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Monday, October 05

Noteworthy macro moves today: EUR/USD -0.4%. Nikkei 225 Index (Japan) +2.6%. Noteworthy US mega-cap moves today: Intel Corp (INTC) -3.4%. Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) -0.4%.

Global equity markets are generally higher today, with notable gains in Asia as the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan surged by 2.6%. This positive sentiment follows a strong performance on Wall Street last Friday, where major indices advanced after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data reduced expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.

In the Eurozone, the S&P Global Composite PMI was released today, showing a rise to 53.1 for September, matching forecasts and indicating solid growth in private-sector activity at its highest level in nearly three and a half years. The Services PMI also confirmed expansion at 53, reflecting robust demand despite rising inflationary pressures.

Conversely, France's CAC 40 is under pressure today due to concerns over fiscal stability and political uncertainty ahead of upcoming elections; it has fallen amid worries about rising borrowing costs following a significant widening of the French-German bond yield spread.

The cash equity and bond markets in China are closed today for National Day Golden Week, which may impact overall market liquidity globally as trading continues in other regions.

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) [+12.9%]
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF is experiencing a significant pre-market surge following Flavio Bolsonaro's strong performance in the first round of Brazil's presidential elections, where he secured approximately 47% of the votes. His main opponent, incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, garnered about 45% and will face Bolsonaro in a runoff later this month. This political development has prompted analysts to predict a rally in Brazilian markets, contributing to a notable advance for the fund. Additionally, there is increased interest in March call options for the fund. The ETF is trading sharply higher as it approaches the upper end of its recent trading range.

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) [+1.9%]
Silver prices are advancing in pre-market trading, supported by a broader positive movement in precious metals following weaker-than-expected job growth data for September, which has tempered expectations for a near-term rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Gold prices are also rising as investors reassess Fed policy, while concerns about low global oil stockpiles may be adding inflationary pressures relevant to precious metals. The iShares Silver Trust is gaining alongside platinum, which has seen similar upward movement amid increased demand for safe-haven assets. SLV has broken down from its recent range and is currently below the 10/21 cloud, with market commentary indicating key support and resistance levels to watch.

United States Oil Fund LP (USO) [-1.5%]
The United States Oil Fund LP is trading lower in pre-market hours, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply concerns in the oil market. Iran has announced it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. meets seven outlined conditions, potentially prolonging disruptions in this vital energy corridor. Additionally, Saudi Aramco's CEO warned that global oil stockpiles are critically low due to ongoing conflicts, exacerbating worries about oil supply. WTI crude prices are also declining amid these tensions, trading significantly below their 20-day moving average after three consecutive sessions of losses. The asset remains near the lower end of its one-month trading range.

NU | +12.6% | +9.2B
Nu Holdings Ltd. | Financials
Nu Holdings Ltd. shares are climbing sharply in pre-market trading following Brazil’s first-round presidential election results, where right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This movement coincides with a statement from Nu indicating it is not pursuing a deal with Britain's Monzo. The stock's advance aligns with a broader rally in Brazilian markets, as evidenced by the significant rise in the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), which is also reacting positively to the election outcome. Earlier in the session, Nu Holdings peaked before slightly retracing but remains higher since Friday's close.

PTC | +35.9% | +8.1B
PTC Inc | Information Technology
Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire PTC Inc for $205 per share, valuing the software company at approximately $22.6 billion. This acquisition price represents a premium of 42.3% over PTC's last closing price and is expected to close by the third quarter of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. Both companies' boards have unanimously approved the deal, which is Schneider's largest acquisition to date, aimed at enhancing its industrial software and AI capabilities. Following the announcement, shares of PTC are trading sharply higher in pre-market hours.

PCVX | +57.7% | +7.4B
Vaxcyte Inc | Health Care
Vaxcyte Inc announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 OPUS-1 study of VAX-31, a 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, which met all prespecified primary endpoints. The trial, involving over 4k adults, demonstrated noninferiority for all 28 serotypes shared with existing vaccines, while three unique serotypes showed superiority. The safety profile was comparable to current vaccines, with no serious adverse events linked to the study. Following the announcement, Guggenheim analyst Seamus Fernandez raised the price target for Vaxcyte to $125 from $116, maintaining a Buy rating. In pre-market trading, Vaxcyte's shares are sharply higher since Friday's close.

CBRS | +4.5% | +1.8B
Cerebras Systems Inc | Information Technology
Freedom Capital upgraded Cerebras Systems Inc to a 'Buy' rating with a price target of $209, which has contributed to a positive shift in investor sentiment after a recent period of downward pressure on the stock. Shares are advancing following comments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who described the company as a "close partner" and emphasized their collaboration in enhancing AI inference speed. Earlier in the session, shares pulled back from a session high but remain higher compared to Friday's close.

VST | +3.5% | +1.7B
Vistra Corp | Utilities
Vistra Corp shares advanced in pre-market trading following reports of a proposed $4.2 billion federal loan aimed at enhancing the company's nuclear power output. This funding initiative, part of the U.S. Department of Energy's strategy, will support upgrades at three nuclear reactors in Ohio and Pennsylvania, enabling a quicker response to rising electricity demand. An SEC filing also revealed that Vistra Operations Company amended its credit agreement, extending the revolving credit maturity date to September 29, 2027. Despite earlier fluctuations, the stock has shown notable strength amid this news.

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