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US Stocks Hold Onto Gains as Fed Countdown Begins: Markets Wrap

The stock market crept higher, but stopped short of records Friday, as traders refrained from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut decision next week.

The stock market crept higher, but stopped short of records Friday, as traders refrained from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut decision next week. Treasuries notched their worst week since June.

Fed Has 'One or Two' More Rate Cuts Left, BlackRock's Lynam Says

Amanda Lynam, BlackRock's head of macro credit research, addresses the fears over the private credit market.

Amanda Lynam, BlackRock's head of macro credit research, addresses the fears over the private credit market. Speaking with Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg The Close," Lynam also discusses her outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Big Shift in AI Stock Trade Drives Hunt for New Stars in Asia

The hunt is on for new Asian equity winners from the artificial intelligence trade, as a technological shift and bubble fears reshape the investment universe.

The hunt is on for new Asian equity winners from the artificial intelligence trade, as a technological shift and bubble fears reshape the investment universe.

Skyworks Solutions to Acquire Qorvo in Strategic Merger Valued at $105.31 Per Share

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. has announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Qorvo, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $105.31 per share. The deal, which includes a combination of cash and stock, aims to create a leading player in the semiconductor industry, enhancing both companies' product offerings and market presence.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) has entered into a merger agreement with Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRVO), a strategic move aimed at enhancing their competitive positioning within the semiconductor market. The merger, which was approved unanimously by the boards of directors of both companies, is set to be executed through a two-step process involving the merger of Skyworks' wholly-owned subsidiaries with Qorvo. Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 27, 2025,...

Bridgepoint Reinvests in Brevo, Fueling Growth as Company Achieves Unicorn Status

Bridgepoint has reinvested in Brevo, a European customer engagement software brand, during its €500 million financing round, marking Brevo's entry into unicorn territory. This investment allows Brevo to enhance its international strategy and pursue further expansion in North America.

Keensight Capital Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Remi Louvel as Head of Corporate Development

Keensight Capital, a prominent private equity firm specializing in pan-European Growth Buyout investments, has appointed Remi Louvel as its head of corporate development. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm's operational efficiency and support its ambitious growth plans as it expands its team and geographic footprint.

Expedition Growth Capital Secures $375M for Third Fund to Fuel European Software Innovations

Expedition Growth Capital has successfully raised $375 million for its third fund, aiming to partner with high-quality software companies across Europe. The firm, founded in late 2020, has already established a portfolio of 17 software businesses, primarily targeting growth in North America.

Senators Seek to Block Nvidia From Selling Top AI Chips to China

Nvidia Corp.

Nvidia Corp. would be barred from shipping advanced artificial intelligence chips to China under bipartisan legislation unveiled Thursday in a bid to codify existing US restrictions on exports of advanced semiconductors to the Chinese market.

How Warren Buffett Changed Investing Forever

Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is retiring at the end of this year.

Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is retiring at the end of this year. Here’s how the “Oracle of Omaha” changed investing forever and what’s next for the company he built. (Source: Bloomberg)

UK’s New Football Regulator to Target Bad Owners Starting Next Week

The chief executive of England’s new independent football regulator, Richard Monks, said he is prepared to immediately take action against unsuitable owners and crack down on financial engineering.

The chief executive of England’s new independent football regulator, Richard Monks, said he is prepared to immediately take action against unsuitable owners and crack down on financial engineering.

UK Prepared to Cancel £6.3 Billion Ajax Program, Healey Says

The UK is prepared to cancel its £6.

The UK is prepared to cancel its £6.3 billion ($8.4 billion) Ajax program, Defence Secretary John Healey said, after the army halted its use of the armored vehicles built by General Dynamics UK Ltd after soldiers fell ill while riding in them.

Why Pimco Ignored 'Sell America' Calls and Won Big

After President Donald Trump put punitive tariffs on products coming in from dozens of countries, there were many "Sell America" calls.

After President Donald Trump put punitive tariffs on products coming in from dozens of countries, there were many "Sell America" calls. But Pimco held onto it stakes in Treasuries and bought more. It turned out to be the right move. Pimco Managing Director, CIO of Core Strategist Mohit Mittal speaks about the strategy on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Carney’s Alberta Oil Deal Is Fueling Quebec Separatism, Ex-Minister Guilbeault Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s move to placate Alberta with an oil pipeline deal is emboldening a resurgent separatist movement in Quebec, warned former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault, who resigned over the agreement last week.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s move to placate Alberta with an oil pipeline deal is emboldening a resurgent separatist movement in Quebec, warned former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault, who resigned over the agreement last week.

SoFi Technologies Seeks to Raise $1.5 Billion in Share Sale

SoFi Technologies Inc.

SoFi Technologies Inc. is seeking to raise $1.5 billion in a share sale, as the financial technology firm diversifies beyond lending into other products.

Hua Xia state-linked Chinese bank tokenizes $600M in yuan bonds

The bond was auctioned off to holders of the digital yuan, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) developed by the Chinese government.

The bond was auctioned off to holders of the digital yuan, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) developed by the Chinese government.

Pentagon Endorses Aukus Pact After Review, US Lawmaker Says

The Pentagon has endorsed the Aukus security agreement among the US, UK and Australia after a five-month review, according to a US lawmaker.

The Pentagon has endorsed the Aukus security agreement among the US, UK and Australia after a five-month review, according to a US lawmaker.

Pentagon Endorses Aukus Security Pact After Five-Month Review

The Pentagon has endorsed the Aukus security agreement among the US, UK and Australia, backing the initiative to provide Australia with nuclear submarines and share critical technologies among the allies.

The Pentagon has endorsed the Aukus security agreement among the US, UK and Australia, backing the initiative to provide Australia with nuclear submarines and share critical technologies among the allies.

Congress Stumbles Toward Obamacare Deadline With No Clear Direction

Multiple plans have been offered, but none so far have the votes to pass.

Multiple plans have been offered, but none so far have the votes to pass.

Cornell Women's Heart Director on Improving Detection of Aortic Aneurysms

According to the Center for Disease Control, the leading cause of death in the United States continues to be heart disease, affecting over 60 million women of all ages.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the leading cause of death in the United States continues to be heart disease, affecting over 60 million women of all ages. Weill Cornell Medicines Women's Heart Program Director Dr. Nupoor Narula believes its important, especially for women, to participate in research studies when possible to help get a more complete picture of one's personal health. She joined Carol Massar and Alexis Christoferous on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily' to...

Market forecasts are usually wrong — but this inflation-fighting asset sees the future

‘It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future,’ Yogi Berra said.

‘It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future,’ Yogi Berra said. He could have been talking about Wall Street.