It reported strong earnings of $1.69 per share (up 36% YoY) and raised Q4 guidance, expecting revenue of around $17.4 billion and AI revenue climbing to $6.2 billion

Secured a $10 billion AI chip order, widely thought to be from OpenAI Its stock surged, reaching all-time highs, with gains of ~9–14% intraday, lifting its market value above $1.6 trillion

Tesla (TSLA) also impressed markets: Shares climbed ~2–3%, notably after the company’s board proposed a prodigious pay package for CEO Elon Musk—potentially worth up to $1 trillion over 10 years—signaling investor confidence in his continued leadership

Alphabet and Apple remained strong contributors to the rally, though not as widely detailed in the latest headlines

Other sectors such as biotech and consumer goods were active, but specific developments haven't dominated coverage today.

haven't dominated coverage today. Despite the initial highs, markets ended the day mixed or slightly lower—banks, energy, and industrials lagged, while rate-cut optimism bolstered sentiment amidst weaker-than-expected August jobs data (only 22,000 jobs, well below forecasts)

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Hedge funds remain cautious on U.S. stocks, turning net sellers in August despite record highs and Fed rate-cut hopes. Seasonal risks and buyback limits weighed on sentiment, with some capital shifting to Chinese markets.

US stocks were mixed last week: Dow –0.3%, S&P +0.3%, Nasdaq +1.1%. Nvidia and AMD slipped, while Broadcom jumped on strong earnings. AppLovin and Robinhood will join the S&P 500 Sept. 22, and Apple gained on iPhone 17 news.

Firms’ stockpiling has delayed tariff pain, but the effect is temporary. As costly inventory flows through, supply chain expenses may rise and squeeze Q3 margins, with tariff-driven inflation often hitting a year later.

Markets turned cautious ahead of PPI, CPI data and Apple’s iPhone 17 launch. Sentiment diverged as Broadcom, Micron, and TSMC gained, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. AppLovin and Robinhood join the S&P 500 on Sept. 22. Selectivity is key.

Firms’ inventory stockpiling offered only a temporary tariff buffer. S&P 500 margins held at 12.8% in Q2, but analysts warn rising supply costs from high-priced inventory could hit Q3. Dallas Fed research shows tariff inflation often lags a year.

A U.S. appeals court deemed most Trump-era tariffs illegal but kept them in place until Oct. 14. Markets fell ~1% and Treasury yields rose, as Wall Street warned trade policy remains a key risk.

Inflation data and Apple's launch event have become short-term indicators, AI stocks have shown differentiated performance, and there are more opportunities for technology stock selection.

Inventory buffers are limited, and cost pressures may intensify in Q3; tariff inflation tends to have a delayed response.

Even after being ruled illegal, tariffs can still be temporarily implemented, trade policy remains undecided, and the market is responding cautiously.

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US stocks neared record highs as soft inflation boosted Fed rate cut bets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained ~0.5% while the Dow slipped. Oracle soared 35% on AI cloud demand, TSMC rose 3.1%, but Nvidia tumbled 31%.

Markets expect a September rate cut, but JPMorgan warns of a “sell the news” risk amid inflation, tariffs, and weaker retail participation. It stays bullish on AI and tech, while urging hedges in gold and mining.

Wells Fargo says U.S. consumer sectors lag badly, up just 3–4% YTD vs. the S&P’s 10% gain, as tariffs squeeze spending. Tech giants remain the market’s main driver.