Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-29 04:45Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market continues to rise as Wall Street anticipates earnings reports from major tech companies and the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting [1][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - The Dow Jones and Nasdaq experienced slight increases, while the S&P 500 index remained close to flat [2]. - The S&P 500 has risen approximately 92% since its low in October 2022, with expectations that it may reach 7,000 points by the end of the year [4]. Group 2: Earnings Reports - Major tech companies including Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Apple, which collectively account for about 25% of the S&P 500's weight, are set to release their earnings on Wednesday and Thursday [3]. - Analysts emphasize that earnings will be a key focus, particularly regarding capital expenditure (capex) expectations, with a projected total capex of $360 billion for the current fiscal year among these companies, largely related to artificial intelligence [3]. Group 3: Nvidia and Nokia Investment - Nvidia plans to invest $1 billion in Nokia, marking a significant endorsement of Nokia's shift from mobile network equipment to an AI-focused strategy [6]. - Nokia will issue approximately 166 million new shares to Nvidia at $6.01 per share, resulting in Nvidia holding a 2.9% stake in Nokia [6]. - This investment is expected to enhance Nokia's capabilities in 5G and 6G networks, leveraging Nvidia's chips for software acceleration [6][7]. - Following the announcement, Nokia's stock surged nearly 20% [8].