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Markets
Stock Futures Slip Further Following Big Tech Sell-Off and Oil Spike
U.S. equity futures drifted lower ahead of the session, mirroring a broader tech pullback sparked by worries over corporate debt funding for AI and rising energy costs, though chip stocks and small caps showed some stabilization.
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Earnings
American Express Cuts 5% of Workforce, Elevates Profit Guidance
American Express announced it is eliminating 5% of its global workforce while taking a $336 million restructuring charge, even as it raised its full-year earnings forecast on the back of resilient member spending.
CNBC ↗
Deals
Next-Generation Family Office Leaders Signal Shift to Debt and Riskier Alternatives
Comprehensive new surveys from Bank of America and BlackRock indicate that incoming Gen X and millennial principals managing over $5 trillion in family office assets are significantly more inclined to leverage debt, invest in private equity, and target venture capital.
CNBC ↗
Business
Bombardier Commits $270 Million to U.S. Infrastructure and Hiring Expansion
Bombardier announced plans to invest $270 million to scale its American footprint and bring on 800 U.S. workers, arriving closely on the heels of softened political rhetoric from Washington regarding the business-jet maker.
Wall Street Journal ↗Markets
China’s CMOC Reports Surging Earnings Driven by Robust Copper Rally
Chinese miner CMOC Group posted a 68% jump in earnings for the first nine months of the fiscal year, propelled by rising output and multi-month highs in copper prices.
Bloomberg ↗Economy
Brazil’s Annual Inflation Rate Breaches Target Ceiling Ahead of Presidential Runoff
Brazil reported that its headline inflation rate surged past the central bank's target limit in early October, ratcheting up economic anxiety for voters participating in Sunday's upcoming presidential runoff election.
Bloomberg ↗Markets at a Glance
vs. previous closeLevels as of 9:31 AM EDT. Source: Yahoo Finance; may be delayed.
The Market Today
Global equities remain under intense pressure, led by a sharp sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence shares following outsized corporate borrowing concerns and disappointing tech momentum. Meanwhile, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices above $100 for WTI and past $115 for Brent crude, further weighing on risk sentiment. Bond yields ticked upward with the 10-year Treasury yield resting at 4.97%, while investors grappled with twin macroeconomic threats of surging crude costs and a stalling tech trade.
Your Watchlist
vs. previous close- Apple (AAPL): Shares edged up 1.62% today to $349.55 amid news that its newly launched foldable iPhone and iPhone Duo hit store shelves with scarce supplies, alongside a favorable U.S. appeals court copyright ruling. Reuters
- Microsoft (MSFT): Stock dropped 3.01% today to $516.89 following a broader tech sell-off, reports of pulling out of a major U.K. data center deal, and continued market digestion of corporate AI funding costs. Reuters
- Nvidia (NVDA): Shares fell 4.90% today to $211.09 as macroeconomic headwinds and analyst scrutiny over structural AI flaws weighed down high-flying chip names despite fresh partnerships like SpaceX's Grok program. Barron's
- Amazon (AMZN): Stock tumbled 5.31% today to $248.44 as part of the overarching tech rotation and mounting investor anxiety regarding heavy AI infrastructure expenditures. CNBC
- Alphabet (GOOGL): Shares dropped 4.14% today to $320.90, pressured by the wider tech sector slump alongside reported service recovery efforts following a cloud outage hitting U.K. businesses. Wall Street Journal
- Meta (META): Stock plunged 8.65% today to $637.16 as investors aggressively penalize tech favorites facing enormous upfront bills for capital-intensive AI buildouts. Reuters
- Tesla (TSLA): Shares dropped 3.57% today to $372.69 following lowered capital expenditure targets that fueled skepticism surrounding long-term artificial intelligence and robotics targets. Bloomberg
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM): Stock slipped 1.04% today to $333.03 alongside broader market weakness and risk-off sentiment. CNBC
- Exxon Mobil (XOM): Shares held steady, up 0.08% today to $178.23, supported by surging multi-month high oil prices and ongoing industry reports regarding chemical portfolio restructuring. Reuters
Today's Calendar
Friday, October 23 · times ETEconomic data & events
Earnings
High-impact release. Earnings shown for large companies ($10B+) and your watchlist. Sources: Forex Factory, Nasdaq. Schedules can change.
Sectors & Movers
The technology sector absorbed heavy selling pressure for a second consecutive session, dragging down major indices with the Nasdaq down 2.60% and the S&P 500 down 1.21%. Conversely, the energy sector outperformed as WTI and Brent crude rallied sharply on Middle East supply risks. Defense-adjacent commodities and copper miners also drew active interest amid looming structural metal supply tightness.
Macro & Policy
The 10-Year Treasury yield edged up 2 basis points to 4.97%, reflecting ongoing competition between fixed-income safety trades and yield-seeking alternatives. In foreign exchange, the U.S. Dollar Index ticked up 0.11% to 101.72. Geopolitical risks intensified as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran severely disrupted Middle Eastern oil flows, pushing crude prices sharply higher and triggering security escalations.
What to Watch
- Flash Manufacturing PMI: Scheduled for release at 9:45 AM ET (consensus forecast 55.4, previous 57.0).
- Flash Services PMI: Scheduled for release at 9:45 AM ET (consensus forecast 57.9, previous 58.7).
- Consumer Sentiment & Inflation Expectations: Revised UoM consumer sentiment and inflation expectation prints scheduled for 10:00 AM ET.
- Earnings Digest: Monitoring final reactions to before-the-open corporate reports from American Express, SLB, Infosys, and others.
Sources
46 articles- CNBCAmerican Express is cutting 5% of its workforce
- CNBCStock futures remain under pressure amid AI trade worries, gain in oil above $100: Live updates
- CNBCBrent crude oil tops $115, a five month high, as tensions swell in the Middle East
- CNBCFamily offices likely to add risk, debt and alternatives under the next generation
- WSJOil Prices Rise as Middle East Risks Persist
- WSJCanada Retail Sales Look to Build on August’s Rebound
- WSJBrokerage Firms Want to Yank Away Your Investor Protections
- MarketWatchOver 40% of Americans are heading toward retirement ‘blind’ — with no plan
- WSJBombardier to Invest $270 Million in U.S. Expansion
- BloombergArmenia’s Largest Lender Ardshinbank Is Said to Weigh London IPO
- BloombergHow Big Law Makes Billions: The Power of Law Firm Leverage
- BloombergChina’s CMOC Sees Earnings Soar on Copper Rally and More Output
- ReutersFrance mounts major security operation for fresh wave of protests - Reuters
- WSJNasdaq Futures Steady as AI Selloff Pauses
- MarketWatchSmart financial advisers are dropping ROI, NAV and QCD for plain English when talking to clients
- WSJAmerican Express Raises Profit Outlook on Increased Member Spending
- MarketWatchIt’s been a painful month for hedge funds. To turn it around, they are shorting U.S. stocks.
- WSJTanker Carrying Russian Diesel Signals U.S. Port After Trump-Putin Deal
- Financial TimesOil hits $115 for first time since May as global stocks knocked by AI fears
- MarketWatchMy spouse was awarded $90,000 from my 401(k) in our divorce. How is that fair?
- BloombergBrazil Inflation Shoots Through Target Limit Before Runoff Vote
- ReutersOil spill off UAE coast prompts beach closures, cleanup effort - Reuters
- WSJRogers Communications Profit Drops on Comparison, Revenue Rises
- Financial TimesKKR founders back Valencia in deal valuing football club at €1.25bn
- ReutersRussian ESPO oil sellers seek record premiums as Gulf exports uncertain - Reuters
- ReutersEU ministers vow to tackle 'China Shock 2.0' through talks with Beijing - Reuters
- Financial TimesWhat the coming copper crunch means for the global economy
- Financial TimesAnthropic strikes deal to launch European consultancy
- ReutersApple, Shyamalan convince US appeals court to uphold TV show copyright win
- ReutersApple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply
- BloombergApple’s iPhone Duo Hits Stores in Face of Short Supply and High Demand
- ReutersMicrosoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like a doctor
- MarketWatchMicrosoft Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
- ReutersUK AI blow: Microsoft pulls out of major data center deal
- CNBCNvidia's Huang heads to Kazakhstan for the first time — and he's not the only one with big plans
- Barron'sTwo Critical Nvidia Stock Flaws and Other Reasons to Sell, Says Analyst
- BloombergSpaceX Works With Apollo, Nvidia on New Grok Partnership Program
- CNBCPersonal agents like Meta's Muse could fuel AI’s growth — and challenge Amazon and Apple
- WSJGoogle Says Services Are Recovering After U.K. Cloud Outage Hits Businesses
- Barron'sMeta and Tesla Lay Bare Stock Market’s Biggest AI Puzzle
- ReutersSteep bill for AI buildout punishes Meta, other tech favorites
- CNBCMeta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election
- ReutersSpaceX says potential Tesla merger would need Elon Musk's approval
- CNBCSpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns
- BloombergTesla’s Lowered Capex Target Fuels Doubt on AI, Robotics Goals
- ReutersShell- and Exxon-backed UK chemicals group weighs $8 billion sale, FT reports
This brief was written by AI (Google Gemini) from the articles listed above and may contain errors. It is for information only and is not investment advice. Check the original reporting before making decisions.