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Google earnings expected Oct. 29. Analysts predict EPS $1.84. Ad revenue and AI challenges in focus amid DOJ antitrust case.

Personal consumption expenditure (PCE) data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that core services excluding ...

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The Canadian dollar may help decipher which way the markets lean after the BOC announcement. If it drops despite an already ...

Nasdaq 100 futures rise after Tesla's strong earnings boost market sentiment. Lower yields and a weaker dollar support gains in metals and energy.

Natural gas prices fall as La Niña predicts mild U.S. winter. Stabilized supplies shift focus to weather affecting demand and ...

Tesla earnings out Oct 23: projected EPS $0.59 on $25.4B revenue. Tesla stock drops 9% amid concerns over Robotaxi and ...

VIX spikes to a rare 38%, only seen 5 times since 1995. Learn about its historical significance and how it compares to past ...

American Airlines and Southwest to report earnings Oct 24. Expectations rise as United beats estimates. Airline stocks surge amid strong market sentiment.

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Can the global economy withstand higher U.S. interest rates? As markets brace for reflation, watch BOC decisions and U.S. PMI data for clues on future trends.