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TradingKey - Against the backdrop of TSMC's long-standing dominance in the advanced process market, Intel (INTC) is attempting to return to the center of competition through Intel 18A.

• BNB faced profit-taking after failing to break the crucial $800 resistance level. • Derivatives liquidation and macroeconomic headwinds added downside pressure and suppressed token momentum. • Technical indicators show neutral signals alongside an oversold Williams %R reading.

• U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs experienced sustained institutional capital outflows and net redemptions. • Firming U.S. Treasury yields and tightening macroeconomic conditions pressured digital asset demand. • Derivatives liquidation sweeps and bearish technical indicators amplified downward price volatility.

• XRP pulled back due to profit-taking and cautious macroeconomic conditions. • Technical resistance and derivatives liquidations reinforced the recent price decline. • Neutral momentum indicators suggest XRP will remain in a consolidation phase.

TradingKey - As generative AI, AI agents, and data center investments continue to grow, Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) remain the two most closely watched companies in the US AI chip sector.

• Digital asset markets consolidated ahead of macroeconomic catalysts and Federal Reserve policy minutes. • Solana experienced profit-taking following its new institutional settlement framework and reduced leverage. • Technical indicators show mixed signals with neutral MACD, neutral RSI, and buy Williams %R.

Penguin Solutions reported record Q4 FY2026 revenue of $567 million, driven by integrated memory and AI infrastructure, and raised its FY2027 outlook.

RPM reported record fiscal Q1 2027 revenue and adjusted EBITDA as Performance Coatings and Consumer growth offset Construction Products weakness, while inflation expectations increased.

Lamb Weston raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after North America volume growth supported first-quarter sales, offsetting weaker international results.

Apogee Enterprises raised its fiscal 2027 sales and adjusted EPS guidance after second-quarter revenue rose 9.2%, with growth across all four segments.

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will take place on November 3, with all seats in the House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate up for election. According to CNBC, citing data from polling tracker FiftyPlusOne, Democrats hold a lead of about 6 percentage points in the generic House ballot and need a net gain of just 3 seats to retake control of the House, ending full Republican control of Congress.

Penguin Solutions’ fiscal Q4 2026 sales rose 68% to $567 million as AI infrastructure and memory surged. Management targets 40% growth in fiscal 2027.

Neogen’s fiscal Q1 2027 revenue rose 8.1% on a core basis to $222.8 million as management raised full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance.

AXIL’s fiscal Q1 2027 revenue fell 11.2% to $6.09 million as the company transitioned from XCOR to XCOR II and did not repeat a prior-year big-box order. Diluted EPS increased to $0.05 from $0.04, while reported gross margin rose to 82.6%, including a non-recurring $0.55 million customs-duty refund; excluding it, margin was approximately 73.6%. Operating cash flow swung to a $3.76 million inflow from a $0.74 million outflow. Initial XCOR II orders reached $3.6 million by September 30, with shipments underway in fiscal Q2.

Constellation Brands acquired 100% of SpikedAde for $75 million at closing, with up to $278 million in additional performance-based consideration payable over five years.

Saratoga Investment’s fiscal Q2 2027 total investment income rose 2.0% year over year to $31.2 million, while diluted EPS fell to a loss of $0.41 from earnings of $0.84. AUM reached $1.150 billion after $37.1 million of net originations, but NAV per share declined sequentially to $22.15 as markdowns in several credits and dividends above net investment income outweighed portfolio growth. Adjusted NII was $0.46 per share, down from $0.58 a year earlier, as higher financing costs and management fees pressured income.

• Fabrinet shares rose due to strong AI hardware infrastructure and optical packaging demand. • Expansion plans in Thailand and strategic partnerships support sustained multi-year revenue growth. • The company reported $4.64 billion in annual revenue and $473.03 million in net profit.

• INNIO surged due to strong distributed energy demand for AI data centers. • Acquisitions and commercial contracts enhanced the company's multi-year revenue visibility. • Elevated debt obligations and interest expenses continue to weigh on net profitability.

• Sterling Infrastructure advanced due to positive estimate revisions and sector momentum. • Focus on high-margin E-Infrastructure Solutions drove constructive institutional sentiment. • Annual revenue reached $2.49B with net profit of $290.15M.

• Talen Energy rose due to a sector-wide rally in nuclear energy producers. • The company increased its share repurchase program and raised full-year EBITDA guidance. • Analysts rated the stock as a buy with an average price target.