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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
How a Compromised Laptop Enabled the Binance Crypto Heist
A suspected laptop compromise and an Ethereum authorization trick combined in the Binance security incident, moving billions across hot wallets within minutes despite rapid freezes.
Ahold Delhaize Agrees to Acquire Tesco's Czech and Slovak Businesses
Ahold Delhaize has agreed to acquire 100% of Tesco's Czech and Slovak businesses, subject to regulatory approval; Tesco says completion is expected in the second half of 2027, while Ahold Delhaize cites Q4 2027.
ExxonMobil Posts $15.4 Billion Third-Quarter 2026 Profit, Announces $20 Billion 2027 Share Buyback
ExxonMobil reported $15.4 billion in third-quarter 2026 profit, beating adjusted EPS estimates, and announced a $20 billion share buyback for 2027, as diesel price spikes lifted refining results at Exxon and Chevron, according to the company's disclosure and CNBC.
Binance Confirms $6.3 Billion Security Incident, Pledges Full Loss Coverage as Investigators Point to North Korea
Binance says a security incident had an estimated $6.3 billion impact, with billions frozen by stablecoin issuers, as TRM Labs and Chainalysis point to North Korea's TraderTraitor group and the exchange pledges to cover all losses, per CNBC.
U.S. GDP Grows at 3.4% Annual Pace in Third Quarter 2026, Accelerating on Consumer Spending and Investment
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.4% annual pace in Q3 2026, the BEA's advance estimate shows, as consumer spending rose 3.8% and business investment climbed 12.7%, while housing investment fell and inflation measures cooled from the prior quarter.
Amazon Shares Sink More Than 7% as AWS Beats Estimates But Revenue Miss and Cash Flow Strain Overshadow Results
Amazon's Q3 2026 results showed AWS revenue and operating income topping consensus, but a total revenue miss, weaker advertising sales and a sharply wider free cash flow outflow sent shares down more than 7% in extended trading, per CNBC and Seeking Alpha.
Alphabet's Search Slowdown Raises AI Concerns, but Cloud Growth Complicates the Bear Case
Alphabet's stock fell sharply after Search growth decelerated and free cash flow turned negative, reigniting AI cannibalization fears. Here's what the numbers actually show, plus how Microsoft, Mastercard and DoorDash's Instacart deal fit in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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