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The AI Boom Is Creating a New Set of Winners. These Stocks Stand Out

Quick Read Dell booked $130B in AI server orders with a record $95B backlog, and Hock Tan confirmed Broadcom secured supply to double AI revenue to $115B. Dell has gained 688% over five years, Credo is up over 1,100% since 2022, and Broadcom has returned 2,375% over the past decade. Building a portfolio and living

MercadoLibre Plunged After Earnings. Here’s Why I’m Not Selling.

Shares of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) fell by 12% on Nov. 5, the day after the company’s third-quarter earnings came in below analysts’ expectations. That leaves the stock more than 40% below its all-time high. Of course, some of it was due to broader market pressure, as the Nasdaq Composite had its worst day in years, but

New York City police officers are on duty outside the Lotte Palace Hotel during a United Nations General Assembly leaders reception, late Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Trump Discusses Middle East De-Escalation With Qatar’s Emir, and Other Mideast News

Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister held discussions with his Egyptian counterpart, part of an ongoing flurry of diplomacy as Iran’s neighbors in the region push for a negotiated settlement rather than a new round of war. Trump discusses de-escalation efforts with Qatar’s emir The telephone call between Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheik Tamim bin Hamad al

Andy Burnham's 30-year political career has been occupied almost entirely with domestic affairs, and he has seemed content with that. (AFP)
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Andy Burnham promises three foreign-policy overhauls

Andy Burnham was a foreign-policy novice when he became Britain’s prime minister in July. His 30-year political career has been occupied almost entirely with domestic affairs, and he has seemed content with that. On being elected the MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester, he promised to apply a “Makerfield test” to every decision he makes.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani
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Trump holds call with mediator Qatar’s Emir on de-escalation in Iran war

US President Donald Trump spoke with Qatar’s leader by phone about efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, part of a flurry of recent diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewal of all out war with Iran. US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani The US leader and

The shallow quake hit at 7:39 pm (1039 GMT) in the sea off the coast of the country's Kanto region. (REUTERS)
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off coast of Tokyo

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Tokyo on Friday, Japanese authorities said. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor. The shallow quake hit at 7:39 pm (1039 GMT) in the sea off the coast of the country’s Kanto region. (REUTERS) The earthquake hit at 7.39 pm (1039 GMT) in the sea

Investors haven’t panicked like this since 2024

Wall Street’s fear gauge just posted a bigger one-day percentage jump than anything it managed in March 2020. The VIX surged 70% Thursday to 28.18 for its biggest one-day change since December 2024, and bigger than any single session in March 2020. The selling pressure across tech stocks was just as brutal. The Nasdaq-100 erased

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Turkey Arrests Former Minister Over Stock Market Fraud Scandal

Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya. Photo: Sayan Kaya/Facebook. A court in Istanbul on Friday ordered the arrest of Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya, a former minister and deputy chair of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party, AKP, over her alleged role in a major stock market financial fraud. The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office accused Kaya of “being a

Demonstrators gather at place de la Republique before the start of a demonstration as unions hold strikes alongside student-led protests. (GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP))
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France’s mega protests: 448 arrested as students, workers march across the country | In pics

Protests in France continued on Thursday, following weeks of student led demonstrations over rising cost of living and crumbling education system. Demonstrators gather at place de la Republique before the start of a demonstration as unions hold strikes alongside student-led protests. (GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)) More than 500,000 students and workers took to

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Kalshi Brings Single Stock Perpetuals to U.S

Kalshi, the next-generation financial exchange, announced the launch of regulated single stock perpetual futures (perps), becoming the first company in the United States to offer this product. As of  5 Novemebr 2026  traders on Kalshi can use perps to take positions on the price movements of over 50 major companies listed on the New York

Gadi Eisenkot receives 67 recommendations, while Netanyahu gets 46 as Israel's president prepares to choose the next government leader. (Photo by Maya LEVIN and Jewel SAMAD / various sources / AFP) (AFP)
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Israel president to name PM candidate on Sunday as Arab parties back Gadi Eisenkot over Netanyahu

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday, November 8, which lawmaker he will ask to form the next government after opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot received more recommendations than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gadi Eisenkot receives 67 recommendations, while Netanyahu gets 46 as Israel’s president prepares to choose the next government leader. (Photo by Maya

US President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Trump questions 2022 Russian oil import ban, says he’ll ‘take a look’ amid diesel controversy

President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the US law banning Russian petroleum imports, indicating that he would review the legislation while declaring no policy change amid mounting controversy surrounding his administration’s clearance of Russian diesel transactions. US President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) “That probably makes it a pretty bad law. I’ll take a

Nasdaq Stock Market Correction: 3 Words From Warren Buffett To Remember RIght Now

The Nasdaq Composite plunged 5.5% on Thursday, closing in correction territory, defined as a decline of 10% or more from a recent closing high. Fears of a crackdown on data centers sent tech stocks spiraling after Texas elected a new governor, Gina Hinojosa, who had promised a temporary moratorium on data centers until new rules

Anti-arch demonstrators protesting at Memorial Circle on Thursday.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump’s 250-foot arch

A federal district judge on Thursday night temporarily blocked construction of a 250-foot arch President Trump plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, in the latest legal setback for one of his projects in the nation’s capital. Anti-arch demonstrators protesting at Memorial Circle on Thursday. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to issue a temporary

What Anthropic’s IPO could mean for Amazon and Google

Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) is preparing for what could be a historic initial public offering (IPO) later this month, with Wall Street expecting the company to launch with a valuation of between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion. A public debut at the top end would put Anthropic ahead of SpaceX (SPCX) for the most valuable stock market

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Former Turkish minister faces arrest request in stock market probe

Turkish prosecutors on Thursday sought the arrest of Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities involving capital market transactions, referring her to an Istanbul court after questioning her as a suspect. Kaya appeared at the Istanbul Courthouse to testify in an investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s

Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled by-elections for April 4 to fill vacant seats in 55 constituencies. (AFP/Representational Image)
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Myanmar Junta’s poll body sets April 4 for by-elections in 55 seats, including conflict-hit Sagaing, Chin and Shan

Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled by-elections for April next year to fill dozens of parliamentary seats, state media said on Friday, including in areas impacted by a protracted civil war. Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled by-elections for April 4 to fill vacant seats in 55 constituencies. (AFP/Representational Image) The contest for vacant seats

AbCellera (ABCL) Stock May Look Fully Priced On Book Value

AbCellera Biologics has produced a sharp year to date gain, which naturally raises a tougher question for anyone looking at the shares today. Is the current market value still grounded in the company’s book value, or has the price moved well ahead of what its balance sheet might support? The stock is up about 223.9%

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Palantir Is Down 16% From Its High. History Suggests This Is What Happens Next.

Palantir Technologies‘ (PLTR -9.73%) strong business results have supported significant valuation gains for the stock. The third quarter saw the company’s revenue increase 96% year over year to $2.31 billion, and its net income surged 137% from the prior-year period to roughly $1.13 billion. Despite the strong overall results, the company’s stock has pulled back

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Trump blames Democrat midterm wins for stock market drop and 401(k)s

BEP Research founder Ben Pouladian analyzes the technology stock selloff and concerns surrounding artificial intelligence infrastructure on ‘Making Money.’ President Donald Trump blamed Democrats’ sweeping midterm election victories for Thursday’s massive stock market sell-off, as Wall Street suffered its sharpest losses since April 2025. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that the market

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday 6 November 2026

On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had one of its best days in a long time. The benchmark index jumped 2.6% to 9,065.1 points. Will the market be able to build on this on Friday and end the week on a high? Here are five things to watch: Image source: Getty Images ASX 200 expected

Europe flights face third day of hoax bomb threats. (Unsplash)
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Europe’s flights face third day of hoax bomb threats, fighter jets scrambled

Around 20 commercial flights across Europe received hoax bomb threats for a third consecutive day on Thursday, prompting Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets to scramble, flight diversions and security checks at multiple airports. All aircraft landed safely, with no explosives found. Europe flights face third day of hoax bomb threats. (Unsplash) Emails sent to

Intel’s stock crash shares an uncanny resemblance to its 2000 bust

Intel (INTC) stock’s 26-year comeback and subsequent reckoning this year carry an eerie echo of its dot-com days. On Thursday, the chipmaker’s stock reached a 58% peak-to-trough decline over 30 trading days from its Sept. 24 close of $127.39. This latest drawdown was sharper than Intel’s dot-com bust in 2000, when the stock fell 53%

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Stock market plunge: What it means for your 401(k) retirement savings

BEP Research founder Ben Pouladian analyzes the technology stock sell-off and concerns surrounding artificial intelligence infrastructure on ‘Making Money.’ A sharp stock market sell-off Thursday sent major indexes tumbling, raising concerns for Americans watching their retirement savings as financial experts warned against making emotional investment decisions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,833 points, or

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Seven things to see and do in Hong Kong if you love art

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Travel Travel International With a renewed focus on arts and culture, this cosmopolitan city is painting itself in a new light Published Nov 05, 2026  •  7 minute read The impressive Hong Kong Palace Museum in WestK. Photo by Hong Kong Tourism Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and

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Is Nvidia Still a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Investing in Nvidia (NVDA -9.26%) has already produced many millionaires. The leading AI chipmaker’s shares have surged by more than 10,000% over the past decade. For investors who held on to their shares throughout that remarkable and sometimes volatile run, a position worth $10,000 at the start would have grown into one worth well over 

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Unitedhealth Group Inc Stock (UNH) Moved Down by 3.28% on Nov 5: What Signal Does It Send?

UnitedHealth Group experienced notable downward pressure during the trading session, primarily driven by mounting investor concern over persistent medical utilization trends and their impact on near-term underwriting margins. The managed care sector has been contending with elevated medical loss ratios, particularly within senior and Medicare Advantage populations where outpatient surgical volumes and specialized care claims

Passengers disembark from an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 plane parked at Evreux military air base in France.
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Bomb hoaxes grounding 25 planes include bizarre anti-feminist threat

The bomb hoaxes that affected at least 25 European flights Thursday included bizarre emails claiming to be from an anti-feminist group threatening to “turn the skies red,” according to reports. The “threat notification” emails claiming to be from the so-called “Fighters of the Male State” were made over at least two of the numerous flights

Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial - WEIS
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Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial – WEIS

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 5, 2026, in London, England. (Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) Russell Brand was found guilty by a London jury Thursday on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Brand had faced a total of seven charges against six women, pleading not guilty to three counts