Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures trade flat after record-setting day on Wall Street

Dow jumps 200 points to record high as Wall Street cheers start of earnings season

Shares in Halliburton (HAL) rallied after beating on revenue and earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter, and announcing a deal for data center power infrastructure. Oilfield services giant Halliburton reported revenue of $5.6 billion in the third quarter, beating consensus estimates of $5.4 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.58 per share,…

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GM raises profit outlook, navigates EV challenges, seeks tariff relief

GM raises profit outlook, navigates EV challenges, seeks tariff relief

On the Dash: GM raised its 2025 adjusted core profit outlook to $12–$13 billion, signaling stronger-than-expected earnings and tariff relief. EVs remain a small portion of total sales, and GM canceled its dealer-led tax credit extension, reflecting ongoing challenges in stimulating EV demand. CEO Mary Barra emphasizes reducing EV overcapacity and letting customer demand guide…

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China’s state-owned car giants embrace home-grown tech to dominate EV market

China’s state-owned car giants embrace home-grown tech to dominate EV market

China’s state-owned carmakers are realigning their operations on the mainland, forming tie-ups with domestic partners after relying on foreign marques for decades, as they focus on electric vehicles (EV) in the world’s largest market for clean-energy cars. Juggernauts from FAW Group, mainland China’s oldest carmaker, to SAIC Motor, the country’s largest carmaker until 2023, are…

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