Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures, Bitcoin Fall — Live Updates - The Wall Street Journal

Risk Aversion Sinks Market High Flyers as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Dim - Bloomberg.com

Federal Reserve policymakers are flying blind after the US government shutdown starved them of crucial data, and the uncertainty is testing the nerves of investors.

China investment falls by most since the pandemic - Financial Times

Weak housing prices and slowing industrial output point to flagging economic momentum

Oracle hit hard in Wall Street’s tech sell-off over its huge AI bet - Financial Times

Larry Ellison’s software company falls more than rivals over its borrowing and reliance on OpenAI contracts

Exclusive | Chinese Hackers Used Anthropic’s AI to Automate Cyberattacks - The Wall Street Journal

The use of AI automation in hacks is a growing trend that gives hackers additional scale and speed

Disney CFO gives damning quote on the state of ESPN fight with YouTube TV - On3

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‘50-year mortgage’ proposal lands in Utah with mixed reviews - Deseret News

Utah experts react to President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. They say it may cut monthly payments but increase lifetime interest and slow home equity.

Tech Voices: Verizon layoffs, xAI funding, Tesla battery recall - Seeking Alpha

Seeking Alpha's roundup of statements, announcements, and remarks that could impact the technology sector. Read more here.

'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Pulls the Plug on His Hedge Fund, Hinting at 'Better Things' Ahead - Realtor.com

Palantir CEO slams 'parasitic' critics calling the tech a surveillance tool: 'Not only is patriotism right, patriotism will make you rich' - Fortune

“Our project is to make America so strong we never fight,” he said. “That’s very different than being almost strong enough, so you always fight.”

Google claims win for everyone as text scammers lost their cloud server - Ars Technica

Text scam ringleader warned operations were disrupted on Telegram, Google says.

Investors Dump Tech Shares as Shutdown Relief Evaporates - The Wall Street Journal

More than 1,000 Starbucks workers strike at 65 stores on Red Cup Day - NBC News

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers went on strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company

Fed’s Kashkari Didn’t Support Last Cut, Undecided on December - Bloomberg.com

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said he didn’t support the US central bank’s last interest-rate cut, though he’s still undecided on the best course of action for its December policy meeting.

Bitcoin Sinks Deeper Below $100,000 as Bear Market Grips Crypto - Bloomberg

Bitcoin sank deeper below the $100,000 mark, dragged down by a fresh wave of risk aversion and a selloff in tech stocks that reignited Wall Street jitters.

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns the AI bubble will ‘end in tears’ and credit ‘cockroaches’ abound - Fortune

El-Erian argued that AI is a "rational bubble," but some have gone "beyond their comfort zone and beyond their ability to do due diligence."

High-beta momentum stocks on track for worst day since Trump’s April tariff announcement - Sherwood News

The worst day for this high-flying basket of market winners since Trump’s disastrous Rose Garden tariff announcement underscores the sense of uncertainty investors are grappling with.

Transportation Department freezes flight cuts at 6%, citing strong staffing - The Washington Post

Flight operations are expected to gradually return to normal following the government reopening, but there are still hundreds of expected cancellations Thursday.

My Top Growth Stock to Buy in November - The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk has been crushed this year, falling 66% from its highs. Here's why this advertising innovator deserves a closer look at these low prices.

IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers - AP News

Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year. The IRS said Thursday that the maximum contribution for 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans will rise to $24,500, up from $23,500 this year. Pe…

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients - AP News

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said on Thursday that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD ae set to hit store shelves on Dec. 1. It…

Pfizer Completes Acquisition of Metsera - Pfizer

Acquisition brings highly differentiated clinical-stage obesity candidates with potential to reshape the treatment landscape Complements and transforms Pfizer’s Internal Medicine portfolio Positions Pfizer to lead in one of the most dynamic and high-growth th…

CEO Ed Bastian shares Thanksgiving travel optimism with CBS News - Delta News Hub

Following the official reopening of the U.S. government Wednesday night, Ed appeared on CBS Mornings to reassure customers that Delta is ready for holiday travel.

Millions to receive $200 monthly increase if Social Security bill passes - Cleveland.com

Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that could raise Social Security benefits by $200 per month for six months starting in 2026.

Here’s When And What To Expect From Delayed Economic Reports - Forbes

The White House has said last month’s jobs report and inflation data would “likely never” be released.

Is your hospital safe? New safety ratings for Tampa Bay hospitals - Tampa Bay Times

Rankings assess hospitals on hand washing, infection rates, patient falls and other factors.

Disney, Cisco, JD.com, Micron, Dollar Tree, Nike, and More Stock Market Movers - Barron's

The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025 - thewaltdisneycompany.com

BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the …Read More

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck - CNN

Austin H. can’t wait to buy a house and start a family. But right now, the 34-year-old is barely getting by.

Elon Musk once said Waymo's robotaxis can't drive on highways because of their sensors. Waymo just did it. - Business Insider

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in August that Waymo's robotaxis can't drive on highways because of the sensors. Waymo announced freeway rides on Wednesday.

AI-Powered Toys Caught Telling 5-Year-Olds How to Find Knives and Start Fires With Matches - Futurism

AI-powered toys are flying off the shelves -- but they're engaging in horrifically inappropriate conversations with children.

AI Data Centers Need More Power Right Now. These Companies Can Deliver It. - Barron's

What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Wendy's, Kroger and other top retailers. - CBS News

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.