Markets and Economy

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Meta, Tesla Earnings Impress, Helping Sentiment

Solid earnings from Meta and Tesla, accompanied by Meta's better-than-expected guidance, appeared to impress and may provide more momentum for tech in what's been a strong week.

Skip the Midterm Noise—Think Like the Markets

Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures fell on Wednesday as the market digests mixed geopolitical news and EIA report.

Markets and Economy

Tech Falters, Yields Slump on Oil, Meta's Spending

Oil spiked and stocks and yields sagged after a report that the U.S. and Israel might resume attacks on Iran next month. Meta's heavy spending outlook and chip worries also hurt.

Markets and Economy

SpaceX, Netflix Mulled with Meta, Tesla in Wings

SpaceX and Netflix both topped expectations late Tuesday, though neither moved much in the aftermath. Meta and Tesla report later today. The 10-year yield and oil fell Tuesday.

Markets and Economy

SpaceX to Launch Earnings Parade After AI Rebound

SpaceX reports later after a slight rebound for AI stocks yesterday ended an eight-day chip losing streak. Yields and oil remain in sharp focus, and Netflix also reports.

Company Earnings

Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: Can AI Save the Day?

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and spending plans to headwinds from persistent inflation and rising Treasury yields.

Markets and Economy

After Messy Week of AI Selling, Key Earnings Loom

Earnings accelerate this week with a host of companies including Meta Platforms and Tesla. Last week was the worst since June for the Nasdaq as debt fears sent AI stocks reeling.

Markets and Economy

Yields in Focus After Big Dip Boosts Non-AI Stocks

Treasury yields take center stage again today with little data or earnings. Yesterday's yield drop amid defensive positioning helped cyclical sectors, though AI kept struggling.

Markets and Economy

Investors Play Defense While Volatility Stirs

Investors rotate to staples as volatility returns, cash attracts the biggest inflows since COVID, banks signal a sturdy economy, and crypto faces macro headwinds.

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