Stock Market News·2025-11-04 17:08Market Overview - U.S. equity markets are experiencing a midday retreat on November 4, 2025, with major indexes pulling back as investors digest corporate earnings and economic data, alongside cautious sentiment in the technology sector [1][2] - The S&P 500 has declined approximately 1.3% by midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down around 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite has seen a drop of 1.5% [2] Economic Data and Events - Investors are monitoring key economic data releases, including U.S. JOLTS Job Openings, International Trade in Goods and Services, and Factory Orders reports [3] - Upcoming reports include the ISM Services Business Activity index and the ADP Employment Change report, which are crucial due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown [4] Technology Sector Performance - Palantir Technologies shares fell between 8% and 10% despite exceeding earnings forecasts and raising revenue guidance, attributed to profit-taking and concerns over high valuation [6] - Other tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft also experienced declines, with Nvidia down 1.7% to 2.8% and Microsoft down 0.7% [6] Automotive and Consumer Discretionary - Tesla shares slid 2.7% after Norway's sovereign wealth fund announced intentions to vote against CEO Elon Musk's compensation package [7] - Norwegian Cruise Line saw an 11% drop following a mixed earnings report and forecast [7] Earnings Reactions - Zoetis shares plunged 13% after revising its sales forecast downwards, while IDEXX Laboratories surged 14.8% after reporting strong earnings [8] - Ferrari announced a 7.4% year-over-year increase in net revenues, with diluted earnings per share reaching Euro 2.14 [9] Upcoming Earnings - Key companies scheduled to report earnings include Advanced Micro Devices, Shopify Inc., Arista Networks, Uber Technologies, Amgen, Eaton Corporation, Pfizer, and Spotify Technology [10]