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One Number: $500 Billion Bill Ackman believes releasing Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) from government control could unlock $500 billion in value.

VIAV's fiscal Q1 2027 earnings surge 213.3% as data center and defense demand fuel revenue growth, margin expansion and a stronger Q2 fiscal 2027 outlook.

Chemours launches Faizeon two-phase liquid cooling solutions to tackle AI data center heat challenges, offering improved efficiency and reduced water consumption.

EL targets stronger sales, double-digit earnings growth and higher margins through fiscal 2030, backed by innovation and operating efficiencies.

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the appointment of Robert Staeheli as Head of Defense and Security, North America. Based in Washington, D.C., Staeheli will lead the company's strategy and growth for defense and security clients across the U.S. and Canada, while continuing to serve as Metro D.C. Market Leader.

Microsoft was the largest contributor, with its shares up 37.8% for the quarter. KLA and Applied Materials were the largest detractors, falling 35.3% and 29.2%. On a relative basis, three of the largest detractors were companies we did not own: NVIDIA, Apple, and Meta, which rose 14.3%, 15.2%, and 28.8%. We made one change to the portfolio during the quarter, purchasing Garmin and selling Verisk, and rebalanced outliers back to approximately equal weights during the same trade window.

Democrats just won big, and bond investors are already eyeing the next showdown. Treasury's borrowing room is shrinking faster than its plans suggest, and one corner of the market may carry far more risk than Wednesday's rally implies.

A pipeline operator, a tower REIT, a chicken giant, and a healthcare conglomerate each get an equal slice of $25,000.

MMM's Safety and Industrial segment gains momentum on broad-based market strength, margin expansion and productivity gains, supporting an upbeat 2026 outlook.

IRM's Q3 AFFO and revenues top estimates, driven by data center leasing, ALM growth and resilient storage operations. The company raises its 2026 outlook and dividend.