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Oracle shares tumble 54% despite majority analyst buy rating

By Norman Pearlstine

Oracle's stock fell more than half over the past year, yet 80% of analysts still recommend buying, citing strong order backlog and growth prospects.

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Indonesian Stocks Drop Over 5% Amid MSCI Downgrade Concerns

By Mitchell Landsberg

Indonesia's benchmark index fell more than 5% to a six‑year low as MSCI's proposed reclassification sparked fears of massive passive fund outflows.

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China’s Q3 growth speeds up as AI‑driven exports offset domestic slowdown

By Helene Elliott

China's economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter, helped by a surge in AI‑related exports, while domestic property investment fell more than 20% year‑on‑year.

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Family Farmstead Dairy recalls raw milk cheddar over E. coli risk

By Norman Pearlstine

Family Farmstead Dairy has recalled a lot of raw milk cheddar cheese after tests in Maryland found toxin‑producing E. coli, affecting stores in several northeastern states.

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Tesla’s New Roadster Reservations Lack Delivery Guarantee

By Mitchell Landsberg

Tesla’s latest Roadster reservation agreement states the vehicle is still under development, offering no guarantee of delivery and providing only an approximate place in line.

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Oracle shares tumble 54% despite majority analyst buy rating

By Norman Pearlstine

Oracle's stock fell more than half over the past year, yet 80% of analysts still recommend buying, citing strong order backlog and growth prospects.

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Indonesian Stocks Drop Over 5% Amid MSCI Downgrade Concerns

By Mitchell Landsberg

Indonesia's benchmark index fell more than 5% to a six‑year low as MSCI's proposed reclassification sparked fears of massive passive fund outflows.

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China’s Q3 growth speeds up as AI‑driven exports offset domestic slowdown

By Helene Elliott

China's economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter, helped by a surge in AI‑related exports, while domestic property investment fell more than 20% year‑on‑year.

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Family Farmstead Dairy recalls raw milk cheddar over E. coli risk

By Norman Pearlstine

Family Farmstead Dairy has recalled a lot of raw milk cheddar cheese after tests in Maryland found toxin‑producing E. coli, affecting stores in several northeastern states.

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Tesla’s New Roadster Reservations Lack Delivery Guarantee

By Mitchell Landsberg

Tesla’s latest Roadster reservation agreement states the vehicle is still under development, offering no guarantee of delivery and providing only an approximate place in line.

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Tanker captains earn up to $150,000 per Hormuz run as freight rates soar

Tanker captains earn up to $150,000 per Hormuz run as freight rates soar

By Helene Elliott on October 11, 2026

Tanker captains and crews crossing the Strait of Hormuz can earn up to $150,000 per trip as freight rates surge to record highs amid heightened Iranian attacks.

Oil prices swing on Trump UN speech, Saudi pipeline restart

Oil prices swing on Trump UN speech, Saudi pipeline restart

By Norman Pearlstine on September 23, 2026

Oil benchmarks jumped and fell Tuesday as President Trump's UN remarks, diplomatic talks with Iran and Ukraine, and reports of a Saudi pipeline restart moved markets.

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