By investing in quality growth stocks, you can put yourself in an excellent position to earn a great return.Normally when you think about earning big returns from the stock market, you're likely to remember risky investments that ended up paying off. But by no means is that the only case. You can also invest in solid blue chip stocks which make for safe long-term buys, and attain some incredible returns.Three examples of this are Nvidia (NVDA 0.43%), Oracle (ORCL 3.00%), and Eli Lilly (LLY 8.24%). If you i ...

Executives at large organizations are being extorted by a notorious ransomware group, which claims to have stolen data from them via Oracle Corp.’s popular E-Business Suite applications, according to a Google cybersecurity executive and three others familiar with the matter.The group, claiming to be affiliated with a criminal outfit called Cl0p, began sending extortion emails on or before Sept. 29, according to Genevieve Stark, head of cybercrime at Google Threat Intelligence Group. The emails were sent fro ...

Core Point - Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives, claiming to have stolen sensitive data from Oracle business applications [1] Group 1 - The targeted executives are unspecified, indicating a broad range of potential victims within the corporate sector [1] - The nature of the attack highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by companies utilizing Oracle business applications [1]

美股大逆转 10月1日晚间，尽管有美国政府"关门"的利空消息，美股三大指数盘前一度走低，但正式开盘之后，竟然发生了大逆转，低开高走，全部转涨！ 道指上涨，标普指数止跌。 在周三的数据巩固了美联储本月晚些时候降息预期之后，美国国债持续走强。受辉瑞与白宫达成协议所带来的乐观情绪提振，医疗保健板块上 涨，股市收窄跌幅，未再触及盘中低点。 花旗美国股票交易策略主管斯图尔特·凯泽认为，关门目前对股市的伤害并不显著。"要让它真正影响股市，关门必须持续一段时间，并且你需 要看到相当规模的裁员，或者债市出现某些状况以外溢到股市。" 美国政府关门正威胁着联储决策所需的关键经济数据出现"断档"。尽管劳工统计局（BLS）的非农就业数据很可能被推迟，交易员本周已获得 部分就业市场快照。周二公布的JOLTS职位空缺报告显示，对劳动力的需求正在放缓。 周三的ADP报告显示，9月美国企业就业意外下降，这与过去一个月的其他数据显示劳动力市场正在放缓相一致。相应地，交易员加码押注今年 还将再降息两次。开盘后公布的数据还显示，美国9月制造业活动连续第七个月萎缩——但市场对此反应不大。 不过，投资者仍担心政府关门会持续多长时间，以及联储将因此失去 ...

来源：环球市场播报 周三美股成交额第1名特斯拉收高3.31%，成交442.81亿美元。据《福布斯》周三称，特斯拉首席执行官 埃隆-马斯克成为史上首位财富达5000亿美元的人。 特斯拉将在周四公布最新季度交付数据。得益于美国消费者在本周初7，500美元电动车税收抵免到期前 的抢购潮，市场预计即将公布的交付量将为本年度最佳。然而，分析人士普遍认为，这一推动效应难以 持续，欧洲市场疲软仍将是隐忧。 第2名英伟达收高0.35%，股价再创历史新高，成交323.04亿美元。分析师称其股价受到AI芯片强劲需求 及与OpenAI达成千亿美元战略合作等利好推动。 第3名Meta Platforms收跌2.32%，成交145.75亿美元。该公司周三宣布，从用户与该公司人工智能 （AI）产品互动中收集的数据，很快将用于在其旗下各社交媒体平台推送定向广告。 Meta将在12月16日前更新隐私政策，以体现这一调整，并将在未来几天内通知用户。新政策将在全球 范围内生效，但韩国、英国及欧盟地区除外 —— 这些地区的隐私法规禁止此类数据收集行为。 第7名Palantir收高1.39%，成交83.8亿美元。 第8名礼来收高8.18%，为连续第 ...

Core Insights - Spotify's founder and CEO Daniel Ek announced his resignation, with Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström appointed as co-CEOs [1] - This trend of co-CEO appointments is emerging among major companies, with Comcast and Oracle also making similar announcements recently [2][3] - The predominance of male co-CEOs highlights ongoing gender disparities in corporate leadership roles [4][5] Gender Representation in Leadership - Only 11% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women, indicating slow progress in gender diversity [6] - Historical data shows that only three instances of co-CEO setups with women have been recorded since 1998, with no examples of two women sharing the role at Fortune 500 firms [7] - The lack of women in powerful C-suite roles, such as CFO and COO, contributes to the gender leadership gap [9] Recent Trends in IPOs - A recent analysis found that women represented only 11% of executives in leadership roles among companies going public in 2025, a decline from previous years [10][11] - The trend of male dominance in executive roles during IPOs suggests a systemic issue in promoting gender diversity [11] - The co-CEO arrangements often reflect a power struggle among male executives, with founders retaining significant control [11][12]

Core Viewpoint - The AI boom may face a collapse similar to the dot-com bubble, with concerns about whether the current market exuberance is rational or irrational [1][4]. Industry Insights - The term "irrational exuberance" was previously used to describe the market mood during the tech surge from 1982 to 1999, which saw US stocks increase 13-fold [2]. - The Nasdaq index fell nearly 80% from its peak in March 2000 to its trough in October 2002, while the S&P 500 dropped around 45% during the same period, indicating the potential for significant market corrections [2]. Company Projections - Nvidia expects a year-on-year revenue growth of about 54% this quarter, projecting revenue to reach $54 billion, with its stock surging approximately 12-fold since the start of 2023 [5]. - OpenAI anticipates its revenue will more than triple this year to $13 billion [5]. - Oracle projects its cloud infrastructure revenue to increase 14-fold to $144 billion by May 2030, significantly surpassing its total revenue of $57 billion from the last financial year, with its stock up around 240% since the beginning of 2023 [5]. - Palantir expects its annual revenue to grow 45% this year to over $4.1 billion, driven by an 85% increase in US commercial revenue to over $1.3 billion, with its stock rising about 27-fold since the start of 2023 [5].

Core Viewpoint - The current market is characterized by investors riding momentum without fully considering macro fundamentals, particularly in relation to major tech companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Investors are likely to continue their strategies of buying dips and chasing rallies, driven by fear of missing out (FOMO) [2]. - The potential impact of a government shutdown on major tech companies is minimal in the short term, as their investment theses remain intact [2]. - Oracle's financial commitments to OpenAI raise questions about the sustainability of its revenue model, given OpenAI's current cash burn and revenue figures [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Commitments and Risks - Oracle has borrowed $18 billion in advance to meet its commitments, which could echo historical precedents of companies facing financial strain due to large commitments [4]. - The major tech companies, referred to as the "Mag 7," are currently spending down their free cash flow, leading to concerns about high price-to-free cash flow valuations [6]. - There is a growing concern about whether the cash being absorbed by these companies is generating adequate returns on investment (ROI) compared to their core business operations [8][10]. Group 3: Historical Context - A relatively small number of current portfolio managers experienced the late 1990s market dynamics, suggesting a potential for repeating historical patterns [9]. - While there is no immediate indication of an impending disaster, there is a need for scrutiny regarding the cash flow required to sustain ongoing investments and whether these expenditures are being made wisely [10].

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Core Insights - October marks the beginning of the most rewarding quarter for Wall Street, with strong seasonal optimism linked to year-end consumer spending and holiday sales [1] - Historical data indicates that the S&P 500 typically experiences significant gains during the fourth quarter, contributing over half of its annual performance [2] Market Performance - The S&P 500 has an average gain of 5% and a median return of 6.65% during the fourth quarter, with 26 out of the last 30 fourth quarters ending higher [2] - The index is currently on a six-year winning streak, highlighting its consistent performance during this period [2] Sector Performance - Technology stocks are identified as the strongest seasonal performers in Q4, averaging a gain of 6.64% and finishing higher 80% of the time [4] - Other cyclical sectors, including consumer discretionary, financials, industrials, and materials, average gains of at least 5.5% with similar winning ratios [4] - Health care stocks show consistent performance, while energy and real estate sectors lag, averaging returns of 2.43% and 2.18% respectively [5] Notable Stocks in October - Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has an average gain of 8.35% in October, with a 71% win rate [6][11] - Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) averages a gain of 4.78% in October, with a 67% win rate [7][11] - Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) sees an average gain of 7.1% in October, winning 70% of the time [8][11] - United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) has an average gain of 9.5% in October, with a 58% win rate [9][11] - Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) averages a gain of 3.8% in October, with a 63% win rate [10][11]