Small-cap stocks are showing signs of life
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF outpaced the S&P 500 the last week, suggesting small stocks could finally start to break out.
Election prediction markets are in a sprint to prove themselves as forecasting and investing tools
Kalshi and Interactive Brokers are building out markets for the U.S. presidential race with three weeks to go before Election Day.
ASML share plunge wipes over $50 billion off Dutch chip giant’s value
ASML published its third-quarter earnings Tuesday, a day earlier than expected.
Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers
The fine is the largest ever issued by the Department of Transportation against an airline.
Apple announces new iPad mini, available to order now and in stores on Oct. 23
Apple announced a new iPad mini on Tuesday, offering the first update to its smallest tablet since 2021. It starts at $499 and launches in stores on Oct. 23.
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.
U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran’s oil industry
The International Energy Agency said Tuesday that its members are prepared to take action if there is a supply disruption in the Middle East.
European markets close lower as oil and gas dips; ASML shares drop 15% after early earnings release
European stocks closed lower Tuesday afternoon, as investors monitored earnings and a sharp fall in oil prices and tech stocks.
Tokyo Metro’s IPO could propel the Japanese market as investors seek China alternatives
“We think they’re offering very, very good value,” Mio Kato, founder of LightStream Research, told CNBC.
Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
The Dutch government said Tuesday it will reduce its stake in ABN Amro to around 30% through a trading plan.
