Japan October trade balance -461bn yen (expected -360bn yen)

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GOOGL & META bet big on AI, spending $305B+ by 2026. Both trade <20 P/E, poised for profit growth.

Property taxes surge 10-17% nationwide on soaring home values. States struggle to cap hikes, risking budget gaps & homeownership.

Iran conflict sparks inflation fears. Fed may hike rates instead of cutting, despite 2.1% GDP growth & 4.4% unemployment.

BABA sinks 15% on rising costs & missed earnings. Cloud AI revenue up 36%, but e-commerce EBITA down 43%.

SOFI's revenue soars 30% annually, profits explode, but stock's 46% off peak. P/E 29.9.

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