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Nasdaq Falls 2% Amid AI Investment Concerns

The major averages finished broadly lower to end a volatile week marked by hotter-than-expected inflation data and renewed concerns about the sustainability of AI-related investments. Technology stocks led the Nasdaq to a 2% pullback as investors question the debt financing and profitability underpinning the AI infrastructure boom.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Tesla'sElon Musk unveiled the redesigned, SpaceX-powered second-generation Tesla RoadsterCertain current investors in Anthropic and prospective investors in the company's upcoming public listing are considering a lower valuation for the Claude maker after its latest financial disclosures amid broader concerns over the ballooning AI valuations, Reuters reportsThe U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is proposing to designate Microsoftwith strategic market status in its business software ecosystemTravelersreported better-than-expected Q3 earnings and revenueExxon Mobilsaid that higher refining margins have added $4.5B to Q3 earnings2. WALL STREET CALLS:BofA double upgraded Fox Corp.to Buy from UnderperformWorkdaydowngraded to Sector Weight from OverweightRaymond James upgraded Capri Holdingsto Strong Buy from OutperformOppenheimer downgraded Equifaxto Perform from OutperformBrinkerupgraded to Strong Buy at Raymond James3. AROUND THE WEB:The NBA is prohibiting certain types of bets this season, ESPN reportsThe U.K.'s CMA is seeking changes to Apple'stap-to-pay feature, FT reportsOpenAI has agreed not to use trade secrets that Appleclaims were stolen while their lawsuit plays out, and to collect forensic images of 14 employees' devices, Bloomberg reportsSeven Democratic senators accused Metaof potentially misusing federal R&D tax credits by claiming $6.6B over two years for AI data center construction, NY Times saysCircleis entering 40 emerging and developing countries as blockchain adoption is set to scale significantly, Reuters says4. MOVERS:Alcoagained after reporting Q3 results, providing guidance for Q4, and backing its guidance for FY26Avino Silver & Gold Minesincreased in New York after Roth Capital upgraded the stock to BuyKarmanwas higher after Macquarie initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform ratingEmergent BioSolutionswas lower after announcing CFO Richard Lindahl will retireOmerosfell after receiving a negative CHMP opinion on its MAA for narsoplimab5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Fox Factoryprovided guidance for Q3 and Q4, and cut its outlook for FY26Citizens Financialreported Q3 results, with EPS beating consensusRegions Financialreported Q3 results, with CEO John Turner stating the company is "delivering strong results"Private Bancorp of Americareported Q3 results, with EPS missing consensusM&T Bankreported Q3 results, with EPS beating consensusINDEXES:The Dow fell 175.28, or 0.34%, to 52,002.41, the Nasdaq lost 572.99, or 2.14%, to 26,140.03, and the S&P 500 declined 84.62, or 1.09%, to 7,659.44.

Dow Rises Slightly, Nasdaq Falls 1%

The major averages were mixed near noon, with the Dow posting a small gain and the Nasdaq pulling back by 1%, as markets seek to stabilize at the end of a volatile week marked by hotter-than-expected inflation data and renewed concerns about the sustainability of AI-related investments. Technology stocks remain under pressure as investors question the debt financing and profitability underpinning the AI infrastructure boom. Despite these concerns, Treasury yields are holding steady after being elevated for weeks, and oil prices are easing somewhat but remain close to $100 per barrel.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Tesla'sElon Musk unveiled the redesigned, SpaceX-powered second-generation Tesla RoadsterCertain current investors in Anthropic and prospective investors in the company's upcoming public listing are considering a lower valuation for the Claude maker after its latest financial disclosures amid broader concerns over the ballooning AI valuations, Reuters reportsThe U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is proposing to designate Microsoftwith strategic market status in its business software ecosystemTravelersreported better-than-expected Q3 earnings and revenueExxon Mobilsaid that higher refining margins have added $4.5B to Q3 earnings2. WALL STREET CALLS:BofA double upgraded Fox Corp.to Buy from UnderperformWorkdaydowngraded to Sector Weight from OverweightRaymond James upgraded Capri Holdingsto Strong Buy from OutperformOppenheimer downgraded Equifaxto Perform from OutperformBrinkerupgraded to Strong Buy at Raymond James3. AROUND THE WEB:OpenAI has agreed not to use trade secrets that Appleclaims were stolen while their lawsuit plays out, and to collect forensic images of 14 employees' devices, Bloomberg reportsSeven Democratic senators accused Metaof potentially misusing federal R&D tax credits by claiming $6.6B over two years for AI data center construction, NY Times saysBritain's Labour government had tried to persuade UBSto shift its headquarters and stock market listing to London, FT reportsCircleis entering 40 emerging and developing countries as blockchain adoption is set to scale significantly, Reuters saysChinese automaker Geelysaid cars from its portfolio of brands will come included with Google'sin-car services, Reuters reports4. MOVERS:Alcoagains after reporting Q3 results, providing guidance for Q4, and backing its guidance for FY26Avino Silver & Gold Minesincreases in New York after Roth Capital upgraded the stock to BuyKarmanhigher after Macquarie initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform ratingEmergent BioSolutionslower after announcing CFO Richard Lindahl will retireOmerosfalls after receiving a negative CHMP opinion on its MAA for narsoplimab5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Fox Factoryprovided guidance for Q3 and Q4, and cut its outlook for FY26Citizens Financialreported Q3 results, with EPS beating consensusRegions Financialreported Q3 results, with CEO John Turner stating the company is "delivering strong results"Private Bancorp of Americareported Q3 results, with EPS missing consensusM&T Bankreported Q3 results, with EPS beating consensusINDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 76.68, or 0.15%, to 52,254.37, the Nasdaq was down 302.14, or 1.13%, to 26,410.88, and the S&P 500 was down 33.10, or 0.43%, to 7,710.96.

Trump Announces $21 Billion Investment for GlobalFoundries

Catch up on the top industries and stocks that were impacted, or were predicted to be impacted, by the comments, actions and policies of President Donald Trump with this daily recap compiled by The Fly.GLOBALFOUNDRIES INVESTMENT:President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, "ANOTHER MASSIVE 21 BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT FOR AMERICA! Today, under my leadership, GlobalFoundries and my Department of Commerce led by Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a MASSIVE 21 BILLION INVESTMENT to build 2 giant new Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities in Malta, New York... Under my direction, JAPAN WILL PROVIDE THE CAPITAL for the 21 Billion Dollar Investment. This DEAL is a result of my HISTORIC TRADE DEALS to REVITALIZE the American Industrial Base, create HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF GREAT AMERICAN JOBS, and strengthen our National and Economic Security."We are turning the Investment commitments from Japan, Korea and Taiwan into HUGE Construction Projects. These are TRANSFORMATIONAL AND GENERATIONAL DEALS FOR AMERICA - More Semiconductors, more Power, more Energy Security, and more Jobs for the U.S.A. As I showed with our massive WIN with INTEL, my Administration's Commerce Department is the first to ever earn money for America. I am announcing an additional agreement with GlobalFoundries where the U.S. Taxpayer will receive shares in GlobalFoundries. My Commerce Department will invest 955 Million Dollars in Silicon Photonics, Silicon Germanium, and Advanced Packaging. This brings our total Investments to 1.63 Billion Dollars, and now, the U.S. Government's stake is worth over 2 Billion Dollars. We are the first Administration ever to turn Grants into money for America. Your great Businessman President running the Greatest Economy in the World - AN ALL-AROUND HUGE WIN FOR AMERICA!"ACCESS TO STARSHIELD:U.S. President Donald Trump did not order limits on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield, Kate Sullivan, Ellen Milligan, and Sana Pashankar of Bloomberg, citing comments made by a senior U.S. official. Earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Trump and SpaceX CEO Musk of restraining their access to the technology, arguing it led to civilian deaths because their interceptors using Starshield could no longer effectively knock down Russian drones. The official's comment does not remove the possibility a different official or agency curbed Kyiv's access to the technology.BALLROOM:Nvidiaand Appleeach committed $25M, the top amount, to President Trump's White House ballroom, while Microsoftand Palantireach committed $10M, and Metaand Amazon$5M, The Washington Post.