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Market News
Market News

Stock Market Today: Health Care Leads While S&P 500 Slips

Health Care led the session while the S&P 500 slips. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Market News
Market News

Thrive Holdings to Acquire ADT for $15.3 Billion in All-Cash Deal, Taking Security Giant Private

ADT has agreed to an all-cash acquisition by Thrive Holdings valuing it at $7.6 billion in equity and $15.3 billion in enterprise value, with Apollo-provided financing commitments and a first-quarter 2027 close targeted.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Market News
Market News

Eli Lilly Lifts 2026 Revenue Outlook by $5.5 Billion as Zepbound and Mounjaro Demand Outpaces Forecasts

Eli Lilly raised 2026 revenue guidance by $5.5 billion to $91B-$92B after third-quarter revenue of $24.4 billion topped consensus, alongside new approvals, pipeline updates and an analyst price-target hike.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Very Rare Market Shift

Why are investors leaning toward safety while the index stays near its high? Two charts reveal a split that could shape your next trade.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Oct 29, 2026
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Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

You Don’t Need This to be Profitable

There’s always one more market question to answer. But having a view on everything can still leave you unprepared for the trade in front of you.

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Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Educational
Educational

What Is a Covered Call and How to Use One

Learn how a covered call strategy turns shares you own into extra income, with a full worked example, real downsides, and when it fits your portfolio.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Stock Analysis
Stock Analysis

Office Buildings Are CRASHING 90%… But THIS Stock Is Making a Fortune

The commercial real estate crash has a Chicago office tower down 94%. See the broker stock earnings angle traders are watching now.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Oct 29, 2026
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Market News
Market News

ServiceNow Shares Plunge 25% Despite Raised Subscription Revenue Outlook, Reigniting AI Disruption Fears

ServiceNow shares sank 25% after third-quarter results despite a slightly raised full-year subscription revenue outlook, as CNBC and Seeking Alpha reported AI disruption fears and questions over the timing of AI investment payoffs.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Market News
Market News

Microsoft Beats Estimates as Azure Grows 48%; Capex Trails Projections

Microsoft's fiscal Q1 2027 results showed Azure revenue up 48% year over year and adjusted EPS of $4.89 on $92.28 billion in revenue, both above consensus, while capital expenditures of $45.2 billion missed the $50.67 billion StreetAccount estimate and the company trimmed its full-year capex forecast to $170 billion.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Market News
Market News

Marvell Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Acquire Lumentum in Major AI Optics Deal

Marvell is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire data-center optical components maker Lumentum, per Bloomberg and Reuters sourcing, though no deal has been signed or confirmed by either company.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

These Two Charts Tell Very Different Stories

Companies are raising their forecasts. Yet one corner of the credit market is sending a very different message. Ross examines the conflict.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Oct 29, 2026
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Educational
Educational

What Is a Short Squeeze and How to Spot One

Learn how to spot a short squeeze before the spike, using short interest, float, and volume data to catch forced buying early.

TAT
Traders Agency Team
Oct 29, 2026
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