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Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further

Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.

Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

SpaceX is giving a boost to the Nasdaq, and Capital One shares are rising after a better-than-expected quarter.

OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to 26 new countries as diversification push accelerates

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Ads in 26 new countries as it works to expand its advertising business

Oil prices little changed as traders assess Middle East developments

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday that naval mines had prevented three tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Nvidia announces plug and play Vera Rubin racks that can be shipped on a truck

Nvidia says its DSX Pod AI Factory, which combines seven Vera Rubin racks in a shipping container, could cut the time to start serving AI tokens to 14 days.

Tokenized stock trading takes off overseas as Goldman, other U.S. companies object

Tokenized stocks are gaining momentum in international markets, even as major U.S. companies are pushing back against efforts to introduce them domestically.

Heckler disrupts Nvidia CEO Huang’s speech at Berlin conference

The person shouted something that could not be heard on the company’s livestream about 20 minutes into the address, before being removed from the auditorium.

Why SpaceX’s stock is surging — and lifting the broader AI universe along with it

SpaceX just gave Wall Street a big reason to believe in the artificial-intelligence boom as demand for its computing power is off the charts.

OpenAI brings its frontier models to rival Google Cloud

OpenAI is bringing its AI models and Codex coding tools to Google Cloud , expanding its reach to customers of all three major U.S. cloud providers — including companies that are…

Musk says he’s exploring a SpaceX-Tesla megamerger. What would a combined company be worth?

SpaceX and Super Micro Computer help revive Wall Street’s flagging enthusiasm, with more key earnings on tap.

Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes

Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.

‘I don’t feel sorry for myself’: I’m 64 and will be renting for the rest of my life. Is that so bad?

“I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a massive stroke at 53.”

House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data

The House Select Committee on China earlier this month said online investing platform Webull is quietly "tied in structural ways" to China's government.

I receive 10 calls a day promising me $15,000 loans at 8% interest. Are these legitimate offers?

“They insist that the details will be provided after they have carried out a soft credit check.”

Opposition to data centers will drive up inflation, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink

Fight the data centers at your economic peril, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

AT&T shrugs off SpaceX fears with its own large haul of new internet subscribers

AT&T’s fiber business was the star of the show in Wednesday’s third-quarter earnings report.

French 10-year bond yield hits 5% for first time since 2002 amid unrest

France is grappling with intense pressure to slash spending, while trying to quell violent protests demanding the government spends more.

'MAKE DEALS': Trump says data centers should pay communities a 'dividend' to win support

Trump says data centers should consider community "dividends" as AI financing worries grow.

Witkoff heads to Russia for Putin talks as Zelenskyy insists 'nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine'

Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees.

My partner of 17 years left me his $1 million home. His children say I influenced him to do so. Should I share my inheritance?

“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”

We have a $300,000 mortgage with a 2.75% interest rate. I want to pay it off. My husband says I’m crazy. Who’s right?

“I don’t want to enter retirement owing six figures when we have the cash to clear it.”

Senator Asks 4 Accounting Giants to Describe Malta Tax Advice

Ron Wyden, ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, is investigating the firms over their role in helping corporations dodge billions in taxes.

French supermarket giant's shares plunge 14% after warning ‘unprecedented’ unrest will hit business

Carrefour cut its full-year 2026 financial forecasts, citing worsening social unrest and security conditions in France, weighing on consumer spending.

UK inflation jumps to 3.5% — cementing rate hike expectations

U.K. inflation rose by a hotter-than-expected 3.5% in the 12 months to September, driven by the surging cost of motor fuels.

AI's spending boom faces a 'gut check': Who can actually make money?

The AI boom is entering a more unforgiving phase, as investors question whether the billions poured into data centers will translate into sustainable profits.

U.S. eyes refining muscle of Indian billionaire Ambani's Reliance as Rubio visits Jamnagar plant

Rubio said the "extraordinary" refining capacity of Reliance could help India diversify its energy supplies, hinting at greater offtake of Venezuelan crude.

Australian data center operator NextDC's shares plunge 40% after it slashes earnings forecast

The company cited power supply delays at its Melbourne facility amid local community and stakeholder opposition for lowering earnings forecast.

Japan exports post huge miss in September as growth slows to 16.7%

Japan's imports grew 18.9%, also missing expectations of 19.6% from Reuters.

This Janus Henderson fund manager owns CoreWeave debt — here's why he's sticking with it

Janus Henderson portfolio manager John Lloyd, whose fund owns CoreWeave bonds, sees a buying opportunity for this 'best in class' data center play.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

SpaceX Swings to a Profit, as A.I. Business Grows

Elon Musk’s rocket company said its artificial intelligence spending had soared, but revenue more than doubled from its Starlink internet satellite service and A.I. products.

Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance

Wall Street and investors will be looking for Netflix to provide additional details about the company's strategy following recent organizational changes

Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays as Duffy says certification process should be faster

The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.

Space X and Tesla exploring merger, CEO Elon Musk says

SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a potential merger — and Elon Musk thinks "it's a good idea," the CEO of both companies said Tuesday. Why it matters:…

At Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Fashion Show, an Old Stereotype of Sexy

The angels were out in full force on the runway, including Kylie Jenner and both Hadids. So were the wings.