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Meta Platforms (META) delivered a strong third-quarter performance, surpassing analyst expectations and fueled by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s revenue surged to $40.59 billion, driven by a robust 18.6% increase in advertising revenue. This growth can be attributed to the successful integration of AI into Meta’s …

U.S. stock index futures inched higher Wednesday, buoyed by a notable increase in Alphabet shares following the company’s robust earnings report. As of 06:25 ET (10:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up by 50 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures climbed 15 points, or 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures added …

Alphabet Inc. reported robust third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, as the tech giant’s core advertising revenue grew significantly, allaying concerns over potential threats from AI-driven competitors. Following the report, Alphabet’s stock surged over 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday. For Q3, Alphabet recorded earnings of $2.12 per share, …

Asian markets saw broad declines on Wednesday, as rising caution ahead of the U.S. presidential election and a series of crucial economic data releases weighed on sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei, however, continued to gain, fueled by technology stocks and expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will maintain an accommodative stance. …

Dow Jones Dips as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise: A Balancing ActThe Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated on Tuesday, reversing Monday’s gains as US Treasury yields climbed. This downward trajectory was primarily driven by growing expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in November.Dow Jones’s recent decline reflects the …

PayPal Holdings Inc., a leading digital payments company, recently released its Q3 earnings report, offering a mixed bag of results. While the company exceeded expectations on earnings per share, revenue fell short of analyst estimates.PayPal’s Q3 earnings report provides a mixed picture. The company has made strides in improving profitability, …

Ford Motor Company reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings on Monday, showcasing a mixed bag of results. While the traditional automotive business delivered strong performance, the company’s electric vehicle (EV) division, Model e, continues to be a significant financial burden.Despite increased EV sales, Ford’s investment in electric vehicles has led to …

The upcoming October jobs report is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and financial markets. A robust employment figure could potentially delay the Federal Reserve’s plans to ease monetary policy through interest rate cuts. Such a development would ripple through various sectors, with small-cap stocks, particularly …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday, supported by easing geopolitical concerns and anticipation of a busy week, including key technology earnings, nonfarm payroll data, and final U.S. presidential election campaign pushes. By 06:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 225 points (0.5%), S&P 500 Futures gained 36 …

Asian markets saw a mostly positive start on Monday, driven by easing concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict as Israel’s recent attack on Iran spared critical oil and nuclear infrastructure. Japanese markets led the gains, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices climbing 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively, as political uncertainty reduced …