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Key Takeaways Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and other companies in the aerospace and defense sectors that count the U.S. government as a major client are set to report earnings this week. Some analysts think those companies could be conservative in with their outlooks as a federal shutdown drags on. That could weigh on their stocks in the near term, suggesting a buying opportunity, Morgan Stanley said. The government shutdown hasn’t been great for defense stocks. But it could be time to buy them. Companies that supply the U.S. military and other areas of the government have faced near-term uncertainty this…

Investors, traders and speculators welcomed President Donald Trump’s latest comments on China and ambitious words from one of his most ardent supporters in Corporate America with a broad open-to-close rally on Monday. Markets seem content with the incoming data we have at the beginning of another important week for earnings.”I think when we finish our meetings in South Korea, China and I will have a really fair and really great trade deal together,” Trump told White House reporters on Monday, previewing a scheduled October 31 summit with President Xi Jinping.A note at the top of the Conference Board’s release of…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe Argentine peso has fallen below the level it reached before the US Treasury began purchases earlier this month, in a sign the Trump administration’s financial support is failing to halt the currency’s slide ahead of a crucial election for libertarian President Javier Milei.The peso dropped almost 1 per cent on Monday to close at 1,477 against the dollar, a new record low, near the bottom of an exchange rate band adopted in April.The slide has resumed despite three purchases…

The US dollar stabilizes as trade tensions ease and dovish Fed signals mount. Markets brace for inflation data, political uncertainty, and the ongoing government shutdown. DXY remains under pressure, with technicals pointing to a fragile near-term outlook. Looking for actionable trade ideas to navigate the current market volatility? Subscribe here to unlock access to InvestingPro’s AI-selected stock winners. The started the week stabilizing at 98.5 levels as trade tensions between the US and China eased. US President Donald Trump’s statement that retaliatory tariffs against China are “unsustainable” led to a significant recovery in global risk appetite.Investors expect this week’s talks…

Last Week In A Nutshell  Geopolitical tensions and regional bank worries brought rates down last week as investors piled into the safety of Treasuries from the stock market. Upcoming Attractions CPI report (Friday): Originally scheduled for Oct. 15, the CPI data will be released on Friday Oct. 24 to allow the Social Security Administration to calculate cost-of-living adjustments, even if the government is still shut down. Forecasters expect a firm 0.3% increase in prices relative to a month ago, corresponding to a 3.1% annual increase, keeping inflation above the Fed’s target. Existing home sales (Thursday): Redfin expects 4.05m (4% year…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OMEN 32X normally retails for $840. It’s primarily a 4K gaming monitor, although thanks to Google TV, the screen is also an all-in-one entertainment hub. The built-in speakers are underwhelming, lacking depth and bass. oct / 2025Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.I’ve made it no secret that my favorite display I’ve ever owned is the HP Omen 27K, a 27-inch 4K monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. I bought the display years ago while it was on sale, and I’ve been using it every day since. So, when I had the chance to…

Key Takeaways Shares of a smartphone giant and AI server maker were among the S&P 500’s top performers Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, while a large enterprise software firm continued to lose ground.Apple stock pushed higher following a report showing promising sales trends for the recently launched iPhone 17.Oracle shares continued to lose ground amid some concerns about the company’s capital expenditure plans, and reliance on revenue from OpenAI. A tech industry titan got a boost on Monday as the latest edition of its flagship product showed promising sales momentum. Meanwhile, a software giant’s stock continued a slide that began last week amid…

Key Takeaways Wells Fargo (WFC) will update its fee-waiver rules for Everyday Checking on Oct. 25, including a higher balance requirement that could make it harder for some customers to keep the account free. In November, Wells Fargo will bump the monthly fee up to $15. If you can’t easily avoid Wells Fargo’s monthly charge, consider switching to a bank with free checking—or explore other options such as high-yield checking accounts. The full article continues below these offers from our partners. What’s Changing Under Wells Fargo’s New Fee Rules Wells Fargo is updating how customers can qualify to have their…

Key Takeaways Apple’s iPhone 17 outsold the prior lineup in the U.S. and China during its first 10 days of availability, according to a report from Counterpoint Research.The base model performed particularly well in China, while many American buyers upgraded to the Pro Max version. Apple shares climbed to an all-time high Monday following a report suggesting strong demand for the company’s new iPhone 17 series in the U.S. and China, which account for the bulk of the company’s phone sales. Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 17 “far outpaces” sales of the company’s prior model, outselling the iPhone 16 by 14% during…

Key Takeaways Outdated return assumptions can distort your 401(k) projections, leaving you underprepared for retirement.Market forecasts for a 60/40 portfolio are lower than many tools assume as a default, often in the 4% to 6% range, not 8% or more.Recalibrating your plan now—by saving more or adjusting your retirement age—can dramatically improve your long-term outlook. If your retirement calculator still assumes an 8% return on your 401(k), your plan may be built on shaky math. Traditional tools often rely on outdated expectations for market performance—numbers that don’t match today’s economic outlook. And if you’re using inflated return assumptions, there’s a…