The minutes also showed that labor market weakness remained among the top concerns of the central bank, which noted that though the unemployment rate remained low, the pace of employment increases had slowed.
KUALA LUMPUR – Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives concluded trading today, October 8, 2025, significantly higher, marking a continuation of a robust upward trend for the precious metal. This surge is largely attributed to persistent safe-haven demand fueled by an increasingly uncertain global economic landscape and strategic buying from central
US crude oil inventories have seen a significant and unexpected surge in early October 2025, with commercial crude stocks rising by a substantial 3.7 million barrels in the week ending October 3, 2025. This build, far exceeding analyst expectations, typically signals weakening demand and casts a bearish shadow over
Truist raised its price target to 582 from 507 on Dow Jones stock Caterpillar Wednesday and kept a buy rating as the firm previewed third-quarter results in the sector.
As the third quarter of 2025 draws to a close, energy giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is generating significant buzz among analysts, with many projecting the company to surpass its Q3 earnings expectations. This optimistic outlook comes despite a mixed and, at times, challenging commodity price environment, particularly for natural gas.
Paris, France – October 8, 2025 – SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) witnessed a significant surge in its stock price today following the announcement of an expanded partnership with Apivia Courtage, a prominent French insurance brokerage firm and part of the AEMA Group. This strategic alliance will see Apivia Courtage deploy SoundHound AI's
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has recently solidified its position as a dominant force in the small satellite launch sector, clinching two monumental multi-launch deals that have sent its stock soaring to unprecedented levels. These strategic partnerships, announced in late September and early October 2025, not only underscore the company's operational
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PagerDuty (NYSE: PD) experienced a notable stock surge on October 8, 2025, following the highly anticipated launch of its new AI agent suite. This strategic move, part of the company's "Fall '25" release, signifies a pivotal shift towards deeply integrated artificial intelligence in digital operations platforms, promising to revolutionize how
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) highly anticipated October Prime Day, officially dubbed "Prime Big Deal Days," has once again captivated consumers, serving as an early harbinger of the holiday shopping season. Running from Tuesday, October 7th, to Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, the 48-hour event offered exclusive access to a treasure trove of
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in accumulation territory, according to both market models and institutional voices, as former PayPal president David Marcus said the cryptocurrency is "still severely undervalued" and could eventually match gold's $1.3 million equivalent
The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average are up triple digits as AI stocks bounce back, with Nvidia shares leading the charge after CEO Jensen Huang noted rising demand.
The United Kingdom is poised to solidify its position as a global leader in the evolving landscape of digital finance with the imminent appointment of a 'Digital Markets Champion'. This strategic move, part of the government's ambitious Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy, aims to accelerate the adoption of tokenization and
Zenas BioPharma secures global rights to orelabrutinib in multiple sclerosis, expands autoimmune pipeline, and raises $120 million in private placement.
The year 2025 is rapidly cementing its reputation as the "Year of the Crypto IPO," a pivotal period witnessing a significant convergence of digital assets and traditional financial markets. At the forefront of this transformative rush are two prominent cryptocurrency exchanges: Gemini and Kraken. Gemini Space Station Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI)
Birmingham, AL – October 8, 2025 – In a significant development for the energy technology sector, PowerBox Technology, an innovative startup specializing in industrial power reliability, has emerged from the prestigious Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator. The Illinois-based company is gaining considerable attention for its groundbreaking PowerBlock Modular Platform, a solution designed to
The rapidly advancing frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened a Pandora's Box in the entertainment world, allowing for the astonishing, yet ethically fraught, 'resurrection' of deceased celebrities. From the comedic genius of Robin Williams to the lyrical prowess of Tupac Shakur, AI is now capable of recreating voices and
Gold has broken above $4,000 for the first time, driven by Fed rate-cut expectations, U.S. shutdown risks, and global uncertainty. Safe-haven demand and strong technicals support further upside.
In a significant push towards modernizing urban development, a prominent PhD scholar has stepped into the spotlight, advocating for the widespread adoption of advanced technological applications to revolutionize urban planning. This advocacy, emerging in late 2025, signals a critical juncture for cities globally, promising enhanced efficiency, accelerated growth, and improved
Shares of electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after Barclays initiated coverage on the stock with an "Overweight" rating and a price target of $258.00. This new evaluation, led by analyst Guy Hardwick, offered a fresh perspective on WESCO's potential market path. The initiation of coverage was significant as Barclays had no prior rating on the company, adding a new viewpoint for investors.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW)
fell 8.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a significant leadership and board shakeup. The changes included the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Baliff, who also stepped down from the board of directors effective immediately. Director John Bolton also resigned from the board.
Shares of global manufacturing solutions provider Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities raised its price target on the company's stock to $65.00 from $58.00 while maintaining a "Buy" rating. The revised target from analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya represented a 12.07% increase and reflected continued confidence in the company's performance.
Shares of RFID manufacturer Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after Barclays initiated coverage on the company with an "Overweight" rating and a $200 price target. The new analysis came from Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick. An "Overweight" rating suggests that the analyst expects the stock to perform better than the average stock in its sector or market. This initiation of coverage by a major financial firm provided a new, positive perspective on the company, which likely boosted investor confidence in the stock's future prospects.
Shares of freight delivery company XPO (NYSE:XPO)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan reiterated its "Overweight" rating on the transportation and logistics company.
Shares of infrastructure solutions provider Quanta (NYSE:PWR)
jumped 4% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Truist Securities raised the price target on the stock from $472 to $521. The analyst, Jamie Cook, maintained a "Buy" rating on Quanta Services. This adjustment represented a 10.38% increase in the price target and indicated a positive outlook for the company. The confidence in the company's future performance appeared to be supported by strong demand for its services, as it ended the second quarter with a total backlog of $35.8 billion.
Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC)
fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after Keybanc lowered its price target on the stock to $35 from $55, citing weak business trends.
