Amazon’s 13% Leap, Apple Optimism 10/31/25
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Amazon’s 13% Leap, Apple Optimism 10/31/25
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- Amazon, the e-commerce giant and cloud services powerhouse, is absolutely soaring in pre-market trading this morning, seeing gains of over 13%! This incredible jump comes after the company blew past its third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. What’s driving this excitement? A significant boost from its Amazon Web Services, or AWS, cloud business. It’s clear that the cloud division continues to be a major growth engine, reassuring investors about Amazon’s core profitability and future trajectory. This strong performance is setting a very positive tone for the market overall as we head into Friday. Read more
- Following Amazon’s impressive run, fellow tech titan Apple, the maker of the ubiquitous iPhone, is also enjoying a slight lift. The company just wrapped up its fiscal fourth quarter, easily surpassing Wall Street’s expectations, and more importantly, is forecasting robust holiday sales. This outlook suggests strong consumer demand heading into the crucial year-end shopping season, a positive indicator not just for Apple but for the broader retail and tech sectors. It’s an optimistic sign that consumer spending might hold up better than some analysts had feared, particularly for premium products. The futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are all reflecting this Big Tech cheer, pointing to a generally upbeat open. Read more
- And while tech is leading the charge, we’re seeing some interesting dynamics in the energy sector with the major oil producers. Exxon Mobil, for instance, is ticking slightly lower despite its quarterly results, while its peer Chevron is moving higher after reporting its own earnings. This mixed picture highlights the nuanced performance within the energy industry, even as both companies posted strong earnings. Overall, the third-quarter earnings season is truly ramping up, and analysts are now anticipating S&P 500 companies could see their profits grow by about 8% for the quarter. This broader profit expansion underscores a resilient corporate landscape, providing a solid backdrop for these individual company performances. Investors will want to keep an eye on how these energy giants navigate the current commodity landscape moving forward. Read more
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