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Core Viewpoint - The earnings season for US stocks is fraught with risks, as several major companies have experienced significant stock price declines following their earnings reports [2][3]. Group 1: Earnings Reports and Market Reactions - After the earnings disclosures, several major US companies saw their stock prices plummet, with STMicroelectronics experiencing a drop of over 12% and Tesla's stock falling nearly 6% at one point [2][3]. - STMicroelectronics provided disappointing guidance in its latest earnings report, indicating that the recovery in semiconductor demand for automotive and industrial applications will take longer than expected. The company projected Q4 revenue of $3.28 billion, below the analyst consensus of $3.35 billion [3]. - Tesla's third-quarter adjusted earnings per share fell 30% year-over-year to $0.50, missing analyst expectations of $0.54, leading to a downgrade by Wells Fargo analysts [4][5]. Group 2: Company-Specific Developments - IBM's stock also faced a decline, with a drop of over 8% despite reporting a 9.1% year-over-year revenue increase to $16.3 billion. However, the slowdown in its key cloud software division raised concerns about future growth [5][6]. - AMD's stock fell over 5% after reporting preliminary net sales of $5 billion for its first fiscal quarter, which was below market expectations of $6.49 billion [4]. Group 3: Quantum Computing Sector - The quantum computing sector saw a significant surge, with companies like D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing experiencing stock increases of over 19% and 12%, respectively. This surge is attributed to discussions with the US Department of Commerce regarding federal funding support [8][9]. - The plan involves these quantum computing companies negotiating for at least $10 million in funding from the government, indicating a potential shift in federal support for key economic sectors [8][9].