Sam's News — markets — 2026-09-16¶

Markets¶

6.5 Microsoft Azure exceeds $100 billion in annual sales as MSFT stock lags broader market¶

Microsoft disclosed that Azure cloud services surpassed $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time, though the stock has underperformed the broader market in 2026.

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6.5 India's NSE IPO signals structural changes for stock market¶

The National Stock Exchange of India's initial public offering represents a significant shift in the structure of India's capital markets.

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6.5 Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision¶

Equity futures climb in anticipation of a pivotal Federal Reserve interest rate announcement.

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6.5 Stock Market Pattern Not Seen in Decades Signals Potential Downturn¶

The stock market is exhibiting a pattern not observed in decades, with historical precedent suggesting a significant decline may follow.

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6.5 S&P 500 and Nasdaq decline as Federal Reserve raises interest rates¶

Stock market indexes including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and bond yields rose.

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6.5 Stock market retreats as Federal Reserve raises interest rates and signals further hikes¶

Stock markets pulled back after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and indicated additional rate increases later this year.

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6 S&P 500 gains as Fed expected to raise rates for first time since 2023¶

The S&P 500 climbed ahead of an anticipated Federal Reserve rate increase, while crude oil prices fell.

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Automotive¶

6 GM's EV-First Strategy Leaves It Sidelined from US Hybrid Boom¶

General Motors' commitment to electric vehicles has positioned it outside the surging hybrid vehicle market in the United States.

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Semiconductors¶

6 Intel stock surges on SK Hynix memory chip manufacturing discussions¶

Intel (INTC) shares jumped following news of talks with SK Hynix regarding memory-chip manufacturing.

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Fintech¶

6 Grab acquires majority stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion¶

Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery platform Grab is acquiring a 60% stake in fintech company Atome Financial for $1.49 billion.

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