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Airport Traffic Hits US Record Sunday After Thanksgiving: Will Airline Stocks Take Flight Into 2026?

On November 30, 2025, TSA reported a record 3,133,924 passengers screened, surpassing the previous record of 3,096,797 set in June 2025. This surge in airport traffic follows a 43-day government shutdown that had previously affected airline operations. Major U.S. airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, United, and Southwest, are expected to benefit from this record traffic, potentially offsetting revenue disruptions caused by the shutdown. The US Global Jets ETF, which includes these airlines, closed up 1.71% at $26.65, approaching a 52-week high.

Netflix Hits New Streaming Record With 'Stranger Things' Season 5: Will Q1 Revenue Also Hit New Highs?

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) achieved a record 59.6 million views for the fifth season of 'Stranger Things' in its first week, making it the top premiere week for any English-language show on the platform. The company anticipates reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $11.96 billion, up from $10.25 billion in the same quarter last year, following a strong content lineup including NFL games and new releases. Netflix stock closed at $109.35, up 23.2% year-to-date, but remains below its all-time high of $134.12 set in June.

Trump Says Kevin Hassett Is His 'Potential Future Fed Chair' — What Does It Mean For Markets?

Kevin Hassett is being considered as a potential replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with an 80% probability of his nomination based on prediction markets. Hassett advocates for lower interest rates, arguing that current restrictive policies are unnecessary, and if appointed, he would take over in May 2026. His leadership, alongside other dovish members, could lead to significant changes in monetary policy, potentially lowering the equilibrium interest rate to between 2% and 2.5%. Markets are anticipating a bullish reaction to Hassett's nomination, but concerns may arise if Powell does not resign soon after.

'JD.com's Supply-Chain Technology Unit Seeks Up to $424 Million in Hong Kong IPO' - Bloomberg News

JD.com's supply-chain technology unit is aiming to raise up to $424 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. This move is part of the company's strategy to enhance its logistics and supply chain capabilities. The IPO reflects JD.com's ongoing efforts to expand its market presence and capitalize on the growing demand for supply-chain solutions.

Microchip Technology Shares Move Higher After Hours: Here's Why

Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MCHP) shares rose 1.90% in after-hours trading, reaching $57.79, following an update to its financial guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. The company now expects revenue to be at the high end of its previous guidance, between $1.109 billion and $1.149 billion, and adjusted earnings of approximately 40 cents per share, significantly up from the prior estimate of two cents. CEO Steve Sanghi noted strong bookings activity and a better-than-expected backlog for the quarter.

Box Stock Slumps After Q3 Earnings Report: Here's Why

Box Inc. (NYSE: BOX) reported third-quarter earnings of 31 cents per share, a 31.11% decrease from 45 cents per share year-over-year, while quarterly sales reached $301.107 million, exceeding analyst expectations by 0.68% and reflecting a 9.13% increase from the previous year. The company announced a new $150 million stock repurchase program and reported remaining performance obligations of $1.5 billion, up 18%. However, Box's fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of over $1.28 fell short of the $1.31 estimate, leading to a 4.54% decline in stock price to $28.80 in extended trading.

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Pure Storage Stock Drops After Q3 Earnings: Details

Pure Storage Inc. (NYSE: PSTG) reported third-quarter earnings of 58 cents per share, meeting analyst expectations, while revenue reached $964.45 million, surpassing the estimate of $956.14 million. Subscription services revenue increased by 14% year-over-year, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) growing 17% to $1.8 billion. Following the earnings report, PSTG stock fell 8.52% to $86.65 in extended trading. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to between $3.63 billion and $3.64 billion.

Qualcomm Exec Says Will Roll Out "A Big Change" In Computing Architecture For Smartphones As We Head Into 2026, Maybe In The Second-Half

Qualcomm announced plans to implement a significant change in computing architecture for smartphones, expected to roll out in the second half of 2026. This strategic shift was highlighted by a company executive during a UBS conference. The announcement may have implications for the smartphone market and Qualcomm's position within it.

Lumentum Shares Rise 4% To Intraday High After Key Trading Signal

Lumentum Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LITE) experienced a Power Inflow alert at $298.90 on December 2, indicating a significant shift towards buying activity among traders. Following this signal, the stock price rose to an intraday high of $310.77, reflecting a gain of approximately 4%. The Power Inflow alert, developed by TradePulse, suggests a bullish trend and highlights the potential for short-term gains for traders who acted on the signal.