Weekly Stock Market Check (2026/10/26–10/30)
Japanese stocks fell for the second consecutive week last week. The Nikkei Stock Average closed at 62,693.16 yen, down 2,631.13 yen or 4.03% from the previous weekend. The TOPIX also fell 2.46% to 3,965.81, as selling in semiconductor and AI-related stocks spread across the entire market. The Nikkei has fallen more than 11% from its October 6 high,
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Read More“Dad, teach me what real investing is.”
“Investing is not just about increasing your money. It is about how you use the capital you have to enrich your life and the lives of those you care about.”— Founded an investment education school and provided opportunities to learn about investing to over 160,000 people in total,
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Read MoreDow futures gain up to 150 points after steep losses; Here's why this week is crucial
Futures on Wall Street have resumed trading on Sunday evening local time with modest gains after witnessing steep selling pressure through the course of last week.
The Dow futures and the Nasdaq futures are both trading with gains between 150 points to 200 points as trading resumed after the weekend break.
Read MoreStock futures climb as traders try to recover from the S&P 500's losing week: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Sept. 29, 2026.
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Stock futures rose on Sunday evening as traders look toward a slew of central bank decisions this week.
Tech stocks rise after Anthropic IPO filing: AlphaCheck
Good morning. Stocks gained on Monday after AI developer Anthropic filed to go public.
The Tech (XLK) sector gained, with shares of chip giants Nvidia (NVDA), AMD (AMD), and Broadcom (AVGO) all jumping.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is Figma’s Stock a Falling Knife or a Hidden Bargain?
It didn’t take long for Figma to go from Wall Street’s darling to one of its biggest disappointments.
After a blockbuster debut this summer, the stock has been sliding steadily, leaving many early investors deep in the red. But is the sell-off a warning sign, or has the market simply overreacted?
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Figma grew revenue 41% year over year and turned a $178 million cash burn into $62.5 million in positive operating cash flow,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is SoFi The Next Fintech Powerhouse?
SoFi Technologies has evolved far beyond its origins as a student loan refinancer. Today, it’s a full-fledged digital financial platform offering everything from brokerage accounts to mortgages, all through a single app.
That simplicity and accessibility have made SoFi a go-to brand for Millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly prefer managing their finances entirely online.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
UPS Stock Is Sinking But This Dividend Giant May Be Poised for a Comeback
United Parcel Service may be a household name, but lately, its stock performance has left investors anything but comforted.
UPS started 2025 on the back foot. In the first quarter, revenue slipped slightly, margins were underwhelming, and earnings per share were up just 4% year-over-year. What’s more telling? U.S. daily delivery volumes were down by around the same amount.
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