Alliant Energy (LNT) up 16% 52-wk, beats XLU but lags SPX YTD. Q3 EPS missed, but 2026 guidance & 6% CAGR boost confidence.
Small biz optimism dips to 98.2 on weaker earnings & labor woes. Uncertainty high, but index above long-term avg.
Swiss watch stocks surge on tariff cut hopes; Swatch +4.2%, Richemont +2%. Exports fell 56% in Sept.
Shutdown ends, S&P 500 +1.5%, Nasdaq +2%. Goldman sees $14B output loss. Fed rate cut odds rise.
Rail freight shows mixed signals: Chemicals +1.8%, Steel +13.5%, but intermodal dips 3%. Economy's sawtooth grade persists.
9 states offer zero income tax; 38 states exempt Social Security. Retirees eye tax-friendly havens for higher net returns.
SoftBank cashes out $5.8B Nvidia stake amid AI bubble fears; profits soar $16.6B.
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