Thursday, September 25, 2025

The Daily Market Flux - Your Complete Market Rundown (09/25/2025)

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Here is Your Complete Market Rundown (09/25/2025)

Company News

Intel Corporation (INTC)

Performance Overview

1D Change:  8.87%

5D Change:  11.19%

News Volume:  188

Unusual Volume Factor:  2x

Intel Seeks Strategic Investments from Apple and TSMC in Bold Comeback Bid

Intel, the struggling chipmaker, is making significant moves to revitalize its business and secure its position in the competitive tech industry. The company has approached Apple about securing an investment as part of its comeback bid, according to reports from Bloomberg News. This news comes just days after Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, highlighting the growing interest in the company's turnaround efforts.

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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Performance Overview

1D Change:  -0.94%

5D Change:  -5.66%

News Volume:  161

Unusual Volume Factor:  2x

Amazon Reaches Record $2.5 Billion Settlement with FTC Over Prime Practices, Expands Cloud Services and Faces Scrutiny on Multiple Fronts

In a landmark settlement, Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it deceived customers into enrolling in its Prime membership program. The settlement, one of the largest in FTC history, includes a $1 billion civil penalty and $1.5 billion in customer refunds. Amazon will also be required to change its process for canceling Prime subscriptions.

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Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Performance Overview

1D Change:  -4.38%

5D Change:  1.6%

BYD Surpasses Tesla in EU Sales as Electric Vehicle Market Shifts, While Musk's xAI Secures Government Contract

In a significant shift in the European electric vehicle market, Chinese automaker BYD has outperformed Tesla for the second consecutive month in EU sales. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), BYD's market share rose to 1.3% in August, surpassing Tesla's 1.2%. This comes as Tesla's new car registrations in the EU plummeted by nearly 37% compared to the previous year, while BYD's sales tripled.

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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

Performance Overview

1D Change:  5.22%

5D Change:  6.22%

IBM Stock Surges as Quantum Computing Breakthrough Promises to Revolutionize Finance

In a groundbreaking development, HSBC and IBM have successfully implemented quantum computing in real financial markets, demonstrating the world's first quantum-enabled algorithmic trading system for bond trading. This breakthrough has sparked significant interest in the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize the finance industry.

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Eli Lilly And Company (LLY)

Performance Overview

1D Change:  -3.7%

5D Change:  -6.34%

Eli Lilly Halts Diabetes Trial, Gains FDA Approval for Breast Cancer Drug Amid Stock Dip

Eli Lilly and Company made headlines today with several significant developments. The pharmaceutical giant halted its diabetes trial combining the muscle-sparing drug bimagrumab with Zepbound, citing strategic reasons. However, a parallel obesity study without diabetes patients is still ongoing. This decision comes just weeks after launching the study, following Lilly's $2 billion acquisition of Versanis in 2023 to obtain the drug.

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Technology Events

Intel Seeks Apple Investment, Shares Rise Amid Talks

Intel, the struggling chipmaker, is reportedly in talks with Apple about securing an investment. This news comes just days after Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel.

CoreWeave Expands OpenAI Deal with $6.5 Billion Contract

CoreWeave has expanded its agreement with OpenAI with a new deal worth up to $6.5 billion. This brings the total value of agreements between the two companies to $22.4 billion.

Biotech Firms Make Strides in Cancer Therapies and AI-Enhanced Treatments as FDA Approves New Drugs

In a flurry of biotech and pharmaceutical news, several companies have made significant strides in medical research and development. RetinalGenix Technologies has advanced its patent portfolio for home and remote monitoring of ocular and systemic diseases. AIM ImmunoTech secured a patent in Japan for a novel cancer therapy combining Ampligen with checkpoint inhibitors.

Microsoft Halts Surveillance Tech Services to Israeli Defense Unit

Microsoft has blocked an Israeli defense unit from using some of its surveillance technology. The company confirmed disabling services to the Israeli Defense Ministry unit, emphasizing it doesn't provide tech for mass civilian surveillance.

Trump Administration to Use AI Models from Musk's xAI

The Trump administration has agreed to use AI models from Elon Musk's xAI.

Meta Launches AI Video Feed "Vibes" Amid Thriving AI Market

Meta introduces "Vibes," a new AI-powered video feed in its Meta AI app. This innovation comes as the AI market continues to thrive, with a $4.4 trillion valuation.

Datavault AI Receives $150M Bitcoin Investment from Scilex Holding

Datavault AI secures a significant $150 million investment from Scilex Holding.

xAI Accuses OpenAI of Trade Secret Theft

Musk's xAI has accused OpenAI of trade secret theft, escalating the tech rivalry between the two companies. xAI has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI.

Alibaba Leads China's AI Rally Amid Mixed Market Signals

China's AI sector is experiencing a significant rally, with Alibaba Group leading the charge. The tech giant's shares have surged 52% in September, making it China's top-performing tech stock. This enthusiasm is driven by Alibaba's ambitious AI plans, particularly in cloud computing.

Citigroup Shifts Tech Jobs to India After China Cuts

Citigroup is making big moves today! Following workforce reductions in China, the company is shifting almost 1,000 tech jobs to its business support centers in India.

Meta Explores Google's Gemini AI for Ad Targeting Boost

Meta is reportedly in discussions with Google to potentially utilize Gemini, Google's AI technology, for enhancing ad targeting capabilities.

Qatar's Sovereign Wealth Fund Teams Up with Blue Owl in Multibillion-Dollar Data Center Venture

Blue Owl and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have formed a $3 billion partnership to finance and invest in data centers. This venture marks QIA's latest investment in the booming AI sector.

Google Acquires Stake in Cipher Mining Through AI Hosting Deal

Google is set to acquire a 5.4% stake in Cipher Mining as part of a multi-year data center deal with AI startup Fluidstack. The agreement, initially worth $3B with potential to reach $7B, involves Cipher delivering 168 MW of IT capacity.

Geopolitics Events

Trump Signs Executive Order Approving $14 Billion TikTok Deal with U.S. Investors

In a significant development, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a deal that will put TikTok under U.S. ownership, effectively avoiding a ban on the popular social media app. The deal, valued at approximately $14 billion, involves American investors taking control of TikTok's U.S. operations.

Trump's Domestic and International Maneuvers Spark Global Economic Ripples Amid Looming U.S. Government Shutdown

In a flurry of international developments, Denmark faced its second drone attack this week, prompting authorities to investigate potential Russian involvement and discuss NATO engagement. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen labeled these incidents as "hybrid attacks," emphasizing their deliberate nature.

Trump Unveils Plan to Support Farmers with Tariff Revenue

President Donald Trump announces plans to support U.S. farmers using revenue from tariffs. The aid will be distributed until the tariffs start benefiting farmers directly.

US Jets Intercept Russian Bombers Near Alaska as NATO Allies Grapple with Drone Incursions

Tensions between NATO allies and Russia have escalated dramatically, with multiple incidents involving Russian military aircraft and drones reported across Europe and near Alaska.

Sarkozy Convicted in Libyan Campaign Funding Scandal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy by a French court.

Macro Events

US GDP Surpasses Expectations While Home Sales Dip in August

The U.S. economy has shown surprising strength, with the second-quarter GDP growth revised upwards to an impressive 3.8% annualized rate, surpassing the initial estimate of 3.3%. This revision marks the best quarter in nearly two years, signaling a robust rebound.

Fed Rate Cuts Fuel Market Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty and Bond Market Activity

The financial world is abuzz with a flurry of significant developments today. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts are driving a stock market 'melt-up,' causing concern for some investors. Meanwhile, the Swiss National Bank has maintained its interest rate at zero, acknowledging the impact of tariffs on the economy.

Trump Unveils Plan to Support Farmers with Tariff Revenue

President Donald Trump announces plans to support U.S. farmers using revenue from tariffs. The aid will be distributed until the tariffs start benefiting farmers directly.

Bipartisan Ex-Officials Rally Behind Fed's Cook, Warn of Economic Risks

A bipartisan group of 51 former Federal Reserve and Treasury officials, including Bernanke, Greenspan, Summers, and Paulson, have signed an amicus brief supporting Fed Governor Lisa Cook in a Supreme Court job fight.

Fed Governor Miran Advocates for Rate Cuts Amid Optimistic Growth Outlook

Federal Reserve Governor Miran has made several notable statements regarding the current economic situation and monetary policy. Miran expressed a more optimistic view on growth compared to many of his Fed colleagues, citing tax and regulatory policy changes as boosters for potential growth. He projected a "decent shot at 3% growth for the second half of 2025."

German Consumer Confidence Edges Up, Swedish PPI Dips Further

German consumer sentiment improves slightly to -22.3 in October, beating expectations of -23.3 and up from September's -23.5.

Mexico's Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 7.50% Amid Economic Challenges

Mexico's central bank has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.50%, continuing its easing cycle.

Real Estate Events

Existing Home Sales Edge Down as High Prices Offset Lower Mortgage Rates

U.S. existing home sales experienced a slight dip in August, falling 0.2% to a 4.00-million-unit pace. This decrease was less than expected, with markets anticipating 3.95 million units.

Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.3%, Defying Recent Fed Rate Cut

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates have increased to 6.3% for the week ending September 25, up from 6.26% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac data.

Saudi Arabia Freezes Riyadh Rents for Five Years to Combat Housing Crisis

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced a bold move to address the housing crisis in Riyadh.

Fixed Income And Interest Rates Events

Fed Rate Cuts Fuel Market Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty and Bond Market Activity

The financial world is abuzz with a flurry of significant developments today. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts are driving a stock market 'melt-up,' causing concern for some investors. Meanwhile, the Swiss National Bank has maintained its interest rate at zero, acknowledging the impact of tariffs on the economy.

Money-Market Fund Assets Hit Record High as S&P 500 Extends Losing Streak

US money-market fund assets have soared to a record $7.31 trillion, according to the Investment Company Institute (ICI). This surge comes amid a turbulent day for markets.

Debt Levels Rise in Major Countries and Emerging Markets

The IIF reports that China, France, the US, Germany, the UK, and Japan saw the most significant increases in debt levels.

Healthcare Events

RFK Jr. Considers Including Autism Symptoms in Vaccine Injury Program

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a US health adviser, is contemplating the expansion of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The potential change would add certain autism symptoms to the official list of side effects eligible for compensation.

Intellia's Gene Therapy Shows Promise as Biotech Sector Sees Mixed Results

Intellia Therapeutics reports positive long-term Phase 1 data for its gene therapy, Nexiguran Ziclumeran, showing sustained TTR reduction in ATTR amyloidosis patients with polyneuropathy.

Plus Therapeutics' Brain Cancer Test Gains Major Insurance Coverage, Other Healthcare Firms Make Moves

Plus Therapeutics secures national coverage agreement with UnitedHealthcare for CNSide®, a cerebrospinal fluid assay for metastatic CNS cancer. The diagnostic kit gains significant traction in the healthcare market.

Stock Markets Events

Wall Street Slumps for Third Straight Day Despite Strong GDP Growth

U.S. stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with major indexes falling for the third consecutive day. The S&P 500 dropped 0.46% to 6,607.62, while the Nasdaq declined 0.50% to 22,384.93, and the Dow Jones fell 0.35% to 45,959.44. This marks the longest losing streak in a month for the S&P 500.

Earnings Events

Costco Surpasses Q4 Earnings Expectations, Showcasing Strong Consumer Demand and Membership Growth

Costco, the warehouse club giant, has released its Q4 2025 earnings report, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company reported an impressive earnings per share (EPS) of $5.87, beating the estimated $5.82. This represents a significant 11% year-over-year increase from $5.29.

Corporate Actions Events

Starbucks Announces Massive Restructuring, Cuts Jobs and Closes Stores

Starbucks unveils a major restructuring plan, including store closures and job cuts.

Constellation Software Shares Tumble as Founder Resigns

Constellation Software's founder and president Mark Leonard resigns due to health reasons.

Crypto Events

Bitcoin Teeters as Ethereum Plummets Below $4,000

Bitcoin is currently teetering around $111,570, facing weak momentum and strong resistance, while analysts eye a potential drop to $90,000 as Bitcoin ETFs enter a slowdown phase. Bitcoin's price is testing the $111,000 support level, and liquidations have topped $400 million.

Crypto Market Crashes: Over $1 Billion in Long Positions Liquidated as Major Coins Plunge

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a massive sell-off today. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices have plummeted, leading to over $1 billion in long positions being liquidated in the past 24 hours.

Stablecoins Gain Traction with New Launches and Features

Tether's growing influence has sparked discussions about its potential "too big to fail" status.

ETHZilla Commits $47 Million in ETH to Puffer Restaking Protocol

ETHZilla announces plans to deploy approximately $47 million worth of ETH to Puffer, a restaking protocol.

BlackRock Seeks to Launch Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

BlackRock, the $12.5 trillion asset management giant, has filed an application for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The filing was made in Delaware, signaling a significant move in the cryptocurrency market.

Oil And Gas Events

BP Postpones Oil Demand Peak Prediction; Kosmos Energy Secures $250 Million Loan

BP has revised its oil demand forecast, pushing the peak demand prediction from 2025 to 2030, indicating continued growth for the rest of the decade.

Russia Extends Fuel Export Bans as Europe Urged to Avoid Russian Oil

Russia extends its ban on petrol exports until the end of 2025, including a partial ban on diesel exports. The country also plans to prohibit diesel exports by traders.

Natural Gas Prices Climb as Storage Data Hints at Rising Demand

Natural gas prices rise, trading above the 5-day moving average. U.S. storage data shows a slight dip, with actual storage at 75B compared to the forecast of 76B.

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