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You've got the five biggest stocks in the US accounting for about 17% of all the global stock markets according to Goldman Sachs. How do you characterize the importance of these earnings report moving forward. >> Codesa, good to be on.This is clearly a very important week for earnings across the board. Uh and that could set the tone for the AI trade going into the end of the year as well as for 2026. Um and if you look at earnings so far coming into this quarter, they have been pretty good.But I think two f ...

Key Takeaways Markets Started in the Green, but Sank on Regional Bank IssuesCSX Misses on Top and Bottom Lines in Q3No Economic Data Expected FridayThursday, October 16, 2025Markets took a downward turn after a strong open today, edging lower through the afternoon but ultimately off session lows. The AI trade and strong Q3 earnings reports looked to be enough to placate market participants today, but a $50 million wrinkle at a regional bank was enough for traders to start questioning the bull market.The Dow ...

Core Insights - The AI trade remains strong as evidenced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) impressive Q3 results, which included a revenue of $33.10 billion, marking a 40.8% year-over-year increase and a 10% rise from the previous quarter [1][2] - TSMC's positive outlook on AI spending has bolstered investor confidence, leading to a rise in other chip stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom [2] - TSMC's results have alleviated investor concerns regarding the potential impact of trade wars on the market, particularly in light of recent tariff tensions with China [3][6] Company Performance - TSMC raised its full-year guidance and reported a 6.0% revenue increase and a 13.6% rise in net income compared to Q2 [1] - The company's CEO highlighted the significant demand driven by the AI megatrend, reinforcing the belief in sustained growth in this sector [2] Market Reactions - Following TSMC's strong earnings report, chip stocks experienced a notable uptick, indicating a positive market sentiment towards the semiconductor industry [2] - The overall market was able to move past fears related to trade wars, thanks in part to TSMC's strong performance [3][6] Industry Developments - Foxconn, a key component supplier for Apple, is engaging with AI companies like OpenAI and Nvidia, signaling ongoing collaboration and innovation within the tech sector [5]

futures in positive territory this morning. Join us now now for a look at the markets. Lori uh Kalvasina, she is RBC's capital markets head of US equity research.Good morning. >> Good morning. >> And the question that I would ask you is what do we do in this sort of topyturvy world of both.We're getting all these earnings reports, but I can't tell whether I'm supposed to focus on that or focus on what Trump is saying about tariffs in China. >> So, I I think unfortunately we have to deal with both right now. ...

Market Overview - The market is currently at or near record highs, with a recent pullback that has not deterred the ongoing rally, which many analysts have been skeptical about [1][2] - There is a significant concentration in the US equity market, particularly among a few companies known as the "Mag 7," which raises concerns about dependency on these stocks for market performance [3] Portfolio Management Strategies - To manage risk and prepare for potential market sell-offs, portfolio managers can diversify with assets like bonds or commodities and utilize option-based strategies for structural protection [4][5] - Options provide a reliable form of downside protection and can generate income that is not sensitive to interest rate changes, which is increasingly important as the market enters a rate-cutting cycle [5][6] Options Market Insights - The current environment for options is characterized by relatively low volatility compared to historical averages, making it essential for portfolio managers to assess the relative value of options carefully [6][7] - Effective strategies include avoiding leverage when selling options and diversifying option overlays by trading small slices of options regularly to reduce path dependency [8][9][10] Demand for Income and Defensive Strategies - There is a growing demand for income-oriented and defensive strategies, particularly as investors seek to reduce risk exposure and add income sources that do not rely on interest rates [12][13] - The "income advantage suite" of funds is gaining traction as investors look to take profits from recent market rallies and manage excess cash in a cautious manner [14][16][17] Market Risks and Future Outlook - Concerns about high valuations and market concentration are prevalent, with potential risks arising from a slowdown in the labor market and its impact on consumer confidence [25][26] - The interplay between stock market performance and the real economy is critical, as retail investor sentiment can significantly influence economic conditions [25][26]

Amid a historic rally in gold (GCZ25), as depicted by the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD), I have a question for traders. Can gold be both of these things at once? Still a great way to potentially make a ton of profits. As prone to a major decline as it ever has been. www.barchart.com I not only think the answer is YES, they can both be true at the same time. I think the broad U.S. stock market and the “AI trade” can be described the same way. These are the times we live in. So what do we do about it? More Ne ...

Welcome to Yahoo Finance's flagship show, The Morning Brief. I'm Julie Hyman. Let's get to the three things you need to know today.First up, US stock futures, little change this morning. The stock rally did resume on Wednesday after a short-lived pullback this week. Both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ closed at record highs.Meanwhile, gold hovering near all-time highs as well as the so-called debasement trade holds on Wall Street. Some of the optimism in the market due in part to the Fed's rate cut outlook. Min ...

So, Gadami, can will the AI trade continue to push demand for the copper miners. >> Well, it's not just AI and copper, but yes, Steve talked about this a couple weeks ago. Tim has been talking about it for a while.Freeport should actually be a lot higher. I think copper prices are up. What's what's today. Well, October what.>> Eth 12% already this month. I think up 27% for the year. Back above $5 a pound.Yeah, copper's going higher. Now, we can talk about whether it's inflationary or not. It's probably the ...

Market Performance - US stocks experienced a rally, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the gains, closing above 23,000 for the first time, up over 1% [1] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished just below the flatline [1] Federal Reserve Insights - The latest Federal Reserve minutes indicated potential for more rate cuts throughout the remainder of 2025, despite showing divisions within the central bank [2][3] - Participants in the meeting expressed varied opinions on the restrictiveness of current monetary policy and the future path of policy, with most agreeing on the appropriateness of further easing [3] Gold Market - Gold futures continued their record-breaking rally, surpassing $4,000 per ounce for the first time, as investors sought the asset as a "debasement trade" alternative to the dollar [2] Economic Uncertainty - The ongoing federal shutdown has created uncertainty in the markets, impacting AI spending and raising concerns about a potential dot-com-style bubble [4] - The shutdown has deprived Wall Street and the Federal Reserve of crucial economic data necessary for informed decision-making [4]