Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed after Alphabet's quarterly earnings came in below expectations, weighing on big technology stocks. Alphabet shares fell about 10% in after-hours trading, while Microsoft rose nearly 3% after better-than-expected results. Japan's Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2% to 64,073.17, while South Korea's Kospi lost 2.2% to 5,880.25 as Samsung Electronics sank 5.4% despite strong quarterly results. Brent crude fell 1.2% to $110.32 a barrel, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield eased below 5.00% after jumping to around 5.04% on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, with two officials favoring a hike.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.0T |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 325.61 |
| Change that session | +1.57% |
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