during a meeting on Friday (October 16), and seconded by Callum Johnson (Ref,
Pocket-sized Hong Kong packs more of a punch than its 430-square-mile size might suggest. Split into three main areas—Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories—made up of 18 districts, each with their own rich history, culture, architecture, and foods, there’s more than enough to keep the average tourist busy for months, never
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has successfully disrupted the entertainment industry, but lately it looks like it’s the one getting left behind. The stock is down 26% year-to-date, even as the broad market has risen, and Netflix lost out on its planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after it was outbid by Paramount Skydance, which is now Skydance.
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Cryptocurrency bettors aren’t fully bought into Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) hitting $300 or higher in October, even as the tech behemoth braces for its third-quarter financial results. Where’s Your Money on? The betting crowd on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket
Since it is election season, voters and investors who closely monitor the intersection of financial markets and politics are being inundated with political prognostications often conveyed in “leans/likely/D/R” form. Essentially, those predictions are pundits’ way of saying that a particular result is likely to occur in a specific electoral contest. Sometimes, “probably” is as good
WOL.COM launches Online World News The platform delivers timely updates about World, Business, Technology, Politics, Lifestyle, and Culture, with a focus on accuracy and international reach ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — WOL.com today announced the worldwide launch of its digital news platform providing real time global coverage through a modern, mobile
In recent years, investors have closely followed quantum computing. If successful, the technology could increase computing speeds exponentially. The problem with this technology is the delicate nature of quantum bits (qubits) and high error rates. Such challenges mean that widespread commercial viability is likely several years away. Missed AI’s “Act 1”? Act 2 Could Be
Ukrainian strikes on data centres operated by Russian tech company Yandex have disrupted key digital services, leaving users struggling to access bank accounts, book taxis and unlock smart doors in their homes. The attacks signal widening of the conflict, bringing Russia’s digital infrastructure into the picture. A woman walks past a Yandex-branded car in Moscow,
Global food prices face pressure from repeated supply shocks, and that matters for Canadian investors. Higher grocery and transport bills quietly punish weak businesses and reward those with strong cash generation and resilient balance sheets. That creates an opening to consider robust Canadian stocks that the market currently prices too cautiously. This article walks through
The world is holding its breath as it waits to find out whether this year’s estimated $US1tn investment in artificial intelligence is resting on a castle made of sand. Last week, the Nasdaq 100 – an index of the 100 biggest non-financial stocks on the American tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange – dropped by 5.5%, triggering the
Very good boys deserve very good gifts. But if the ‘dunno’ to your lovingly-asked ‘What do you want for Christmas?’ has you questioning your initial assumption, our gift guide is here to step in and do the thinking for him. Whether you’re a time-conscious gifter shopping with nothing to go off, or an under-the-cosh giftee
KOSPI falls 4% as South Korea’s chip-heavy stock index slides. Photo by BeInCrypto The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 3.5% at Tuesday’s open as a chip-led AI sell-off drags on, cutting its 2026 gain to about 31% from roughly 116% at its June record close. The index now sits about 39% below that
FOX Weather meteorologist Stephen Morgan gives his best place in America for Oct. 28. We’re nearing the end of 2026 and next year’s vacation planning is likely already underway for some people. Expedia’s Unpack 2027 report puts together a list of places in the world that are gaining attention or might be flying under the
Trump also told reporters that Russia has been “fine” with regards to Ukraine. US President Donald Trump on Monday said he thought someone other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should negotiate on Kyiv’s behalf as it seeks to end the war with Russia. “Maybe it’s time for Zelenskiy to get somebody else to negotiate,” said
Time flies when you’re having fun, building drones, and waiting to hold an IPO! Barely 18 months ago, I took a look at “unicorn” company Anduril Industries, its $1 billion in 2024 sales, and its $30 private market valuation — and decided the stock was probably overvalued at 30 times sales. (Most traditional defense companies