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Turkey Steps Up Regional Defenses With Planned Missile Deployment to Cyprus

                                                         A Hisar-A system being fired Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems to Cyprus, marking a significant escalation in regional military posturing amid ongoing Middle East tensions.   Turkey is moving to bolster its military presence in Cyprus by deploying Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems, according to reports from Turkish media. The move comes as regional tensions continue to rise due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  The planned deployment follows the recent stationing of six Turkish F‑16 fighter jets at Ercan (Tymbou) airport in Northern Cyprus earlier in the week. These aircraft, along with the incoming missile systems, are part of Ankara’s broader strategy to enhance security for the Turkish Republic o...

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Wall Street Futures Surge as Nvidia Fuels AI Rally Ahead of Jobs Report

 

US stock futures climbed sharply on Thursday after Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings reignited confidence in the artificial intelligence trade, easing concerns of an AI bubble. The Nasdaq 100 led gains with futures up nearly 1.8%, while S&P 500 futures rose about 1.3% and Dow Jones futures added 0.7%.

Nvidia shares surged more than 5% in premarket trading after the chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results and issued a bullish revenue outlook for the fourth quarter. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted unprecedented demand for the company’s Blackwell processors, describing sales as “off the charts.” The upbeat forecast reassured investors that the recent cooling in AI-linked stocks was not a sign of long-term weakness.

The rally extended momentum from Wednesday, when the Dow and S&P 500 snapped a four-day losing streak. Other semiconductor stocks, including AMD, Micron, and Broadcom, also advanced in premarket trading, riding Nvidia’s wave of optimism.

However, investors remain cautious as attention shifts to the delayed September jobs report, expected to show around 50,000 new jobs. The data will be closely watched for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves, especially after recent minutes revealed divisions among policymakers on future rate decisions.

Despite fading hopes for a December interest-rate cut, the market’s focus on AI-driven growth has provided a strong tailwind. With Nvidia’s results setting the tone, Wall Street is bracing for a potentially volatile day as economic data and corporate earnings collide.

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