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Wall St faces corporate earnings wave amid stock rally
Stocks rally faces earnings wave as investors wary of AI trade, Fed rate cuts, and weak labour market amid US shutdown
Stocks rally faces earnings wave as investors wary of AI trade, Fed rate cuts, and weak labour market amid US shutdown
– U.S. stocks rally continues, raising concerns over AI trade and potential Fed interest rate changes.
– S&P 500 profits expected to rise 13.8%, but high market valuations create caution among investors.
However, mixed results from major companies have cast doubt on future interest rate cuts after the Fed eased rates by a quarter point on Wednesday. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signalled that a cut at December’s meeting is uncertain, contrary to investor expectations.
Third-quarter earnings have exceeded expectations, with S&P 500 profits projected to rise by 13.8% year-over-year. Over 130 companies are set to report results in the coming week.
Market Valuation
The S&P 500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio has exceeded 23, raising concerns about high market valuations reminiscent of the dot-com era. Analysts suggest earnings must support future stock returns given current valuation levels.
Historically, November is a strong month for stocks, averaging a gain of 1.87%. Future performance trends may indicate continued upward movement, as past instances show stocks often rise after substantial year-to-date gains.
With 44% of S&P 500 companies reporting, 83% have surpassed earnings expectations, signalling strong corporate performance despite challenges. Companies such as Meta Platforms and Microsoft saw share declines post-earnings due to increased spending on AI, while Alphabet’s stock rose amid positive sentiment regarding its cash flow management.
Investors maintain caution due to rising workforce reductions, particularly after Amazon announced a significant global workforce decrease. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now the second longest in history, adds uncertainty as critical economic data releases are delayed.
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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack
Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.
Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.
Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.
Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.
The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.
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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting
Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.
Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.
Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.
Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.
As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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Trump threatens Nigeria with U.S. military action over Christian killings
Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.
Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.
Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Nigeria, ordering the U.S. military to prepare for potential action against Islamist militants. The former president has accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from targeted attacks and warned that U.S. aid could be cut off.
Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins Ticker to unpack Trump’s warnings, the potential military implications, and how Nigeria’s government has reacted. His fiery rhetoric has sparked debate over whether the situation constitutes a genocide or political grandstanding.
Observers are closely watching how this showdown could affect U.S.-Nigeria relations, with the world bracing for the next move in Trump’s bold new foreign policy push.
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