Dell Surges, Alibaba Booms, While U.S. Layoffs Spike!

Money Masters' Market Movers 48

November 26, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

Today’s market landscape shows two faces. On one hand, Dell is accelerating its AI ambitions, boosting full-year revenue guidance and raising AI server shipment expectations by 25%. Alibaba’s cloud business is roaring ahead, posting a 34% surge as AI adoption skyrockets across Asia. And Nvidia continues to insist it is “a generation ahead” of Google in the AI chip arms race.

But on the other side of the economy, the picture is far less rosy. Private payroll losses are speeding up, with layoffs rising fivefold in just one week. Consumer confidence has collapsed to its lowest level since April, as Americans grow increasingly anxious about job security and the economic outlook. Even as inflation cools at the wholesale level, companies like HP are preparing for layoffs of up to 6,000 workers amid uncertain demand.🪙💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - November 26th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. U.S. Layoffs Accelerate as Private Payroll Losses Jump 📉

    ADP data shows companies have cut an average of 13,500 jobs weekly over the past month (over 5x the prior pace) signaling a sharper cooling trend. The shift suggests rising caution among employers and potential pressure on upcoming labor reports. Read More

  2. Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Level Since April 😟

    The Confidence Index dropped to 88.7, well below forecasts, revealing growing fear over job availability and economic stability. Expectations slid sharply, hinting that households may pull back on spending during the holiday season. Read More

  3. Core Wholesale Inflation Slows More Than Expected 🧯

    Core PPI rose just 0.1% in September, half the estimate, indicating easing pipeline pressures. Despite this softening, headline PPI remains 2.7% higher YoY, leaving policymakers cautious about declaring victory over inflation. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. xAI Set to Close Massive $15B Funding at $230B Valuation 🤖

    The fundraising deadline ended, with the round expected to finalize on Dec. 19 despite Musk previously calling reports “false.” A $230B valuation would cement xAI as one of the fastest-growing AI ventures in history. Read More

  2. GM Loses Third Top Tech Leader in Restructuring Shakeup 🚗

    SVP Baris Cetinok will leave on Dec. 12 as GM merges its software and product units under new Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson. The streak of departures raises questions about GM’s software roadmap and internal stability. Read More

  3. Nvidia Says Its GPUs Remain a “Generation Ahead” of Google’s ⚡

    Responding to competitive pressure, Nvidia emphasized its platform’s broad compatibility across AI models and computing environments. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Alibaba Cloud Sales Surge 34% as AI Demand Accelerates 🌩️

    Cloud revenue hit 39.8B yuan, beating estimates and expanding far faster than the prior quarter’s 26% growth. Investors see this division as Alibaba’s key profit engine amid domestic consumption headwinds. Read More

  2. Dell Beats on EPS and Hikes Full-Year Outlook Strongly 💼

    Adjusted EPS hit $2.59 versus $2.47 expected, while Q4 revenue is projected to leap to $31.5B, far above analyst estimates. AI server sales estimates jumped to $25B for the year, signaling surging enterprise demand. Read More 

  3. HP Tops Estimates but Warns of Weak 2026 Forecasts 🖨️

    Revenue grew 4% YoY with EPS slightly beating, yet FY2026 profit guidance trails consensus. Planned cuts of up to 6,000 employees reflect pressure from PC market stagnation and tightening margins. Read More

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