COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world's leading quantum company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Skyloom Global, a U.S.-based leader in high-performance optical communications infrastructure that enables secure, high-speed data links across Earth and in orbit. Founded in 2017, Skyloom has established itself as the leading high-performance provider of Space Development Agency (SDA)-qualified Optical Communications Terminals (OCTs).

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Signs of a weight loss price war appeared to worry investors early Monday, and Lilly and Novo stocks were down.

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Don't Bury BDC Dividends Just Yet — Positive

ARCC  BIZD  BXSL  CION  CSWC  FDUS  FSK  GBDC  HTGC  KBDC  MAIN  MSDL  OBDC  OTF  TRIN  TSLX   Seeking Alpha — November 17, 2025

The Fed's dovishness has been the key driver for the BDC sell-off. The idea is that lower interest rates should lead to lower dividends (i.e., BDCs cutting their dividend across the board). While it is a process that takes time, the current data show that many BDCs are well-positioned to safeguard their existing dividends.

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Peter Thiel sells off Nvidia stake amid AI valuation concerns — Negative

NVDA   Proactive Investors — November 17, 2025

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) shares traded more than 2% lower after it was revealed that billionaire investor Peter Thiel sold his entire holding in the AI chipmaker through his hedge fund. According to filings for the third quarter of 2025, the divestment included approximately 538,000 shares, valued at nearly $100 million, and reduced the fund's equity portfolio by roughly two-thirds.

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Don't panic: Netflix stock didn't drop 90%. NFLX shares just split — Neutral

NFLX   Fast Company — November 17, 2025

Unsuspecting Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) investors might be startled this morning if they glance at a stock price chart for shares in the TV streamer.

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Does AGNC Investment's 14.2% Dividend Yield Look Sustainable? — Positive

AGNC   Zacks Investment Research — November 17, 2025

AGNC's 14.2% yield, stronger liquidity, and a new $1B buyback plan highlight confidence as relatively lower mortgage rates ease pressure.

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Can PayPal Stock Rebound From $60? — Negative

PYPL   Forbes — November 17, 2025

PayPal (PYPL) has spent the past few years unwinding its pandemic-era excesses, leaving the stock trading at a valuation far below its historical norms. Revenue growth has slowed, competition in digital payments has intensified, and investor sentiment has shifted toward newer fintech names.

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Here Is A Value Stock You Didn't Think About — Positive

ACN   Forbes — November 17, 2025

We believe Accenture (ACN) stock could represent a solid value buy. It is currently trading below average valuation, is experiencing growth, albeit modest, and boasts strong margins alongside its low valuation.

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ADI Climbs 10.5% YTD: Should Investors Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock? — Positive

ADI   Zacks Investment Research — November 17, 2025

Analog Devices' broad segment gains, margin strength and solid growth prospects raise the question of whether its recent 10.5% YTD climb makes it a hold.

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ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PRGO) complied with federal securities laws. On November 5, 2025, Perrigo released earnings for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025, and announced it was lowering its full year guidance. On the Company's earnings call Perrigo's CEO stated, “[f]or the third quarter, organic net sales declined 4.4%, impacted by 1.6% from our global OTC business due primarily to soft OTC category consumption and 2.8% from businesses under review, both Oral Care and Infant Formula.” Following this news, the …

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LFGY Vs. BLOX: Balancing Income And Capital Growth — Positive

BLOX  LFGY   Seeking Alpha — November 17, 2025

Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) stands out over YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF (LFGY) for crypto-focused, option-based income strategies. BLOX's less aggressive option overlay and secondary income focus support better upside capture and more sustainable payouts, favoring long-term total returns. LFGY's higher yield is funded by return of capital, leading to structural NAV erosion and less capital for future rebounds, making it less attractive long-term.

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Google to Lift India Data Hub Plan Above $15 Billion — Positive

GOOG  GOOGL   Bloomberg Markets and Finance — November 17, 2025

Google is expected to boost its investment in Andhra Pradesh beyond $15 billion after five years, according to the leader of the southern Indian state https://t.co/LhK49QS4xm

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Cost Pressures Drag SBUX Margins Down 500 bps: More Pain Ahead? — Negative

SBUX   Zacks Investment Research — November 17, 2025

Starbucks' fourth-quarter margin plunge amid persistent inflation and rising labor costs clouds its turnaround as investments continue to pressure profits.

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Econ Data Comes Out This Week, Along with NVDA, WMT Earnings — Neutral

NVDA  WMT   Zacks Investment Research — November 17, 2025

New jobs data joins Trump's food tariff exemptions on the last big earnings week of Q3.

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Nasdaq and S&P500 trade flat as Alphabet rallies and Nvidia slips ahead of earnings. Traders eye jobs data for insight into Fed policy and US indices forecast.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against WPP plc (“WPP” or “the Company”) (NYSE: WPP) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 27, 2025 and July 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before December 8, 2025.

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Natural Gas Is Surging—2 ETFs to Help You Profit — Positive

FCG  UNG   MarketBeat — November 17, 2025

Winter is coming, and this became apparent last week as brisk temperatures descended on many northern states as the calendar flipped to November. The first blast of arctic air usually gets Americans thinking about holidays and family gatherings, but surging energy prices are also top of mind, and power demand is likely to increase with experts projecting a bitter winter.

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Berman Tabacco Announces Investigation of Humana, Inc. (NYSE:HUM) — Neutral

HUM   GlobeNewsWire — November 17, 2025

BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berman Tabacco, a national law firm representing investors, announces its investigation into potential stockholder claims involving Humana, Inc (“Humana”) allegedly paying illegal kickbacks to insurance brokers. If you are a current Humana stockholder, you can obtain additional information by visiting Humana, Inc. | Berman Tabacco.

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Freightos Limited (CRGO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

CRGO   Seeking Alpha — November 17, 2025

Freightos Limited ( CRGO ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 17, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Anat Earon-Heilborn Zvi Schreiber - CEO & Director Pablo Pinillos - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division George Sutton - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division Presentation Anat Earon-Heilborn Hello, and welcome to Freightos' Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call. A press release with detailed financial results was released earlier today and is available on the Investor Relations website -- section of our website, freightos.com/investors.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Nov. 17th — Positive

ALRM  HTHT  MU   Zacks Investment Research — November 17, 2025

MU, ALRM and HTHT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on November 17, 2025.

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