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Key PointsSocial Security retirees are expected to get a raise in 2026.

Key PointsThese healthcare giants have built solid businesses over time, selling market-leading products.

Key PointsThe acquisition of 46,874 shares on represents a total investment value of ~$843,000.

Key PointsCathie Wood said Space Exploration Technologies' IPO price could be a deep value opportunity if it reaches 10,000 Starship flights per year.

(RTTNews) - Meta Platforms (META) has launched Muse Wonder, its latest artificial intelligence model aimed at powering more capable personal and professional AI agents, as the company looks to generate more revenue from AI beyond its advertising business.

(RTTNews) - Microsoft (MSFT) has unveiled Maia 300, its third-generation artificial intelligence accelerator designed to improve the performance and efficiency of large-scale AI inference workloads across its Azure infrastructure.

(RTTNews) - Starbucks (SBUX) said Monday it is not acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, putting an end to speculation about a potential transaction that could have ranked among the largest restaurant deals ever.

(RTTNews) - Delta Air Lines (DAL) has postponed the launch of nonstop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh until March 2027 following deadly Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia.

(RTTNews) - LVMH (MC.PA, LVMHF.PK, MOH.DE) on Monday reported revenue of €57.15 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down 2% from €58.09 billion a year earlier, while organic revenue grew 2%.

Key PointsArcher Aviation is building a dual revenue stream by expanding into defense through strategic unit acquisitions from Boeing.

Key PointsNvidia's data center revenue grew 117% year over year, while its NVQLink technology is becoming the connective tissue linking quantum computing hardware to classical AI.

Key PointsDiscussions between the three parties are at an advanced stage, according to a media report.

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ:CCC), a cloud software and AI provider for auto-insurance claims and repair workflows, closed at $7.59, up 8.12%. Premarket reports of advanced buyout talks drove the move, and investors are watching for any deal confirmation next week.

Key PointsThe executive acquired ~309,000 shares at $17.98 per share, representing a total transaction value of ~$5.6 million.

(RTTNews) - On Monday, Xponential Fitness, Inc. (XPOF), a global franchisor of boutique health and wellness brands, announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a stockholder rights plan for a limited period.

Key PointsGenerative AI has helped the stock market push new all-time highs despite mounting challenges in the economy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.38% to 51,851 as investors favored value-oriented sectors, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.06% to 7,807 and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) fell 0.44% to 27,246 on technology sector weakness.

Iren Limited (NASDAQ:IREN), a vertically integrated AI cloud and data center operator, closed at $34.80, down 1.11%. Shares moved after early morning reports that Anthropic signed a multiyear cloud services agreement with Iren. Investors are watching AI infrastructure demand and

Key PointsAmerican Express currently trades more than 4% below the price that management repurchased shares for in the second quarter.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG), a fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant chain with company-operated locations, closed at $30.40, down 3.75%. Starbucks' denial of a takeover cooled the stock, and investors are waiting for third-quarter results on Oct. 28. Trading volume reach