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US stocks today: US stocks rise as Anthropic IPO puts AI spending under scrutiny
Wall Street's main indexes experienced gains as technology stocks led the rise amid AI investment discussions. Investors are preparing for a busy week of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Anthropic's IPO filing highlights both the demand for AI and associated development costs, creating investor caution. Chip stocks, benefiting from the AI boom, showed strong performance overall.
44% of India’s GCCs now own platforms and AI outcomes: Report
Global Capability Centres in India are transitioning into AI capability hubs, significantly increasing salaries for digital professionals. The focus of GCCs is shifting from execution to innovation and strategic capabilities. Reports indicate that AI talent in India commands a significant wage premium due to higher demand. As GCCs expand their roles, the need for skilled talent in AI and related fields continues to grow.
The war bump is a false victory for S&P 500 profits
The commentary argues that strong S&P 500 earnings growth is narrowly concentrated in AI-linked companies and sectors benefiting from the Iran war, including energy, defence and materials. It warns that higher fuel prices, inflation and borrowing costs could weaken consumer demand, while heavy dependence on the AI boom leaves the market vulnerable if investment returns disappoint.
Big Tech’s AI push faces a $1 trillion profit test, says UBS
UBS Global Research indicates that major cloud companies must generate an additional $1 trillion in operating profits by 2031. They are expected to invest $7.7 trillion between 2026 and 2030 to achieve these returns. A decline in returns on invested capital is anticipated as AI infrastructure dominates investments. The largest firms face challenges in securing electricity for expanding data centres.
$7.7 trillion AI bet: Can hyperscalers earn enough to justify the spending?
Six major hyperscalers are projected to spend $7.7 trillion on AI between 2026 and 2030, but generating adequate returns will be a challenge. UBS estimates they need $1 trillion in additional earnings before interest and taxes by 2031. The key questions are whether AI boosts productivity and companies can monetise those gains.
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AI services lift IT companies’ Q2 earnings: TCS doubles YoY intake, Infy reports 29% QoQ rise
The latest quarterly results from India's leading IT companies demonstrate remarkable growth, primarily driven by the surge in artificial intelligence services. Tata Consultancy Services saw its AI revenue double year-over-year, and both HCLTech and Infosys reported significant increases in profits and revenues. Wipro took a more cautious approach, not disclosing AI figures but emphasizing transformation for its clients through AI solutions.
US stocks face crucial test as AI earnings, Fed meeting loom
US stocks face a crucial week as earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon coincide with the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Investors will assess whether massive AI investments can deliver sustainable returns, while the Fed’s guidance on interest rates and uncertainty surrounding the November midterm elections could shape market sentiment and volatility.
Crude oil is the key to bringing FII money back to Dalal Street: Equirus AMC’s Ashutosh Tiwari
Foreign investors may return to Indian equities only if crude oil prices cool, according to Ashutosh Tiwari, managing director and chief investment officer—public equities at Equirus Asset Management. While valuations have corrected and earnings growth is expected to improve, rising oil prices have emerged as the key trigger behind renewed FII selling and remain the biggest hurdle to a sharper market re-rating.
Sinking profits turn China’s $3.5 trillion rout into trap
Chinese stocks are experiencing a significant selloff resulting in a loss of $3.5 trillion since May. Increased competition and declining demand have negatively impacted corporate profits across various industries. Many companies, including major technology firms, are under financial pressure, prompting them to seek additional funding. The third-quarter earnings reports have shown disappointing results, highlighting ongoing profitability concerns. Analysts remain cautious about the potential for economic recovery as consumption remains weak.
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip as AI jitters deepen ahead of big tech earnings
MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities gauge fell 0.2% ahead of this season’s busiest earnings week in Asia. US equity-index futures erased earlier gains and traded little changed.
BlackRock stays cautious on Indian equities despite cheaper valuations
BlackRock Investment Institute has not yet adopted a bullish stance on Indian equities due to ongoing uncertainties. The firm anticipates greater clarity on corporate earnings and energy prices before changing its outlook. Despite elevated energy costs, India's economic resilience remains noteworthy amidst geopolitical tensions. Foreign investors have been net sellers of Indian equities for several months, impacting market performance.
US Stock Market prediction: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones look to rebound as Wall Street investors set to be driven by a few factors, top stocks to follow
US Stock Market today: Investors also have their focus trained on the US midterm elections on November 3, with growing bets that the Democrats will wrest control of the US Congress away from President Donald Trump's Republican party.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Earnings flood, Fed meeting will test rickety AI market rally
US stock investors are on the edge of their seats as they anticipate quarterly earnings from tech giants like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. This week is pivotal, with the Federal Reserve meeting also in sight, likely to shape how investors feel about the AI sector. After disappointing earnings from firms such as Meta and Lam Research, mixed sentiment looms over the market, especially with the midterm elections on the horizon.
US Markets Today: Dow ends 600 pts lower as AI doubts persist ahead of Fed meet
US stocks ended lower after a turbulent week as fresh doubts over the AI trade weighed on sentiment. The Dow fell 1.25%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined. Investors turned their focus to major earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon, along with next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
Meta’s bigger budget, Tesla’s smaller one leave Wall Street uneasy
Investors question how Meta will fund its AI push and whether Tesla’s smaller budget can deliver Musk’s ambitions.
Healthcare GCCs dangle hefty pay premiums to bridge AI talent gap
The premium reflects a widening gap between demand for specialised skills and the supply of professionals who possess them. Data, analytics and AI have just 1.6 professionals for every projected opening in India's healthcare GCCs, compared with 4.8 across roles overall.
US stock market today: Why have Nasdaq, S&P 500 slipped to lowest in months? Reasons behind Meta, Tesla, CoreWeave, Intel stock price fall, check top performing stocks
US Stock Market today: Chipmakers Western Digital, Intel, ADM , Sandisk, and Marvell all posted steep percentage losses amid the broader semiconductor selloff.
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei falls as chip stocks retreat on AI spending concerns
Japan’s Nikkei slipped as semiconductor stocks retreated amid concerns over the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending into 2027. Tokyo Electron and Screen Holdings led losses, while gains in cybersecurity and IT services stocks limited the broader market’s decline.
Bitcoin rallies back as tech rebound sparks speculative appetite
Bitcoin has surged by 2.4% to $84,737 amid increased enthusiasm for risk assets like technology stocks. This rally, driven partly by SpaceX earnings, reflects a broader revival in speculative trading. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has also announced supportive measures for payment stablecoin issuers. Additionally, indications show a rise in open interest for perpetual futures, after a period of deleveraging.
US stocks today: US stocks rise as SpaceX, Super Micro revive appetite for AI stocks
Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday, led by gains in technology and AI stocks after quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer improved investor appetite. The Nasdaq gained 0.67%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones also rose. Netflix slipped as its outlook disappointed investors.
Nikhil Kamath says AI valuations show signs of a bubble: Report
Kamath said many AI companies in the United States lack a truly defensible moat, raising questions about how durable their advantages will prove. He suggested that value creation in AI will increasingly shift toward companies that own local data and context, rather than being concentrated only among the developers of large AI models.
IT companies likely to see 2-3% AI led deflation over the next 1-2 years
The rise of artificial intelligence is anticipated to contribute to ongoing revenue challenges within the IT services sector. Leading firms such as Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro have begun to adapt their revenue models. While some leaders believe AI-related growth may soon balance out traditional losses, worries about AI-induced deflation and reduced discretionary spending linger. Analysts suggest that these trends could persist until at least FY29 during contract renewals.
Global Market Today: Asian shares, US futures rise on AI-trade revival
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.6% with shares gaining in South Korea and Japan. The Kospi Index rose 1.9%, rebounding after one of the country’s worst IPO debuts on record.
US stocks today: US stocks gain as healthcare stocks hit record high, oil prices fall
Wall Street's main indexes saw increases driven by a rally in healthcare stocks that reached record highs. Easing oil prices contributed to a recovery from the previous week's technology led selloff. Major companies like General Motors and Steel Dynamics reported disappointing earnings forecasts, while 3M and Equifax exceeded expectations. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming corporate earnings reports from several high-profile companies.
Korea’s KOSPI crashes another 5% as AI rout deepens; AI bellwether down over 40% from peak
Chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. headed for its lowest close since April. Data-center infrastructure company Elice Inc. plunged as much as 32% in its trading debut in Seoul. Both AI bellwethers SK Hynix and Samsung have plunged 35% and 22%, respectively.
AI stocks rebound as CoreWeave jumps on Goldman Sachs upgrade
AI stocks rebound after last week’s sharp selloff, with semiconductor stocks leading the recovery. CoreWeave gains after Goldman Sachs upgrades the stock to buy, while Intel, Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom also rise. Investors now turn to upcoming technology earnings for clues on AI spending, valuations, debt and interest rates.
US Market: Wall Street’s AI rally faces test as Meta earnings loom
Wall Street’s AI-driven rally faces a crucial test as Meta, semiconductor makers and major companies report quarterly earnings. Investors will scrutinise AI infrastructure spending, profitability prospects, valuations and chip demand. Rising Treasury yields and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes add uncertainty, raising questions about the sustainability of technology-led market gains.
Jefferies’ Chris Wood says it’s time to diversify beyond AI. Where should investors look now?
Jefferies’ Chris Wood is urging investors to diversify beyond AI as earnings growth for global AI stocks is expected to slow sharply and valuations remain elevated. His Asia portfolio retains exposure to semiconductor companies while avoiding heavy AI capex spenders, with India, China and other Asian markets featuring prominently in the allocation.
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