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Stellantis Q3 Shipments Fall 1%, Europe Gains 10% — 1dStellantis’ third-quarter shipments fell 1% year over year to about 1.3 million vehicles, as a planned North American summer shutdown and weaker Middle East and Africa volumes offset 10% growth in Europe. European gains were driven by electric-vehicle demand and new models, while North American shipments fell 12%, particularly affecting Jeep models.

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GlobalFoundries to Ramp U.S. Interposer Output for TSMC in 2028 — 6dGlobalFoundries reaches a $2 billion, five-year TSMC deal to make silicon interposers in New York, with volume production set to ramp in the first half of 2028.

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South Korea posts second-highest $46.11B current-account surplusFinance — Oct 7, 2026South Korea posted a $46.11 billion August current account surplus, second-highest on record, as semiconductor prices rose over 100% and volumes nearly 10%.

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Indian Startup Investments Surge 82% to $1.87 BillionLifestyle — 5dIndian startup investment climbed nearly 82% in September to $1.87 billion, with deal volume nearly unchanged and AI firm Brahma AI joining the unicorn ranks. Arts coverage highlighted the Met’s exhibition on Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, alongside reviews of books about Hollywood’s The Women and Irish writer John McGahern.

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China Approves 3.7 Million Tons Fuel ExportsBusiness — 5dChina has approved about 3.7 million metric tons of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel exports for October, restarting shipments after a week-long suspension. The move may offer some relief to tight fuel markets, especially diesel, but analysts say the volumes are unlikely to resolve broader supply shortages.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

PepsiCo India Posts Broad Growth as Firm Lowers Full-Year ForecastBusiness — 6dPepsiCo cut full-year core constant-currency EPS growth to 1%-2% from a 4%-6% low end after Q3 net revenue rose 5.6% to $25.27 billion, with India leading international volume gains.

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Counties Expand Spraying in Florida Texas as Study Flags Insect HarmHealth — 5dMosquito-control agencies in Florida and Texas are scheduling or expanding aerial and ground spraying amid high mosquito activity and recent rainfall, while advising residents to take precautions during treatments. A Hungarian field study found that ultra-low-volume spraying reduced mosquitoes but also harmed other flying insects, highlighting a potential environmental cost.

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Savannah Port Sets September Container RecordBusiness — Oct 7, 2026The Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 containers in September, up 3.7% from a year earlier, as strong imports and cargo delayed by typhoons in Asia extended the peak shipping season. The Georgia Ports Authority said first-quarter volumes also rose 2.7%, while major terminal upgrades are underway to expand capacity.

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Avalanche expected to face Flames, JetsSports — Oct 6, 2026Two previews highlight Colorado’s explosive early-season scoring as a potential source of player-prop value, pointing to vulnerable opposing defenses in matchups against Calgary and Winnipeg. One emphasizes Colorado’s top-line playmaking against the Flames, while the other focuses on Nathan MacKinnon’s shot volume against the Jets.

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Realtor Profiles Span Five California, Florida MarketsBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Five promotional profiles highlight real estate agents serving communities in California and Florida, citing their transaction histories, sales volumes and local-market expertise. Each describes tailored support for buyers and sellers, including pricing, marketing, negotiation and guidance on specialized property needs.

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Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North DakotaBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Amazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Aehr Secures $6 Million AI Processor Burn-In Orders — Oct 7, 2026Aehr Test Systems received about $6 million in follow-on orders from a hyperscale customer for Sonoma systems and related equipment to burn in its next-generation AI processor at a Taiwan manufacturing partner. The orders expand capacity ahead of a 2027 production ramp; the customer expects the second processor to reach higher production volumes than its first Aehr-supported chip.

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China Seeks Copper Guarantees for Anglo-Teck Merger — Oct 2, 2026China's SAMR seeks copper concentrate supply guarantees, including trader volumes, as condition for the $54B Anglo-Teck merger that would control ~5% of global copper.

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Maya Lindstrom Requiring guarantees on trader volumes too will probably just delay the deal and raise costs for everyone downstream.

BETR Faces Shareholder Class Action LawsuitBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Investors have filed a securities class action against Better Home & Finance, alleging the company misled shareholders about slowing loan conversions and the likelihood of meeting its $1 billion monthly loan-volume target. The allegations center on assurances made before the target was deferred on May 7, 2026, when shares fell sharply; investors have until November 20, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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China Weighs Nvidia Chip Buys for Alibaba, ByteDance — Sep 27, 2026China's MIIT asked firms about Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 order volumes; officials indicated approval is likely. ByteDance reportedly weighs about one million chips.

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Tom Gallagher Officials reviewing the purchases first is the right step to balance tech access with security concerns.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Singapore’s US Stock Trading Push Draws Limited Interest — Sep 23, 2026SpaceX SDRs traded about $2.3 million on SGX through Sept. 18—0.0007% of Nasdaq volume. Chris Forbes called the rollout "anticlimactic."

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Maya Lindstrom Investors will stick with direct US trading until these SDRs offer tighter spreads and real volume during Asian hours.

China Livestream Shopping Slows as AI Hosts Cut Costs — Sep 24, 2026Li Jiaqi, with more than 100 million followers, says AI is always yesterday's version of him as China livestream volume nears 7 trillion yuan a year.

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Rachel Meyers Even with AI cutting costs, I doubt it can match the energy Li Jiaqi brings to selling products live.

Green, Ribovics expected to fight at UFC 332 — Sep 30, 2026Veteran lightweight King Green faces rising contender Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332, with Green riding a four-fight winning streak and analysts highlighting his sharp counterstriking and defense. Ribovics brings dangerous, high-volume striking, making the matchup a test of whether Green’s experience and movement can blunt the younger fighter’s attack.

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GRAIL Shares Surge 35% After FDA Briefing Raises No Major Concerns — Sep 21, 2026GRAIL hit $108.78—above every published analyst target—on 3.31× average volume as a director filed a Form 144 sale notice two days before the Galleri panel.

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Rachel Meyers The stock jump makes sense with the FDA seeing solid safety data on this early detection test.

Trump Says US Negotiating Major Potash Deal With Belarus at Lower Prices — Sep 21, 2026On Sept. 21, 2026, Trump said on Truth Social the US is working on a massive Belarus potash deal at prices substantially less than Canada’s, with no volume or timeline set.

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Elena Vasquez Relying on Belarus for a key input like this risks supply disruptions down the line despite the lower price.

MarketBeat Stock Lists Span Apparel, Luxury, Auto, MusicBusiness — Sep 24, 2026MarketBeat’s screeners highlighted high-trading-volume stocks across apparel, luxury goods, automotive and music, including Nike and Lululemon in multiple categories. Separately, Ford shares fell 5% in the week ending Sept. 25, while General Motors edged higher.

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MarketBeat Lists Stocks Across Five CategoriesBusiness — Sep 17, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screener highlights top picks across five categories—Industrial, Chinese, Mid Cap, Technology, and another Chinese cohort—flagging companies with the highest trading volume over the past several days. The lists showcase diverse names across energy and manufacturing, financial tech, travel, optics and semiconductors, and consumer goods, illustrating broad investor interest in both domestic and China-exposed equities.

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Coherent Expands Pluggable Optical System to Support 25.6 Tbps AI Links — Sep 17, 2026Coherent unveiled an enhanced Pluggable Optical Line System in a compact QSFP form factor that supports full C-band amplification, 32 DWDM wavelengths, and up to 25.6 Tbps for 800G ZR/ZR+ optics with autonomous plug-and-play operation. The launch follows strong demand for AI datacenter interconnects, with the company already shipping in volume and reporting 34% revenue growth in the latest quarter, plus guidance for fiscal 2027.

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GrafTech Q2 2026 results: sales drop, narrowing loss — Jul 24, 2026GrafTech reported a Q2 2026 net loss of about $40 million on net sales near $127 million, with sales volume up 8% to 30.8 thousand MT and production at 33.4 thousand MT, plus total liquidity of roughly $253 million. The company signaled a pricing turnaround by pushing price increases on uncommitted volume while maintaining volume growth and cost controls, guiding for 2026 full-year sales volume to rise about 5–10% and continued profitability-focused actions.

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