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U.S. Stocks Mixed as Percolating AI Fears Offset Oil Relief

Stocks ended mixed after hopes for U.S.-Iranian negotiations caused a slide in the price of oil, while concerns about a potential AI bust weighed on the technology sector.

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U.S. Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks

The assault follows comments by President Trump playing down the possibility of a return to war with Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections.

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America's Multi-Trillion Dollar AI Buildout Is on the Ballot-And Wall Street Is Watching

Investors are watching races in key states for pushback against the AI infrastructure build-out.

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Hedge Fund Elliott Warns of FOGO: Fear of Getting Obliterated in the Market

The $80 billion hedge-fund firm posted flat returns in third quarter and under 2% gains this year through September.

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South Korea Inflation Remains Above Target at 2.8% in October

South Korea's headline inflation remained above the central bank's 2% target in October, although it eased from the previous month, potentially reinforcing the case for further monetary policy tightening.

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This Earnings Season's Biggest Beats Are Coming From Outside Tech

Energy, utilities and industrials are delivering bigger earnings surprises as technology stocks struggle to exceed expectations.

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Big Tech's AI Binge Is Sinking the Market. Can Santa Save It?

Stocks are sputtering as the tech trade loses steam. Rebounding from here, however, will be tricky.

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U.S. Factory Activity Expands in October

The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers' index was 55.5 in October - higher than the September figure of 54.5.

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Canada Manufacturing Sector PMI Slips Into Contraction Territory

The S&P Global Canada manufacturing purchasing managers index retreated in October to 49.6, a third straight monthly decline.

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America's Gulf Allies Prepare for New Round of Strikes on Iran-and the Blowback

The risks are growing as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and Iran threatens unrestrained retaliation.

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Oil Futures Slump As Iran Peace Efforts Ease Supply Fears

Oil prices sank as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran eased concerns over Middle East oil supplies and fears of escalation following the U.S. midterm elections.

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BOE Expected to Join Peers in Raising Key Rate

The bank is expected to join its peers in raising borrowing costs Thursday, with the Fed, ECB and BoJ having each raised rates at least once since start of U.S.-Iran war.

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U.S. Treasury, European Bond Yields Fall as Oil Prices Drop

Yields on Treasurys and European government bonds fell as oil prices dropped sharply on renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

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Saudi Arabia's Economy Shrinks 3.8% as Oil Output Falls

The Arab region's largest economy struggled to contain the fallout from the Iran war-even before the latest escalations with Yemen's Houthi militants.

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November 02, 2026 21:15 ET (02:15 GMT)