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Ukraine’s Neptune Missiles Strike Novorossiysk Port, Damaging Key Russian Infrastructure

  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian serviceman while he visits a command position of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Velykyi Luh' at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 13, 2025. Ukrainian forces carried out a significant overnight strike on Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk , using domestically produced Neptune cruise missiles . The attack, which took place on the night of November 13–14, 2025 , targeted strategic military and energy facilities in the port city of Krasnodar Krai. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the strike damaged valuable port infrastructure , including the Sheskharis oil terminal , a launcher from Russia’s S-400 air defense system , and a missile storage site. The latter reportedly detonated, causing fires across the port area. Video footage and reports confirmed that drones accompanied the missile barrage, amplifying the destruction. President Volodymyr ...

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GameStop Soars Amid Meme Frenzy, Dow Snaps Winning Streak

US stocks experienced a mixed session on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapping its impressive eight-day winning streak. Meanwhile, meme stocks made a comeback, led by GameStop (GME), which saw a significant surge. Here’s a summary of the key market movements:

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) closed down 0.2%, ending its eight-day winning streak.
  • Investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach, with attention focused on an upcoming inflation report that could signal potential interest rate cuts.

GameStop (GME) and the Meme Stock Rally

  • GameStop shares jumped a remarkable 74%, adding to the recent run-up for the video game retailer.
  • The resurgence in GameStop’s stock price was triggered by the return of “Roaring Kitty,” the retail trader who played a pivotal role in the 2021 meme stock craze. Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” had been bullish on GameStop and contributed to the stock’s meteoric rise last year.
  • Other meme stocks also rallied, including AMC Entertainment (AMC), Tupperware Brands (TUP), and BlackBerry (BB).

Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) and S&P 500 (GSPC)

  • The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) moved up approximately 0.2%.
  • The S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed just below the flatline.

Market Sentiment and Economic Factors

  • Stocks have rebounded strongly in May, driven by better-than-expected earnings and renewed optimism regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy.
  • The Dow had notched eight consecutive daily wins before today, although the lack of significant economic releases likely played a part.
  • Recent inflation data has made investors more cautious, as they increasingly factor in the possibility of no interest rate hikes despite rising prices.

In summary, while the Dow’s winning streak came to an end, meme stocks stole the spotlight once again. Keep an eye on upcoming economic reports and central bank decisions as they continue to shape market sentiment.

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