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Retailers Brace for Impact as SCOTUS Keeps SNAP Benefits in Limbo
Walmart, Kroger, and Dollar General face revenue headwinds as the Supreme Court extends a block on full November payments for millions of Americans.
Semiconductor Sector Gets Bullish Signal from TSMC's Strong Sales
The world's largest chipmaker reported a 16.9% jump in October revenue, signaling robust global demand for AI and electronics despite a mixed reaction from US chip stocks.
Crypto Stocks Tumble as Bitcoin Plunge Pressures Corporate Treasuries
MicroStrategy and Riot Platforms lead the sell-off as a 22% drop in Bitcoin's price from its peak exposes the risk of digital asset strategies.
AI's Power Thirst Ignites Over $1 Trillion Utility Spending Boom
Unprecedented electricity demand from data centers is forcing a once-in-a-generation investment cycle in the US power grid, creating a new growth engine for the utilities sector.
Shipping Sector Gets Reprieve as US, China Suspend Mutual Probes
One-year truce on retaliatory port fees aims to de-escalate maritime trade tensions, offering stability to global logistics firms facing regulatory uncertainty.
Natural Gas Stocks Climb as Polar Vortex Threat Looms Over Winter
Meteorological forecasts pointing to a La Niña pattern are fueling bets on higher heating demand, benefiting producers like EQT and Coterra Energy.
Payment Giants Visa, Mastercard Face Threat from Sovereign Digital Networks
A US trade probe into Brazil's popular Pix system highlights a growing challenge to the dominance of American payment processors in emerging markets.
Auto Parts Retailers Flash Warning Signs Amid Rising Tariff Pressures
CEOs from industry leaders O'Reilly and AutoZone signal concerns over squeezed margins and waning consumer demand, revealing a widening performance gap in the sector.