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Markets
Wall Street rebounded as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and confirmation of a Trump–Xi meeting boosted market sentiment, with tech leading the recovery from Wednesday’s dip.
DJIA [+0.31%]
S&P 500 [+0.58%]
Nasdaq [+0.89%]
Russell 2k [+1.29%]

Market-Moving News
App
Apple Just Got Bitten: A $2 Billion Lesson in Power and Payback

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) just took a major hit in the U.K., where a tribunal ruled it overcharged developers through the App Store.
You’ll feel the ripple effect, because this fight is about who controls the digital storefront of the modern world.
The ruling could cost Apple up to $2 billion and open the door for more countries to question how it manages app fees.
You can expect global regulators to take notes and move fast as the world’s biggest tech firm faces new accountability.
The App Store’s Billion-Dollar Problem
Apple’s App Store has long been a cash machine, driving $90 billion in annual revenue.
That’s why regulators see it as a pressure point, one that shapes how every app, subscription, and digital product reaches you.
If the U.S. or Europe mirrors the U.K.’s ruling, Apple’s services division could face structural change. For a company built on control, that’s a major strategic test.
Adapting to a New Reality
Apple’s appeal will drag on, but the damage may already be done in perception.
If Apple fails to adjust, its biggest moneymaker could also become its biggest liability, and you might be watching the start of a slow shift in how the company builds trust with both users and regulators.

Airlines
Your Next Flight Might Be Late, but United’s Profit Engine Isn’t

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) is catching serious tailwinds after posting one of its strongest quarters in years.
You can see the momentum in every chart: rising demand, lower fuel costs, and a confident management team that just approved nearly $600 million in stock buybacks.
The company’s results show a clear picture of recovery that’s built on execution, not hype.
As the U.S. dollar strengthens and domestic travel rebounds, United is reclaiming altitude in both market share and investor attention.
Flying on Fundamentals, Not Fuel
Fuel prices have dropped, but that’s not the whole story.
United’s real power comes from premium bookings, steady load factors, and its growing footprint on profitable international routes, the stuff that matters when you’re judging staying power, not short-term turbulence.
Add in a disciplined cost structure, and you have an airline that’s finally running leaner and smarter.
You can feel the difference in how investors are reacting, patient, confident, and quietly bullish.
The Runway Still Looks Clear
United’s brighter outlook has people watching to see how high it can climb next year.
The setup feels simple, with cheaper fuel, steady demand, and a stronger dollar giving the airline a fresh lift.
If you’re looking for a travel stock that actually rewards you for boarding early, this might be it.
United has turned its turnaround story into something that finally feels ready for takeoff.

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Performance Gear
From Style to Cyborg: Nike’s Boldest Experiment Yet

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is firing up its innovation engine again with Project Amplify, a futuristic line that blurs the line between sportswear and robotics.
You can almost picture it, a sneaker that gives you a literal boost every step of the way.
Built with help from bionic firm Dephy, the project introduces a lightweight, attachable motor to help both athletes and everyday users move more efficiently.
It’s Nike’s loudest statement yet that performance tech —not just fashion collabs —will drive its next decade.
From Sweat to Sensors
The new lineup also includes Mind 001 and Mind 002, shoes that claim to sharpen focus through underfoot sensory feedback, and Aero-FIT, a smart cooling jersey debuting at the next World Cup.
Together, they mark a pivot from retail hustle to true product innovation, the kind you can feel.
For you, that means Nike’s no longer chasing hype; it’s chasing breakthroughs that actually make movement smarter.
The company seems ready to turn performance gear into performance tech.
The Next Frontier of Athletic Power
Nike’s bet is simple. If it can merge biomechanics, AI, and design into a single product line, the payoff could redefine what athletic gear means to you.
Project Amplify isn’t about keeping pace; it’s about creating a new race entirely.
After years of coasting on branding, this feels like Nike’s moonshot moment. The swoosh might just stand for speed again.

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Top Winners and Losers
Ventyx Biosciences Inc [VTYX] $6.60 (+70.98%)
Ventyx Biosciences surged after its mid‑stage trial showed strong reductions in inflammatory and liver disease markers, supporting its NLRP3‑targeting strategy for cardiovascular risk.
Brera Holdings Plc [SLMT] $11.41 (+36.65%)
Brera jumped after securing a waiver and consent deal with key security holders, easing filing deadlines and extending its SEC registration timeline.
Core Laboratories Inc [CLB] $16.47 (+28.97%)
Core Laboratories advanced after reporting quarterly earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates, signaling stronger performance in its energy services segment.

Integer Holdings Corp [ITGR] $73.86 (-32.30%)
Integer slipped despite beating earnings estimates, as weak guidance and underperformance in a key cardiac division raised concerns about future growth.
Molina Healthcare Inc [MOH] $161.01 (-17.49%)
Molina plunged over 20% after a massive earnings miss and lowered guidance revealed worsening margins from surging medical costs in ACA plans.
The Simply Good Foods Company [SMPL] $20.69 (-17.11%)
Simply Good Foods declined after missing earnings estimates and reporting a continued drop in year-over-year revenue.

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Everything Else
U.S. home sales hit a seven-month high, but affordability’s still stuck in the basement.
OpenAI snapped up Software Applications to tighten its Mac integration, turning AI into Cupertino’s newest roommate.
Google’s facing a $2.36 billion tab from consumers after a privacy ruling, and the receipts are piling up fast.
The U.K. is tightening its grip on Google and Apple’s mobile empires, giving Big Tech a fresh reminder that London’s watching the app store too.
The owners of utility-billing firm Conservice are eyeing a sale worth up to $5 billion, because even meter reading has private-equity heat now.
OPEC says it’s ready to pump more oil if needed after U.S. sanctions on Russia, proving the cartel still loves a good supply-side cliffhanger.

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