The financial world is abuzz with the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision, with markets largely pricing in a 25-basis-point reduction in October 2025, following an earlier cut in September. This move, driven by signs of a moderating U.S. economy and a softening labor market despite lingering inflation
The U.S. job market is exhibiting undeniable signs of a significant slowdown, a trend that is profoundly influencing the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory. Recent data, as of October 28, 2025, points to a substantial cooling, with job growth figures being revised downwards and unemployment ticking upwards. This shift
October 28, 2025, marked a notable divergence in the S&P 500, as the Consumer Staples sector experienced a 0.33% decline, standing out as one of the few laggards on a day when growth-oriented sectors celebrated significant surges. This underperformance hints at a broader rotation of investor capital, suggesting
Asset management firm Artisan Partners (NYSE:APAM) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 7.8% year on year to $301.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.02 per share was 5.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the financial markets brace for what many consider an inevitable series of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in late 2025, a palpable tension underscores the prevailing optimism. While the anticipation of reduced borrowing costs is largely baked into current valuations, the specific rhetoric employed by Chairman Jerome Powell in
What happens when a 130-year-old company shows it can still adapt on the fly? Coca-Cola's September turnaround and margin expansion tell a compelling growth story.
Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA)
jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after investor optimism grew ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, scheduled for release on October 29. Wall Street expected the online used car platform to report a significant jump in earnings, with forecasts pointing to a year-over-year increase of over 100%. Revenue was also projected to climb by about 40% to over $5 billion.
Shares of parcel delivery company UPS (NYSE:UPS)
jumped 8.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The parcel delivery company announced adjusted earnings per share of $1.74, which topped the consensus estimate of $1.31. Revenue also came in ahead of estimates at $21.4 billion, though this represented a 3.8% decline compared to the same quarter last year. Looking ahead, the company's revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of around $24 billion was roughly in line with analyst expectations. The better-than-expected profitability, despite declining year-over-year sales, drove the positive market reaction.
Shares of money transfer company Western Union (NYSE:WU) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced plans to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system, signaling a significant move toward integrating blockchain technology into its global operations.
October 28, 2025 – The global commodity markets are currently presenting a starkly divergent picture for two of the world's most consumed agricultural staples: sugar and coffee. While sugar prices have experienced a significant downturn, driven by robust global supplies and evolving demand patterns, coffee prices have defied earlier expectations of
Shares of online study and academic help platform Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) fell 13.8% in the morning session after the company announced a massive restructuring plan that included laying off 45% of its workforce and bringing back its former CEO to deal with the negative impact of Artificial Intelligence on its business.
Shares of investment analytics provider MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) jumped 4% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter financial results that surpassed Wall Street's profit expectations.
As October 2025 draws to a close, the specter of inflation continues to cast a long shadow over global financial markets, presenting both challenges and opportunities for investors. While recent data suggests a slight moderation, the annual inflation rate in the United States remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's target,
The financial world is abuzz as major U.S. stock indices have surged to unprecedented levels, marking new all-time highs as of late October 2025. This remarkable rally is predominantly fueled by an exceptionally strong corporate earnings season, which has seen a vast majority of public companies exceed profit expectations.
Off-Road and powersports vehicle corporation Polaris (NYSE:PII) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $1.84 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $7 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.41 per share was 92.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Lifestyle clothing conglomerate VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 3.5% year on year to $2.80 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $2.90 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 22.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
