ADP private payrolls rose by 42K, above forecasts, but implied government job losses suggest BLS nonfarm payrolls may be weaker. The overall U.S. labor market outlook remains uncertain.

The UK's FTSE 100 edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from early losses in heavyweight banking stocks as gains in energy shares provided support.

FTI maintains a 100% 'Buy' Barchart opinion, with Trend Seeker and technical indicators supporting continued price appreciation and strong relative strength.

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 Index are higher this afternoon, as investors brush off AI valuation concerns and tech stocks attempt to recover.

RF has paid annually increasing quarterly dividends since February 1991. The current forward-looking annual dividend of $1.08 yields 4.45% as of Tuesday’s share price.

From a technical perspective, MCD shares are reasserting leadership within the restaurant sector.

On the global front, diesel and similar fuel stocks are still tight—about 50 million barrels below the 5-year average as of September 2025.

Nvidia’s AI investment deals raise concerns about circular financing that could inflate sales and create systemic risk if the AI boom slows.

Oil prices weakened for a second session early on Wednesday as a report showed an unexpected surge in U.S. oil inventories, keeping demand and over-supply concerns top of mind for traders.

Axon shares dropped 20% after reporting a Q3 profit miss tied to tariff costs, though revenue exceeded forecasts at $710.6 million.

Today marks the start of the US Supreme Court hearings regarding the legality of some of the US administration’s tariffs.

The episode explains that the Fed aims to manage, not eliminate, inflation to sustain government borrowing and spending, urging people to take steps to protect themselves from its lasting impact.

Crude dropped from the resistance of 62.60 and managed to break below the support of 60.00.

Czech inflation picked up in October, supported by a bounce-back in food prices. Market energy prices are set to drop early in 2026, and the government may launch its first action to counter prohibitively high energy prices.

Gold fell below the $4,000 mark amid renewed US dollar strength and rising yields, with traders watching support at $3930 and resistance near $4110.

Google is seeing the impact of AI across its product offerings, and it continues to invest in a full-stack approach toward AI infrastructure.

Booking Holdings reported stronger-than-expected Q3 revenue driven by U.S. outbound travel and international demand, though GAAP earnings fell short, raising ongoing valuation discussions.

Market weakness continues, but signs of stabilizing volatility and support near key levels suggest a short-term bounce may be nearing.

The Dollar Index extended its recent advance overnight, briefly surpassing its August 1 peak to reach a seven-month high.

Bubble talk is back and for obvious reasons. The stock market has been on a tear and valuation has soared.