The Nasdaq led US stock futures higher on Wednesday as AI trade fervor spread ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and earnings from megacap techs. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) climbed about 0.9%, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) hovered below the flat line. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) moved up 0.3% on the heels of an all-time closing high. Techs are set to buoy markets again as a surprise record surge in orders for ASML's (ASML) chipmaking machines sto ...

Nasdaq futures popped, leading Wall Street stocks higher on Wednesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and potentially pivotal earnings from megacap tech giants. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) climbed about 0,8%, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) hovered just above the flat line. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) rose 0.3%, eyeing another record on the heels of an all-time closing high. Attention now turns to Wednesday’s Fed announcement, the ...

*医疗保险股大跌，道指承压 *科技股领涨，财报季持续推进 周二，美股走势分化。标普500指数连续第五个交易日上涨，并创收盘纪录新高，纳斯达克综合指数同 步走强；但在医疗保险股大幅下挫拖累下，道琼斯工业平均指数明显回落。 截至收盘，道琼斯指数下跌408.99点，跌幅0.83%，报49003.41点；标普500指数上涨28.37点，涨幅 0.41%，报6978.60点；纳斯达克综合指数上涨215.74点，涨幅0.91%，报23817.10点。 标普500指数盘中一度触及6988.82点的历史高位，最终收于6978.60点，距离7000点心理关口仅约 0.3%。该指数今年以来已第四次刷新收盘纪录。纳指同样连续第五天上涨，目前距离2025年10月29日 的历史收盘高点仅低0.59%。 【热门股表现】 科技板块继续领涨。英伟达涨1.10%，微软涨2.19%，苹果涨1.12%，亚马逊涨2.63%，Meta涨0.09%，博 通涨2.44%，谷歌涨0.42%，超威半导体涨0.29%。特斯拉跌0.99%。 *聚焦美联储会议，黄金再创新高 | 苹果(APPLE) | 258.270 | 1.12% | | --- | --- | ...

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Earnings Season Overview - The current earnings season has seen a more positive sentiment, particularly driven by financials, with significant attention on upcoming big tech earnings from companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Apple [4][5] - The performance and guidance of these major tech companies are crucial as they represent a significant portion of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ [5] Company-Specific Insights - **Microsoft**: There are concerns regarding capacity constraints and the impact of AI on software. Investors are looking for signs of monetization of new capacity and an increase in backlog figures [6][7] - **Meta**: The company is exploring subscription business models, but advertising remains the core of its business. Updates on advertising strategies across platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are anticipated [8] - **Apple**: General consensus suggests a strong quarter, but there are concerns about guidance due to shifts in memory capacity towards AI, which may affect shipments of its hardware products [9][10] - **Eaton**: The company is viewed positively due to electrical capacity issues in the U.S. and plans to spin out its vehicle and e-mobility business, which is expected to streamline operations and focus on more profitable segments [11][12] Market Reactions - The healthcare sector, particularly companies like United Health and CVS, is experiencing significant declines (around 10%) due to potential changes in Medicare Advantage rates proposed by the Trump administration. This situation is expected to be a focal point in their upcoming earnings calls [16][17] Other Notable Companies - **Coreweave**: This company is gaining attention for its positive analyst comments and potential growth in AI and data center sectors, with significant backing from firms like Nvidia [13][14]

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The S&P/TSX composite index was up 3.08 points at 33,096.40.Many economists expect no change in the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate on Wednesday and possibly for the rest of the year. Financial market odds for a rate hold this week stood at 93% as of Tuesday afternoon, according to LSEG Data & Analytics.“Especially lately, people are really analyzing every little word that comes out from both central banks. It is expected, probably a hold here in Canada,” Inglis said.“Depending on what economist yo ...

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Market Overview - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced early gains driven by strong performance in Big Tech, while the Dow struggled [2][3] - Major tech companies such as Apple and Microsoft saw significant increases, with Apple rising nearly 2% and Microsoft adding 1.3% [3] - Over 90 S&P 500 companies are set to report earnings this week, including Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple [3] Sector Performance - Health insurers faced substantial declines, with Humana dropping 18% and CVS Health falling 10% due to a minimal proposed increase of 0.09% in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027 [3] - Precious metals saw a surge, with gold reaching a new high above $5,100, while silver recovered to the $110 level [5] Federal Reserve and Economic Indicators - The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is a focal point, with expectations for interest rates to remain steady in the 3.5%–3.75% range, while markets are looking for hints on future rate cuts [4] - Futures markets are pricing in approximately two quarter-point reductions by the end of 2026 [4] Trend Tracking Indexes - The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high intraday but could not maintain above the 7,000 level [8] - The domestic Trend Tracking Index (TTI) closed at +7.40% above its moving average, while the international TTI closed at +11.45% above its moving average [9]