Core Insights - A wave of positive third-quarter 2025 earnings reports has boosted markets, with several major companies exceeding analyst expectations, while ongoing geopolitical developments, particularly concerning Ukraine and Russia, remain a significant focus [2]. Strong Q3 Earnings Performance Across Sectors - Hasbro (HAS) reported adjusted EPS of $1.68, beating the estimated $1.63, with revenue of $1.39 billion surpassing the forecast of $1.34 billion. The company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.24 billion to $1.26 billion from $1.17 billion to $1.20 billion, driven by growth in its Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segments [3][10]. - Honeywell (HON) posted adjusted EPS of $2.82, significantly higher than the estimated $2.57, with quarterly revenue of $10.41 billion exceeding the $10.15 billion estimate. The company updated its full-year sales outlook to between $40.78 billion and $40.98 billion and adjusted EPS to $10.60 to $10.70 [4][10]. - First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) announced adjusted EPS of $44.62, outperforming the $41.74 estimate, with net interest income of $1.73 billion above the $1.71 billion estimate and a net interest margin of 3.26%, slightly higher than the estimated 3.24% [5][10]. - TransUnion (TRU) reported adjusted net income of $216 million against an estimate of $204.3 million, with Q3 EPS of $0.49 and adjusted EPS of $1.10 versus an estimate of $1.04. Revenue for the quarter was $1,170 million, exceeding the $1,133 million estimate [6]. - CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported adjusted EPS of $0.50, surpassing the $0.44 estimate, and reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $1.75 to $1.77. PG&E (PCG) announced Q3 adjusted core EPS of $0.50, beating the estimated $0.43, and maintained its full-year adjusted EPS forecast between $1.49 and $1.51 [7]. - Atlas Copco reported Q3 adjusted EBIT of SEK 8,862 million, exceeding the estimate of SEK 8,677 million, with revenue of SEK 41,621 million slightly above the estimated SEK 41,333 million [8]. - Dow (DOW) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of -$0.19, better than the estimated -$0.29, but net sales of $9,973 million fell short of the estimated $10,185 million [9][10]. Tesla's Capital Expenditures and Geopolitical Landscape - Tesla (TSLA) recognized $238 million in expenses within its automotive segment during Q3, primarily due to charges for supercomputer assets, contract terminations, and employee terminations. The company expects full-year capital expenditures to be around $9.00 billion [11][10]. - On the geopolitical front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged EU leaders to enhance Ukraine's long-range capabilities to counteract Russia, while Russia's Rosatom CEO warned that deteriorating Russia-U.S. relations could impact uranium supplies [12].