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*SPACEX-TESLA DEAL INTENDED TO CLOSE BEFORE END OF TRUMP'S TERM

U.S. AND ISRAEL REPORTEDLY PLAN NEW IRAN STRIKES AFTER MIDTERMS The U.S. and Israel have reportedly developed plans for renewed attacks on Iran after the November 3 elections, according to the New York Times. Potential targets include energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities and missile assets. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly discussed the plans with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

$TSLA - TESLA BEATS EARNINGS AS CASH FLOW SMASHES EXPECTATIONS Tesla delivered a mixed Q3, but profitability and cash flow surprised sharply to the upside. Adjusted EPS: $0.48 vs. $0.44 expected Revenue: $28.05B vs. $28.13B expected Gross margin: 19.6% vs. 17.8% expected Free cash flow: +$1.53B vs. -$4.99B expected FSD subscriptions surged to 1.74 million, while Optimus production began in Fremont. The key takeaway: Strong margins, positive cash flow and accelerating FSD adoption offset a 56% decline in operating income. Source: Tesla Q3 2026 Earnings

US STATE DEPT IS PREPARING TO ISSUE AN ORDERED DEPARTURE OF SOME PERSONNEL AND FAMILY MEMBERS AT US EMBASSIES ACROSS THE GULF -US OFFICIALS

ZELENSKIY: UKRAINE HOPES FOR MEETING NOT LATER THAN EARLY NOVEMBER

UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY SAYS SUPPORTS US PROPOSAL FOR TRILATERAL TALKS AT LEVEL OF NEGOTIATORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

NVIDIA MAY ALSO BE A BIDDER FOR AMBARELLA ( $AMBA ) - BETAVILLE

IRAN'S ARAQCHIL: IRAN IS PREPARED TO GIVE DIPLOMACY ANOTHER CHANCE IF WE SEE STRONG EVIDENCE OF A SINCERE DESIRE BY THE US TO BUILD TRUST & REACH A JUST SOLUTION IRAN'S ARAQCHI: BUT IF US CHOOSES WAR OVER DIPLOMACY, IT'LL CERTAINLY RESULT IN AN EVEN GREATER STRATEGIC FAILURE

$META - META MUST PAY $25 BILLION IN PENALTIES, NEW MEXICO JUDGE RULES AFTER JURY FOUND COMPANY MISLED CONSUMERS ABOUT PRIVACY

YIELD ON 20-YR U.S. TREASURY BOND PARES DECLINE AFTER $13 BLN AUCTION, LAST DOWN 1.25 BASIS POINTS AT 5.467%

CHINESE PREMIER SAYS CHINA, RUSSIA SERVE AS "VALUABLE FORCE FOR STABILITY IN TURBULENT WORLD" -XINHUA

U.S. GAS AND DIESEL PRICES COULD CLIMB UNDER NEW PIPELINE RULES U.S. fuel sellers warn that a proposed FERC policy change could push gasoline and diesel prices higher. The plan would allow pipeline operators to negotiate transportation fees directly with customers, replacing existing rate restrictions in more cases. Industry groups warn the shift could raise costs for consumers just as Washington moves to contain soaring fuel prices.

US OFFICIAL: RUSSIANS ACCEPTED US PROPOSAL FOR A TRILATERAL MEETING WITH UKRAINE

UKRAINE DISCUSSED SITUATION IN RUSSIAN-OCCUPIED OLESHKY WITH US SIDE, KYIV'S NEGOTIATOR QUOTED BY RBC-UKRAINE

U.S. CRUDE INVENTORIES PLUNGE, FAR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS U.S. crude oil inventories fell 3.06 million barrels last week, versus expectations for a decline of just 324,000 barrels. 🔸 Crude stocks: 412.5M barrels, 3% below normal 🔸 Gasoline inventories: -3.0M barrels 🔸 Distillate inventories: +1.7M barrels 🔸 Total petroleum inventories: -8.5M barrels The key takeaway: A much larger-than-expected inventory draw signals tighter U.S. oil supplies, adding potential upward pressure on crude prices.

OPENAI: DUE TO SEVERITY OF THESE FLAWS & PHP’S WIDESPREAD USE, WE CONSIDER THIS BUG TO BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPACTFUL VULNERABILITIES IN RECENT MEMORY

*PUTIN'S AIDE SAYS WAR IN UKRAINE MOVING TOWARD AN END: VESTI

KREMLIN SAYS NEW ROUND OF TRILATERAL TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA, UNITED STATES, AND UKRAINE MAY TAKE PLACE IN ABU DHABI - VESTI

$AAPL - APPLE SAYS IT WILL HAVE 'LIMITED' IPHONE DUO UNITS AVAILABLE FOR WALK-IN CUSTOMERS ON OCTOBER 23 LAUNCH DATE - STATEMENT