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After Tech-Led Rally, More AI-Related Results Loom

Yesterday's relief rally triggered by CoreWeave results faces a test today as Nebius, Cisco, and Applied Materials report. Investors brace for PPI Friday as rate hike odds rise.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Natural Gas prices gave up early gains yesterday despite expectations of forecasts shifting colder and pushing heating demand higher.

Markets and Economy

Nvidia's Huang Resigns, Tech Stocks Drag Market

The resignation of Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang after affair scandals sent the Nasdaq reeling today and hurt other indexes. A weak outlook from Nebius also weighed on tech.

Can New Congress Deliver What Voters Asked For?

The midterm elections brought massive change to the balance of power in Washington and the country. Democrats now face challenges to deliver what voters want.

Markets and Economy

With Bonds Closed, Investors Mull Earnings, CPI

After Tuesday's retreat, stocks lack direction with the bond market closed for Veteran's Day. Investors might ponder CoreWeave results and are still digesting the hot October CPI.

Markets and Economy

CPI Next, with Big Implications for Rates, Market

Today's 8:30 a.m. ET Consumer Price Index is seen cooling, but hot numbers could hurt stocks on rate fears after Monday's strong rally. Nvidia remains in focus, along with crude.

International

The AI Innovation Cycle: Scenarios and Signposts

The AI innovation cycle is early stage and investment is surging, with uncertain outcomes. Four scenarios and key signposts can help investors assess how the AI cycle may evolve.

Company Earnings

Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: AI Trade Under Pressure

Chip, software, and cybersecurity stocks headline the next wave of tech earnings. Here's what investors should watch as the AI trade wavers and spending growth slows.

Markets and Economy

After Sell-Off, Investors Brace for Inflation Data

Today's light calendar belies an important week for inflation reports, Fed speakers, and Treasury auctions. Tomorrow's CPI is the key data following Friday's robust jobs report.

Markets and Economy

Chips Sink, Consumers Strain, Congress Shifts

Chips slide into a bear market and test whether the market can hold up beyond AI. Elsewhere, consumers show strain and a debt ceiling fight looms as Congress changes hands.

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