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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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Wall Street Climbs as Earnings Impress and Trade Deals Boost Optimism

 


U.S. markets are riding a wave of momentum this week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all hovering near record highs. Investors are digesting a flurry of corporate earnings while also cheering fresh trade agreements signed by President Donald Trump, which have added to the upbeat market sentiment.

On Monday, the S&P 500 closed above 6,800 for the first time, marking a historic milestone. Futures trading on Tuesday showed the Dow up 0.4%, while the Nasdaq ticked higher by 0.1%. The S&P 500 futures were little changed but remained firmly in record territory.

The rally has been fueled by strong earnings reports from major companies including Visa, UnitedHealth, UPS, and PayPal. These results have reassured investors that corporate America remains resilient despite global uncertainties. At the same time, markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, where traders expect another interest-rate cut. Any signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about future rate moves could further sway investor confidence.

Adding to the bullish tone, Trump’s recent trade deals — including agreements with Japan on rare earths and broader trade cooperation — have eased concerns about global supply chains and tariff risks. Optimism is also building ahead of a key meeting between Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, where hopes remain for progress on a long-awaited U.S.-China trade resolution.

For now, Wall Street appears to be balancing earnings strength, monetary policy expectations, and geopolitical developments in a way that continues to push stocks higher. If the momentum holds, investors could see another round of record-breaking closes before the week is out.


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