Happy Thursday! All eyes are on Intel as it gears up to report earnings after the bell today — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With billions in government backing and big bets from tech heavyweights too, this is a pivotal moment for the company and the semiconductor industry. Here’s your earnings preview and what analysts are watching.

Also, Tesla’s latest earnings sparked plenty of debate on Wall Street, revealing something that’s both impressive and concerning. Analysts are divided on the issue with many wondering if this is a bump in the road or something much larger. Read on for the full story.

Short Squeeze: Beyond Meat’s 500% surge this week has investors looking for the next explosive squeeze. Here’s a look at the 10 most shorted stocks.

Benzinga Survey: Tesla reported mixed earnings which matched RTB reader expectations with 53% predicting the company would beat estimates, and 47% expecting the company to miss.

Next up: Intel reports after the bell today. Will they beat estimates? Vote now!

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• MARKET HISTORY

• ONE FOR THE ROAD

Intel Q3 Preview: Here’s What To Watch + Nvidia, U.S. Government Stakes Don't Change Narrative

Intel reports earnings after the market close today and it’s shaping up to be one of its most closely watched in years — but not necessarily for the reasons investors might think.

With big names like Nvidia, SoftBank and even the U.S. government betting on Intel’s future, the company faces mounting pressure to prove that it can deliver. Analysts are split on the company. Read on for all the insights and what Wall Street will be watching later today.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes finished near the lows on Wednesday, amid trade tensions and a number of major earnings reports driving volatility. While President Trump confirmed his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — easing fears over U.S.-China tensions — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that the White House is still mulling plans to curb exports to China, building off Trump’s statement two weeks ago that the U.S. will implement export restrictions by Nov. 1. In addition to the market pullback, the 10-year yield declined to 3.95% — its lowest level this year. Gold prices steadied after sharp losses, and oil surged off a 5-month low on reports of impending sanctions against Russia.

On Our Radar: One of the busiest earning weeks of the season continues with a number of notable companies — Intel (INTC), Ford (F), Deckers (DECK) — reporting after the bell today.

Netflix (NFLX) plunged after reporting earnings as the tech giant had its worst day since April 2022. Super Micro (SMCI) and Robinhood (HOOD) weren’t far behind either. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Wednesday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Short Squeeze: Shares of Beyond Meat have soared more than 500% in the past week due to short covering. Which stocks could be next? Here’s a look at the 10 most shorted stocks.

AI Showdown: OpenAI vs. Palantir. One company is still a big winner in the AI race, while the other one is already priced to perfection. Read on to see which one is the smarter bet.

Tax Trouble: Netflix shares dipped sharply after a surprising tax-related charge, but insiders say the company’s momentum is far from over. Discover the highlights and lowlights from the most recent quarter and whether the selloff is a buying opportunity.

Robot Takeover: Amazon’s latest internal memos reveal a bold push toward robotic automation that could replace up to 600,000 future jobs, reshaping the future of work in warehouses. Dive into how this might impact the labor market and what it means for investors.

Unity Reversal? After a month-long slide, shares of Unity Software may be signaling a reversal and bullish rally. Read on for all the insights and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

Your FICO Score Tells You If You Can Handle A Mortgage.

It Does NOT Tell You If You Can Pay Back $50 In 10 Days.

Dave recognized that gap in 2019 and built something different: Cashflow-based AI underwriting, not credit scores.

Jason Wilk (CEO) and Kyle Beilman (CFO/COO) explain the system on Marketopolis — including what’s coming next.

On This Day In 1990…

United Parcel Service (UPS) made its highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange, marking one of the largest initial public offerings in U.S. history at the time. The company raised nearly $5.5 billion by selling 109.4 million shares at $50 each, giving the company a market cap of $60 billion. Demand for the IPO was so strong that it ended up being delayed by 45 minutes. Shares ended their first day of trading up 36%, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm. As of today, UPS has a market cap of $75 billion and hit a high of $200 billion during the height of the COVID pandemic.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Investing is a virtuous habit best started as early as possible.“

— Jack Bogle

Tesla Q3 Highlights: Analysts Are Mixed, Record EV Deliveries, Falling Profits, AI Ambitions — Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Tesla delivered a mixed earnings report after the market close on Wednesday as the EV giant saw record sales, but it also came with a price: shrinking profits. Shares tumbled on the news.

Here’s a look at what analysts had to say, as well as the highlights and lowlights from the past quarter.

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