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Democratic wave keeps US wealth taxes on the agenda despite California setback
Proposition 40 billionaire tax set to be defeated in a rare victory for mega-donors in the US midterms
Why is Goodman stock surging today?
Why is National Australia Bank stock tumbling today?
Why is NextDC stock surging today?
Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The Dow Industrials gained more than 1,500 points, or 3%, on Wednesday for its best session since April 2025 after Democrats swept the midterm elections.
U.S. stock index futures steady after midterms rally
Bullish
NextDC shares surge 43% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases
NextDC shares surged more than 40% Thursday morning after Goodman Group and Digital Realty sought to acquire up to a 9.9% stake.
Bullish
Australian retailer David Jones enters administration and faces sale, media reports
Australia's oldest department store David Jones collapses after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online sites will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
Inside India newsletter: India weighs a tax cut to win over foreign investors. Will it work?
Foreign investors are losing their appetite for Indian equities, with their holdings touching an all-time low of 14%.
Bearish
Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities
Exclusive: Government should introduce ‘flexi-jobs’ alongside subsidies and skills support, former minister will say The British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for thousands of disabled young people as part of an “opportunity revolution” aimed at reversing years of labour market discrimination, the Milburn review of youth employment will recommend. The review, due to report this…
Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.
Bullish
Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.
Bullish
NextDC shares surge 43% as Goodman, Digital Realty buy stake
Bullish
‘My life could be cut short’: I’m 55, married with $4.3 million and have a brain tumor. Should I buy a $210,000 custom Porsche?
“I also want to preserve the opportunity to leave a meaningful legacy for my two sons.”
Bearish
LIV Golf’s attempted relaunch collapses after new lead investor withdraws, reports say
BC Partners reportedly walks away after player exodus LIV set to appear at bankruptcy hearing on Thursday The rebel LIV Golf tour’s attempt to relaunch itself after filing for bankruptcy has collapsed following the withdrawal of the new lead investor BC Partners, according to reports on Wednesday. The private capital firm made the decision to walk away after struggling to convince several star…
Bearish
Jim Cramer warns investors may be reading too much into Wall Street's post-election rally
Cramer warned that Wall Street may be getting ahead of itself following the midterm elections.
Neutral
What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
Why is Snap stock sliding today?
Why is e.l.f. Beauty stock surging today?
Why is HubSpot stock sliding today?
Why is Coty stock rallying today?
Needham names Carvana top pick, flags bullish catalysts for EV stocks
Bullish
Democrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single one
Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers in a historic 2026 midterm rout.
Trump Media’s Shares Fall to Record Low After Midterms
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock plunged 24 percent a day after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.
Bullish
AstraZeneca made $10 billion offer for obesity drugmaker Rhythm, sources say
Rheinmetall cuts 2026 sales forecast again as Boxer order slips
Bearish
‘It seems bizarre’: We’re in our 80s with $950,000 in traditional IRAs. Why is our adviser pushing Roth conversions?
“Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.”