Google Stock
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Google Stock Earnings: Alphabet Surges as Q3 Results Smash Expectations

Google Stock jumped following an exceptional third-quarter performance by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), as the tech giant delivered results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Investors cheered robust ad revenue, strong Cloud growth, and accelerated monetisation of AI initiatives, sending the stock higher in after-hours trading. Google Stock: Why the rally happened What drove the upside…

Chipotle Stock
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Chipotle Stock Tanks 13% After Company Cuts Sales Outlook, Citing Younger Diners

Chipotle Stock plunged after the fast-casual chain warned that consumer demand is cooling, especially among younger diners. The company lowered its sales outlook for the third time in 2025, and the market reacted harshly: shares fell roughly 13% in after-hours trading as investors reassessed growth and margins. Chipotle Stock: What the earnings showed Q3 highlights…

US Mortgage Rate

US Mortgage Rate Falls to 13-Month Low, Boosting Homebuyer Optimism

The US mortgage rate has just hit a notable milestone. The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.30% in the week ended October 24, 2025. This marks the lowest level in 13 months. We’re seeing momentum shift in borrowing-cost dynamics as inflation data and bond yields weaken. This drop matters because…

Westpac Faces Backlash After Cutting 134 Jobs Ahead of Christmas in Digital Push

Westpac Faces Backlash After Cutting 134 Jobs Ahead of Christmas in Digital Push

The recent job-cut announcement by Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) has stirred investor and public scrutiny as the bank pivots more aggressively toward digital-first banking. On 29 October 2025, Westpac announced it would slash 134 teller and personal banker roles across 99 branches as part of its broader “digital-retail” transformation.  This move comes less than two…