Wall Street Roundup: Cisco surges, Oracle sinks amid growing AI fears
Market mood is mercurial and jittery (0:20). Cisco vs. Oracle: a split in AI infrastructure plays (0:55). The challenge of high valuations and why Nvidia's upcoming report is a major market catalyst (3:05). Pharma stocks rally while Bitcoin slumps, signaling declining risk appetite (5:00). Stablecoin growth, higher expenses, and interest-rate pressures on Circle (6:30). Retail surprise: Dillard’s earnings pop (7:40). Missing data concerns, Fed rate-cut odds shift (9:30).Show links: Nasdaq turns selloff around amid valuation worries, big tech recoversCisco targets $3B in AI infrastructure revenue for FY26 as hyperscaler momentum acceleratesCircle Internet Group (CRCL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptAI Spending Surge, Contrarian Take On Tech StocksEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.
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Merck talks send Cidara soaring
Merck (MRK) seen nearing acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) in deal potentially above $3.3 billion. (00:23) U.S., Argentina to open markets to key products in trade framework. (01:08) DoorDash (DASH) reveals October cybersecurity breach impacting its platform. (02:04)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Take the quiz: Investment News Quiz - Friday, Nov. 14Biggest stock movers Friday: CDTX, AMAT, WBD, and moreFed's Kashkari did not back last rate cut, undecided on December - reportGoogle proposes changes to adtech business after EU fine, but no asset breakupBlue Origin launches NASA's Mars mission, sticks booster landing for the first timeSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.
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Big Short's Michael Burry shuts hedge fund
Burry wound up his fund just days after disclosing bets against AI trade. (0:15). Disney tumbles on TV, film weakness. (1:55) AI trade could kill buybacks. (3:39)Show NotesA Michael Burry Wall Street timelineStocks fall in big risk-off move as Tesla, Nvidia sinkTarget tells employees to smileVerizon announces big layoffs Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions .
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Alibaba’s Qwen is coming for ChatGPT
Alibaba (BABA) reportedly preps revamp of AI app to resemble ChatGPT. (00:22) China's Baidu (BIDU) sets stage for new AI chips at its annual tech event. (01:13) Jobs, CPI reports for October may never be released - White House. (01:45)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: CSCO, BTDR, and moreGoldman's AI layoffs early warning signalWeight Watchers plans to sell Novo's obesity pill once it launches - reportWaymo launches autonomous freeway rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles, PhoenixSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.
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IBM unveils Quantum Nighthawk processor
Big Blue says it’s on a path to elusive ‘quantum advantage.’ (0:15). AT&T gets a rating boost. (1:21) Peak oil demand pushed out to 2050. (2:16)Show NotesGoldman’s healthcare stock picks Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions .
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