Wall Street Resumes Winning Ways on CPI, Earnings Optimism

Market Overview - All three major benchmarks (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) are on track for weekly gains despite volatile trading conditions [1] - Investors faced challenges from earnings reports, fluctuating gold prices, and ongoing trade tensions [1] - Positive inflation data contributed to the market's upward movement, leading to record highs for major indices [1] Earnings Reports - Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) initiated the week's earnings with a bullish gap and indicated potential in rare earth exploration [2] - Major companies like Coca-Cola (KO), Lockheed Martin (LMT), IBM (IBM), and Procter & Gamble (PG) experienced significant stock movements [2] - Netflix (NFLX) attracted attention due to a tax dispute in Brazil [2] - In the tech sector, Intel (INTC) benefited from AI demand, while Texas Instruments (TXN) faced challenges [2] Speculative Stocks - Speculative stocks have not seen the same level of activity as in September, but notable names remain in focus [3] - Beyond Meat (BYND) is leading the resurgence of meme stocks, while Chewy (CHWY) is signaling a buying opportunity [3] - Quantum computing stocks may receive U.S. government funding soon, and heavily shorted stocks like Carvana (CVNA) and Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) are testing critical trendlines [3] Upcoming Events - Investors are anticipating the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and interest rate decision before Halloween [4] - Additional earnings reports are expected to keep options traders engaged [4] - A list of the 25 best stocks to target in Q4 is available, along with monitoring of key S&P 500 trendlines [4]