Will Micron Set Off An October Volatility Spike?
October 1, 2026
Micron earnings serve as a vital bellwether for AI demand, signaling potential October volatility.
Global diesel and jet fuel shortages are intensifying as production shifts toward lighter crude oils.
Bridging the gap to Social Security requires balancing high yields with capital preservation.
The 10-year Treasury yield's surge above 5% ends the low-rate era, signaling a return to historical norms.
The feeling of falling behind is an illusion. The discomfort it spawns is real. A trade placed to relieve that discomfort swings at nothing the market offered.
Sixteen companies will have reported by the end of September as we gear up for peak earnings season. S&P 500 earnings are forecast to jump 23.9% in Q3, all told.
October 1, 2026
Nike beat Q1 earnings estimates with an EPS of $0.48, though revenue missed expectations at $11.21 billion.
October 1, 2026
The Dollar Index hit a new peak as surging crude oil prices and a sinking Euro drive greenback demand.
October 1, 2026
Anthropic targets a mid-November IPO with a valuation up to $2 trillion, even as losses mount.
October 1, 2026
Meta Platforms is undervalued as heavy AI CapEx spending hides the rapid success of its Muse AI agent.
October 1, 2026
The "Augmentation Economy" is redefining productivity by using AI to enhance human expertise rather than replace it.
October 1, 2026
AI spending is pivoting as inference demand surpasses training for the first time.
October 1, 2026
A current corrective pullback offers a strategic entry point before the next impulsive leg higher resumes.
October 1, 2026
Wheat and corn futures retreated following bearish USDA supply data, while soybeans climbed on positive quarterly stocks reports.