Broker News Today — October 31, 2026

Investors and market participants are navigating a complex landscape of corporate and economic news. Intel's stock plummeted in a single day, shedding nearly $12 billion from the government's stake, its worst performance since the 1970s. The tech giant's struggles have significant implications, with reports suggesting a potential $140 billion wipeout. Meanwhile, in the world of cryptocurrency, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao reached out to Elon Musk for support after a hacking incident, highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the digital asset space.

Beyond these market-moving stories, other news items are worth noting. The gaming community is abuzz with the impending release of "Grand Theft Auto 6," with some fans taking drastic measures to ensure they can play the game on its release day. In politics, former President Donald Trump's rallies in Kansas and Iowa have been reinstated after initially being canceled. Additionally, the Alaska Senate is dealing with a lawsuit related to the candidacy of Sullivan, while Intel's stock woes continue to make headlines. These diverse stories underscore the dynamic nature of today's news landscape, with implications for various sectors and industries.

Today's signal:
• Grand Theft Callout: ‘GTA 6’ fans are missing work on the game’s release day because they ‘don’t want to wait’ anymore (marketwatch.com)
• Intel stock has worst day since 1970s, wiping about $12 billion off government's stake (cnbc.com)
• 'Bad time to troll': Binance co-founder Zhao asks Musk for support after hack (cnbc.com)
• Alaska Senate: Judge fast tracks new bids to dismiss DOJ lawsuit over 2nd Sullivan candidacy (cnbc.com)
• Trump rallies in Kansas and Iowa are back on after RNC said they were canceled: Source (cnbc.com)
• Why Intel’s stock is sinking toward its worst day in decades — and a $140 billion wipeout (marketwatch.com)