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SpaceX, Anthropic and Nvidia Help Snap Tech Stocks Out of Their Recent Malaise

Bullish signals from three different links of the AI chain helped the Nasdaq Composite undo most of Friday's selloff.

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Canada to Provide Steel, Auto Sectors With Billions to Ease Trade Crunch

It is Canada's latest dollop of federal aid for companies that have faced financial strain since President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on foreign-made metals and automotives.

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Diplomats Race to Head Off Escalation With Iran

Efforts to revive talks come as the U.S. sends more warships to the region and Israel plans for possible attacks.

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The Real Energy Bottleneck Isn't Crude-It's Fuel, Says Kuwait CEO

The biggest bottleneck to the global trade of energy is no longer crude oil, according to the head of Kuwait's state oil company.

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The Trump Administration Wants More Tax Charges. It's Going to Be Tough.

The Justice Department has told its overworked fraud prosecutors to look for tax charges wherever they can, but law enforcement is already straining.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected

Commercial crude oil stocks decreased by 3.1 million barrels last week. Analysts had expected crude stocks to be down by 300,000 barrels.

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NYSE Just Extended Options Trading Hours. It's Only the Beginning.

The New York Stock Exchange said plans to open up options trading for roughly two hours before the market's typical 9:30 a.m. ET opening bell and then again for 15 minutes after the 4 p.m. ET closing bell.

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Healthcare Stocks Are Rallying, and Flashing a Warning for the Rest of the Market

The sector is trading at a premium as investors seek safety from AI jitters.

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Soaring Energy Prices Spur U.K. to Approve Controversial Gas Field

The decision brings an end to an approvals process that had stalled on climate concerns, and primes operations to kick off within weeks.

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Oil Futures End Mixed as Traders Weigh Supply Recovery Against Shipping Risks

Oil prices settled mixed as optimism about a recovery in Middle East oil exports was offset by continued threats against shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

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U.K. Inflation Jumps Again, Strengthening Case for Rate Hike

Inflation rose further above the Bank of England's target as policymakers prepare for a meeting that is expected to yield a first rate increase since the start of the Iran war.

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U.K. Government on Track to Cut Borrowing Ahead of Budget

The government cut borrowing in the first six months of its fiscal year-but at a slower pace than planned-underlining the challenges posed by rising prices and interest payments.

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October 21, 2026 21:00 ET (01:00 GMT)