TOP NEWS- Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on 'his way out': Brookings November 5, 2026Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that U.S. President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.
- Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals November 5, 2026Growing competition for semiconductor talent is fueling a battle over trade secrets as Chinese chipmakers gain ground.
- LIV Golf faces liquidation after BC Partners scraps rescue plan November 5, 2026LIV Golf faces liquidation after BC Partners dropped a proposed $300 million rescue plan amid insufficient player commitments.
- Prediction markets cement their status after forecasting Democratic sweep of Congress November 5, 2026Prediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.
- White House panel delays hearing on Fed's Lisa Cook to Dec. 14 November 5, 2026President Donald Trump first tried to fire Lisa Cook in August 2025, but the Supreme Court in June blocked him from doing so, for now.
- NextDC shares surge 43% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases November 5, 2026NextDC shares surged more than 40% Thursday morning after Goodman Group and Digital Realty sought to acquire up to a 9.9% stake.
- Snap shares fall over 10% on third-quarter revenue miss November 5, 2026Snap misses on revenue and daily active users in third-quarter earnings reported Wednesday.
- Inside India newsletter: India weighs a tax cut to win over foreign investors. Will it work? November 5, 2026Foreign investors are losing their appetite for Indian equities, with their holdings touching an all-time low of 14%.
- Democrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single one November 4, 2026Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers in a historic 2026 midterm rout.
- Qualcomm stock drops 7% on weak earnings forecast as memory shortage weighs on smartphone sales November 4, 2026Qualcomm delivered better-than-expected results but issued a weak earnings forecast.
EARNINGS- Jim Cramer says this fast food giant has more room to run November 4, 2026CNBC’s Jim Cramer said McDonald’s turnaround is gaining traction.
- Qualcomm stock drops 7% on weak earnings forecast as memory shortage weighs on smartphone sales November 4, 2026Qualcomm delivered better-than-expected results but issued a weak earnings forecast.
- Figma sinks after earnings beat as company prioritizes long-term growth with AI changes November 4, 2026Figma is letting clients use more artificial intelligence features for the same price. The company would like the move to boost results in the long term.
- E.l.f. Beauty posts 51% sales increase, raises full-year guidance November 4, 2026E.l.f. Beauty posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday as the company continues to see broad-based growth across its portfolio.
- Wayfair sales jump 10% as furniture retailer says it's winning share of sluggish market November 4, 2026Wayfair said its sales jumped 10% in the third quarter as the retailer posted its strongest quarter since the pandemic.
- McDonald's stock rises as earnings beat, U.S. restaurants show improvement November 4, 2026McDonald's has leaned into discounts to attract budget-conscious diners over the last two years.
- New Flutter CEO bets on FanDuel promotions to win customers as profits suffer November 4, 2026Flutter's new CEO Dan Taylor issued his first earnings report as CEO on Wednesday.
- We're cutting our Qnity price target but still loved the beat-and-raise quarter November 4, 2026Qnity's third quarter was strong across the board and so what its full-year guide.
- Kraft Heinz to divest its North American coffee business in $650 million deal November 4, 2026Kraft Heinz will divest its North American coffee business to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners as CEO Steve Cahillane works to revive the company.
- Uber beats on revenue, CEO tells CNBC the company is 'investing significantly' to add drivers November 4, 2026Uber reported better-than-expected revenue but its mobility unit faced higher fuel costs overseas and tighter driver supply.