PepsiCo cut its full-year profit guidance but reported better-than-expected Q3 results, with shares rallying 3% as investors focused on improving sales trends. CNBC's Jim Cramer sees the stock as attractively valued despite secular challenges, noting the guidance cut was anticipated and the company is investing in growth initiatives to maintain revenue momentum.
MoonPay facilitates SOL transfers via Claude and AI platforms; Samsung integrates Solana into Samsung Wallet for 82 million users, enabling USDC transfers and currency on/off-ramps without crypto knowledge; Securitize CEO discusses bringing stock trading to Solana with 24/7 availability.
Republican megadonors are dominating 2026 midterm financing, with 14 of the 20 largest donor groups backing GOP candidates. Crypto, AI, and gambling executives are fueling a surge in conservative spending, while Democratic megadonors increasingly bypass the national party due to lingering frustration from the 2024 election.
Women outnumbered men in the U.S. workforce for eight consecutive months through September, the longest stretch since 2010, driven by women gaining jobs while men lost employment opportunities. The September jobs report showed weaker-than-expected growth of 29,000 positions, with men's employment down 1.2 million year-over-year despite women's gains of 650,000. The divergence reflects industry trends, as healthcare—which employs mostly women—has been the primary job growth driver, though hiring slowed in September.