TOP NEWS- U.S. midterm elections in pictures: Democrats' sweeping victories deliver rebuke to Trump November 4, 2026Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress.
- AI data center stocks and Musk's SpaceX decline as Texas governor result raises risks of a slowdown November 4, 2026AI fortunes were mixed as premarket trading opened on Wednesday.
- Mortgage rates drop for the third straight week, but homebuyers are still leaving the market November 4, 2026Mortgage rates came down again last week, but mortgage demand from homebuyers continued to decline, as high home prices and inflation stretch affordability.
- 5 midterm election takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer as Democrats drub Republicans November 4, 2026Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.
- CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giant November 4, 2026The move would reverse the company's $78 billion acquisition of Aetna and dismantle the vertically integrated healthcare conglomerate it created in 2018.
- Treasury yields fall after Democrats win House and Senate majorities November 4, 2026Treasury yields moved lower on Wednesday as investors weighed big wins from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.
- McDonald's earnings beat, but traffic to its U.S. restaurants falls November 4, 2026McDonald's has leaned into discounts to attract budget-conscious diners over the last two years.
- Wayfair sales jump 10% as furniture retailer says it's winning share of sluggish market November 4, 2026Wayfair said its sales jumped 10% in the third quarter as the retailer posted its strongest quarter since the pandemic.
- Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms November 4, 2026It was driven by energy inflation, which surged above 20% in October.
- Novo shares jump as Wegovy pill sales impress, drugmaker hikes outlook November 4, 2026Novo posted quarterly earnings ahead of expectations early Wednesday as sales of its Wegovy pill blew past estimates
EARNINGS- McDonald's earnings beat, but traffic to its U.S. restaurants falls November 4, 2026McDonald's has leaned into discounts to attract budget-conscious diners over the last two years.
- Wayfair sales jump 10% as furniture retailer says it's winning share of sluggish market November 4, 2026Wayfair said its sales jumped 10% in the third quarter as the retailer posted its strongest quarter since the pandemic.
- Novo shares jump as Wegovy pill sales impress, drugmaker hikes outlook November 4, 2026Novo posted quarterly earnings ahead of expectations early Wednesday as sales of its Wegovy pill blew past estimates
- AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles November 3, 2026AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips
- Ferrari raises 2026 guidance after Q3 earnings beat November 3, 2026Ferrari raised its 2026 guidance Tuesday after third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share edged past Wall Street expectations.
- Shopify falls over 8% after Q3 revenue and merchandise volume miss estimates November 3, 2026Shopify's stock fell after the e-commerce platform's Q3 revenue and gross merchandise volume missed estimates, despite an adjusted earnings beat.
- Eaton's strong quarter should mark a bottom for shares of the AI buildout winner November 3, 2026The stock has struggled in recent months.
- Why we're keeping a hold rating on DuPont despite its beat-and-raise quarter November 3, 2026The stock could beat its February record high close.
- Pfizer hikes full-year outlook on new product growth, taps company veteran as new CFO November 3, 2026Pfizer announced that Cecile Guegan, who has held various leadership roles at the company over the last 20 years, stepped in as CFO this month.
- Yum Brands earnings beat estimates, but cyclospora outbreak weighs on Taco Bell November 3, 2026Taco Bell's same-store sales declined as a Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce served at its restaurants weighed on traffic.