Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) report earnings this week, alongside the Federal Reserve's rate decision on Wednesday at 2 p.m. After the results from SpaceX (SPCX), Meta (META) and Tesla (TSLA), investors reassessed the large spending that longer-term projects would require, sending the S&P 500 down nearly 2% on Thursday and the 10-year Treasury yield below 5%. Markets price in 90% odds the Fed holds rates unchanged on Wednesday and a 77% chance of a hike at December's meeting. Oil prices surged on fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East, with Brent futures up 9% and WTI up 12% over the past month. Analysts say investors are demanding more profitability and tangible returns from AI spending.
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AMZN
• NeutralAmazon
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.7T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 248.04 |
| Change that session | -0.93% |
GOOGL
• NeutralAlphabet Inc. (Class A)
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.0T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 320.25 |
| Change that session | -1.22% |
MSFT
• NeutralMicrosoft
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Systems Software |
| Market cap | $3.9T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 524.53 |
| Change that session | +0.66% |
QQQ
• NeutralInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 704.39 |
| Change that session | -0.01% |
SPY
• NeutralSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 759.85 |
| Change that session | -0.54% |
DXY
• NeutralRelevance: low
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 101.74 |
| Change that session | +0.11% |
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