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Original concept art for a digital-platform public offering; it does not reproduce Jio branding or a prospectus page. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Jio Platforms’ record IPO opens: the price band, public window and use of proceeds

Public bidding runs October 21–23 for up to 270 million new shares, with a 1,065–1,119 rupee price band and most proceeds earmarked for telecom-unit debt.

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Original conceptual illustration of Kroger’s customer-value program; it does not reproduce a store, product or company logo. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Kroger commits $5 billion to customer value while setting 2029 growth targets

The grocer’s new plan combines lower prices and store improvements with digital growth and cost savings. Its sales, EBITDA and EPS figures are management targets, not completed results.

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Original editorial illustration: the $10.55 figure is an average asking rent, while triple-net tenants pay several occupancy costs separately. Watch at Ease
Business/Technology · NEWS EXPLAINER

AI data-center buildout lifts U.S. warehouse demand as asking rents reach $10.55

JLL says support companies are clustering near major data-center projects, while average industrial asking rents rose 3.2%. The national figures still hide a split between large Class A space and older buildings.

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Original editorial illustration: revenue rose 12.4%, asset-based fees rose 24.9% and retention reached 95.0%. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

MSCI revenue rose 12.4%, but cash flow and climate cancellations complicate the beat

MSCI’s third-quarter revenue reached $892 million and asset-based fees jumped 24.9%, yet free cash flow fell 8.9%, interest expense rose 45.2% and sustainability cancellations remained a weak spot.

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Original editorial illustration: SpaceX reported $14.6 billion in revenue and $4.4 billion in net income for the third quarter. Watch at Ease
Technology · NEWS EXPLAINER

SpaceX posts first public-company profit as AI compute revenue surges

Third-quarter revenue rose 161% to about $14.6 billion and net income reached $4.4 billion. The turnaround came with $19.6 billion in capital spending, most of it tied to AI infrastructure.

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Original editorial illustration: revenue reached $17.9 billion while fuel expense rose 62%. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

United sees record Q4 revenue but fuel pushes profit guidance below forecasts

United expects fourth-quarter revenue to rise more than 20%, yet its adjusted earnings guidance of $0.50–$1.50 per share trails the $1.76 analyst consensus as the airline assumes jet fuel at $4.80 a gallon.

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Original editorial illustration: the new preliminary range of $18.5 billion to $19.5 billion is above the prior $14.5 billion to $15.5 billion target. Watch at Ease
Technology · NEWS EXPLAINER

Supermicro lifts preliminary Q1 revenue range to $18.5–$19.5 billion

The AI-server maker’s preliminary fiscal first-quarter revenue range is well above its prior $14.5–$15.5 billion target. The update does not yet provide final profit or margin figures.

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Original editorial illustration: third-quarter revenue rose 12% to $12.87 billion and net income rose 44% to $3.66 billion. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Netflix profit jumps 44%, but weaker ad guidance sends shares lower

Third-quarter net income reached $3.66 billion and revenue rose 12% to $12.87 billion. Shares still fell more than 4% after hours as advertising guidance and the fourth-quarter forecast disappointed investors.

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Original editorial illustration: Equifax reported $1.693 billion of third-quarter revenue, up 10% year over year. Watch at Ease
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Equifax posts 10% revenue growth but trims its 2026 outlook as mortgages weaken

Third-quarter revenue reached $1.693 billion and U.S. mortgage revenue rose 15%. Equifax nevertheless cut the midpoint of its full-year revenue guidance to $6.661 billion as high rates weighed on housing activity.

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Original concept art for a planned one-day warning strike; it is not a factory or protest photograph. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Micron’s Taoyuan union plans October 22 warning strike over profit-sharing

The one-day action is scheduled alongside separate Taichung mediation; Micron says it will negotiate in good faith, while the production impact remains unclear.

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Original editorial illustration: Otter says the financing will support enterprise growth, international expansion and product development. Watch at Ease
Technology · NEWS EXPLAINER

Otter.ai closes $320 million repayable financing to expand its enterprise AI business

General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund supplied growth capital that Otter says will fund sales, international expansion and product work. CEO Sam Liang told Reuters the money must be repaid with interest, so it is not a conventional equity round.

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Original editorial illustration: Google said full availability returned to its London region after a power event. Watch at Ease
Technology · NEWS EXPLAINER

Google Cloud restores London region after power event disrupts UK banks

The europe-west2 disruption began at 06:08 UTC and hit banking, delivery and public-sector services. Google said full service was restored later Tuesday, while promising a detailed incident analysis.

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Original concept art for aircraft-engine service demand; it does not reproduce a GE Aerospace engine or corporate graphic. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

GE Aerospace raises its 2026 outlook as service demand holds; two caveats matter

Orders rose 49% and commercial-engine services revenue increased 17%, but quarterly cash flow fell and the updated forecast implies softer fourth-quarter earnings.

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Original Watch at Ease timeline illustration of Hilton’s planned exchange transfer; it is not an exchange or company graphic. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Hilton will move its stock listing to Nasdaq on November 5

The hotel group will keep the HLT ticker, trade on the NYSE through November 4 and begin Nasdaq trading at the next market open. Hilton says shareholders need take no action.

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Original concept art for cloud infrastructure capacity; it does not reproduce an OVHcloud facility. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

OVHcloud turns cash-flow positive and targets 10%+ growth in 2027

The European cloud group reported €24.7 million of levered free cash flow, 7.2% like-for-like revenue growth and a faster-growth target for fiscal 2027.

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Original concept art for the quarter’s international oilfield-service mix; it does not reproduce Halliburton equipment. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Halliburton sees 2027 growth without a U.S. fracking rebound: what Q3 showed

Revenue reached $5.7 billion and adjusted EPS was $0.60, while international growth offset weaker North America activity and shaped a 15% margin outlook.

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Original editorial illustration: the CMA proposal concerns wider technical and commercial access to the iPhone contactless layer, not a final rule already in force. Watch at Ease
Technology · NEWS EXPLAINER

UK proposes opening iPhone contactless access: what could change beyond Apple Pay

Britain’s competition regulator is consulting on lower fees and access to both HCE and secure-element technology for iPhone contactless services. The proposal could enable more wallets, passes and digital keys, but no final decision has been made.

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Original concept art for satellite communications and surveillance; it does not reproduce an Iridium or Aireon spacecraft. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Iridium Q3 revenue rises 8% after Aireon deal; why the profit jump needs context

Revenue reached $245.7 million and service revenue grew 13%, but a $103.9 million acquisition gain explains most of the increase in net income.

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Original conceptual illustration of real-time cross-channel customer engagement; it does not reproduce a company interface. Watch at Ease
Business · NEWS EXPLAINER

Salesforce agrees to buy Braze for $5.66 billion: what the cash deal would change

Braze shareholders would receive $47.50 a share in cash. The proposed acquisition is expected to close in Salesforce’s fiscal 2028, but still needs shareholder and regulatory approvals.