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Vote Looms with Tech in Retreat, Apple in Focus
U.S. mid-term elections today could give Democrats more control. This comes as tech shares continue to retreat and investors mull results late yesterday from Apple and Palantir.
Tech Up Early Despite Apple's Drop on Election Day
Tech stocks rebounded early on Election Day with Arm and AMD due later. Apple slid on margin fears after earnings and the U.S. struck Iran, but hopes for diplomacy sent oil down.
Apple Earnings, Jobs Data In-Focus After Tech Rout
After last Friday's tech-led selloff, markets kick off this week on shaky ground. Earnings from Apple and Palantir will be in focus today, while a slew of jobs reports await.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Most of the majors are on track for weekly losses as disappointing tech earnings results/guidance generate "risk off" sentiment from investors.
More Misery for Tech as Amazon, Intel Disappoint
Tech, hit yesterday by Alphabet and ServiceNow, could face new pressure today on weak showings by Amazon and Intel. Amazon's results missed and Intel's guidance disappointed.
Investors Parse AI Spending in a Choppy Market
Investors punish mega-caps for committing too much cash to AI, GDP tops estimates amid stalled consumer spending, and volatility could continue through next week's midterms.
Market Mulls Alphabet, Microsoft, Fed Before PCE
Investors face a full plate today, mulling the Fed pause along with strong Microsoft and weak Alphabet results. The PCE and GDP reports are due early today, with Amazon later.
Divided Fed Chooses Patience, Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.