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Best Buy raises FY26 guidance after Q3 beat

Best Buy raises FY26 guidance following a strong Q3 performance, with comparable sales up 2.7% and revenue surpassing expectations. The company attributes this outlook upgrade to steady consumer demand, category momentum in computing and gaming, and effective tariff management, setting a positive tone for the holiday quarter.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods raises 2025 guidance after Q3 results

Dick's Sporting Goods raises 2025 guidance after reporting strong Q3 results, increasing its comparable sales growth outlook to 3.5%–4.0% and adjusted EPS to $14.25–$14.55. The update reflects resilient demand and broad-based momentum, though shares fell as investors weighed execution risks.
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J.M. Smucker Q2 FY2026 earnings: Pricing lifts sales; adjusted eps down 24%

J.M. Smucker Q2 FY2026 earnings highlight a 3% rise in net sales to $2.33B, driven by pricing rather than volume, with GAAP EPS up but adjusted EPS down 24% due to margin and mix pressures. The company narrowed its FY2026 guidance, emphasizing the importance of meeting tighter targets amid ongoing volume softness in key segments.
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Kohl’s raises FY2025 outlook November 2025: Q3 beat, firmer margins, and a 26% surge

Kohl's raises FY2025 outlook November 2025 after a stronger-than-expected Q3, narrowing its adjusted EPS guidance to $1.25–$1.45 and improving margin forecasts despite declining sales. The announcement, paired with a new CEO appointment, led to a 26% stock surge as investors focused on margin execution and turnaround initiatives.
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Amycretin phase 2 results 2025: Novo Nordisk posts double-digit weight loss and HbA1c gains

The amycretin phase 2 results 2025 show that Novo Nordisk’s dual GLP-1 and amylin agonist achieved up to 14.5% weight loss and significant HbA1c reductions in adults with type 2 diabetes over 36 weeks. Both weekly injection and daily oral regimens were well tolerated, supporting advancement to phase 3 trials in 2026.
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September 2025 Case-Shiller home prices slow again as FHFA shows modest Q3 gains

September 2025 Case-Shiller home prices rose 1.3% year over year, signaling a continued but slowing pace of U.S. home price growth. All 20 major metros saw month-over-month declines before seasonal adjustment, while the national index edged up 0.2% after adjustment. The FHFA index also showed modest annual and quarterly gains, reflecting a cooling but still positive market trend.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Q3 2025 earnings: 7% sales growth, outlook tightened, buybacks raised

Abercrombie & Fitch Q3 2025 earnings highlight 7% sales growth to $1.29 billion, a 12% operating margin, and EPS of $2.36. Management raised and narrowed full-year guidance, signaling confidence with a 6%–7% sales growth outlook and robust share repurchases. Brand performance was mixed, with Hollister up and Abercrombie down.
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Alibaba September 2025 earnings: Revenue beats, profit down 53% as AI bets swell

Alibaba September 2025 earnings saw revenue rise 5% to RMB 247.8B, surpassing estimates, while net income dropped 53% to RMB 20.6B. Cloud and AI drove top-line growth, with Alibaba Cloud revenue up 34% and AI products maintaining strong momentum. However, heavy reinvestment and competition weighed on profitability.
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Burt Meyer dies at 99: Toy design pioneer behind Lite-Brite and Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots

Burt Meyer dies at 99 is confirmed by multiple sources, including his son and major news outlets. This obituary highlights Meyer’s legacy as the creator of iconic toys like Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, his career milestones, and his influence on generations of play and design.
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Meta Google TPU talks 2027: Inside the chip pivot shaking markets

Meta Google TPU talks 2027 refers to Meta's reported negotiations to purchase and rent Google’s TPUs, starting with cloud rentals in 2026 and on-prem deployments in 2027. This move could diversify Meta’s AI chip supply, challenge Nvidia’s dominance, and impact market sentiment and valuations across the tech sector.
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Kohl’s raises FY2025 outlook November 2025: Q3 beat, firmer margins, and a 26% surge
Kohl's raises FY2025 outlook November 2025 after a stronger-than-expected Q3, narrowing its adjusted EPS guidance to $1.25–$1.45 and improving margin forecasts despite declining sales. The announcement, paired with a new CEO appointment, led to a 26% stock surge as investors focused on margin execution and turnaround initiatives.
November 2025 gold rally nears two‑week high as Fed cut bets firm
The November 2025 gold rally saw spot prices climb to a near two-week high, driven by rising fed rate cut bets December and dovish Federal Reserve commentary. Market-implied odds for a December rate cut surged, supporting bullion demand, while softer U.S. data and a weaker dollar added momentum to the rally.
SWB $8.1 billion SPAC merger: Soul World Bank plan, stablecoin push, NYSE goal
The SWB $8.1 billion SPAC merger aims to combine SWB and Soulpower Acquisition Corp, forming Soul World Bank to offer banking services and a cross-border stablecoin. The deal involves a partnership with Animoca Brands, a planned BVI bank license, and a targeted NYSE listing under the ticker “SOUL” in Q1 2026, highlighting both innovation and execution risks.

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