US stocks stalled before the bell on Thursday as concerns about Big Tech continued to dog markets and a Supreme Court hearing fed hopes for a shift in President Trump's aggressive tariff push. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) and the S&P 500 (ES=F) wobbled around the flat line. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) were also little changed on the heels of Wednesday's comeback for major US gauges, fueled by upbeat jobs data and a revival in tech stocks. A rebound in AI-linked na ...

Financial Performance - Qualcomm - Qualcomm's Q4 EPS beat expectations at $3 [1] - Qualcomm's Q4 revenue beat expectations at $1127 billion [1] - Qualcomm forecasts Q1 EPS between $330 and $350, exceeding street estimates [2] - Qualcomm forecasts Q1 revenue between $118 billion and $126 billion, exceeding street estimates [2] - Qualcomm's full year capex guidance is $119 billion, slightly higher than the consensus of $118 billion [2] Financial Performance - ARM - ARM's earnings per share reached $039, surpassing estimates of $033 per share [3] - ARM's revenue reached $114 billion, surpassing estimates of $106 billion [4] - ARM's Q3 outlook beats expectations, projecting revenue between $118 billion and $128 billion [4] Market Dynamics and Opportunities - Qualcomm is targeting opportunities in PCs, auto, and the AI data center market, competing with Nvidia [3] - ARM designs are used in various devices, including iPhones and Qualcomm chips, making it a key indicator of the chip industry's direction [5] - ARM's entry into AI chips and custom subsystem designs has significantly increased its margins [9] - ARM is deeply embedded in data centers, edge computing, IoT, and wearable devices, with partnerships like the one with Meta for smart glasses [11] - ARM's expansion into AI could significantly increase its total addressable market (TAM), potentially doubling its size even with a small market share [13][14] Competitive Landscape - A competitive risk for ARM is the rise of RISC-V chip architecture [10][11] - Nvidia's potential partnerships with Intel could create some level of risk for ARM [11] - ARM has partnered with Google, with the Axon chip being used by Google [12] - Approximately 50% of Amazon AWS workloads are now on Graviton, which are ARM-based instances [12]

Market Overview - Major U.S. indices rose, with the Dow Jones up 225.76 points (0.48%) closing at 47,311 points, Nasdaq up 151.16 points (0.65%) at 23,499.8 points, and S&P 500 up 24.74 points (0.37%) at 6,796.29 points [1] - European indices also saw gains, with Germany's DAX30 up 102.18 points (0.43%) at 24,047.82 points, and the UK's FTSE 100 up 61.29 points (0.63%) at 9,776.25 points [2] Employment Data - The ADP report indicated an increase of 42,000 jobs in October, surpassing the Dow Jones estimate of 22,000 jobs, while September's data was revised to a loss of 29,000 jobs [5] - The ISM reported that the non-manufacturing PMI rose from 50.0 in September to 52.4 in October, indicating a recovery in service sector activity, although employment remains weak with the employment index at 48.2 [6] Commodity Prices - Crude oil prices fell, with light crude down $0.96 to $59.60 per barrel (1.59% drop) and Brent crude down $0.92 to $63.52 per barrel (1.43% drop) [2] - Gold prices increased by over 1%, reaching $3,979.05 [4] Company News - Google will assist Apple in running Siri, with Apple expected to pay approximately $1 billion annually for Google's AI technology [9] - ARM Holdings reported Q3 revenue of $1.135 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EPS of $0.22 compared to $0.10 last year [9] - Qualcomm's Q4 revenue for fiscal year 2025 was $11.27 billion, a 10% increase year-over-year, despite a net loss of $3.117 billion due to a one-time tax expense [10]

Market Overview - The three major U.S. indices rose, with the Dow Jones increasing by 225.76 points (0.48%) to 47,311 points, the Nasdaq up by 151.16 points (0.65%) to 23,499.8 points, and the S&P 500 gaining 24.74 points (0.37%) to 6,796.29 points [1] - European indices also saw gains, with Germany's DAX30 up by 102.18 points (0.43%) to 24,047.82 points, the UK's FTSE 100 rising by 61.29 points (0.63%) to 9,776.25 points, and France's CAC40 increasing by 6.70 points (0.08%) to 8,074.23 points [2] Employment Data - The ADP report indicated that the U.S. added 42,000 jobs in October, surpassing the Dow Jones estimate of 22,000, while September's data was revised to a loss of 29,000 jobs [5] - The ISM reported that the non-manufacturing PMI rose from 50.0 in September to 52.4 in October, indicating a recovery in service sector activity, although employment remains weak with the employment index at 48.2 [6] Commodity Prices - Crude oil prices fell, with light crude for December delivery down by $0.96 to $59.60 per barrel (1.59% drop) and Brent crude down by $0.92 to $63.52 per barrel (1.43% drop) [2] - Gold prices increased by over 1%, reaching $3,979.05 [4] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin rose over 2% to $103,646.7, while Ethereum increased by over 4.7% to $3,444.2 [3] Company News - Google will assist Apple in running Siri, with Apple expected to pay approximately $1 billion annually for Google's AI technology [9] - ARM Holdings reported Q3 revenue of $1.135 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EPS of $0.22 compared to $0.10 last year [9] - Qualcomm's Q4 revenue for fiscal year 2025 was $11.27 billion, a 10% increase year-over-year, although it reported a net loss of $3.117 billion due to a one-time tax expense [10]

Market Overview - US stock indices collectively rose, with the Nasdaq up 0.65%, the Dow Jones up 0.48%, and the S&P 500 up 0.37% [4] - Major tech stocks mostly increased, with Google rising over 2% to a record closing high, and Tesla up over 4% [4] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose 0.15%, with mixed performance among Chinese concept stocks [4] Commodity Prices - International crude oil futures settled lower, with WTI crude oil for December down 1.59% at $59.6 per barrel, and Brent crude for January down 1.43% at $63.52 per barrel [5] - International gold prices increased, with spot gold up 1.31% at $3983.09 per ounce [5] Economic and Trade Relations - Chinese and US agricultural trade representatives discussed bilateral trade, highlighting the complementary strengths of both countries and the need for a favorable cooperation environment [7] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced adjustments to export control measures, effective November 10, 2025, impacting 15 US entities [8][10] - The Ministry of Commerce proposed to stop anti-dumping measures on certain US imports, effective November 10, 2025 [11] Technology Developments - Huawei announced the open-source of its UCM inference memory management technology, which aims to enhance AI inference acceleration [20] - Huawei Cloud launched its new generation of cloud servers, enhancing computing and memory experiences for users [21] - Tongyi Qianwen introduced AgentScope 1.0, featuring new open-source intelligent agents, promoting innovation in the AI field [22] Corporate Announcements - Kweichow Moutai announced a new round of share repurchase and a cash dividend plan totaling approximately 30 billion yuan [23] - Sunac China announced the successful restructuring of its $9.55 billion offshore debt, significantly improving its financial stability [26] - XPeng Motors announced a strategic partnership with Volkswagen, enhancing its AI chip technology [28] Financial Performance - Qualcomm reported Q4 adjusted revenue of $11.27 billion, exceeding estimates, and projected Q1 revenue between $11.8 billion and $12.6 billion [30] - Arm's Q2 revenue was $1.14 billion, surpassing expectations, with an adjusted operating profit of $467 million [30] International Developments - The US Supreme Court debated the legality of government tariff policies, which could impact global economic relations [15] - The Swedish Parliament voted to lift the ban on uranium mining, effective January 1, 2026, recognizing uranium as a metal of significant social importance [16]

Market Performance - U.S. equities rebounded on November 5, 2025, with major indexes closing higher after a tech-led sell-off the previous day [1][2] - The S&P 500 rose between 0.4% and 0.9%, closing at approximately 6832 points, marking a 1.36% increase over the past month and a 15.23% year-over-year gain [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced between 0.1% and 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite led the market with gains between 0.4% and 1.2% [2] Corporate Earnings and Stock Movements - Nvidia (NVDA) shares increased between 0.6% and 1.6%, and Alphabet (GOOGL) saw gains between 2.1% and 2.4% [4] - McDonald's (MCD) shares rose between 2% and 3.4% due to strong third-quarter sales driven by the return of Snack Wraps [5] - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) jumped 4.7% after exceeding profit forecasts, while Johnson Controls (JCI) gained after issuing a positive 2026 profit forecast [5] - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) initially declined but closed up 2.5% after reporting strong quarterly results [5] Declines in Stock Prices - Axon Enterprise (AXON) fell between 9% and 11.9% after forecasting weaker profits than expected [6] - Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) dropped 7.8% following disappointing results, and Palantir Technologies (PLTR) continued to slide, falling another 1.5% to 3.4% [6] - Pinterest (PINS) plummeted almost 22% after missing earnings estimates, while Humana (HUM) tumbled between 6% and 9.5% after its third-quarter results [6] Upcoming Earnings Announcements - Notable companies scheduled to report quarterly results after market close include Qualcomm (QCOM), Applovin (APP), and DoorDash (DASH) [7] Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Outlook - Key labor market indicators, including JOLTs Job Openings and Initial Jobless Claims, are set for release on November 6, 2025 [8] - The Federal Reserve's next FOMC meeting is scheduled for December 9–10, 2025, with a 65% chance of an interest rate cut anticipated [9] Bond Market Activity - Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.15% from 4.09% [10] - The ongoing government shutdown has limited official economic data, increasing the importance of private sector reports [10]

Group 1 - Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay deal, indicating strong support for Musk's leadership despite the high compensation figure [2][3] - Twilio Class A stock rose following a Q3 earnings beat and raised guidance, reflecting improved financial performance and market confidence [5] - The stock market showed resilience with indexes bouncing from key levels, highlighting a potential recovery phase for various tech stocks [5] Group 2 - Twilio's Composite Rating was upgraded, showcasing improved technical strength and relative performance compared to its peers [5] - The software sector remains in focus, with companies like JFrog and Twilio experiencing significant stock movements based on earnings reports [5] - Dow Jones futures indicated mixed performance among major tech players, with ASML and Goldman Sachs showing contrasting results following earnings announcements [5]

Market Overview - U.S. equities rebounded on November 5, 2025, as investors responded positively to better-than-expected private sector jobs data and corporate earnings reports, reversing the previous day's sell-off driven by AI stock valuation concerns [1][3] - Major indexes showed significant recovery, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) up 0.6%, S&P 500 (SPX) up 0.7%, and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) leading with a 1% increase [2] Economic Indicators - A private employment report indicated stronger-than-expected job growth, providing insights into the U.S. job market amid a government shutdown that has halted official economic data releases [3] - Treasury yields increased, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.15% from 4.09%, reflecting changing expectations for future interest rates [4] Corporate Earnings and Stock Movements - Nvidia (NVDA) rebounded by 1.6% after a decline, while Palantir Technologies (PLTR) fell 1% despite strong earnings and an improved revenue outlook [8] - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares dropped 3% despite reporting record quarterly results and a Q4 revenue forecast of $9.6 billion, projecting AI revenue could reach "tens of billions" by 2027 [9] - Alphabet (GOOGL) saw a 2.4% increase, contributing positively to the market's overall performance [9] Notable Stock Movements - McDonald's (MCD) rose 2% after reporting strong third-quarter sales driven by the return of popular Snack Wraps [14] - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) surged 4.7% after exceeding quarterly profit forecasts [14] - Axon Enterprise (AXON) slumped 11.9% due to a weaker profit forecast, while Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) fell 7.8% after disappointing results [14] - Pinterest (PINS) plummeted nearly 19% after missing earnings estimates and providing below-average guidance [14] - Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares fell about 4% after missing profit and sales forecasts and lowering its full-year guidance [14] - Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) sank almost 14% after third-quarter revenue fell short of expectations despite adjusted earnings per share exceeding forecasts [14]

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Chip technology provider Arm Holdings (ARM) gave a fiscal third-quarter forecast on Wednesday that topped Wall Street's expectations, boosted by the boom in artificial intelligence computing. Shares of Arm ​rallied 6% in premarket trading on Thursday as investors digested the surprise outlook. For the current fiscal quarter, Arm ‌forecast revenue of $1.23 billion at the midpoint of its guidance, which exceeded the average analyst estimate of $1.1 billion, according to LSEG data. ...

Earnings Reports Overview - A busy earnings week begins on Wednesday with notable companies such as Novo Nordisk A/S and McDonald's Corporation reporting pre-market [1] - Technology and semiconductor companies including Applovin Corporation, QUALCOMM Incorporated, and Arm Holdings plc are scheduled to report after market close on the same day [1] - Thursday will feature earnings from AstraZeneca PLC and ConocoPhillips pre-market, while Friday will highlight reports from Constellation Energy Corporation, KKR & Co. Inc., and Enbridge Inc, focusing on utilities and financial sectors [1] - The following Monday and Tuesday are expected to have fewer major market movers, indicating a potential slowdown in earnings announcements [1]