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Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, NBC News projects
The rise of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, fueled a wave of spending to oppose his candidacy and back the former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Beware the tunnel vision on AI stocks
AMD smashed expectations, and IBM impressed with cloud strength. Yet the Nasdaq fell, revealing Wall Street’s playlist is stuck on one track: AI mania. Source link
SoftBank shares plunge 10% as Asian AI-linked stocks slide on valuation jitters
The AI-led rally has pushed the S&P 500’s forward P/E above 23—its highest since 2000, according to FactSet. Source link
More private equity funds than McDonald's: PE giants forecast industry consolidation
The widening gap followed a period of spending spree in the private equity industry in 2021, when money rushed into deals at ultra-low interest rates and high valuations. Source link
Fossil fuel leaders herald the energy addition era: 'Music to my ears'
“I think we are transitioning from the energy transition,” the CEO of the American Petroleum Institute lobby group told CNBC. Source link
Asia-Pacific markets fall, tracking Wall Street declines on AI valuation concerns
Asia Pacific markets fell, pressured by declines in AI-related names like Palantir. Source link
AMD reports better-than-expected results but margin guidance only meets estimates
The chipmaker is working on a major deal with OpenAI Source link
Pure EV automakers Rivian, Lucid face growing challenges amid Q3 results
Both automakers have already cut vehicle production guidance, while Rivian also has negatively changed its adjusted earnings and gross profit expectations. Source link
Amazon-backed eVTOL company Beta Technologies debuts at $34 on NYSE
Beta’s IPO marks a big step for the electric vertical takeoff and landing industry that’s been vying for approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. Source link
IBM cutting thousands of jobs in the fourth quarter
IBM recently delivered stronger earnings than expected, thanks to a 10% jump in revenue from software, meeting consensus. Source link