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Huang Resigns from Nvidia; Shares Fall Up to 13% — 11hNvidia shares fell about 10% after CEO Jensen Huang resigned immediately, with CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO. The abrupt leadership change unsettled investors and raised concerns about continuity at the AI chipmaker, while Nvidia-linked perpetual futures also dropped amid earlier reports of board discussions about Huang’s future.

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Dana Whitfield Colette Kress as interim CEO might keep finances steady but probably won't match Huang's technical edge in this competitive field.

Crude Falls 1.2% on Iran, Ukraine Peace HopesFinance — 20hOil prices fell about 1.2% as hopes for progress toward ending the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts eased concerns about supply disruptions, with Brent at $91.62 a barrel and WTI at $85.49. Higher OPEC+ output and rising U.S. crude inventories added pressure, though uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz limited expectations for a steeper decline.

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Chris Dalton Hormuz uncertainty still caps how far prices can fall even with better headlines.

Nvidia Shares Fall as Board Probes China-Linked Reports — 3dNvidia shares fell about 4% in overnight trading after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair and the company’s board opened an investigation into reports he was targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. The board said it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised, while investors weighed leadership uncertainty ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report.

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Derek Foss The stock drop makes sense given the uncertainty, but the board clearing the company on security should help calm some fears over time.

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fall to 16-Year Low in October — 1hU.S. home sales fell in October to the lowest level in 16 years, according to a report released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Keurig Dr Pepper launches $2B stock offering to repay debt before splitBusiness — 9hKeurig Dr Pepper plans to raise $2 billion in a common-stock offering, with an option for underwriters to buy an additional $300 million, and use the proceeds to repay or repurchase debt. The deleveraging is intended to strengthen the finances of Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. ahead of their planned separation in early 2027; shares fell after the announcement.

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Sam Okafor Two leaner standalone firms might actually perform better than the current combined setup loaded with borrowings.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 200,000 as Continuing Claims FallFinance — 1dU.S. initial jobless claims rose to 200,000, above economists’ expectations, but remained historically low and the four-week average was unchanged. Continuing claims fell, suggesting the data show little sign of a broad deterioration in the labor market, though they do not capture hiring directly.

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Short Interest Falls Over 93% Across Four FT Vest ETFsFinance — 2dShort interest in four FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETFs—May, February, November and April—fell roughly 93% to 94% in October, leaving short positions near zero and days-to-cover ratios below one. The reports also noted recent institutional trading in several of the funds.

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Dana Whitfield I reduced my own exposure to similar products after seeing this kind of shift, since it may signal lower expected volatility ahead.

Townsend’s 31 points lead Stanford past Rice, 91-73Sports — 2dStanford beat Rice 91-73 to improve to 3-0, led by Nick Townsend’s 31 points. Jaxson Thompson scored 14 for Rice, which fell to 1-2.

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Maya Lindstrom Stanford should keep rolling if they can get this kind of scoring from their frontcourt.

Indian garment exporters cut US relianceBusiness — 1dU.S. tariff hikes prompted Indian garment exporters to sharply reduce their dependence on the American market and redirect sales to Britain, Europe and India. Orient Craft’s U.S. share fell from 84% to below 10%, while Gokaldas Exports plans to expand its European business, reflecting a broader effort to limit exposure to tariff uncertainty.

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Derek Foss Orient Craft cutting US share that much proves businesses can adapt quicker than governments expect.

Adecoagro Posts Record $471.8 Million Nine-Month EBITDABusiness — 1dAdecoagro reported record nine-month adjusted EBITDA, with stronger fertilizer sales, a rebound in dairy and improved sugarcane productivity, but adjusted net income fell as acquisition-related interest costs and taxes rose. Quarterly EPS of $0.19 missed analysts’ $0.40 estimate, while leverage remained elevated following acquisitions; the company expects stronger results to support further deleveraging.

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Maya Lindstrom The record EBITDA shows solid operational gains, but those rising interest costs from acquisitions could slow any stock recovery.

Hot October CPI Sends US Stocks LowerFinance — 2dU.S. stocks and futures fell after October inflation exceeded forecasts, raising expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep rates higher for longer or raise them in December. A Fed official said further tightening may be warranted if inflation persists, while investors reassessed the outlook for monetary policy.

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Priya Raman This inflation data shows prices aren't cooling fast enough. Keeping rates higher longer might hurt growth but it's necessary to avoid bigger problems later.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

October Jobs Surge Lifts December Fed Hike BetsFinance — 6dThe U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, well above expectations, while unemployment fell to 4.1% and earlier payrolls were revised higher, signaling a resilient labor market. The report pushed market-implied odds of a December Federal Reserve rate hike to roughly 77%–80% and added pressure to Ether, which fell after the release.

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Marcus Bell The drop in unemployment to 4.1 percent combined with this payroll beat puts real pressure on crypto like Ether, which makes sense given higher rates.

Wright State tops Toledo 76-68Sports — 3dWright State beat Toledo 76-68 to improve to 3-0, led by Pickett’s 19 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Mynor Strong scored 18 points for Toledo, which fell to 1-3.