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AMD Posts Record Q3 2026 Revenue as Data Center Sales Nearly Double, Guides Higher for Q4
AMD's Q3 2026 revenue hit a record $13.38 billion as Data Center sales nearly doubled to $8.5 billion, while gaming revenue fell 40%; the company guided to accelerating growth in Q4.

Stock Market Today: Technology Leads While S&P 500 Advances
Technology led the session while the S&P 500 advances. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.

This Kind of Stock Isn’t a Bargain
A stock has lost half its value. Before you start counting the gains from a rebound, there’s an assumption worth questioning.

CrowdStrike Signs Deal to Acquire AI Security Testing Firm Dreadnode, Reportedly for $95 Million
CrowdStrike has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI security testing firm Dreadnode, reportedly for $95 million per Wall Street Journal reporting, alongside a separate deal for Fiddler AI.

CVR Energy to Buy Two Marathon Refineries and Marketing Network in $4.2 Billion Deal
CVR Energy has agreed to buy Marathon Petroleum's St. Paul Park and Mandan refineries plus a marketing platform for about $4.2 billion, financed through secured debt, equity commitments and a Trafigura crude supply deal.

Pin Risk and Assignment: What Every Options Trader Must Know
Options pin risk hits when a stock closes near your strike at expiration, leaving assignment unclear. Learn how it happens and how to avoid Monday surprise

Shopify Shares Fall 7% After Q3 Revenue and GMV Miss Analyst Estimates
Shopify shares fell 7% after Q3 revenue and GMV missed estimates, even as adjusted earnings beat expectations and the company filed a mixed securities shelf.

Elon Musk's Next MASSIVE Buyout Could Send THIS Stock SOARING
EchoStar stock trades near $100, yet SpaceX owes it about $33B in its own stock. Here's why the Boost Mobile talks could close that valuation gap.


Disney Reportedly Preparing Thousands of Layoffs as Managers Told to Target 20% in Annual Cost Savings
Disney is reportedly preparing thousands of layoffs after some managers were asked to target up to 20% in annual cost savings, with parks, TV networks and film studios said to be hit hardest, per Bloomberg-sourced reports. Disney has declined to comment.

Apple's Stock Slides on Weak Margin Outlook and Slowing Services Growth Under New CEO Ternus
Apple shares fell after CEO John Ternus's first earnings call flagged "unprecedented" memory costs pressuring margins, while services revenue growth slowed to its weakest pace since September 2022.

Short Squeeze Mechanics: From GameStop to Today
GameStop short squeeze explained: learn how forced buying drives price spikes, spot warning signs early, and why most predicted squeezes fizzle out.
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