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Markets
U.S. stocks were mixed and corrected after their record highs as the Fed delivered a widely expected rate cut but pushed back on expectations for further easing, cooling investor optimism.
DJIA [-0.16%]
S&P 500 [0.00%]
Nasdaq [+0.55%]
Russell 2k [-1.16%]

Market-Moving News
Pharma
Eli Lilly Just Poured $1.2 Billion Into America’s Medicine Future

Eli Lilly & Company (NYSE: LLY) is spending $1.2 billion to supercharge its Lilly del Caribe plant in Puerto Rico.
The site will crank out next-generation oral medicines for heart, brain, cancer, and immune health.
It’s part of a $50 billion push to bring more of Lilly’s production home, with new facilities also planned in Texas, Virginia, and a few still-secret locations.
You can already tell the company’s building for long-term speed, not short-term hype.
Pills, Tech, and a Little Magic
The upgrade adds robotics, digital controls, and high-tech spray systems that boost precision and consistency.
Think of it as a pharmaceutical facelift that turns a trusted workhorse into a high-performance lab.
Lilly is gearing up to produce orforglipron, its first oral GLP-1 therapy aimed at obesity and diabetes.
The drug could become the next big thing for patients who want the benefits without injections.
Built to Last
By expanding in Puerto Rico, Lilly locks in a steady supply while dodging the chaos of global shipping slowdowns.
More control means faster delivery and fewer surprises when demand spikes.
If you’re watching which pharma player is setting up for the decade ahead, keep an eye on Lilly.
The company isn’t just scaling production—it’s quietly building the engine for its next wave of blockbuster growth.

Aerospace
Boeing’s $5 Billion Delay Just Grounded Its Big Comeback

Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) pushed back its 777X delivery target to 2027 and tacked on another $5 billion in costs.
The jet that was supposed to lead Boeing’s next chapter keeps getting caught in the paperwork storm.
Years of supply chain issues and testing headaches have turned excitement into exhaustion.
For a company chasing redemption, every delay feels like a rerun nobody asked to see again.
Airbus Gains Altitude
While Boeing struggles with schedules, Airbus is cashing in with its sleek A350s. Each new contract it wins tightens the gap that Boeing was once proud to hold.
The demand for widebody planes is back, and Europe’s rival is moving faster to grab that growth.
You can almost sense the frustration from Seattle to Singapore as the momentum shifts away.
Ready for Takeoff—or More Turbulence?
The 777X remains Boeing’s biggest shot at rebuilding trust and keeping airlines loyal. One more stumble could stretch debt and patience even further.
If you’re watching this story unfold, remember that comebacks take time, but only if the plane actually leaves the ground.
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AI
The AI King Just Got a Crown Worth $5 Trillion

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) just crossed the $5 trillion mark, making it the most valuable company in tech history.
What started as a gaming chip brand has turned into the heartbeat of artificial intelligence itself.
From powering massive data centers to helping build national supercomputers, Nvidia is everywhere AI wants to be.
You can feel the shift. Every industry that touches tech now somehow runs through its silicon.
From Chips to the Whole Circuit
Nvidia isn’t stopping at hardware anymore. It’s building entire ecosystems around its chips, locking in long-term partnerships and even investing in 6G projects with Nokia.
That’s the playbook: own the platform, not just the product.
With more than $500 billion in chip orders lined up, the company’s growth machine feels like it’s running on infinite fuel.
Where It Goes From Here
The question now isn’t whether Nvidia dominates AI, it’s how long it can stay this far ahead.
Regulators are watching, competitors are scrambling, and the world keeps demanding more power for the next big leap.
If you’re wondering what the future of tech looks like, just look at Nvidia’s balance sheet—it’s already drawing the blueprint you’ll be living in.

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Top Winners and Losers
ProPetro Holding Corp [PUMP] $11.12 (+52.33%)
ProPetro rose after posting a smaller-than-expected Q3 loss and strong service revenue beats across all segments, easing investor concerns despite a year-over-year decline in total revenue.
Flowserve Corp [FLS] $68.99 (+31.01%)
Flowserve surged after crushing earnings expectations, raising full-year guidance, and reporting a record $2.9 billion backlog, which signaled sustained demand and strong free cash flow.
AxoGen Inc [AXGN] $22.25 (+23.06%)
AxoGen rose after posting a 23% revenue jump and a 33% earnings beat, with improving margins and stronger surgical volumes driving optimism for its nerve repair platform.

Stride Inc [LRN] $70.31 (-54.20%)
Stride collapsed after issuing a weak full-year revenue forecast that missed expectations despite strong Q1 results, raising concerns about slowing enrollment and platform-related customer issues.
Varonis Systems Inc [VRNS] $32.34 (-48.67%)
Varonis sank after missing revenue estimates and cutting both Q4 and full-year guidance, as weakness in maintenance and license subscriptions weighed on results.
Fiserv Inc [FI] $70.73 (-43.94%)
Fiserv tumbled after missing earnings expectations and lowering its full-year EPS outlook, with a major leadership shake-up and growth reset fueling the selloff.

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Everything Else
GM is slashing EV and battery output and cutting 1,200 jobs at its Detroit plant — the electric dream just hit a speed bump
Microsoft’s Azure and 365 went dark right before earnings, nothing like a blackout to light up investor nerves.
The federal shutdown could wipe out as much as $14 billion from the U.S. economy, turning political gridlock into an expensive habit.
Paramount is cutting 1,000 jobs with more layoffs on deck, and Hollywood’s plot twists aren’t staying on screen.
Bending Spoons is buying AOL, proving even vintage internet brands can still find a reboot.

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