October 24, 2025, 9:20 AM EDT. Intel is pursuing a turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, anchored by balance-sheet discipline and new capital from government and private investors. CFO David Zinsner reported Q3 2025 revenue of $13.7B and non-GAAP EPS of $0.23, with Q4 guidance in the $12.8-$13.8B range. A landmark funding package includes the government taking 9.9% of Intel for $8.9B, Nvidia's $5B investment, and SoftBank involvement. The inflows give Intel greater flexibility to delever and drive strategic investments while maintaining discipline; debt was reduced by $4.3B this quarter. Tan wants to see demand first before scaling CapEx, but the Nvidia partnership will also produce a new generation of chips blending both firms' tech, with Nvidia purchasing part of the output.

October 24, 2025, 9:04 AM EDT. SpaceX is preparing to launch 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday, with a launch window from 10:05 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. ET. The mission uses a Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40 and aims to deliver additional Starlink coverage. The booster's 24th flight will see it land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic after stage separation. A live webcast will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff on SpaceX.com and on X (formerly Twitter), with the option to watch via the X TV app. If successful, the mission will continue expanding the global Starlink network delivering high-speed internet worldwide.

October 24, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT. Lifeline now supports tablets through participating carriers, but the program doesn't hand out devices-it's a monthly subsidy (up to $9.25) applied to wireless service. Eligibility hinges on participation in programs like Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or Federal Public Housing or income at/below 135% of poverty. Tablet availability is uneven and varies by carrier and region; most options are Android-based in the entry to mid-range. A device should fit the user: students need screen size and processing power; seniors want simplicity and readability; job seekers need reliable connectivity and workplace compatibility; parents value multitasking reliability. Check with providers like AirTalk Wireless for current tablet offerings and promotions. Always verify catalog, inventory, and eligibility on the carrier's site before applying.

October 24, 2025, 8:50 AM EDT. Friday's biggest analyst calls span high-profile tech and biotech names. Apple remains an outperform idea from Evercore amid its live sports strategy. Kodiak Sciences is upgraded to Overweight at JPMorgan. Snap is cut to Sell by Stifel on negative checks and lingering U.S. TikTok headwinds. Commercial Metals is upgraded to Overweight by Morgan Stanley as upcoming acquisitions remove the M&A overhang. JPMorgan initiates Alphatec with Overweight and a 2026 target. Amazon is resumed as overweight by KeyBanc on a compelling valuation. Coinbase is upgraded to Overweight by JPMorgan on monetization upside and crypto-peer relative value. Microsoft is reiterated as Buy by Jefferies, with Azure and AI momentum cited. Intel is kept at Equal Weight by Morgan Stanley after an encouraging report. Novavax is initiated overweight by Cantor Fitzgerald; eBay is upgraded to Market Outperform by Citizens/JMP on AI-driven UX gains.

October 24, 2025, 8:46 AM EDT. SpaceX is set to launch a batch of 28 Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday. A Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 during a window from 10:05 a.m. to 2:05 p.m., with plans to recover the first-stage booster on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic. The mission marks the 24th flight for that booster and has previously supported missions such as Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, and TD7. News 6 will stream the launch live at the top of the story.