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Asian IPOs Set for Blockbuster Week as ‘Animal Spirits’ Return

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Asia’s stock markets are gearing up for their busiest week of listings in more than two years, offering a crucial test of demand as companies rush to raise money before the US election.

Trump Media stock hits a wall, banks' new challenge, and crypto explodes: Markets news roundup

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Photo: Pixelbizz (Getty Images) The Dow and other major indexes experienced losses Tuesday afternoon as chipmakers struggled amid news of potential export caps. In the afternoon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 118 points, or 0.28%, to 42,939. The …

Why a stock picking approach to small caps may boost performance right now

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Rob Harvey, who's behind the Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF, uses an actively managed approach to buying the group.

NYSE, CBOE set to list Bitcoin ETF options following SEC approval

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted “accelerated approval” for listing Bitcoin options exchange-traded funds on the New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange. According to Oct. 18 filings, the SEC has greenlighted the NYSE and…

HDFC Bank Approves $1.5 Billion IPO of Unit HDB Financial

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HDB Financial Services Ltd., a unit of India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank Ltd. plans to raise as much as 125 billion rupees ($1.5 billion) through an initial public offering, further adding to big debuts in the nation’s equity markets.

Hey, Wall Street Analysts — You Should Listen to Jamie Dimon

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It’s a waste to spend so much time on earnings models.

D.E. Shaw, Mantle Ridge zero in on key fixes to build shareholder value at Air Products

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Both activists want to address CEO succession planning and capital allocation at the company.

These are Morgan Stanley's highest conviction plays for earnings season

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Morgan Stanley sees upside for several stocks as their latest fiscal results are announced this earnings season.

HDFC Bank Profit Beats Estimates on Strong Deposit Growth

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HDFC Bank Ltd., India’s largest private lender, second-quarter profit came ahead of analysts’ expectations helped by strong growth in deposits and loans.

Berkshire Hathaway Lifts Stake in Sirius XM After Malone Deal

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Warren Buffett is amplifying his bet on Sirius XM Holdings Inc., as Berkshire Hathaway Inc. keeps adding more shares of the radio broadcasting firm to its portfolio.

After a well-received quarter, Cramer explains why he thinks Netflix can 'rock on higher'

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NBC's Jim Cramer explained why the quarter made him more optimistic about Netflix's future.

ThreeD Capital Inc. Disposes of Securities of Birchtree Investments Ltd.

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TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions on October 11, 2024 (the “Dispositions”), ThreeD disposed of ownership and control of an […]

US Economy That Won’t Quit Mints Hardcore Bulls

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Get caught up.

Netflix's Best Day in a Year, Cigna & Humana Talking Again, More

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Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration

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Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.

Wall Street’s Nonstop Rally Mints New Class of Hardcore Bulls

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For Wall Street skeptics arguing the good times can’t last, there is plenty of supporting evidence. Equity valuations are stretched, corporate bond spreads are tightening and gold is at a record.

S&P 500 Logs Record High Close | Closing Bell

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Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Scarlet Fu, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Sign up for the Economics Daily newsletter to discover what's driving the global economy and what it means for policy makers, businesses, investors and you. https://bloom.bg/4535pfS (Source: Bloomberg)

Cigna Resumes Merger Discussions with Humana After Talks Ended Last Year

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Cigna Group has revived efforts to combine with its smaller rival Humana Inc. after merger talks fell apart late last year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Imperial to hold 2024 Third Quarter Earnings Call

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CALGARY, Alberta — (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) Brad Corson, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Peter Shaw, vice-president, investor relations, Imperial Oil Limited, will host a 2024 Third Quarter Earnings Call on Friday, November 1, following the company’s third quarter earnings release that morning. The event begins at 9 a.m. MT and will […]

Thames Water bondholders fall out over emergency loan

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Lower-ranking creditors complain to utility they have been cut out of restructuring negotiations

BlackRock's ETF chief says 75% of its bitcoin buyers are crypto fans new to Wall Street

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Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $2.1 billion in a week as bitcoin touches highest price level since July.

Dow, S&P, Netflix Break Records, Biden Knows Israel's Plan, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 5:11

Citi Nabs BBVA Tech Head to Lead Revamp Ahead of Banamex IPO

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Citigroup Inc. poached Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA’s head of software development to lead a technology architecture overhaul at its Banamex unit ahead of the Mexican consumer bank’s planned initial public offering next year.

Netflix Beats Every Wall St. Metric, iPhone Demand Surges in China

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Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde discuss Netflix as the company reported subscribers that beat analyst estimates. Plus, new data out from Counterpoint Research shows a jump in iPhone demand in China, and Tesla faces a US probe over its Full Self-Driving feature after a series of crashes. (Source: Bloomberg)

Netflix Beats Every Wall St. Metric

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Streaming giant Netflix posted third quarter earnings, beating Wall St. forecasts and adding more than 5 million subscribers. Bloomberg's Felix Gilette joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to discuss on "Bloomberg Technology." (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: Boeing Earnings Preview (Podcast)

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Source: Bloomberg, 39:34

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: UK Bank Earnings Preview (Podcast)

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Source: Bloomberg, 39:34

Consello Head of Shareholder Advisory on Activistm

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Consello Head of Shareholder Advisory Kiran Moorthy discusses the changing relationship between companies and active shareholders. He speaks with Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)

Sensex, Nifty close in green as banking, metal stocks lift market

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… , led by a rally in banking and financial stocks. The S … driven by gains in the banking and metal sectors, despite ongoing …

Small-Cap ETFs Don’t Hold Many Tiny Stocks These Days

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In an era dominated by megacaps and still-high interest rates, the little guys of this market have performed miserably against their larger peers over the past several years.

Altman-Backed Nuclear Stock Doubles in Value on AI Power Demand

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A developer of advanced nuclear systems backed by Sam Altman has more than doubled in value this week as investors rushed to pile into companies associated with the power industry.

Earnings and Politics | Bloomberg Surveillance | October 18, 2024

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Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney October 18, 2024 (with guest co-host David Gura) Featuring: • Lara Rhame, Chief Economist at FS Investments, discusses why she believes a soft landing might not be in the cards for the US economy • Nancy Curtin, Partner & Global CIO at AlTi, offers a bullish stance on the stock market for the third quarter and examines China's economic struggles • Gautam Mukunda, author and Yale University lecturer, explains how to interpret the ultra-tight polling data between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump • Carole Streicher, Americas Regional Head of Deal Advisory for KPMG International, breaks down her expectations for M&A volume over the next year Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance (Source: Bloomberg)

Spreads In 'Valuation Conundrum:' Goldman's Karoui

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Goldman Sachs Chief Credit Strategist Lotfi Karoui says we're in a "valuation conundrum" from a spread standpoint. BNP Paribas Head of US Credit Strategy Meghan Robson says her favorite trade right now is single-B loans, Lotfi Karoui agrees. (Source: Bloomberg)

Hamas' New Leader May Have Iran Ties, Stocks Near Record, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:52

Sanofi Set to Sign Consumer Health Deal With CD&R This Weekend

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Sanofi is aiming to sign an agreement this weekend to sell control of its consumer health business to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, following a last-ditch attempt by a rival bidder to derail the deal, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Amex Trims Full-Year Revenue Guidance

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Ben Elliott, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst joins to discuss American Express earnings and how the credit company plans to retain customers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Fifth Third CEO on the Bank's Q3 Results

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Fifth Third Bancorp falling short of Q3 expectations. The bank is also expanding its focus on the Southeastern US. Chairman, CEO and President Tim Spence joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the quarter. (Source: Bloomberg)

American Express sells off on lower full-year revenue guidance

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American Express (AXP) stock swooned over 5% on Friday after it reported third-quarter results.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Netflix, Apple, CVS Health, Lamb Weston, United States Cellular and more

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These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Airline Stocks Recover From Failed Summer Surge to Hit 2022 High

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A record-breaking summer travel season failed to get investors excited about airlines, but an encouraging start to earnings, along with plans to dial back domestic capacity growth to more closely match demand, is brightening the outlook for the sector.

Banks Put Up Strong Earnings, Pushing Stocks Beyond 2023 Levels

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It’s been a long hard climb, but a better-than-expected earnings season is propelling bank stocks back to levels not seen since before the 2023 regional banking crisis, signaling that investors have finally regained confidence in the finance industry.

EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Bulls attempt recovery and clear daily losses from multi-year lows

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In Friday's session the EUR/GBP mildly rose to 0.8330 after falling to multi-year lows around 0.8300.

CVS Shares Tumble, Netflix Soars, S&P Eyes Winning Run, More

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SOL price prediction: SOL risks $100 as bearish flag formation opens up

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Technical indicators suggest that Solana's price may drop to $100, yet investors remain optimistic about a potential rise to $1,000, actively participating in the ETFSwap presale. #sponsored

Netflix Beats Wall Street’s Forecasts in Every Major Metric

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Netflix Inc. added more than 5 million customers in the third quarter and eclipsed Wall Street’s expectations on every major financial metric despite a new programming slate constrained by last year’s strikes in Hollywood.

Fifth Third CEO on Q3 Earnings, 'Uneven' US Economy

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Fifth Third Bancorp Chair and CEO Tim Spence discusses the bank's third-quarter earnings, expansion in the southeastern US and the state of the economy on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

Investment banking has made a multibillion-dollar rebound, but it's too early to pop the Champagne

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Major banks like Goldman Sachs walloped Wall … thanks to dealmaking fees. Investment banking has made a comeback, and … for investment bankers. The biggest banks on Wall Street reported a … a blip. For the five banks, Mayo estimated that capital markets …

Shareholders of many banks to receive dividends soon

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… of 2024, three State-owned banks Vietcombank, BIDV and VietinBank … information shows that the banks may soon pay dividends … Besides State-owned banks, a number of private banks also plan to … banks with the largest charter capital in the country’s banking …

Bank of America Sees Record $520 Billion of Muni Sales in 2025

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Strategists at the municipal-bond market’s biggest underwriter are forecasting a very busy year for state and local government debt bankers.

Wall Street Sniffs Out Worry in Credit Cards, Auto Loans

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American Express Co.'s trim to full-year revenue guidance spooked investors, who detected ``a little bit of a question mark'' over consumers' strength, Bloomberg's Katherine Doherty says. Traders had a similar reaction to results from Ally Financial Inc., which reined in new auto lending as borrowers struggle with high debt loads, Doherty says on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)