Market Flux is the new standard in financial news aggregation, we’re committed to providing you with a complete, real-time view of the financial world.Our platform aggregates and organizes all relevant market news, helping you stay informed, up-to-date, and knowledgeable without spending hours sifting through headlines.Reinvented to keep you in control, it's where your edge begins with better information. Go from market noise to clarity in seconds with a real-time platform built to redefine how traders and investors digest financial news.Visit www.marketflux.ioHere is Your Complete Market Rundown (11/14/2025)Today's Top Stories:China's October Data Shows Mixed Signals as Fixed Asset Investment Posts Steepest Drop Since 2020China's October retail sales rose 2.9% year-over-year, slightly beating expectations of 2.8%, while industrial production grew 4.9%, missing the 5.5% forecast. Fixed asset investment fell 1.7%, marking the largest decline since June 2020. Unemployment improved to 5.1% from 5.2%, as officials emphasized economic stabilization supports full-year growth targets.US Reaches Switzerland Trade Deal Including $200B Investment and Manufacturing ShiftThe US and Switzerland have reached a trade agreement featuring $200 billion in Swiss investment and manufacturing relocations to America. The deal encompasses pharmaceuticals, gold smelting operations, and railway equipment, with at least one gold smelting company committed to US operations.Company News:Walmart Inc. (WMT)Performance Overview1D Change: -0.08%5D Change: -0.13%News Volume: 169Unusual Volume Factor: 5xWalmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire After Decade-Long Tenure, John Furner Named SuccessorWalmart announced that CEO Doug McMillon will retire on January 31, 2026, after more than a decade leading the retail giant, with John Furner, currently president and CEO of Walmart U.S., set to take over on February 1.The announcement initially sent shares down approximately 3–4% in premarket trading, though the stock later recovered during regular trading hours.Continue ReadingNvidia Corporation (NVDA)Performance Overview1D Change: 1.74%5D Change: 1.04%News Volume: 188Unusual Volume Factor: 1xNvidia Faces Volatile Trading Week as Wall Street Awaits Earnings Amid Broader Tech SelloffNvidia shares experienced significant volatility this week, declining as much as 6% over two days before recovering some losses, as investors await the company’s third-quarter earnings report next week.The chipmaker’s stock initially dropped alongside broader AI and technology shares on inflation concerns and fading Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations, but staged an intraday reversal as markets looked ahead to the earnings announcement.Continue ReadingAlphabet Inc. (GOOG)Performance Overview1D Change: -0.77%5D Change: -0.93%News Volume: 153Unusual Volume Factor: 1xGoogle Faces European Legal Setbacks While Buffett Backs Tech Giant With New $4.3 Billion StakeAlphabet’s Google confronted mounting regulatory challenges in Europe on November 14, proposing modifications to its advertising technology practices rather than accepting EU demands for a partial business breakup following a nearly 3 billion euro antitrust fine.The company submitted remedies aimed at making it easier for publishers and advertisers to use its ad tech products while maintaining its integrated business structure.Continue ReadingBristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)Performance Overview1D Change: -4.06%5D Change: -0.11%Bristol-Myers Squibb Shares Drop After Halting Heart Drug TrialBristol-Myers Squibb discontinued its Phase 3 Librexia ACS trial of milvexian, a treatment for acute coronary syndrome, after an independent interim review determined the drug was unlikely to meet its primary efficacy endpoint.Continue ReadingGeopolitics EventsTrump Administration Announces Tariff Exemptions on Food Products to Address Price ConcernsThe White House confirmed plans to exempt certain food imports including coffee, beef, avocados, and bananas from tariffs, targeting products not produced domestically. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the exemptions amid concerns about rising retail prices, marking a strategic shift in the administration's broader tariff policy. The move follows questions about tariffs' impact on consumer costs, with details to be posted on the White House website.Continue readingTrump Orders DOJ, FBI Investigation Into Epstein ConnectionsPresident Trump has directed the Department of Justice and FBI to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and JPMorgan Chase, expanding scrutiny of the late financier's high-profile relationships.Continue readingWhite House Memo Alleges Alibaba Provides Tech Support to Chinese Military Targeting USA White House memo claims Alibaba is helping China's military target the United States by providing technology support, according to Financial Times reports. The allegations sent Alibaba shares lower following the disclosure of the memo's contents.Continue readingChina Retail Sales Growth Slows as Cabinet Unveils Consumption Stimulus MeasuresChina's retail sales grew at the slowest pace in over a year last month, prompting cabinet meetings to study policies boosting consumption and balancing supply and demand. Authorities announced plans to strengthen fiscal policy support through 2030, with a former finance minister calling for expansionary measures amid a sluggish real estate market. Separately, China tightened used-car export rules to prevent new vehicles being disguised as used, and senior trade officials met with Canadian counterparts.Continue readingTech and Retail Giants Eye Banking Expansion as Trump Administration Signals Tariff ReliefMajor technology and retail companies are pursuing banking opportunities under the Trump administration, with crypto firms like Coinbase and fintechs including Wise seeking bank charters while Amazon and Walmart explore expanded financial services. Meanwhile, President Trump is preparing tariff reductions on consumer staples including beef and bananas aimed at lowering grocery costs. The moves come as traders monitor Federal Reserve concerns and some Trump supporters question the administration's America First commitment amid ongoing policy debates.Continue readingChina Warns Citizens Against Japan Travel After PM's Taiwan RemarksChina's Foreign Ministry urged nationals to avoid traveling to Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments describing a Taiwan conflict as an "existential threat" to Japan, marking an escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.Continue readingStock Markets EventsWall Street Extends Tech Selloff as Rate Cut Hopes Fade, Major Indices Open Sharply LowerU.S. markets opened with steep losses on Friday, November 14, 2025, marking the continuation of Wall Street's most significant selloff in over a month. The Dow Jones plunged 434 points at the open, down 0.91%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.00% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.41%, extending its losing streak to four consecutive sessions. The tech sector bore the brunt of selling pressure, with major AI stocks leading declines. Nvidia fell 3.2% in pre-market trading, erasing $141.7 billion in market value, while Tesla dropped 4.6%, losing $56.3 billion. Other notable pre-market losers included Applied Materials down 7.4%, Robinhood Markets off 6.4%, and Applovin declining 4.3%. However, markets showed resilience during the session, with indices paring losses significantly. The Nasdaq turned positive by mid-morning, rising 0.4%, while the S&P 500 briefly turned positive. Nvidia recovered from early losses, climbing 4% by late morning in a remarkable market cap swing. Despite fading rate cut expectations pressuring equities, Wall Street analysts maintained bullish stances on select names. Market commentary highlighted continued institutional support for Nvidia and other AI stocks, with investors buying the dip. Micron Technology and Netflix were among notable market cap movers, while American Express hit all-time highs. The volatile session reflected ongoing uncertainty about Federal Reserve policy and tech sector valuations, with opening imbalances showing $336.7 million to the sell side for the S&P 500.Continue readingBuffett's Berkshire Takes $4.3B Alphabet Stake, Cuts Apple in Q3Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $4.3 billion position in Alphabet during Q3, while reducing its Apple holdings. The filing showed exits from D.R. Horton and top additions including Alphabet, Chubb, Domino's Pizza, SiriusXM, and Lamar Advertising. Bank of America also saw significant cuts.Continue readingMacro EventsFed's Schmid Warns Against Further Rate Cuts, Cites Inflation Risks Ahead of December MeetingKansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid signaled strong opposition to additional interest rate cuts, warning that further reductions could entrench higher inflation without meaningfully improving labor market conditions. Speaking ahead of the December FOMC meeting, Schmid maintained his October dissent position, stating that inflation remains too hot and is spreading across more goods and services. Schmid argued that persistent inflation could shift price-setting psychology and that further monetary easing risks lasting damage to price stability. He emphasized that additional cuts would not patch cracks in the job market, noting that some labor market cooling likely reflects structural changes rather than cyclical weakness. The Fed official characterized both financial markets and the real economy as showing no signs of being overly restricted by current policy rates. On balance sheet policy, Schmid supported the decision to stop quantitative tightening and suggested the Fed could lower the rate paid on reserves and ease access to the standing repo facility to support a smaller balance sheet. He also highlighted the importance of central bank independence during government shutdowns, noting the Fed's payment systems processed trillions daily without disruption during recent fiscal uncertainty.Continue readingU.S. Delays September Jobs Report and August Economic Data to Mid-NovemberThe Labor Department will release September's employment report on November 20, while the Census Bureau reschedules multiple August reports for next week, including trade data, construction spending, and factory orders. The Federal Reserve also postpones its industrial production release to November 18.Continue readingCommerce Department Announces Schedule for Key Economic Data Releases Through DecemberThe US Commerce Department will release the second estimate of Q3 GDP on November 26 at 8:30 AM ET, alongside October personal income, spending, and PCE inflation data at 10 AM. The third GDP estimate and November personal income data are scheduled for December 19, with the October international trade report due December 4.Continue readingFed Rate Cut Uncertainty Weighs on Markets as December Odds Fall Below 50%Federal Reserve rate cut expectations declined sharply, with CME futures pricing less than 50% probability for December action, though Kalshi shows 59% odds for a 25 basis point reduction. The uncertainty pressured equity futures and cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin falling below $100,000. Peru's central bank held rates steady at 4.25% as expected. Citi CEO Jane Fraser discussed the US economy and China operations amid the shifting rate outlook.Continue readingFed Officials Split on Rate Cut Path as Economic Data Signals DivergeFederal Reserve officials are divided on the pace of future rate cuts despite recent data showing moderating inflation pressures. Fed member Miran argues economic indicators—including weakening shelter inflation and moderating wage gains—support a more dovish stance and continued rate reductions. BNY's Vincent Reinhart expects another December cut, though likely with a split vote. However, dissent is growing. Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid, who opposed October's cut, expressed concerns about continuing reductions. Richard Bernstein suggests the Fed may not need further cuts at all. Market observers warn rate uncertainty could particularly impact AI companies dependent on debt financing.Continue readingEurozone GDP Beats Estimates While French Inflation Slows More Than ExpectedEurozone third-quarter GDP grew 1.4% year-over-year, exceeding the 1.3% estimate, while quarterly growth held steady at 0.2%. France's October inflation cooled to 0.9% annually, missing the 1.0% forecast and down from 1.2% previously. The region's trade balance surged to €18.7 billion in September from €9.7 billion, while employment growth slowed to 0.5% year-over-year from 0.6%.Continue readingFed Rate Cut Doubts Trigger Market Selloff as Traders Reassess TimelineStock markets declined sharply as investors abandoned hopes for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts following hawkish Fed commentary. Risk aversion drove selling across major equities, with gold also falling despite its traditional safe-haven status. The dollar showed mixed performance while yields declined. European currencies strengthened, with the euro gaining on steady GDP and the pound reacting to UK budget developments. Asian markets faced additional pressure from weaker Chinese retail sales and industrial production data.Continue readingCrypto EventsBitcoin Plunges Below $95,000 as Crypto Markets Face Sharp SelloffBitcoin dropped 5% to $94,655 while Ethereum declined nearly 11% in 24 hours, triggering over $1 billion in liquidations across major cryptocurrencies. The selloff intensified as Bitcoin tested the $95,000 support level, with bulls losing $655 million in the cascade.Continue readingMicroStrategy Accelerates Bitcoin Purchases, Saylor Confirms Substantial BuyingMicroStrategy is actively buying "quite a lot of Bitcoin" and accelerating its purchase pace, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor confirmed to CNBC, continuing the company's aggressive cryptocurrency accumulation strategy.Continue readingStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Drop 47,000 Coins as Saylor Posts "HODL"Arkham data shows Michael Saylor's Strategy reduced Bitcoin holdings from 484,000 to approximately 437,000 coins. Whether the 47,000 BTC decrease resulted from transfers or sales remains unclear. MSTR shares fell 5.7% in premarket trading.Continue readingAmerican Bitcoin Reports Q3 Profit with Revenue Doubling and 3,000 BTC Added to ReserveTrump family-backed American Bitcoin posted third quarter profits with revenue more than doubling while adding over 3,000 bitcoin to its reserves.Continue readingTechnology EventsGoogle Announces $40 Billion Texas Data Center InvestmentGoogle will invest $40 billion to build three new data centers in Texas, marking a major infrastructure expansion for the tech giant.Continue readingIndustrial Sector Emerges as AI Investment Winner Beyond Nvidia HypeWhile tech stocks sink, the industrial sector is quietly surging on AI-related investments, particularly in data centers and power infrastructure. Federal Reserve's Logan notes the economy is benefiting from AI investment. KKR research suggests the real opportunity lies beyond flashy AI chips in companies providing essential computing power and energy infrastructure. Investors are identifying alternative AI plays positioned to outperform Nvidia.Continue readingOil And Gas EventsEnbridge Approves $1.4 Billion Pipeline Expansion to Boost Canadian Oil Flows to U.S.Enbridge has approved a $1.4 billion investment to expand its Mainline and Flanagan South pipeline systems, increasing shipping capacity for Canadian oil to U.S. refiners and markets.Continue readingUkrainian Strike Halts Russian Oil Exports as Markets Face Supply UncertaintyUkraine's attack on Russia's Novo export hub disrupted 2% of global oil supply, initially driving prices higher amid geopolitical tensions. However, markets subsequently slumped as global stockpiles surged and OPEC projected a 2026 supply glut, highlighting conflicting pressures between immediate disruptions and longer-term oversupply concerns.Continue readingUS Oil Rig Count Rises to 417, Total Rigs Reach 549Baker Hughes reports US oil rig count increased by three to 417, exceeding the expected 415, while total rig count climbed to 549 from 548 previous week.Continue readingGoldman Sees Oil Demand Growing Through 2040 as US Natural Gas Storage Hits Multi-Year HighGoldman Sachs projects global oil demand will continue rising through 2040 from current levels of 103.5 million barrels per day, citing persistent bottlenecks in low-carbon technology and infrastructure. Meanwhile, US natural gas inventories entered winter at their highest level since 2016, matching 2024 levels. Natural gas prices retreated from weather-driven peaks as storage additions of 45 billion cubic feet exceeded forecasts of 34 billion.Continue readingU.S. Natural Gas Inventories Rise 45 Billion Cubic Feet, Exceeding ForecastsU.S. natural gas inventories increased 45 billion cubic feet for the week ended November 7, surpassing analyst expectations of 34 billion cubic feet and the previous week's 33 billion cubic feet gain. Meanwhile, Barclays projects no peak in oil demand is imminent, forecasting Brent crude at $66 per barrel for 2026. The bank warns that sharp reductions in Russian exports could push prices above $85 per barrel. Separately, Oil India reported second-quarter net profit rose 28% to ₹1,044 crore.Continue readingOil Surges Nearly 2% After Ukraine Strikes Russian Port and RefineryOil prices climbed over 1% following Ukrainian military strikes on Russia's Novorossiysk port and a Saratov region refinery, forcing the major export terminal to suspend operations and damaging critical infrastructure.Continue readingSaudi Aramco to Sign US LNG Deals During Crown Prince's Washington VisitSaudi Aramco will sign two US LNG agreements next week, including a stake in Woodside Energy's Louisiana project and supply of up to 2 million tons annually.Continue readingHealthcare EventsFDA Adds Strongest Safety Warning to Sarepta's Elevidys Gene Therapy After Fatal Liver InjuriesThe FDA approved revised prescribing information for Sarepta's Elevidys gene therapy, adding its strongest safety warning and limiting the drug's use following reports of fatal liver injuries. Despite the serious safety concerns, the controversial treatment for rare muscle conditions will remain on the US market. Sarepta's stock rose following the announcement, as investors welcomed the agency's decision not to withdraw approval.Continue readingMetals EventsPrecious Metals Retreat as Gold Drops 3% Below $4,100Precious metals sold off sharply, with spot gold falling 3% to $4,058 per ounce after earlier trading near $4,130. Silver declined 3% to $50.70, while palladium dropped nearly 3% to $1,383.75, reflecting broad weakness across the metals complex.Continue readingCorporate Actions EventsXenoTherapeutics to Acquire Repare Therapeutics for $1.82 Per ShareRepare Therapeutics has entered a definitive acquisition agreement with XenoTherapeutics at $1.82 per share, sending Repare's stock higher on the announcement.Continue reading© 2025 Market Flux. All rights reserved. via /r/MarketFluxHub https://ift.tt/R95Z8EA
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