Analysis: Indicators Show Bitcoin Has Reached a Deep Area for Forming a Cyclical Bottom

The Bank of England hawkish official Mann stated that the labor market is "static" rather than loose, and warned that inflation is deeply entrenched; rising fuel and energy prices may cause inflation to "significantly exceed 4%" early next year.

October 6 - Semiconductor product manufacturer Diodes (DIOD.O) saw its stock price rise 3.38% in pre-market trading to $107.64. BofA has initiated coverage of DIOD with a “Buy” rating and a price target of $135, implying about 30% upside from the previous closing price. According to the report, DIOD holds a favorable position in the automotive, industrial, and AI data center semiconductor markets, positioning it to expand its market share. The increasing use of semiconductors in automobiles and growing demand for AI infrastructure are expected to drive the company’s long-term growth. The firm anticipates that DIOD’s AI data center business—which currently accounts for about 12% of total revenue—could triple by 2030. As of the previous trading day’s close, the stock’s year-to-date growth has already more than doubled. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters provides automated translations of its reports into several other languages. Automated translations may contain errors or lack context and are provided solely for the convenience of readers. Reuters accepts no liability for any damages or losses resulting from the use of automated translation features.)

On October 6th, shares of pharmaceutical company BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO.O) rose 2.5% in pre-market trading to $67.80. The company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review to its application seeking approval for the investigational oral drug infigratinib for the treatment of children with achondroplasia, the most common type of dwarfism. The FDA has set a target decision date of February 4, 2027. The application is based on a late-stage clinical trial that met both primary and key secondary endpoints; children treated with infigratinib experienced an adjusted annual growth velocity 1.74 centimeters greater than those given placebo. The drug also improved arm span and body proportions in children under eight years old. No serious adverse events or discontinuations related to the drug were reported. BridgeBio plans to apply for European approval in the fourth quarter of 2026. As of the close of the previous trading day, BBIO shares are down 13.5% year-to-date. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters has automated this report into several other languages. Because automated translation may contain errors or lack required context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translation, which is provided for readers’ convenience only. Reuters accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of automated translation.)

Google has signed a 3,590 MW power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy, with a quarter of the electricity coming from nuclear power, involving an investment of $4.3 billion.