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Holiday sales surge with $95.8B online in October; Qualcomm-Huawei deal boosts tech stocks; PTC soars on $22.6B acquisition.

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05 Oct 2026
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Holiday sales surge with $95.8B online in October; Qualcomm-Huawei deal boosts tech stocks; PTC soars on $22.6B acquisition.

October online sales are expected to reach $95.8 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year, driven by early holiday promotions from Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Qualcomm and Huawei finalized a multi-year cross-licensing agreement covering 5G, AI, and networking technologies, boosting Qualcomm's stock by 2.7%. Redwire secured a contract to supply solar arrays for Axiom Space's second space station module, advancing commercial space infrastructure. PTC shares surged 34% after Schneider Electric announced a $22.6 billion all-cash acquisition deal. These developments highlight strong retail momentum and significant tech sector collaborations and acquisitions ahead of the holiday season.

Amazon shares trade at USD 250.82 on Pluang as of Oct 05, 2026 18:12 WIB, slightly down 0.28% for the day despite strong October online sales projections. Qualcomm's stock is up 0.61% at USD 186.00, reflecting ongoing investor interest in its tech collaborations. Redwire, involved in space infrastructure, is up 1.38% at USD 11.03, showing positive momentum in the industrial sector ahead of the holiday season.

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