Global Markets
Canadian Markets
Canada’s TSX moved higher, supported by strength in oil causing the energy sector to rise. Statistics Canada reported that real GDP fell 0.3% in August, marking a potential stall in third-quarter growth. Goods-producing industries contracted for the fifth time this year, while services experienced their first decline in six months. The August drop largely offset a revised 0.3% gain in July, highlighting a fragile economic backdrop. Despite these signs of weakness, most economists expect the Bank of Canada to hold its policy rates steady, with no immediate cuts anticipated at the moment going forward.
American Markets
American stocks rose across all indexes moved as strong quarterly results from major technology companies lifted investor sentiment and renewed confidence in the market’s longer term growth outlook. Amazon Inc. (AMZN) led the rally, with its shares surging over 10% to an all-time high following impressive third-quarter earnings that beat estimates.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) also contributed to the market’s gains after posting better-than-expected quarterly results, showcasing steady demand across its product ecosystem and resilience in its services segment.
Investors viewed the results as a sign that the U.S. technology sector remains on solid footing despite global economic uncertainty and fluctuating interest rate expectations. The upbeat earnings further reinforced the belief that AI-related investment and digital infrastructure spending will continue to be pivotal forces behind corporate growth and market momentum heading into 2026.
European Markets
European markets fell broadly as investors reacted to disappointing corporate results. Linde’s fourth-quarter guidance disappointed due to weaker European volumes, while eurozone inflation eased slightly in October, with core inflation remaining steady.
UK stocks dropped almost half a percent, as the FTSE 100 falling from recent record highs, driven primarily by weakness in the banking and energy sectors. Investors reacted cautiously to mixed signals from the broader economy, as concerns over potential interest rate changes and sector-specific pressures weighed on sentiment. The British pound dropped to multi-month lows, reflecting market uncertainty over economic growth and monetary policy expectations, as data showed UK house prices rose in October, defying concerns.
Corporate Stock News
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) reported cloud revenue growth of 20% for AWS, the fastest in nearly three years, exceeding estimates. The company projected fourth-quarter sales of $206–$213 billion, above the $208.12 billion consensus. Jefferies raised Amazon’s target price to $275 from $265, citing accelerated AWS growth and improved margins.
Apple Inc (AAPL) exceeded expectations for the fiscal fourth quarter, posting $102.47 billion in sales and $1.85 EPS. Strong iPhone 17 demand and services revenue of $28.75 billion powered the results. JPMorgan raised Apple’s target price to $305 from $290.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co (AJG) reported a nearly 13% drop in third-quarter profit as higher expenses offset a 24% increase in commissions and an 11.7% rise in fees, with net earnings falling to $272.7 million, or $1.04 per share.
Atlassian Corp (TEAM) forecast second-quarter revenue above estimates, projecting $1.535–$1.54 billion, driven by enterprise AI software adoption, though third-quarter revenue of $1.37 billion fell short of the $1.40 billion consensus.
Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHF) is in advanced talks to be taken private by Aquarian Holdings in a potential $4 billion deal.
Carlyle Group Inc (CG) reported rising fee-related earnings of $312 million and inflows of $17 billion in Q3, with total assets under management reaching a record $474 billion.
Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) posted a rise in third-quarter profit, supported by higher upstream production and refinery throughput, with net income increasing to C$1.29 billion, or 72 Canadian cents per share, compared with C$820 million, or 42 cents per share a year ago. The results came as MEG Energy postponed its shareholder vote on Cenovus’ proposed acquisition, citing regulatory review and the need for additional disclosures.
Chevron Corp (CVX) beat Q3 estimates with adjusted earnings of $1.85 per share, driven by record oil and gas production, strong refining margins, and its $55 billion Hess acquisition.
Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) surpassed Q3 profit estimates, reporting $432.6 million, boosted by a 34.3% rise in subscription and services revenue and higher trading volumes.
DexCom Inc (DXCM) topped revenue estimates with $1.21 billion in Q3, driven by demand for continuous glucose monitoring systems, and raised full-year revenue guidance slightly.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW) beat Q3 revenue expectations at $1.55 billion and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.56–$2.62. CFO Scott Ullem will step down by mid-2026.
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) exceeded Q3 earnings estimates with $1.88 per share, supported by production growth in Guyana and the Permian Basin, despite lower oil prices.
First Solar Inc (FSLR) beat Q3 sales and raised full-year revenue expectations to $4.95–$5.2 billion, citing robust product demand and adjustments for reduced international volumes.
Ford Motor Co (F) recalled nearly 79,781 vehicles in the U.S. for door panel and rear light issues and plans a $370 million investment in India for engine production.
Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) saw HIV drug sales rise 4% to $5.3 billion, while overall product sales fell 2%. Quarterly EPS was $2.43, beating estimates.
GoDaddy Inc (GDDY) raised annual revenue guidance to $4.93–$4.95 billion, driven by AI features in its hosting services, with Q3 revenue of $1.27 billion beating estimates.
Hershey Co (HSY) faced higher discounting ahead of Halloween following summer price hikes due to cocoa inflation.
Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR) lowered full-year EPS guidance to $3.25–$3.31 due to tariff pressures, while Q3 revenue of $1.96 billion slightly exceeded estimates.
Intel Corp (INTC) is in early talks to acquire AI processor maker SambaNova, potentially boosting its AI chip portfolio.
JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU) diverted a flight to Tampa due to a control issue causing injuries; the FAA is investigating.
Magna International Inc (MGA) raised its annual sales forecast, driven by strong demand for vehicle assembly and safety systems. Quarterly sales rose 1.7% to $10.5 billion, surpassing analysts’ $10.14 billion estimate, while adjusted earnings of $1.33 per share beat expectations of $1.21.
Meta Platforms Inc (META) plans to raise up to $30 billion through a bond offering to fund AI infrastructure expansion.
Monolithic Power Systems Inc (MPWR) expects Q4 revenue of $730–$750 million, above estimates, driven by AI-related semiconductor demand.
Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) beat Q3 profit estimates and forecast 11% revenue growth for Q4, driven by security and critical communications products.
Netflix & Warner Bros Discovery (NFLX & WBD): Netflix is exploring a bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming business with Moelis & Co as advisor.
Nvidia Corp (NVDA) will supply 260,000 advanced AI chips to South Korea and hopes to sell Blackwell chips in China, contributing to its rise to a $5 trillion valuation.
Oracle Corp (ORCL) will collaborate with OpenAI and Related Digital to build a 1 GW AI data center campus in Michigan.
Probe Gold Inc (PRB) agreed to be acquired by Fresnillo for C$780 million in cash, a nearly 39% premium to its last closing price. The acquisition gives Fresnillo access to 10 million ounces of gold resources, including the Novador project in Quebec.
Reddit Inc (RDDT) forecast Q4 revenue above estimates, driven by AI-powered advertising, with Q3 revenue of $585 million beating $545.7 million estimates.
Republic Services Inc (RSG) missed Q3 revenue estimates at $4.21 billion but reported adjusted EPS of $1.90, above consensus.
ResMed Inc (RMD) exceeded Q1 EPS estimates at $2.55, with revenue up 9% to $1.34 billion.
Roblox Corp (RBLX): Jefferies cut its target price to $115 from $130 due to cautious guidance and margin pressure.
Roku Inc (ROKU) projected slower Q4 revenue growth of 12%, slightly above estimates at $1.35 billion, after Q3 revenue of $1.21 billion in line with expectations.
Spin Master Corp (TOY:CA) saw its target price cut to C$26 from C$28 by Jefferies due to weaker toy and entertainment performance, tariff-related order delays, tighter retailer inventories, and margin pressure.
Stryker Corp (SYK) raised full-year profit guidance to $13.50–$13.60 per share after beating Q3 earnings, with strong medical device and orthopedic sales.
VICI Properties Inc (VICI) increased its lower-end 2025 adjusted FFO forecast, reporting Q3 FFO of $0.60 per share on $1 billion revenue, up 4.4% YoY.
Walt Disney Co (DIS) experienced service disruption as its networks, including ESPN and ABC, went dark on YouTube TV after licensing negotiations failed.
Weyerhaeuser Co (WY) reported a Q3 profit of $80 million, boosted by higher sales in timberlands and real estate segments.
Western Digital Corp (WDC) forecast Q2 revenue of $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.88, above analysts’ estimates, as cloud provider demand rises.
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