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U.S. stock futures drifted lower Sunday ahead of August jobs data (expected +58,000 payrolls; unemployment seen at 4.1%) and a week of tech earnings, while oil prices rose on news of a U.S.-Venezuela crude deal to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and rising geopolitical tensions; Brent around $90 and WTI near $85 as investors await the data and results from Broadcom, Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
US stock futures rallied ahead of the June PCE inflation release and GDP data after a Fed hold, with Dow futures up about 0.2%, S&P 500 futures up around 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures up roughly 0.7%. The day features mixed earnings, with Meta slipping after its report while Microsoft jumped on Azure revenue, and Amazon and Apple due to report next. Investors monitor rising yields, a geopolitical backdrop in the Middle East, and the ongoing earnings season as they await inflation data to shape the Federal Reserve’s path.
Markets face a volatile session as investors weigh looming tech earnings, a critical Federal Reserve rate decision, and geopolitical tensions around Iran, with sector rotations and price moves across equities, bonds, and oil likely.
U.S. stock futures are mixed as mega-cap tech earnings prime the AI-driven capex cycle, with Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta signaling strong cloud/infrastructure demand and contributing to a roughly $131 billion Magnificent 7 AI-related spend in Q1. Meanwhile, Brent and WTI oil advanced to multi-year highs on Middle East tensions and supply concerns. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.5%–3.75% and Powell said he’ll remain on the board after his chair term ends; ECB and BOE decisions are due soon, with markets eyeing potential June moves in Europe as oil-driven inflation dynamics loom.
Stocks drifted but the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high as investors eyed upcoming big-tech earnings; Nasdaq led gains while the Dow lagged, with tariff threats on South Korea and other macro concerns keeping sentiment mixed as traders rotate into tech names.
U.S. stock futures fell Sunday as investors awaited the Fed’s policy decision and a wave of Big Tech earnings. Dow futures were down about 120 points, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.2%, and Nasdaq-100 futures fell 0.4% after Intel’s Friday drop. Gold futures surged to a record above $5,000 an ounce on safe‑haven demand, while the dollar weakened and oil rose. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady with cuts unlikely until summer; Microsoft, Meta and Tesla report this week, with Apple slated for Thursday. Investors are also weighing a potential partial government shutdown and the broader’ market durability beyond tech.
Tech stocks experienced their worst weekly decline since April, dropping 4.2% amid concerns over high valuations, despite strong recent earnings and a healthy overall market backdrop. The selloff, driven by profit-taking and valuation concerns, is seen by analysts as a necessary correction that could support future stability.
U.S. stock futures remain steady as investors monitor AI valuations and a potential Supreme Court ruling against tariffs, amid rising October layoffs and strong earnings from AI-related companies like Nvidia and AMD, while some stocks like e.l.f. Beauty decline on weak guidance.
US stock futures rose, indicating a potential continuation of the seven-month rally driven by strong tech earnings and easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed economic signals and geopolitical uncertainties. Commodities like gold and oil also saw movements influenced by policy changes and OPEC decisions, while markets await key central bank meetings and economic data amid ongoing US government shutdown concerns.
The rankings of the world's wealthiest individuals have shifted in October, primarily driven by fluctuations in tech company stocks. Elon Musk remains the richest, while Larry Ellison's wealth has increased due to Oracle's strong AI cloud services and stock buybacks. Mark Zuckerberg's net worth declined due to increased AI spending costs at Meta, whereas Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders like Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw their fortunes grow amid a tech stock rally. Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang also gained significantly as Nvidia's AI chip shares soared, contributing to the overall rise in tech billionaires' wealth.
Apple's stock closed slightly down by 0.38% after a muted reaction to its Q4 2025 report, amid broader tech market volatility and investor uncertainty about iPhone demand, AI challenges, and regulation, with some relief seen in the uneventful trading session.
Meta Platforms' stock dropped 11% after its Q3 earnings report despite beating financial expectations, due to concerns over increased AI-related spending and higher capital expenditure guidance for 2025. The company reported strong revenue growth and robust user engagement, with significant investments in AI and virtual reality, though its Reality Labs division continues to incur substantial losses. Analysts remain optimistic about META's long-term growth, with many recommending a strong buy at its current valuation.
US stocks declined nearly 1% amid mixed earnings reports from major tech companies, concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes, and ongoing government shutdown, while positive trade developments and strong Q3 earnings from some companies provided some support.
Apple has boosted its stock and reputation by experiencing strong iPhone sales and exceptional growth in its services revenue, effectively countering critics and reinforcing its market position.
Stock futures rose after major tech companies like Apple and Amazon reported strong quarterly earnings, boosting investor optimism despite a previous day of declines and ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China. Major companies posted record or near-record revenues, and the market is on track for a positive weekly and monthly performance.