📈 Stocks / Finance

Alphabet jumps on Gemini 3 launch

CNBC

Alphabet rose 3% after Google released Gemini 3, an upgrade to 2.5 with stronger benchmark results and improved context handling. Analysts called it 'state of the art', noting it narrows the LLM gap. Shares have gained over 55% YTD, aided by a new Berkshire stake.

Plug Power drops on $375 million convertible notes

Investopedia

Plug Power shares fell 16% after it moved to sell $375 million in convertible notes at 6.75% to pay down higher rate debt. Conversion price is about $3 per share, a 40 percent premium to its $2.14 close. Shares are down 60 percent from the early October high.

Carvana approaches bullish trend setup

Yahoo Finance

Carvana rose 2.3% to $324.67 as it rebounds from $280 support and nears a new bullish trendline. It sits within 0.75 of the 200 day MA's 20 day ATR. Similar signals saw gains 86% of the time with a 6.7% average one month return. Options volume is put heavy and volatility pricing remains low.

🪙 Crypto

Crypto capitulation signals possible rebound

Yahoo Finance

Analysts note retail capitulation, with small BTC wallets cutting 0.36% in five days and ETH and XRP wallets also reducing holdings. BTC trades near 91,510. Momentum shows early stabilization, but broad altcoin recovery remains unlikely without stronger catalysts.

🌎 Global Economy

Northern Trust sees resilient 2026 growth

Business Wire

Northern Trust forecasts global GDP under 2% in 2026 with the US and Canada near 1.5%. Firm prefers equities over bonds as inflation stays near 3%. Diverging equity performance boosts the case for active management, while TIPS and global bonds offer hedging value.

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