CNBC·2025-10-14 19:17Market Overview - The S&P 500 recovered from earlier losses of approximately 1.5% and turned modestly higher in late afternoon trading, despite initial concerns over renewed U.S.-China trade tensions [1] - The Nasdaq remained in the red, being the only sector of the S&P 500 that declined during the session [1] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed is nearing a halt in reducing its bond holdings, but did not provide long-term guidance on interest rates, which is a key concern for the market [1] Walmart and OpenAI Partnership - Walmart announced a partnership with OpenAI, allowing customers to shop directly on ChatGPT using the Instant Checkout feature, which aims to enhance the shopping experience by predicting customer needs [1] - This move is seen as a direct challenge to Amazon, which has its own AI shopping assistant named Rufus [1] - Following the announcement, Walmart's shares rose by 4%, while Amazon's stock fell by 1% amid a generally tough day for tech stocks [1] Boeing Developments - Boeing secured $2.7 billion in multiyear contracts for a key component of the Patriot interceptor missiles, collaborating with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. military [1] - The company delivered 160 commercial airplanes in Q3, marking a 38% increase year-over-year, with total deliveries year-to-date reaching 440, up over 50% [1] - The European Commission approved Boeing's $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems, contingent on selling parts that supply Airbus, with U.S. approval still pending [1] Upcoming Earnings Reports - Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are set to report earnings before Wednesday's market open, with Abbott Labs also scheduled to report [1] - United Airlines will release its quarterly report after the market closes on Wednesday [1]