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Hello Reader, Here are our Top Stories of the Week for a snapshot of the most impactful news—from market developments to financial advancements. Let's get into it. Reddit AI Deals and User Growth Fuel a RallyPublished on October 31, 2025 Reddit (RDDT) stock surged after the company posted strong quarterly results and upbeat guidance.
Reddit’s latest quarterly report impressed Wall Street with better-than-expected revenue and profits, fueled by strong advertising sales, AI licensing deals, and steady user growth. Despite concerns about slowing engagement, the social platform continues to strengthen its position among social media
Apple Earnings: iPhone 17 Cycle and Services Power GrowthPublished on October 31, 2025 Apple (AAPL) stock cools after record highs, but strong product demand and services revenue suggest steady momentum ahead.
Apple’s latest quarterly results show the tech giant regaining momentum after a sluggish start to the year. While shares slipped slightly after hitting a record high, the company delivered strong earnings powered by iPhone 17 sales and double-digit growth in services
Chevron and Exxon Mobil Earnings: What Investors Need to KnowPublished on October 31, 2025 Chevron (CVX) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) beat earnings expectations despite lower crude prices. Chevron and Exxon Mobil released their third-quarter earnings this week, providing an important snapshot of the global oil market and investor sentiment toward energy stocks. While both companies beat profit forecasts, weaker oil prices weighed on revenue growth.
Key Points
Chevron’s profit
Amazon Stock Soars After Blowout Q3 Earnings BeatPublished on October 31, 2025
Amazon’s (AMZN) third-quarter results reignited investor optimism, sending shares up double digits and setting the stage for a strong year-end rally.
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Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.95 on revenue of $180.2 billion, topping estimates.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenue jumped 20% year over year to $33 billion.
The company raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast to
Starbucks and Chipotle Earnings Show Diverging Consumer TrendsPublished on October 30, 2025 Starbucks (SBUX) and Chipotle (CMG) deliver contrasting earnings stories.
Both Starbucks and Chipotle reported earnings that revealed two very different paths amid shifting consumer spending patterns.
Key Points
Starbucks posts first same-store sales gain in nearly two years under its “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan.
Chipotle cuts full-year sales guidance for the third time,
Eli Lilly and Merck Deliver Strong Earnings Amid Political and Market UncertaintyPublished on October 30, 2025 Eli Lilly (LLY) and Merck (MRK) both reported earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations.
Both reports signal continued strength in the pharmaceutical sector despite looming policy risks and market volatility.
Key Points
Eli Lilly reported a 54% revenue jump, driven by strong obesity and diabetes drug sales.
Merck beat profit estimates, supported by its blockbuster cancer drug
Alphabet Surges as AI and Cloud Drive Record EarningsPublished on October 30, 2025 Alphabet (GOOG) delivered its strongest quarter in years, surpassing $100 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, powered by AI-fueled growth in search, cloud, and advertising.
Alphabet’s third-quarter results impressed investors with record-breaking revenue and strong momentum across its business lines. The company’s performance highlights its transition into an AI-first technology
META Stock Falls as AI Spending Surges Despite Revenue GrowthPublished on October 30, 2025 Meta’s (META) latest earnings show strong sales but rising costs and record AI investments are weighing on investor sentiment.
Meta Platforms reported mixed third-quarter results, beating revenue expectations but missing on earnings due to a large one-time tax charge. The company’s expanding artificial intelligence investments are reshaping its balance sheet and investor outlook.
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Microsoft Stock Dips After Strong Earnings BeatPublished on October 30, 2025 Despite posting record quarterly results and continued cloud dominance, shares of Microsoft (MSFT) slipped as investors weighed soaring AI-related spending and in-line guidance.
Microsoft delivered a blockbuster first fiscal quarter, beating Wall Street estimates across revenue and earnings. Yet, the stock edged lower as markets digested massive capital expenditures and cautious guidance for the
Seagate, Teradyne, and Micron Surge on AI-Driven DemandPublished on October 29, 2025 Three tech leaders are riding the AI wave with strong earnings and bullish outlooks.
Key Points
Seagate Technology (STX) soared after posting record revenue and margins, forecasting continued growth driven by AI and cloud demand.
Teradyne (TER) jumped on strong chip-testing demand and guidance signaling its best quarter in years.
Micron Technology (MU) continues its rally as memory chip
Caterpillar’s AI Power Surge Pushes CAT Stock to Record HighsPublished on October 29, 2025 Caterpillar’s (CAT) latest earnings reveal a surprising driver of growth: artificial intelligence.
Caterpillar, the maker of iconic yellow bulldozers and heavy machinery, just delivered a blockbuster quarter. Strong demand for data center power equipment helped the company shatter profit and revenue forecasts—sending its shares soaring to an all-time high.
Key Points
Quarterly revenue
Nvidia Surges Past $5 Trillion as AI Boom AcceleratesPublished on October 29, 2025 Nvidia’s (NVDA) record-breaking valuation signals a new phase in the artificial intelligence investment race.
Nvidia has officially become the first company in history to surpass a $5 trillion market capitalization, driven by extraordinary demand for its AI chips and bold revenue forecasts from CEO Jensen Huang. The milestone underscores both the company’s leadership in AI and the rapidly
Crypto Miners Turn to AI: WULF Leads the TransitionPublished on October 28, 2025 Bitcoin miners are transforming into AI infrastructure players, and one company is taking the lead.
The latest company news shows a major shift among crypto miners as they repurpose energy-rich facilities to power artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. This pivot is redefining how investors analyze stocks in the digital infrastructure space, with several companies making bold strategic moves to
Wayfair Stock Surges After Q3 Earnings BeatPublished on October 28, 2025 Wayfair’s (W) latest earnings report sent its stock soaring as the company beat expectations across key financial metrics and strengthened its turnaround story.
Wayfair delivered strong third-quarter results, defying the broader slowdown in the home furnishings market. The online furniture retailer’s performance highlighted solid revenue growth, expanding margins, and improving profitability.
TSLA Stock Rises as Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Plan Divides InvestorsPublished on October 27, 2025 Tesla’s (TSLA) latest compensation proposal for Elon Musk sparks debate—and a surge in share price.
Tesla’s board has renewed calls for shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk’s massive $1 trillion performance-based pay package, warning that his departure could cost the company dearly. Despite controversy, Tesla’s stock climbed over 5% as optimism around U.S.–China trade talks and new price targets
QCOM Surges as Qualcomm Unveils New AI Data Center ChipsPublished on October 27, 2025 Qualcomm (QCOM) makes a bold move into the AI chip race with two new data center accelerators.
Key Points
Qualcomm unveiled the AI200 and AI250 chips, entering direct competition with Nvidia and AMD.
The company’s stock jumped more than 18% after the announcement.
The new AI chips target energy efficiency, memory capacity, and lower total cost of ownership for AI inference workloads.
US-China Trade Deal Lifts Market Despite Huge US DebtPublished on October 27, 2025 Stocks climbed Monday as optimism around a potential US-China trade agreement fueled Wall Street’s latest rally — even as concerns about ballooning US debt continue to linger.
Key Points
Signs of progress on a US-China trade deal boosted investor confidence and sent markets to new highs.
Tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet led the rally ahead of their quarterly earnings reports
Market Conditions: Who Wins and Who Loses in Today’s EconomyPublished on October 26, 2025 The latest inflation and tariff data are shaping winners and losers in the market rally.
Investors are navigating a tricky environment where stock market gains mask underlying economic stress. Inflation, tariffs, and uneven consumer spending are creating a “K-shaped” economy, benefiting high-income households while putting pressure on lower- and middle-income Americans.
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