October 2026

Wendy’s Shares Surge 42% as Reddit’s WallStreetBets Calls for Rescue

Wendy’s (WEN) shares surged as much as 42% in early trading on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day gain since March 2020. The last time the stock reached this level was on November 7, 2025. The surge occurred without any major official news. Analysts believe the catalyst was a post in the WallStreetBets section of Reddit,

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Tanker Freight Rates Surge as Hormuz Strait Shipping Recovers After Iran-US Memorandum

① Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping volume in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf region is gradually recovering. ② Tanker freight rates have soared sharply. The average daily cost for a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC)

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Fed Turns Hawkish, Gold Prices Linger at Lows as Wall Street Banks Cut Targets

① The Federal Reserve has shifted notably hawkish, international gold prices continue to hover at low levels, and major Wall Street banks have successively lowered their gold price targets. ② Jerry Prior, CEO of Mount Lucas Management hedge fund, believes that despite short-term headwinds, the recent gold correction offers investors an attractive entry point. June

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Oil Prices Drop 18% from March High; Trump Orders DOJ Probe into Gasoline Pricing

① International oil prices have fallen 18% from their early-March high, and U.S. gasoline prices have followed suit. But Trump claims he has asked the Department of Justice to investigate price gouging by oil companies. ② There are signs that the Strait of Hormuz is resuming traffic, but returning to normal navigation will still take

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South Korea Discusses Next-Stage Semiconductor Investment with Samsung and SK Hynix

The South Korean government is in discussions with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix regarding plans for the next phase of large-scale investment in semiconductor production facilities. During the meeting, South Korean authorities also requested that the two companies accelerate the construction progress of existing new chip factories. The South Korean government is considering the Hamgyong

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Take-Two Announces GTA VI Pre-Orders and November 19 Release Date

① Take-Two announced that GTA VI will open pre-orders and is scheduled for release on November 19. The market expects it to become the largest entertainment product launch in history, with the pre-order phase potentially surpassing the industry record set by its predecessor and maintained for 13 years. ② Of greater interest is that the

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Brokerage Ratings and Target Prices for US Stocks and China Concept Stocks

Regularly compiles ratings and target prices for US stocks and China concept stocks from various brokerages. June 24 News: The following are the latest ratings and target prices for US stocks from various brokerages: CICC maintains an Outperform industry rating for Snowflake Inc (SNOW.N) with a target price of $280: AI-driven revenue growth is accelerating,

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GameStop CEO Cohen Rejects $35 Billion Pay Plan, Focuses on eBay Acquisition

① On Tuesday, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen rejected a $35 billion compensation plan and stated he would focus on acquiring eBay. ② Cohen had proposed a $56 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of eBay, which was rejected by the other party, mainly due to uncertainties in the financing plan, operational risks, and corporate governance issues. ③ GameStop

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Dubai Tops Global Greenfield FDI Destinations for Fifth Consecutive Year

Data shows that Dubai has ranked first among global preferred destinations for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for the fifth consecutive year. The share of Dubai’s greenfield FDI projects in the global total climbed to 7%, the highest level in Dubai’s history. Greenfield investment, simply put, refers to a multinational company building a new

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Zoox unveils next-generation robotaxi ahead of paid commercial launch

Amazon-owned autonomous driving company Zoox unveiled its “next-generation” robotaxi with a distinctive design on Wednesday, further enhancing passenger experience and production readiness ahead of a larger-scale U.S. market rollout planned for later this year. The company said the new version will feature higher-quality in-car touchscreens, more comfortable seats and headrests, and refined interior layout details

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