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Abacus Global Management (NASDAQ:ABL) announced that its specialized division, Abacus Asset Group, will host an Investor Summit on October 28, 2025, at The Dolder Grand in Zurich, Switzerland. The alternative asset management company said the event will highlight the secondary life insurance industry, lifespan-based financial products, and private credit opportunities, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) is slashing about 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a planned reorganization, the latest sign of cutbacks at several major oil companies have reduced their workforces in recent months amid falling oil prices.
GSL's strong liquidity gains and steady dividends fuel confidence, driving its sharp outperformance in 2025.
Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has been in the news for negative reasons this week, with its shares experiencing a steep decline as investors respond to an unexpected operational crisis at its key Grasberg mine in Indonesia. On September 23, the company announced force majeure following a mud rush incident that halted a significant portion of its copper and gold production at the location.
Company payouts are stronger compared to previous years, despite brewing macro risks. A weaker dollar and resilient consumer spending support record earnings and stock prices, even amid cautious CEO sentiment. We spot key events as the calendar flips to October, along with happenings at the biggest U.S. bank.
S&P Global (SPGI) stock has entered day 5 of a consecutive losing streak, resulting in a total decline of -9.8% during this timeframe. The decline follows a weak set of earnings from rival FactSet, which set off concerns over a slowdown in client spending and mounting competition in the financial information and analytics space.
SOUN expands globally with voice AI wins in autos and restaurants, even as tariffs and losses cloud near-term outlook.
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF is rated a buy as a stable, diversified core holding for global equity exposure outside the US. Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF is also rated a buy but is best used as a tactical complement due to high turnover and sector concentration. IDMO offers superior risk-adjusted returns in bull markets but carries uncertainty from its momentum strategy and 115% annual portfolio turnover.
Gold and silver are rising as the Fed's rate cut and global conflicts boost safe-haven demand, while the US Dollar Index remains capped by key resistance.
GPN gains investor attention with strong cash flow, acquisitions like Worldpay and the launch of its Genius platform.
RL drives growth with its Next Great Chapter plan, fueled by digital gains, retail strength and brand elevation.