India's real estate market is projected to reach $5-10 trillion by 2047, rising from about $0.3 trillion today, according to a Colliers-CII report. The sector could contribute 14-20% to India's GDP by 2047, up from the current 6-8% share. This growth is expected to be driven by infrastructure expansion and demographic shifts in tier II and III cities.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is not here to shut the door on Futures and Options trading. The government's role is to remove the roadblocks and work on them, she said, adding that investors also need to understand the risks. Her comments follow SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey's clarification that the regulator can't abruptly end weekly F&O expiries.

ChatGPT creator OpenAI has requested the US government to provide loan guarantees for massive infrastructure expansion worth over $1 trillion. OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar stated that government backing would allow them to attract major investments needed for AI computing and infrastructure. Federal loan guarantees would "really drop the cost of the financing," she explained further.

EchoStar (SATS) sold its AWS-3 spectrum licenses to SpaceX for $2.6 billion in stock, a 73% discount to their $9.8 billion book value, to avoid FCC risks and a 2026 re-auction. The sale follows a $23 billion spectrum deal with AT&T in August. Despite the move, shares fell 2.3% premarket after a steep Q3 loss, though Stocktwits sentiment turned bullish.

Strive (ASST) increased its preferred stock offering by 38% to $160 million, selling 2 million shares at $80 each to fund Bitcoin purchases. The ASST stock carries a 12% annual dividend and supports Strive’s plan to raise BTC holdings from 6,000 to 11,000 following its Semler Scientific merger. Shares jumped 9% premarket as retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned bullish.

Baker Hughes (BKR) signed a deal with Bechtel Energy to supply liquefaction equipment for Train 5 of the Rio Grande LNG Facility in Texas. The package includes two Frame 7 gas turbines, six compressors, and low-emission technology. This award, part of a broader framework for Trains 4–8, follows its September order for Train 4 and integrates the Cordant Asset Health solution.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Stagwell (STGW) announced a partnership to build an AI-powered marketing and data platform designed to integrate analytics with automation for better ROI. The platform is already being piloted through Stagwell media arm, Assembly, and aims to give marketers faster, more secure, and actionable insights.

Marvell Technology (MRVL) surged over 10% in Thursday premarket after Bloomberg reported that SoftBank Group explored acquiring the semiconductor firm earlier in 2025. Although talks did not lead to an agreement, the deal could have been the industry’s largest ever. Marvell designs chips and networking technology widely used in AI data centers and cloud infrastructure.

Zepto’s meat vertical head, Chandan Rungta, resigned less than a year after joining in December 2024. His exit adds to a growing list of senior-level departures. The move comes as Zepto focuses on scaling meat operations, improving efficiency, and strengthening its private-label strategy to capture a larger market share.

Bloomin Brands (BLMN) shut 21 US restaurants and will exit 22 more leases as part of its turnaround strategy focused on Outback Steakhouse. The company recorded $33.2 million in impairment and closure charges in Q3 and expects $5-7 million in related severance costs. CEO Mike Spanos said the move will free up cash for strategic investments and debt reduction.