US stocks close higher, bitcoin bounces back, plus CrowdStrike beats Wall Street expectations
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Market Overview - Major indices experienced gains, with the Dow up 184 points (0.4%), NASDAQ slightly higher, and S&P 500 up 0.25% [3][4] - Tech sector led the day with a 1% increase, followed by industrials and communication services, while energy sector was the worst performer, down 1.25% [4][5] Company Highlights - Apple achieved its seventh consecutive day of gains, rising 7% over the past 10 days, with six of those days marking all-time closing highs [6] - Boeing stock surged approximately 10% in a single day, contributing to industrial sector gains [7] - Airlines also performed well, with United Airlines up 3%, Southwest up nearly 2%, and Delta Airlines up 1.5% [8] CrowdStrike Earnings - CrowdStrike reported Q3 EPS of $0.96, beating estimates of $0.94, and revenue of $1.23 billion, exceeding the $1.21 billion estimate [26][27] - Q4 guidance for adjusted EPS is projected between $1.09 and $1.11, with revenue expected between $1.29 billion and $1.3 billion [27] - Net new ARR grew 23%, accelerating from 20% in the previous quarter, indicating strong performance [29] Marvel Earnings - Marvel reported Q3 EPS of $0.76, slightly above the estimate of $0.74, and revenue of $2.075 billion, beating the midpoint of guidance by $15 million [41][42] - The company announced the acquisition of Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, which initially caused shares to drop over 6% [43][44] Investment Strategy Insights - Market performance is seen as a reassessment of concentrated positions rather than a broad risk-off trade, with investors looking towards 2026 [10][12] - Valuations for several mega-cap tech companies are near five-year lows despite accelerating earnings, presenting potential investment opportunities [13][14] - Global diversification is recommended, with a focus on developed and emerging markets, particularly in sectors like AI and technology [19][20]