Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion as AI boom fuels chip demand
Samsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit forecast to top 100 trillion won for the first time.
Stock market news — Thursday, 8 October 2026
28 headlines. Of the 23 with a specific market target, 7 were positive, 15 negative and 1 neutral — overall mood leaning cautious. Most mentioned: DJI, SPY, MU.
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7 positive1 neutral15 negative
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Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company
Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave
Jensen Huang Said Nvidia Now Has "a Lot Greater Visibility" Into Demand, Letting It Forecast a Full Year Ahead for the First Time Ever. Does That Confidence Justify Nvidia's Premium Valuation?
Nvidia may look expensive compared to the S&P 500, but there's a good reason investors are willing to pay more to own the stock.
Dow Jones Futures Fall As Yields Move Higher; Samsung, Micron, Taiwan Semi, Sandisk In Focus
The stock market cut losses as Treasury yields slashed gains. Samsung and Taiwan Semi news are relevant for Micron, Sandisk and more.
Why is LG Energy Solution stock surging today?
Stocks Settle Lower on Higher Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.22% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26…
Kpler Suspects Gulf Producers Are Paying Iran for Safe Passage
Kpler estimates Middle East crude and condensate exports averaged roughly 16.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in September and exceeded the pre-war average of 18 million bpd on several days during the final week of the month. That…
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Dow Jones Futures Fall As Yields Move Higher; Samsung, Micron, Taiwan Semi, Sandisk In Focus
The stock market cut losses as Treasury yields slashed gains. Samsung and Taiwan Semi news are relevant for Micron, Sandisk and more.
Jim Cramer spots something investors may be missing on Wall Street
The “Mad Money” host is pointing to something the headline numbers are not showing.
Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave
Bezos says Blue Origin likely to pursue IPO in coming years
Blue Origin IPO several years away, but makes sense, Bezos says
Why is LG Energy Solution stock surging today?
Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion as AI boom fuels chip demand
Samsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit forecast to top 100 trillion won for the first time.
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Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company
US SEC will not charge top funds over climate concerns but warns of disclosure obligations
Crypto news site Cointelegraph seeks buyer after web traffic plunges
The amount of money the crypto media firm has been shopping itself for was not revealed.
Cotton Falls Back Lower on Wednesday
Cotton futures posted Wednesday losses of 21 to 118 points at the close. Crude oil was down 50 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.440 higher. The Seam reported sales on 3,951 bales on October 6 at an average of…
SoybeanSoybeans Fall Back on Wednesday As Products Diverge
Soybeans were weaker for much of the midweek session with contracts a penny to 5 ½ cents lower at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 6 1/4 cents at $12.40 1/4. Soymeal futures were up $4.70 to $12.50 at…
Wheat Falls Lower on Wednesday
The wheat complex failed follow through from Tuesday’s strength on Wednesday, with weakness. Chicago SRW contracts were down 13 ¾ to 17 ¾ cents across the board. KC HRW futures posted losses of 13 ½ to 17 ¾ cents at the Wednesday close.…
Hogs Fall Lower on Wednesday
Lean hog futures saw weakness on Wednesday contracts falling $1 to $2.42 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was at $72.44 in the Wednesday PM report, down $3.30 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 41…
Corn Falls Back Lower on Wednesday
Corn futures faded back some of the Tuesday rally, posting Wednesday losses of 2 to 6 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 cents at $4.63 1/4. EIA data from this morning showed ethanol…
Cattle Fall Back on Midweek Pressure
Live cattle futures saw losses of a nickel to 62 cents on Wednesday, with October up 37 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, following last week’s live northern sales at $220-222 and southern trade reported at $226.…
Stocks Settle Lower on Higher Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.22% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26…
Cattle Facing Midweek Pressure
Live cattle futures are mixed with October up 30 cents and other contracts down 65 to 95 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, following last week’s live northern sales at $220-222 and southern trade reported at $226.…
Wheat Falling Lower on Wednesday
The wheat complex is giving back Tuesday’s rally on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts are falling back 17 to 18 cents on the session. KC HRW futures are trading with 18 to 19 cent losses at midday. MPLS spring wheat are 12 to 14 cents…
Hogs Falling Lower on Wednesday
Lean hog futures are trading with contracts 97 cents to $1.77 lower at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was at $72.12 in the Wednesday AM report, down $3.97 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 41 cents on…
Soybeans Fading Lower on Wednesday
Soybeans are trading with contracts 8 to 9 cents in the red at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 8 3/4 cents at $12.38 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $8.20 to $9.20, with Soy Oil futures 200 to 219 points…
Jensen Huang Said Nvidia Now Has "a Lot Greater Visibility" Into Demand, Letting It Forecast a Full Year Ahead for the First Time Ever. Does That Confidence Justify Nvidia's Premium Valuation?
Nvidia may look expensive compared to the S&P 500, but there's a good reason investors are willing to pay more to own the stock.
Cotton Slipping Lower on Wednesday
Cotton futures are trading with midday losses of 85 to 95 points across most contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil is 63 cents per barrel lower on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.485. The Seam reported sales on 3,951 bales…
HSBC Initiates Coverage of Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited - Depositary Receipt at Buy
Fintel reports that on October 7, 2026, HSBC initiated coverage of Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited - Depositary Receipt (NASDAQGS:ATAT) with a Buy recommendation. Atour Lifestyle Holdings Ltd is a Chinese company that operates in the…
TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges
3 Dividend Growth ETFs That Prioritize Rising Payouts Over Today’s Yield. One Returned 12.53% Over the Past Year, Another Just 5.40%
Three ETFs built around rising payouts instead of big yields have taken very different paths over the past year, and the reasons behind that gap reveal something important about how dividend growth investing actually works in practice.
Kpler Suspects Gulf Producers Are Paying Iran for Safe Passage
Kpler estimates Middle East crude and condensate exports averaged roughly 16.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in September and exceeded the pre-war average of 18 million bpd on several days during the final week of the month. That…