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Iranian Diplomats Banned from Costco, Trump Pivot, Disney Price Hike
Trump’s new tone on Ukraine, Alibaba’s AI bet, and Disney’s price hike: these are the stories investors are talking about today.
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From a sudden U.S. move against Iranian diplomats to President Trump’s new tone on Ukraine, plus a mega AI bet by Alibaba and another Disney streaming hike, here’s what you need to know:
Top Stories of the Week:
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U.S. Bars Iranian Diplomats From Costco and Wholesale Clubs
Washington just blocked Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco and other U.S. wholesale chains. We break down why the restriction matters, what it signals about U.S.–Iran tensions, and how it could influence oil, shipping, and security markets.
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Defense Stocks Surge as Trump Signals Ukraine Could Reclaim Russian-Held Territory
In a major shift, President Trump said Ukraine may be able to retake Russian-occupied territory—with European and NATO support. Global defense shares jumped on the news. See which companies and sectors are moving.
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STOCK ALERT: Alibaba Doubles Down on AI: New Mega Model Ignites BABA Stock Surge
Alibaba is pouring over $53 billion into AI and cloud infrastructure and has launched its most powerful model yet. Here’s why BABA stock just hit a four-year high and what investors should watch next.
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Disney Streaming Gets More Expensive—Again
Disney is raising prices across its streaming packages starting Oct. 21. We detail the new rates, why the hikes keep coming, and what it could mean for subscriber growth and Disney’s stock.
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