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Thursday, November 05

Noteworthy macro moves today: Hang Seng 50 Index (China) +3.8%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) -1.0%. Gold +1.5%. Noteworthy US mega-cap moves today: SK Hynix Inc (SKHY) -6.3%. Tencent Holdings Ltd (TCEHY) +4.9%. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) -4.8%.

Global equity markets are trading generally higher, with notable gains in Asia led by the Hang Seng Index, which rose significantly following positive cues from the U.S. midterm elections. In the U.S., equity indices are mixed; while the Dow and S&P 500 are higher, the Nasdaq is lower due to concerns over potential regulatory scrutiny on technology stocks following Democratic gains in Congress.

In the U.S., initial jobless claims fell to 189k for the week ending October 31, below market expectations of 196k and matching a 57-year low recorded in July. This indicates continued resilience in the labor market despite economic headwinds, supporting a cautious outlook among investors as they await further employment data.

The Bank of England raised its interest rate to 4% today, marking its first increase since August 2023, as policymakers aim to address persistent inflationary pressures exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. The decision was widely anticipated and reflects ongoing concerns about energy prices affecting broader economic conditions.

In Germany, factory orders rose by 4.4% month-on-month in September, recovering from a significant decline in August but falling short of forecasts for a larger increase. Meanwhile, France's industrial production declined by 0.5%, indicating potential weaknesses amid inflationary pressures that could impact consumer spending.

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) [-4.5%]
Concerns over potential tighter regulation of artificial intelligence following the recent U.S. elections are weighing on semiconductor stocks, contributing to a decline in the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF. This downward movement aligns with a broader downturn in the South Korean market, particularly as the Kospi experiences significant losses. Weakness in stocks such as SK Hynix has been notable, facing selling pressure due to these regulatory fears. While Korea Electric Power Corp has seen gains, they have not been enough to offset the negative impact from chipmakers. The ETF is also declining as technology stocks across Asia, including in South Korea and Japan, are under pressure due to similar concerns.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) [-3.4%]
Qualcomm's reduced price target and operational challenges in the semiconductor sector have contributed to sharp declines among key holdings in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF, including NVIDIA, AMD, Micron, and Marvell. Negative analyst actions have added to the downturn, with Micron halting construction in Taiwan and NVIDIA facing shipment delays for its AI chips to China. Despite AMD reporting strong demand for its data center products, it also experienced a decline amid overall sector weakness. The fund is declining in pre-market trading. Social media posts highlighted that SMH is continuing to trend downward after losing its 200-day moving average, with one user suggesting that sustained declines could indicate a significant downturn for the tech sector in the coming days.

ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) [-2.3%]
Qualcomm and Rockwell Automation reported disappointing earnings, with Qualcomm facing a price target reduction from Barclays and Rockwell missing sales estimates while providing lower guidance. The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF is experiencing a decline in pre-market hours, driven by significant drops in several of its holdings. Additionally, Ouster and Teradyne saw notable losses amid broader declines in the semiconductor sector, influenced by mixed results in Asian markets. The fund's performance is also consistent with a slight decline in the Nasdaq 100 Index, reflecting ongoing concerns over regulatory scrutiny in the technology sector.

TM | +8.2% | +256.5B
Toyota Motor Corp | Consumer Discretionary
Toyota Motor Corp raised its fiscal year 2027 operating income forecast to ¥3.9 trillion from ¥3.4 trillion and increased its net income attributable forecast to ¥3.57 trillion from ¥3.25 trillion, as reported early Thursday. The company also announced a ¥300 billion increase in share repurchase authorization and maintained an interim dividend of ¥50 per share, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns. Despite lowering its sales revenue forecast to ¥53.5 trillion from ¥54 trillion, Toyota reported a 26.1% year-over-year rise in first-half net income to ¥2.236 trillion, or ¥185.97 per share. The strong profit outlook and share buyback plan have contributed to positive market sentiment surrounding the stock. In pre-market trading, shares are advancing sharply, while they approach the upper end of their one-month range.

APP | +21.2% | +23.3B
AppLovin Corporation | Communication Services
AppLovin Corporation's stock advanced sharply in pre-market trading following the release of its third-quarter earnings report, which exceeded expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $4.30, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.07, and revenue of $2.185 billion, up 55% year-over-year and above the expected $2.078 billion. AppLovin also provided a positive revenue outlook for the fourth quarter, projecting between $2.365 billion and $2.395 billion, compared to analyst estimates of $2.251 billion. Oppenheimer raised its price target for the stock to $520 from $490 while maintaining an Outperform rating. Social media posts highlighted the strong earnings performance, with one user calling it "one of the best earnings this quarter." AppLovin's net income for the first nine months of 2026 reached $3.91 billion, exceeding the total for all of 2025.

TPR | +15.2% | +4.3B
Tapestry, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary
Tapestry, Inc. reported strong fiscal first-quarter results for 2027, with revenue of $1.9 billion, an 11% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.82, surpassing estimates of $1.57. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to between $8.5 billion and $8.6 billion and adjusted EPS to a range of $8.25 to $8.35. Additionally, Tapestry plans to return approximately $2.0 billion to shareholders, including a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4625 per share. These developments contributed to the stock's sharp rise during pre-market hours. Social media posts highlighted the earnings results and guidance revisions, noting a direct-to-consumer revenue growth of 9% and the addition of 2.6 million new consumers, with around 35% from Generation Z.

U | +18.2% | +4.0B
Unity Software Inc. | Information Technology
Unity Software Inc. reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, achieving total revenue of $622 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $567.4 million. This marked the company's first GAAP profitable quarter since its IPO, with net income of $122 million and adjusted EBITDA of $257 million, both exceeding analyst expectations. Strategic revenue grew 59% year-over-year, driven by a 126% increase in its Vector product. For the fourth quarter, Unity forecasts strategic revenue between $683 million and $691 million, well above analyst estimates. These strong results and positive guidance have led to a sharp increase in the stock price during pre-market trading. Social media posts highlighted key financial metrics from the earnings report, with users discussing the significant revenue beat and optimistic guidance for Q4.

CHYM | +7.9% | +1.0B
Chime Financial, Inc. | Financials
Chime Financial, Inc. shares are sharply higher in pre-market trading following multiple price target upgrades from analysts. Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $43.00 from $38.00 while maintaining a Buy rating. Scotiabank increased its target to $44.00 from $42.00, keeping a Sector Outperform rating. JPMorgan also lifted its target to $40.00 from $35.00 with an Overweight rating. These upgrades reflect growing confidence in Chime's performance after its recent earnings report, which highlighted revenue of $718 million, exceeding estimates, and a year-over-year increase in active members. Social media posts noted the company's raised fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance, projecting between $2.79 billion and $2.80 billion, surpassing previous estimates.

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