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Your daily horoscope: November 21, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The sun links with both Neptune and Uranus on your birthday, which suggests you will be at the centre of some earth-changing events over the coming year. Don’t be shy: Let others know your views about the major issues of the day. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): A certain amount of disruption is inevitable today but don’t let it bother you because the next few weeks are going to be special. The sun’s move into the most adventurous area of your chart tomorrow will renew your enthusiasm for life. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): As one of the zodiac’s fixed signs you cannot be forced to do what you don’t feel comfortable with and that’s a good thing. The more others try to get you to conform today the more you will dig in your heels and resist. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you bend with the breeze today you will accomplish more than if you try to take on the powers that be. With the sun about to enter your opposite sign you have to recognize that giving a little g...

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Dow Leads Gains Amid Earnings Surge

 

In today’s stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) took the lead, rising approximately 0.3%. The broader market also saw positive movement, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbing around 0.2%. Even the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) managed to erase earlier session losses and finish in the green.

Investors are closely monitoring earnings season, which is now halfway done. The question on everyone’s mind: Can strong earnings results reignite the stock rally?

Here are some notable highlights from today’s market:

  1. Spotify (SPOT): Shares of the music streaming giant surged after the company provided robust guidance.

  2. Eli Lilly (LLY): The pharmaceutical company’s stock popped as its 2024 profit forecast exceeded estimates.

  3. New York Community Bank (NYCB): Unfortunately, investor concerns over the health of this commercial real estate lender caused its shares to plummet by more than 22%.

Additionally, comments from Federal Reserve officials added to the market chatter. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester emphasized caution in moving interest rates down too soon, while Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari acknowledged positive inflation data but stressed that the Fed isn’t fully prepared to tackle higher prices yet.

As the market navigates these dynamics, investors remain vigilant about the possibility of interest rate cuts and the impact on their portfolios. 

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