The U.S. government confirmed a 5% equity stake in a Nevada lithium project, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Investors responded sharply, pushing shares higher on expectations of long-term demand from the EV industry.

BNB Rewards Rising (Sponsored)

When Michael Saylor bought Bitcoin, Wall Street called him reckless.

That move turned into one of the most profitable trades in corporate history. His stock jumped more than 10,000%. His balance sheet became a digital-asset vault.

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Markets

Wall Street climbed on Wednesday as the biggest drop in private payrolls since 2023 boosted rate-cut expectations, even as a federal shutdown clouded the outlook.

  • DJIA [+0.09%]

  • S&P 500 [+0.34%]

  • Nasdaq [+0.42%]

  • Russell 2k [+0.41%]

Market-Moving News

Healthcare

180,000 Seniors Get Dropped, but the Giant Stays Standing

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is shrinking its Medicare Advantage footprint, pulling out of 109 U.S. counties and affecting about 180,000 members starting in 2026.

That might sound dramatic, but it’s less about retreat and more about tightening the playbook.

You’ve got rising medical bills, smaller government reimbursements, and seniors using more care than expected.

Put that together, and some of those big county PPO networks just don’t make financial sense anymore.

Playing It Smarter

The insurer isn’t walking away from Medicare Advantage — it’s still the top dog in the space.

Instead, UnitedHealth is shifting toward leaner HMO plans where costs are easier to manage and outcomes are more predictable.

That’s the tradeoff: fewer bells-and-whistles networks, but steadier margins.

If you’re watching this space, the move tells you something important. Even giants like UNH are adapting fast when Washington tightens the screws.

Trimming unprofitable plans today makes room for stronger growth plays tomorrow.

The Big Picture

Medicare Advantage has been one of healthcare’s biggest moneymakers for years, but the era of easy profits is over.

UnitedHealth is proving it can pivot, cut where it hurts, and still hold its lead.

For you, the reminder is clear: survival in healthcare isn’t about covering everyone, it’s about covering the right people at the right price.

Chips

Marvell Drops $6B on Itself and Smiles

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) has been one of 2025’s disappointments, losing a quarter of its value while rivals ran laps.

Then came a surprise: a buyback program worth more than $6 billion that jolted the stock back to life.

You don’t see a company make that kind of swing unless it believes its shares are seriously undervalued. Marvell isn’t whispering confidence, it’s shouting it.

Fast Money, Fast Message

The plan even includes an accelerated repurchase, which means shares get scooped up quickly instead of being spread out over time.

That urgency tells you management wants the market to catch up sooner rather than later.

If you’ve ever wondered what “skin in the game” looks like, this is it. They’re not just promising a rebound, they’re paying billions to prove it.

Clearing the Amazon Clouds

Rumors hit when Taiwan’s AlChip claimed it had won a design slot for Amazon’s next AI chip, sparking fears Marvell was losing its biggest customer.

That kind of talk can rattle anyone watching the stock.

But leadership pushed back, saying no revenue gap is coming next year. You might still hear the noise, but Marvell’s actions show it’s not backing out of the AI race anytime soon.

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Auto Market

When 710,000 Cars Sell, You Pay Attention

General Motors (NYSE: GM) just pulled off an 8% jump in U.S. sales last quarter, moving more than 710,000 vehicles.

That’s not a rounding error; that’s a sign people are still opening their wallets for new rides.

You might think all the action is in EVs, but big SUVs remain the cash cows. Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade — the kind of models that make margins fat.

EVs Join the Party

The real twist? GM’s EVs are finally getting traction. From the Chevy Blazer to the Cadillac Lyriq, these aren’t science projects anymore.

They’re on the road, in driveways, and showing that GM can play offense in the EV game.

If you’ve been wondering whether GM is stuck in the past, Q3 just gave you an answer. You’re looking at a company that can sell the gas guzzlers today and ramp EVs for tomorrow.

The Road Ahead

The challenge now is speed. Scaling EV production without killing profits is the real race.

GM has shown it can deliver volume, but keeping those margins from shrinking is what will separate the winners from the wishful thinkers.

For you, the takeaway is simple: GM isn’t stalling, it’s accelerating into a new auto era while still cashing in on its old strengths.

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Top Winners and Losers

Lithium Americas Corp [LAC] $7.03 (+23.12%)

Lithium Americas jumped after the U.S. government confirmed it would take a 5% equity stake in the company and its Thacker Pass project to strengthen domestic EV battery supply chains.

Quhuo Ltd [QH] $8.10 (+23.10%)

Quhuo gained after its subsidiary partnered with Beike to deliver integrated property and home services across multiple major Chinese cities.

United States Antimony Corporation [UAMY] $7.55 (+21.69%)

United States Antimony soared after announcing its first $10 million delivery order under a $245 million sole-source DoD contract to supply antimony for national defense.

Reddit Inc [RDDT] $202.58 (-11.92%)

Reddit plunged over 10% after Promptwatch data showed a sharp drop in ChatGPT citations, raising fears about its value in future AI licensing deals.

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc [ENTA] $10.61 (-11.36%)

Enanta tumbled after pricing its public offering well below market at $10 per share, heavily diluting existing shareholders.

Soleno Therapeutics Inc [SLNO] $60.12 (-11.07%)

Soleno Therapeutics fell following a short-seller report by Scorpion Capital that questioned the safety and pricing of its Prader-Willi drug Vykat XR, triggering multiple law firm investigations.

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Crypto Power Move (Sponsored)

Institutions avoided crypto for years. No rules, no structures. That era is over.

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MicroStrategy did it with Bitcoin. MetaPlanet did it in Japan. Each time, the stock traded at a premium far above the asset value.

But here’s what’s different this time: the treasury isn’t passive.

BNB can be staked. Nodes can earn ongoing rewards. Custodial programs can generate yield. Even at conservative rates, this means millions in annual revenue.

One company has already built a $368 million BNB treasury, the largest in the world. Yet its market value sits at a fraction of Bitcoin treasuries.

With $100–200 billion projected to flow into digital treasuries over the next 12 months, the first mover in BNB could capture the lion’s share of that capital.

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