As of late October, layoffs have affected nearly 196,000 tech professionals. Intel cut 15% of its workforce, or roughly 15,000 jobs. Cisco eliminated more than 4,000 positions.

MCX gold has fallen 21.43% from its January record, settling at ₹1,42,024 per 10 grams as inflation concerns, higher crude prices and investor selling weigh on precious metals. Experts say festive demand may offer support, but advise gradual buying and watching the ₹1,40,000 support level.

Nuclear energy stocks have been in the doldrums this year. The Global X Uranium ETF (URA +0.06%) is down around 15% so far this year, reflecting the sector's

More than one-third of Ethereum's total supply is staked. The amount of ETH in circulation on the market has fallen accordingly.

Vicor Corporation is supply-constrained rather than demand-constrained.

The week ahead is packed with major monetary policy decisions. The US Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday with a hold widely expected, and Chair Warsh’s signals on December will be the focus.

"So far, the AI payoff for firms has been slow to materialize, implying a growing reluctance to pay for AI services."

Slok says 80% of the top 1% of AI spenders are backed by venture capital rather than organic earnings. That group is funded by investors rather than by profits it generates.