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Apple Stock Forecast: AAPL Tests $352.04 Before Monday's Earnings as Memory Costs Meet iPhone Duo Demand

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- Apple approaches its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report on November 2, 2026, trading near a record close of $348.91 and testing a resistance ceiling of $352.04. - Analysts expect EPS of approximately $1.99 on revenue of about $113.4 billion, while investors closely monitor December-quarter guidance regarding iPhone Duo demand and rising memory costs. - Technical indicators show a bullish bias while the stock remains above support at $339.06, with a daily close above $352.04 potentially opening the path to $361.14.
Apple-1.23%GraniteShares 2x Long AAPL Daily ETF-2.43%

Meta, TikTok and X Lose UK Court Fight Over Requests for Social Media Safety Data

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- Meta, TikTok, and X lost a legal challenge in London’s High Court against Ofcom regarding information requests under the 2023 Online Safety Act. - The court ruled in favor of the U.K. regulator's authority to demand detailed data on content moderation practices. - The tech companies argued the requests imposed unprecedented regulatory demands, while Ofcom welcomed the decision as fundamental to its regulatory duties.
Meta Platforms-1.53%META 2X Long ETF-3.08%

Micron Stock Price Forecast: Nvidia's Planned Rubin Ultra HBM Layer Cut and Declining Per-Unit Memory Usage May Drag on …

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- Nvidia has lowered the HBM4 bandwidth specifications for its Rubin GPU and is considering an 8-layer configuration for the Rubin Ultra. - These adjustments may create pricing pressure and reduce per-unit memory usage for Micron Technology, while potentially improving manufacturing costs and delivery efficiency. - Micron's stock is currently experiencing a pullback with short- and medium-term selling pressure, holding above key support levels like the 160-day moving average and the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement of $910.48.
Micron Tech-5.30%NVIDIA-4.22%

Alphabet Posts Worst Week Since 2011, Intel Suffers Record Crash as Warsh Sees 'Cracks': This Week on Wall Street

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- Major technology companies experienced significant stock declines driven by disappointing earnings reports and escalating artificial intelligence infrastructure costs. - Intel suffered a record 30% single-session drop due to weak fourth-quarter revenue guidance and declining PC demand, while Alphabet and Amazon reported rising capital expenditures. - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh maintained interest rates at 3.75% to 4%, noting that borrowing costs continue to impact financial conditions.
Amazon-1.41%Alphabet - C-1.45%

Stock of the Day: Is This the Bottom for Amazon?

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- Amazon shares experienced a sharp decline following an underwhelming earnings report, bringing the stock back down to a key support level of $ 225 . - Investor psychology regarding sellers' remorse often drives buyers to repurchase shares at previous selling prices, creating a price floor. - Because historical patterns show that Amazon shares previously rallied after reaching this $ 225 threshold in June and late July, a similar reversal may occur again.
Amazon-1.41%Corgi AMZN 2x Daily ETF-3.62%

The Fed held interest rates steady, but these officials see more hikes coming soon

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- The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, while several senior officials expressed the view that further rate hikes are necessary to curb inflation. - Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan and St. Louis Fed President Roberto Musalam indicated that at least 50 basis points of additional rate increases will be needed in the coming months. - The next rate-setting meeting of the Federal Reserve is scheduled for December 8 to 9, 2026.
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Microsoft is winning the cloud wars and becoming Wall Street's new golden child

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- Microsoft is currently positioned as the leader among major cloud companies following Amazon's third-quarter earnings report. - The company reported a 48% revenue increase in its Azure cloud business for the September quarter and maintained positive free cash flow. - Analysts attribute Microsoft's success to efficient capital expenditure, robust AI strategies, and strong enterprise trust.
Microsoft-1.55%Corgi MSFT 2x Daily ETF-3.46%

Intel Stock Rout Wipes $12 Billion Off Uncle Sam’s Stake

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- The federal government's 9.9% stake in Intel Corp. lost approximately $12.2 billion in paper value after shares sank roughly 30% to $64 following weaker-than-expected guidance and PC market softness. - Despite the single-session rout, the U.S. government still holds a paper gain of about $18.9 billion on the $9 billion investment made in August 2025. - Intel represents the largest holding in a broader federal equity portfolio comprising 43 deals totaling around $30 billion.
Intel-28.58%Corgi INTC 2x Daily ETF-57.23%

Intel’s Agentic AI Overshadowed By Weak PC Sales; Soft Retail Overshadows Amazon AI; Record Crypto Heist

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- Intel and Amazon shares experienced significant pullbacks following earnings reports because weaker traditional PC and retail sales overshadowed their AI growth potential. - Cryptocurrencies faced aggressive selling pressure and dropped following a record $6.3B crypto heist on Binance alongside broader market margin calls. - Margin liquidation in high-flying tech and precious metals drove gold below $4000 and silver below $50 while oil prices rose due to geopolitical supply tensions.
Amazon-1.41%Chevron+1.75%

Intel Plunges 30% in Worst Single-Day Performance Since 1974, and Historical Data Shows Just a 47.8% Win Rate for Buying…

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- Intel experienced a single-day drop exceeding 30% following its third-quarter financial results, driven by a weaker fourth-quarter outlook and a declining PC business. - Major institutions adjusted their ratings and price targets downward while noting that increased capital expenditures will pressure free cash flow. - Historical data shows a win rate of only 47.8% for buying the stock after single-day plunges exceeding 10% since 2000.
Intel-28.58%Corgi INTC 2x Daily ETF-57.23%

Trump Claims Inflation Is 'Way Down' Ahead of Midterms, But Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Warns Prices Remain 'Too High' After H…

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- Former President Trump claimed that inflation is significantly down and economic conditions are improving ahead of the midterms. - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh countered that inflation remains elevated above the 2% target, driven by tariffs, energy costs, and AI-related tech prices. - The Federal Open Market Committee maintained the federal funds rate at 3-3/4 to 4% on October 28, 2026, to address ongoing price pressures.
SPDR Djia-1.07%Invesco QQQ Trust-3.47%

Andy Jassy Says West Is 'Very Hungry' For More Western Open Source AI Models as Amazon Adds China's Kimi and GLM to Bedr…

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- Amazon is expanding its Bedrock AI platform by adding Chinese open models like Kimi and GLM alongside Western models. - CEO Andy Jassy highlighted the strong demand for Western open models and projected Bedrock's potential to match the scale of AWS EC2. - The integration occurs as industry leaders debate the strategic advantages and global impact of Chinese open-weight AI systems.
Amazon-1.41%Corgi AMZN 2x Daily ETF-3.62%

Alphabet's $482B Wipeout Sparks AI Spending Fears: Is QQQ's Big Tech Exposure Becoming a Risk?

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- Alphabet shares plunged nearly 13% and wiped out $482 billion in market value following third-quarter results that raised concerns over artificial intelligence investment returns. - This market reaction exposed concentration risks in major exchange-traded funds like the Invesco QQQ Trust and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund. - Rising infrastructure spending and market volatility prompted investors to reassess mega-cap technology exposure and consider equal-weight alternatives.
Amazon-1.41%Alphabet - C-1.45%

Intel Stock Eyes One of Its Worst Days Since 1974: 'Houston, We Have a Problem,' Analyst Says

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- Intel shares plunged 25.6% in premarket trading, threatening one of the worst single-day drops in the company's history due to weak fourth-quarter guidance. - The company cited soaring memory chip prices impacting PC demand and manufacturing shortages limiting data center growth as key drivers for the downturn. - Multiple Wall Street analysts downgraded the stock and lowered price targets following the announcement, wiping out roughly $125 billion in market value.
Intel-28.58%Corgi INTC 2x Daily ETF-57.23%

Apple, Samsung Dodge Worst of Smartphone Chip Meltdown

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- According to Counterpoint Research, global smartphone SoC shipments fell 21% year over year in the third quarter of 2026 amid rising memory costs and market pressures. - Apple and Samsung demonstrated greater resilience due to their integrated supply chains and premium device focus, while mid- and low-end focused vendors faced severe impacts. - Counterpoint projects global smartphone SoC shipments to decline 20% in 2026 and another 3%-4% in 2027, with memory prices remaining elevated.
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Intel’s Bizarre Math: Worst Stock Collapse in 52 Years Could Add Billions to Its Profit

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- Intel shares plummeted up to 30% following a weak fourth-quarter revenue forecast driven by a PC slowdown and an incident at its Israel factory. - Despite the severe stock sell-off, Intel could record a multi-billion-dollar pre-tax accounting gain for the fourth quarter. - This accounting quirk stems from a 2025 CHIPS Act agreement with the U.S. government, where unreleased escrowed shares are treated as an obligation that creates accounting gains when the stock price falls.
Intel-28.58%Corgi INTC 2x Daily ETF-57.23%
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