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NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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NVDA is trending as it approaches a $5 trillion market cap, driven by AI optimism and potential deals with China. The community is actively discussing its valuation, partnerships, and the potential impact of upcoming economic events. Some traders express concerns about a possible bubble, while others remain bullish, citing strong revenue projections and recent analyst upgrades.

Fiserv, Inc. engages in the provision of financial services technology. It operates through the Merchant and Financial segments. The Merchant segment offers commerce-enabling products and services including merchant acquiring and digital commerce and mobile payment services, and security and fraud protection, stored-value, and pay-by-bank solutions to companies of all sizes. The Financial segment provides products and services such as processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments, and card transactions to financial institutions and corporate and public sector clients. The company was founded by Leslie M. Muma and George D. Dalton on July 31, 1984 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

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Fiserv's stock is trending downwards following missed expectations and revised guidance, sparking concerns about future growth. The community is debating whether the dip presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper issues within the company, especially regarding its debt and competition. Some investors believe the sell-off is an overreaction, while others fear the company needs to adapt to emerging technologies and market dynamics.

The Boeing Co. is an aerospace company, which engages in the manufacture of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Global Services (BGS), and Boeing Capital (BCC). The Commercial Airplanes segment includes the development, production, and market of commercial jet aircraft and provides fleet support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide. The Defense, Space and Security segment refers to the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter and combat rotorcraft aircraft and missile systems, global mobility, including tanker, rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft, and airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, including command and control, battle management and airborne anti-submarine aircraft. The Global Services segment provides services to commercial and defense customers. The Boeing Capital segment seeks to ensure that Boeing customers have the financing they need to buy and take delivery of their Boeing product and manages overall financing exposure. The company was founded by William Edward Boeing on July 15, 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Boeing is trending amid discussions around a charge related to the 777X jet delays and improved quarterly results driven by increased 737 MAX deliveries and positive cash flow, which is the first in two years. While some are frustrated by the delay and EPS miss, others see the improved cash flow as a sign of a turnaround, with potential for new orders from China also being discussed. The community is actively debating the long-term implications of these factors.

Lucid Group, Inc. manufactures electric vehicles. It designs, develops, and builds energy storage systems for electric vehicles and supplies automakers with the battery pack system needed to power hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Lucid Group Inc

Lucid Group is trending amidst discussions about its partnership with NVIDIA for autonomous driving technology and AI-driven manufacturing, though some investors are wary. Community members are debating the potential for a "massive reversal" driven by this partnership, while others express concerns about dilution and competition in the EV sector. Overall, the stock is being actively discussed due to its evolving technology and market positioning within the competitive EV landscape.

Centene Corp. is a healthcare enterprise, which engages in the provision of programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs. It operates through the following segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment includes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, Medicaid Expansion programs, the Aged, Blind or Disabled program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Long-Term Services and Supports, Foster Care, Medicare-Medicaid Plans, which cover beneficiaries who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and other state-based programs. The Medicare segment consists of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. The Commercial segment is involved in the Health Insurance Marketplace product along with individual, small group, and large group commercial health insurance products. The Other segment refers to pharmacy operations, Envolve Benefit Options’ vision and dental services, clinical healthcare, behavioral health, the TRICARE program, and corporate management companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Centene Corp.

Centene Corp. is trending as the community discusses the potential impact of raised full-year earnings guidance and a $6.7 billion non-cash goodwill impairment. Community members are actively debating fair value, short squeeze potential, and potential support and resistance levels. Broader conversations include the impact of a possible government shutdown and healthcare negotiations on the stock.

Nokia Oyj engages in the provision of network infrastructure, technology, and software services. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Services, and Nokia Technologies. The Mobile Networks segment offers technologies for Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as Microwave Radio Links (MWR) for transport networks. The Network Infrastructure serves communication service providers, enterprises, webscales and public sector customers. The Cloud and Network Services segment builds around software and the cloud and is focused on driving leadership in cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models, as demand for critical networks accelerates; and with strong market positions in communications software, private wireless networks, and cognitive (or intelligent) services. The Nokia Technologies segment, building on decades of innovation and R&D leadership in technologies used in virtually all mobile devices used today, is expanding the Nokia patent licensing business, reintroducing the Nokia brand to smartphones through brand licensing, and establishing a technology licensing business. The company was founded by Fredrik Idestam in 1865 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

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Nokia Corp

Nokia is trending following news of a significant investment from Nvidia to collaborate on AI and 6G technologies, sparking optimism for the company's future in the telecom sector. The community is buzzing about potential price targets and the long-term implications of this partnership. With Nokia focusing on networking technology, the Nvidia deal reinforces its role in the evolving landscape of AI-driven communications.

Verizon Communications, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of communications, information, and entertainment products and services. It operates through the Consumer and Business segments. The Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wire line communications services and products. The Business segment offers wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing services, corporate networking solutions, security and managed network services, local and long-distance voice services, and network access to deliver various IoT services and products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Verizon Communications Inc

Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon is trending due to Q3 earnings, which beat EPS estimates but missed on revenue. Community discussions revolve around subscriber growth compared to competitors and the potential impact of new leadership and transformation strategies. The stock's dividend yield and position as a value play are also key talking points.

Click Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company which provides temporary and permanent personnel solutions. Its services include professional solution services, nursing solution services, and logistics and other solution services. The company was founded by Chan Chun Sing on January 31, 2024 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Click Holdings ($CLIK) is trending as traders discuss its strong revenue growth and potential for a short squeeze due to its low float. The community draws comparisons to other Hong Kong stocks with parabolic runs, while also noting the company's move towards specialized services and government contracts. Some traders are wary of its volatile history, while others see its high insider ownership as a positive sign.

Enphase Energy, Inc. is a global energy technology company, which engages in the business of designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling home energy solutions that manage energy generation, energy storage, control, and communications on one intelligent platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: the United States, the Netherlands, and Others. The company was founded by Raghuveer R. Belur and Martin Fornage in March 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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Enphase ($ENPH) is trending due to a disappointing Q4 outlook and tariff headwinds, despite a Q3 earnings beat. The community is discussing potential downgrades and the impact of governmental policy on the solar sector. Some investors are expressing concerns about the company's leadership and future growth, while others view the dip as a buying opportunity.

Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company, which engages in the provision of online retail shopping services. It operates through the following segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The North America segment offers retail sale of consumer products, including from sellers, advertising, and subscriptions services through North America-focused online and physical stores. The International segment focuses on retail sale of consumer products, including from sellers, advertising, and subscription services through internationally-focused online stores. The AWS segment is composed of global sales of compute, storage, database, and other services for start-ups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions. The company was founded by Jeffrey P. Bezos in July 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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Amazon is trending amid news of workforce reductions to streamline operations and a new $1.63 billion investment in the Netherlands. The community is actively discussing the impact of these changes on the company's upcoming earnings report and its broader strategic shift towards AI and automation. Analysts have mixed perspectives, with some highlighting the potential for increased profitability and others expressing concerns about AWS performance.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The White House officially confirmed that the U.S. and South Korea have a Memorandum of Understanding with respect to the “U.S.-ROK Technology Prosperity Deal.”</li><li>The East Asian country will invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding industry and has also earmarked an additional $200 billion in investment pledges.</li><li>U.S. tariffs on South Korean cars would drop to 15% from the 25% previously announced by the Trump administration.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that a trade deal with South Korea has been “pretty much” confirmed, following a meeting with his South Korean counterpart, President Lee Jae Myung.“We had a tremendous meeting today with South Korea — with lots determined... We pretty much finalized a trade deal and we discussed some other things having to do with national security,” President Trump said, according to an official White House&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1983492447146533227">account</a> on X.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:732/537;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Rapid_Response_47_post_jpg_b6218c4b5d.webp" alt="Rapid Response 47's post on X" width="732" height="537"><figcaption>Rapid Response 47's post on X | @RapidResponse47/X</figcaption></figure>The White House officially confirmed that the U.S. and South Korea have a Memorandum of Understanding with respect to the “U.S.-ROK Technology Prosperity Deal.” However, the specifics of the deal have not been revealed yet.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-29/trump-says-reached-a-deal-on-trade-with-south-korea">report</a> citing South Korea’s Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom, the East Asian country will invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding industry and has also earmarked an additional $200 billion in investment pledges.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-29/trump-says-reached-a-deal-on-trade-with-south-korea">report</a> citing South Korea’s Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom, the East Asian country will invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding industry and has also earmarked an additional $200 billion in investment pledges.Kim added that, thanks to the deal, U.S. tariffs on Korean cars would drop to 15%, the report said, from the 25% previously announced by the Trump administration. This comes after the U.S. and Japan announced a trade deal that lowered tariffs on most Japanese goods to 15%. In exchange, Japan would invest up to $550 billion in the U.S.Further, any profits South Korea earns from its shipbuilding investment in the U.S. would be split equally between the two countries, the report said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Wednesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.23%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.41%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.2%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-rise-as-investors-await-fed-decision/cLGZmDXR3w5">Dow Futures Rise As Wall Street Awaits Fed Decision: NVDA, MSFT, GOOGL, META Among Stocks To Watch</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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The White House officially confirmed that the U.S. and South Korea have a Memorandum of Understanding with respect to the “U.S.-ROK Technology Prosperity Deal.”

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.14% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.24%.</li><li>According to data from the CME FedWatch tool, there is a 99.9% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut during the October meeting.</li><li>Asian markets ended Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with the Nikkei 225 leading with gains of 2.16%.</li></ul>U.S. stocks appear set for a positive opening on Wednesday as investors await the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) interest rate decision later in the day.On Tuesday, Schwab analysts&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-cut-december-far-from-certain-inflation-elevated/cLGj85IR3v7">stated</a> that a Fed rate cut this week is “pre-ordained.” According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 99.9% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut during the October meeting. "It looks like a rate cut by the Fed next week is all but a sure thing," said Kathy Jones, Schwab's chief fixed income strategist.However, the firm noted that a December rate cut is “far from certain.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Futures Trade Higher</h2>While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.14% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.24%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures rose 0.41%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index gained 0.1%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up by 0.29% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) gained 0.48% on Wednesday morning, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.15%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Asian Markets Rise</h2>Asian markets ended Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with the Nikkei 225 leading with gains of 2.16%, followed by the KOSPI at 1.73%, and the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index at 1.22%.The Shanghai Composite index gained 0.7%, while the Hang Seng was closed for trading on account of the Double Ninth festival.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocks To Watch</h2><ul><li>Nvidia Corp. (NVDA): Nvidia shares surged 4% in Wednesday’s pre-market trade, with the company’s market capitalization on the verge of hitting the $5 trillion mark.</li><li>Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Verizon reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.21 on revenue of $33.8 billion in the third quarter (Q3), compared to Wall Street expectations of an EPS of $1.19 on revenue of $34.27 billion, according to Stocktwits data. Verizon shares were up 3% pre-market.</li><li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc. (STX): Seagate shares surged 7% pre-market after the company’s first-quarter (Q1) results beat Wall Street expectations. Seagate reported an EPS of $2.61 on revenue of $2.63 billion, compared to analyst estimates of an EPS of $2.4 on revenue of $2.55 billion, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL), and Meta Platforms Inc. (META) are among the companies scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-cut-december-far-from-certain-inflation-elevated/cLGj85IR3v7">Fed Rate Cut In October ‘Pre-Ordained’ But December 'Far From Certain' As Inflation Remains Elevated, Says Schwab</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Futures Rise As Wall Street Awaits Fed Decision: NVDA, MSFT, GOOGL, META Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.14% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures gained 0.24%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>All of the major U.S. indexes, such as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at record highs on Tuesday, ahead of the Fed announcement and following a rally driven by a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)- related news.</li><li>The move would also signal a willingness to pursue further easing, as expected by Wall Street in December.</li><li>According to Reflexivity, an AI market research firm used by hedge funds and trading desks, the market will closely watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about whether this cut represents "fine-tuning" or the start of a new easing cycle.</li></ul>The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a quarter-point rate cut following its two-day meeting on Wednesday, with analysts and investors expecting global markets to be well positioned to react positively to the move.All of the major U.S. indexes, such as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at record highs on Tuesday, ahead of the announcement and following a rally driven by a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)- related news from big companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft.The move would also signal a willingness to pursue further easing, as expected by Wall Street in December. It would mean that equities may continue to rise as reduced borrowing costs bolster corporate earnings and stimulate economic expansion.“The market is expecting a 25-basis-point cut, which is generally the appropriate expectation.&nbsp; Another 25-basis-point cut in December is quite likely, given the softening labor market,” said Lon Erickson, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investment Management.Portfolio Manager of the Rational Equity Armor Fund Joe Tigay noted that markets are pricing in a 94.5% chance of a quarter-point cut. “The market already priced in lower rates. The Fed finds itself trapped — if they don’t cut rates, they could trigger major market problems, regardless of inflation concerns,” Tigay said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Challenges From The Government Shutdown</h2>Concerns have, however, been raised that the federal government shutdown, which has entered its 29th day, could result in challenges for the Federal Reserve to form its monetary policy decisions given the lack of enough data.The jobs report was last published in September, for August, while the White House said last week that a government shutdown <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/government-shutdown-could-prevent-october-cpi-release/cLGJooeR3t4">may prevent the release</a> of the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.&nbsp;“Without the usual government data releases (like Septembers jobs report) to provide a clear labor market signal, investors are turning to private sector indicators,” Tigay said.He added that the recent surge in bank earnings, which have shown strength and resilience, is being interpreted as a significant positive sign for underlying economic health and stability, even as central banks continue on a path of coordinated global easing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Some Hint At Volatility Post Fed Announcement</h2>With insufficient data and a highly visible AI-based rally, there is a concern of a sell-off or higher volatility during trading hours on Wednesday. According to Reflexivity, an AI market research firm used by hedge funds and trading desks, the market will closely watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about whether this cut represents "fine-tuning" or the start of a new easing cycle.“The durability of current market optimism depends on both concrete progress in geopolitical situations and clear Fed communication about future policy direction,” Reflexivity said.Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets Jay Woods, said that one could see excessive volatility after the press conference, and this is more likely to be a ‘sell the news’ event. “Any sell-off should set us up for a rally later in the year and pick up steam as we head into the final earnings season of 2025,” he added.“Watch the direction of the market as Powell answers questions and the trend as we close out the day on Wednesday. That should be the tell of the market’s direction going forward the rest of the month,” Woods noted.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rate Cuts Amid Trade War</h2>The expected rate cut comes at a time of geopolitical talks between the U.S. and other countries, with the former imposing heavy tariffs on global trading partners since the beginning of this year, which has led to a surge in costs for companies and living costs in the U.S.“The market continues to look through international volatility as it understands that the fundamental trade of the AI story means more to the market than geopolitics,” David Wagner, Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager at Aptus Capital Advisors, said.U.S. President Donald Trump is currently touring Asia this week and meeting leaders from Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea to discuss trade deals and lower tariffs on U.S. exports. Trump would be meeting China’s President Xi during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Thursday.&nbsp;Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen said that the Fed will likely steer clear of geopolitical issues. “They will likely flag whether all the troubles in the world pose a bigger threat to growth or inflation. They did get the sequence of effects from tariffs wrong since they feared the inflation effects more than the growth effects. They should approach those issues much more humbly,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Wednesday's premarket trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.24%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.43%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.13%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/thermo-fisher-to-acquire-clario-holdings-in-9.4-billion-deal/cLGZkmhR3wT">Thermo Fisher To Acquire Clario Holdings In A $9.4B Deal</a>

Investors Brace For Powell’s Signal – Here’s What A 25-Bps Rate Cut Could Mean For Global Markets

All of the major U.S. indexes, such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at record highs on Tuesday, ahead of the Fed announcement and following a rally driven by a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)- related news.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The major indices climbed to fresh highs yet again on Tuesday, as heavyweight tech stocks lent support.</li><li>A strategist said AI innovation is viewed as transformative, and the market's forward multiple reflects this optimism, topping 23 times.</li><li>The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield remained below the 4% level ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision.</li></ul>Major index futures point to a mixed start early Wednesday, after stocks steamrolled to a fourth straight session of gains. The market could trade sideways ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision at 2 p.m. ET, and the language in the central bank's post-meeting policy statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference could set the tone for the rest of the session.Traders may remain guarded, as three of the big techs with exposure to artificial intelligence, namely Microsoft&nbsp;Corp. (MSFT), Meta&nbsp;Platforms, Inc.&nbsp;(META) and Alphabet, Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL), are set to report their financial results after the market closes.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Nasdaq 100 and the S&amp;P 500 futures advanced 0.44% and 0.24%, respectively, while the Dow and Russell 2000 futures slipped 0.08% each.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and that toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index,&nbsp; improved to ‘neutral’ heading into Wednesday’s session, from ‘bearish’ a day ago. The message volumes on the SPY stream remained ‘normal,’ while that on the QQQ stream stayed at ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Tuesday</h2>The major indices climbed to fresh highs yet again on Tuesday, as heavyweight tech stocks lent support, after AI bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) sparked a rally across AI names and those with adjacency to the technology. On the other hand, small-caps came under some selling pressure.&nbsp;Nvidia jumped nearly 5% after CEO Jensen Huang’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-mania-deepens-wedbush-calls-its-chips-new-oil-after-500-b-ai-backlog/cLGZ4MYR3vW">GTC Washington keynote</a>, while its mega-cap tech peers Microsoft and Apple hit the $4 trillion market capitalization milestone, joining Nvidia in the elite club.&nbsp;The SPY, QQQ ETFs and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> gained 0.27%, 0.77%&nbsp; and 0.38%, respectively, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> declined 0.54%.Eric Teal, Chief Investment Officer for Comerica Wealth Management, said, “Investors are experiencing one of the most commanding momentum-driven markets since the Internet.” “The AI innovation is viewed as transformative, and the market's forward multiple is reflective of this optimism, topping 23 times.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology has accounted for 60% of market returns and most of the earnings growth, Teal said, adding that a Fed easing cycle is now serving as an additional catalyst to spur valuations higher. The broadening out of the market and outperformance of small-cap companies in the third quarter and October suggest the benefits are expanding, the strategist said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the central bank's rate-setting committee, is widely expected to announce a quarter-point cut at 2 p.m. ET. In a note released Monday, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen said limited data availability should not stop the Fed from reducing its policy rate again in October and signaling another cut is likely in December. “But it could limit how far rate guidance extends past year-end,” he said.Powell will host a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET to explain the logic behind the rate decision and the outlook for rates. The National Association of Realtors will release its pending home sales report for September at 10 a.m. ET.Aside from the three megacap tech names, other prominent companies reporting their quarterly results are Caterpillar, American Electric, CVS Health, Etsy, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft Heinz, Verizon, Carvana, Chipotle Mexican Grill, eBay, KLA Corp, MGM Resorts, ServiceNow, Starbucks, Transocean and Wolfspeed.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures are modestly higher early Wednesday as the commodity seeks to snap a three-session losing streak that took it below the $60 mark. Gold futures eased further, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield remained below the 4% level. The U.S. dollar ticked up slightly ahead of the Fed meeting.Major Asian markets traded on a mixed note, with tech optimism lending support to some markets with heavy tech exposure. At the same time, the rest pulled back amid nervousness ahead of the Fed decision. Japan’s Nikkei 225 average climbed more than 2% to a fresh record following President Donald Trump’s visit to the country, which culminated in several trade agreements.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rivian-pushes-federal-loan-drawdown-to-2028/cLGZfj9R3vZ">Rivian Pushes Federal Loan Drawdown To 2028, Just In Time For Georgia Factory Production Start</a>

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Nasdaq Futures Climb As AI Optimism Allays Rate Worries — Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet Report Earnings After Fed Decision

A strategist said AI innovation is viewed as transformative, and the market's forward multiple reflects this optimism, topping 23 times.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Schwab analysts pointed to inflation remaining above the central bank’s target of 2%.</li><li>In contrast, analysts at ING stated in a recent note that they expect a 25 basis point cut in December, and a total of 50 basis point cuts in early 2026.</li><li>Jefferies’ Chief Market Strategist, David Zervos, cautioned that the Fed will have to consider the possibility of far fewer jobs being created.</li></ul>Analysts at Schwab on Tuesday stated that the Federal Reserve cutting interest rate in December is “far from certain,” even as two cuts are widely expected.In their latest note, Schwab analysts pointed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remaining above the central bank’s target of 2%, despite noting that it came in mild. The annual inflation rate stood at&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-september-cpi-report/cLGJnYpR3sC">3% in September</a>, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), lower than the Wall Street consensus of 3.1%.Schwab analysts&nbsp;noted that a Fed rate cut this week is “pre-ordained.” According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.8% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut during the October meeting. "It looks like a rate cut by the Fed next week is all but a sure thing," said Kathy Jones, Schwab's chief fixed income strategist.However, the firm noted that things could turn out differently&nbsp;after October.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed’s Ultimate Nightmare</h2>There are growing concerns about the weakness in the labor market. Jefferies’ Chief Market Strategist, David Zervos,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/david-zervos-fed-flying-blind-ai-productivity-lot-less-jobs-created/cLGjSS6R3Hw">cautioned</a> that the Fed will have to consider the possibility of far fewer jobs being created despite the U.S. economy growing at a healthy rate.However, analysts at Schwab remain concerned about inflation. Even as more than half of Fed officials&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-minutes-half-officials-expect-two-more-rate-cuts-by-end-of-2025/ch6EAFlR30c">expect</a> two more rate cuts in 2025, the firm said it’s not a given yet.“For Fed policy makers, the ultimate nightmare would likely be having to re-adjust rates back up to fight inflation triggered in part by cutting too dramatically. This happened in the 1980s and has become a third rail for the central bank. Institutional memories are long,” the firm said in its note.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Not Everyone Agrees</h2>Analysts at ING stated in a recent note that they expect a 25 basis point cut in December, and a total of 50 basis point cuts in early 2026.Likewise, Jeremy Siegel, Wharton School professor of Finance and WisdomTree chief economist, expects two 25 basis point cuts in October and December. “I put the odds north of 90% that we get the December cut as well, and I see room for additional quarter-point reductions in early 2026 if the disinflation trend persists,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Tuesday’s afternoon trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.44%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.84%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.83%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.05% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-microsoft-4-trillion-market-capitalization/cLGj1rNR3Hr">Apple, Microsoft Join Nvidia In $4 Trillion Valuation Milestone</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Federal Reserve logo is seen on the William McChesney Martin Jr Building

Fed Rate Cut In October ‘Pre-Ordained’ But December 'Far From Certain' As Inflation Remains Elevated, Says Schwab

Schwab analysts pointed to inflation remaining above the central bank’s target of 2%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to a Bloomberg News report, citing a U.S. official, the deal between the two countries would likely be signed on Wednesday by Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios.</li><li>U.S. President Donald Trump is on a visit to a few prominent Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.&nbsp;</li><li>Trump is also set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Thursday.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Trump administration is reportedly set to seal a deal with South Korea focusing on collaboration for artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and 6G technologies.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-28/us-south-korea-to-sign-deal-boosting-ai-quantum-cooperation?srnd=homepage-americas">Bloomberg News report</a>, citing a U.S. official, the deal between the two countries would likely be signed on Wednesday by Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios.The report added that this is an attempt to compete with China. The official told Bloomberg that the U.S. and South Korea will be working to “strengthen” export controls for AI as well as ease regulatory hurdles for tech companies, aiming to facilitate more seamless data storage and usage across global regions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s Asia Visit</h2>U.S. President Donald Trump is on a visit to a few prominent Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia. The tour, which started in Malaysia, saw Trump sign deals with Malaysia and Cambodia that included eliminating or significantly reducing tariffs on a wide range of U.S. exports.President Trump also inked reciprocal trade frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam. Under the two frameworks, the two countries will address tariff barriers on a range of U.S. goods and provide preferential market access for U.S. industrial and agricultural exports, the White House said.Trump is also set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Thursday. Trump also signaled that he would be&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-jensen-huang-amazing-guy-meeting-nvidia-ceo-wednesday/cLGjhHOR3HK">meeting</a> Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday, while praising him at a reception with business leaders in Japan.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The South Korea Deal</h2>Bloomberg noted that the deal with South Korea is aimed at improving biotechnology and pharmaceutical supply chains, bolstering research security, protecting quantum technology advances and promoting partnerships involving space and 6G telecom technology.The report said that the U.S. official did not identify which companies might be involved as part of the deal.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose on Tuesday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up marginally, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.34%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.35%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ups-cuts-48-000-jobs-shuts-93-facilities-in-2025-cost-saving-drive/cLGjK0mR3Hq">UPS Cuts 48,000 Jobs, Shuts 93 Facilities In 2025 Cost-Saving Drive</a>

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks with President of the Republic of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), and an attendee at a NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump Administration Nears Pact With South Korea On AI, Quantum Computing, And 6G: Report

According to a Bloomberg News report, citing a U.S. official, the deal between the two countries would likely be signed on Wednesday by Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Zervos noted that there are many excellent policies outside of monetary policy that are providing tailwinds to the U.S. economy.</li><li>He highlighted the recent layoffs announced by Amazon and United Parcel Service, among others, adding that the unemployment rate could hover at 5% in the future.</li><li>Zervos had previously stated that the Fed’s monetary policy was too restrictive, backing calls by President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for rate cuts.</li></ul>David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies, reportedly cautioned on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve was “flying blind” by keeping its monetary policy restrictive.In an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/10/28/we-risk-being-in-a-world-of-3-percent-growth-and-5-percent-unemployment-says-jefferies-david-zervos.html">with</a> CNBC, Zervos cautioned that the Fed will have to consider the possibility of far fewer jobs being created despite the U.S. economy growing at a healthy rate, due to productivity improvements from artificial intelligence (AI) technology.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Tailwinds</h2>He stated that nearly 1.5 million jobs had been revised downwards over the last 18 months. However, Zervos noted that there are many excellent policies outside monetary policy that are providing tailwinds to the U.S. economy.<blockquote>“The Fed was flying blind, really flying blind for many, many meetings. And now all of a sudden we realize, we created all that growth with a lot less jobs.”— David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist, Jefferies</blockquote>He also downplayed concerns of price rise, stating that there is no problem of anchoring inflation expectations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI’s Impact On Jobs</h2>Zervos highlighted the recent layoffs announced by Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), among other companies, stating that it could present the Fed with a challenge of jobs growing at a slower pace, while unemployment could be at 5%.“You can feel it, you can feel it everywhere you go. I think you have to benchmark to a possibility that we’re going to have a world of 3+ percent of growth with 5% unemployment. That’s a real risk,” he said in the interview.Zervos had&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/david-zervos-backs-trump-bessent-calls-for-interest-rate-cuts/chsi8fVRdhQ">previously stated</a> that the Fed’s monetary policy was too restrictive, backing calls by President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for rate cuts. According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.8% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut during the October meeting.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Tuesday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.08%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.44%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.41%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.09% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-microsoft-4-trillion-market-capitalization/cLGj1rNR3Hr">Apple, Microsoft Join Nvidia In $4 Trillion Valuation Milestone</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The seal of the Federal Reserve is pictured before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Jefferies' David Zervos Says Fed Was Flying Blind, Warns AI-Led Productivity Gains Could Result In A 'Lot Less' Jobs Created: Report

Zervos noted that many excellent policies outside monetary policy are providing tailwinds to the U.S. economy.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump continued his attacks against Powell, calling him “Too Late,” after criticizing him in the past for not heeding his demands for interest rate cuts.</li><li>He said that he would like Bessent to take up the job, but noted that the Treasury Secretary declined.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be “out in a few months” and that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a long list of potential replacements.“I think he’s incompetent, or a bad guy. But despite that, mortgage rates are down.. who could believe that?” said President Trump, while addressing a gathering of business leaders on his Japan visit.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bad Reference</h2>President Trump continued his attacks against Powell, calling him “Too Late,” after previously criticizing him for not heeding his demands for interest rate cuts.<blockquote>“Somebody gave me a bad reference of him and I put him based on some guy that turned out to be not so hot. We got a bad Fed guy, but he’ll be out of there in a few months.”— Donald Trump, U.S. President</blockquote>Trump said that he would like Bessent to take up the job, but noted that the Treasury Secretary declined. “I'm thinking about him for the Fed... but he won't take the job. He likes being Treasury (secretary), so we're not thinking about him really,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Meeting This Week</h2>The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting to decide the monetary policy is all set to begin on Tuesday, with the rate decision slated to be announced on Wednesday.According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.8% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the October meeting.On Monday, Bessent&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-fed-chair-candidates-five-finalists-trump-decide-year-end/cLG0JvLR3Mu">confirmed</a> the five finalists for the Federal Reserve Chair job. This includes Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Christopher Waller, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder.President Trump expects to nominate the Fed Chair by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.15%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.24%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.48%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.1% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-edge-higher-after-trump-signs-rare-earths-framework-with-japan/cLGjgdrR3HB">Dow Futures Edge Higher After Trump Signs Rare Earths Framework With Japan: AMZN, NEE, UNH, UPS Among Stocks To Watch</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump introduces his nominee for the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell during a press event in the Rose Garden at the White House, November 2, 2017

Trump Says Jerome 'Too Late' Powell Will Be Out In A Few Months, Calls For Candidate Suggestions To Replace Him

President Trump continued his attacks against the Federal Reserve Chair, calling him “Too Late,” after criticizing him in the past for not heeding his demands for interest rate cuts.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.56% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.88%.</li><li>Asian markets ended Tuesday’s trading session on a negative note, with the KOSPI declining the most at 0.81%.</li></ul>U.S. stocks appear set for a positive opening on Tuesday after President Donald Trump signed a framework with Japan to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.The U.S.-Japan agreement for rare earths comes days ahead of President Trump’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping. China had imposed controls on rare earth exports, while the Trump administration had threatened to impose “massive” tariff hikes on Chinese goods.However, following a weekend meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials, trade tensions between the two countries have cooled.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Futures Trade Higher</h2>While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.11% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures edged up by 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures rose 0.06%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index declined 0.39%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) edged lower by 0.01% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) gained 0.08% on Tuesday morning, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.13%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Asian Markets Decline</h2>Asian markets ended Tuesday’s trading session on a negative note, with the KOSPI declining the most at 0.81%, followed by the Nikkei 225 index at 0.63%, and the Hang Seng at 0.4%.The Shanghai Composite declined 0.22%, while the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index fell 0.16%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocks To Watch</h2><ul><li>Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): Amazon announced on Tuesday that it will lay off nearly 14,000 corporate employees to become leaner and less bureaucratic. Amazon shares were up 0.55% in pre-market trading.</li><li>NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE): NextEra Energy’s shares were up more than 3% pre-market after it entered into a partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Google to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center, a nuclear plant that was closed five years ago.</li><li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH): UnitedHealth’s shares were up over 4% after its third-quarter (Q3) results beat Wall Street expectations. UnitedHealth reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.92 on revenue of $113.2 billion, while analysts expected an EPS of $2.8 on revenue of $113.03 billion, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS): United Parcel Service shares were up more than 9% pre-market after its Q3 results beat Wall Street expectations. United Parcel Service reported EPS of $1.74 on revenue of $21.4 billion, while analysts expected an EPS of $1.29 on revenue of $20.84 billion, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL), Visa Inc. (V), and Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) are among the companies scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-stock-hits-all-time-high-market-capitalization-inches-toward-4-trillion/cLG0gUVR3u9">Apple Stock Hits All-Time High, Market Capitalization Inches Toward $4 Trillion</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Dow Futures Edge Higher After Trump Signs Rare Earths Framework With Japan: AMZN, NEE, UNH, UPS Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.11% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures edged up by 0.01%.

&nbsp;<ul><li>Fund manager Louis Navellier said there is clearly growing confidence that Trump is working effectively to negotiate agreements that benefit the U.S.</li><li>Five of the Magnificent Seven mega-cap names will release their financial results on Wednesday and Thursday.</li><li>The Fed meeting kicks off on Tuesday,&nbsp;with the rate decision expected on Wednesday afternoon.</li></ul>There could be a let-up in the scorching pace of gains witnessed in the past three sessions as the major index futures fluctuated around the unchanged line early Tuesday. Earnings could heavily influence the trading direction even as traders stay glued to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due on Wednesday.Five of the Magnificent Seven mega-cap names will release their financial results on Wednesday and Thursday. Despite fears of margin erosion due to tariffs and higher costs, the net profit of S&amp;P 500 companies stayed above the five-year average for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to FactSet.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Nasdaq 100, the S&amp;P 500, and Dow futures were little changed, while the Russell 2000 futures fell 0.32%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘bearish’ heading into Tuesday’s session. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, elicited a ‘bearish’ sentiment among retailers, a deterioration from the ‘neutral’ sentiment seen a day ago. The message volume on the SPY stream remained ‘normal,’ while that on the QQQ stream ticked up to ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Monday</h2>Stocks set fresh highs yet again on Monday, as traders savored the positive outcome of the&nbsp; U.S.-China trade talks held over the weekend. The SPY, QQQ ETFs and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> gained 1.18%, 1.78%&nbsp; and 0.66%, respectively, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a>, rose a more modest 0.35%.Fund manager Navellier said the catalyst is the news that negotiations with China over tariffs are expected to go well. “There is clearly a growing confidence that Trump is working effectively in negotiating for agreements that benefit the US,” he said, adding that the lack of tariff-fueled inflation and the massive amount of proposed investment in the US to avoid tariffs are the key here.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The Fed meeting kicks off on Tuesday,&nbsp;with the rate decision&nbsp;expected on Wednesday afternoon. The Conference Board is scheduled to release the results of its October consumer confidence survey at 10 a.m. ET. Economists, on average, expect the index to come in at 94, slightly lower than September’s 94.2.The S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for August is due at 9 a.m. ET.&nbsp;Among the key earnings reports for the day are those from D.R. Horton (DHI), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), PayPal (PYPL), Royal Caribbean (RCL), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), UnitedHealth (UNH), UPS (UPS), Caesars Entertainment (CZR), Electronic Arts (EA), Seagate (STX), Teradyne (TER) and Visa (V).<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures continued to slide early Tuesday, gold futures extended their downtrend, dropping below the $4,000 psychological level, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield remained&nbsp;below 4%. The U.S. dollar was weaker against most major currencies amid expectations of a Fed rate cut.The major Asian markets pulled back amid some profit-taking, as traders moved to the sidelines ahead of key U.S. tech earnings and the Fed rate decision.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/united-health-stock-in-spotlight-ahead-of-earnings/cLGjdPnR3uH">UnitedHealth Stock In Spotlight Ahead Of Earnings: Retail Traders Bet On Recovery After ‘Kitchen-Sink’ Q2</a>

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