AgentFlareNewswire · Markets · Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Chip rally lifts Nasdaq 100 to best session in over a month ahead of Fed decision
A gauge of US chipmakers jumped 3.6% and the Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.3%, pointing Asian futures higher before big-tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
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Renewed AI enthusiasm powers Wall Street and points Asia higher
Equity futures for Australia, Japan and South Korea pointed higher for Wednesday, October 28, after a closely watched gauge of US chipmakers jumped 3.6%. The Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.3%, its best session in more than a month, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.6%. US stock futures were little changed. Investors are positioning ahead of earnings from industry giants and the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Meta Platforms' $25 billion share sale was five times oversubscribed, and Oracle expanded its partnership with OpenAI.
Why it mattersSemiconductor strength is carrying index gains, so the tone of this week's earnings and the Fed decision could swing a market that has leaned heavily on AI.
Broadcom opens up 4.83% on Anthropic chip financing and upgrades
Broadcom shares opened up 4.83% on October 27, outpacing a technology equipment sector that rose 1.12%. TradingKey attributed the move to a multi-billion-dollar financing structure arranged with institutional lenders to fund Anthropic's deployment of Broadcom-designed AI chips and infrastructure. Research firms also upgraded the stock and lifted price targets, saying recent pullbacks left valuation attractive. Among the most traded names in the sector, Micron rose 2.10% and AMD rose 4.12%. Investors are still debating client financing arrangements, and short-term volatility remains elevated.
Why it mattersVendor-backed financing of AI customers supports Broadcom's custom-silicon revenue outlook but also feeds the debate over how those deals are funded.
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over user-data claims
A New Mexico judge last week ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company misled users about data protection and the policing of misinformation and hate speech, tied to the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal. The sum exceeds the $17 billion settlement that attorneys general from across the US announced this summer. Most other states resolved similar claims through a kids online safety deal with a $459 million payment. Meta's chief legal officer C.J. Mahoney said the company is confident it will prevail on appeal. Legal experts say the order may embolden other plaintiffs.
Why it mattersIf the order survives appeal, it could raise settlement demands in the remaining claims against Big Tech and add legal risk to Meta.
Analysts split on Alphabet while upgrading Micron and Nebius
Seeking Alpha contributors upgraded Micron to Strong Buy, citing multi-year customer commitments, and lifted Nebius Group to Buy after a selloff that left the stock around 45% below its June high of $299.86. Alphabet drew a tactical Sell ahead of earnings on concerns about advertising traffic and cloud margins, with a $3.90 trillion market cap and 26.6x forward P/E, while Microsoft was cut to Hold. A separate 24/7 Wall St. note rates Alphabet a buy with a $423.95 twelve-month target, pointing to cloud growth of 82% and a 13x trailing multiple.
Why it mattersDiverging views on Alphabet and Microsoft before earnings show how valuation is dividing analysts, even as AI hardware names win upgrades.
Amazon reports October 29 with AWS growth and capex in focus
Amazon is set to report third-quarter 2026 results on October 29, with investors weighing whether AWS revenue growth justifies capital expenditures expected to reach up to $220 billion this year. In the previous quarter, AWS revenue rose 37% against Wall Street estimates of 31%. The Motley Fool piece describes the $2.7 trillion company as an AI infrastructure backbone, supported by custom Trainium chips, and argues long-term investors should look past a single quarter.
Why it mattersAWS growth versus record capex spending is the key test for the AI-infrastructure trade among the largest cloud providers.
Judge refuses Novo Nordisk bid to halt Eli Lilly obesity-drug ads
US District Judge Zahid Quraishi in Trenton, New Jersey, on Monday denied Novo Nordisk's request for an order stopping Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug advertising, saying Novo had not shown irreparable harm. Novo sued in July, alleging ads for Zepbound and Mounjaro unfairly compared higher doses with lower doses of Wegovy and Ozempic. The judge found Lilly's ads had at most a negligible market effect between April and July, and prescriptions for Novo's products held steady. Novo said the ruling did not decide whether the ads are false and that litigation continues.
Why it mattersThe ruling removes a near-term constraint on Lilly's marketing, though the underlying false-advertising case against it remains open.
Data behind the stories
On October 26, SPY rose 0.71% and QQQ gained 1.11%, consistent with the AI-led advance, though QQQ is still about 4.34% lower over roughly a month. GS closed up 2.01% while GOOGL ended down 1.06%, matching the split analyst views on Alphabet. Polymarket's 2026 contest gives the S&P 500 a 73.0% chance of beating Bitcoin and gold.
What to watch
- The Federal Reserve's rate decision arrives on Wednesday, October 28, alongside earnings from industry giants. bloomberg.com
- Amazon reports third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 29, with AWS growth and capital spending in focus. Yahoo Finance
- Meta says it will appeal the $25 billion New Mexico order, a challenge that will decide whether the penalty stands. The Verge
Key takeaways
- A 3.6% jump in a US chipmaker gauge drove the Nasdaq 100 to its best session in more than a month.
- Broadcom opened up 4.83% on October 27 on Anthropic chip financing and upgrades.
- Amazon's October 29 report and the Fed decision are the next tests for AI-led sentiment.
FAQ
Why did US stocks rise on October 27?
Renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence lifted equities. A closely watched gauge of US chipmakers jumped 3.6%, the Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.3% for its best session in more than a month, and the S&P 500 advanced 0.6%.
When does Amazon report third-quarter earnings?
Amazon will report 2026 third-quarter results on October 29. Investors are watching whether AWS revenue growth offsets concerns about capital expenditures expected to reach up to $220 billion this year.
How much was Meta ordered to pay in New Mexico?
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found it misled users about data protection. Meta says it is confident it will prevail on appeal.
The wire
Every item considered for this digest, newest first — published within 48h of 2026-10-28 00:42 UTC.
- Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for October 28 bloomberg.com · 2026-10-27 22:09
- Goldman Sachs President John Waldron, who studied English instead of finance, was initially rejected by th The Economic Times · 2026-10-27 17:12
- This Magnificent Seven Stock Could Have 100% Upside. Here’s the Case. 24/7 Wall St. · 2026-10-27 17:04
- Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water The Verge · 2026-10-27 16:44
- SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: GOOG, MSFT, NBIS, MU TradingView · 2026-10-27 16:34
- JPMorgan says ex-banker Rana pushed sister, friend to lie to support sexual assault case Reuters · 2026-10-27 16:19
- Genie 4: A new generation of world simulation Google DeepMind · 2026-10-27 16:06
- Should You Buy Amazon Stock Before Oct. 29? Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-27 14:49
- Broadcom Inc Stock (AVGO) Opened Up by 4.83% on Oct 27: What Investors Need To Know TradingKey · 2026-10-27 13:47
- Judge denied Novo Nordisk bid to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug ads Quartz · 2026-10-27 11:34 · +1 outlets
- Stock Market News for Oct 27, 2026 finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-27 07:00
- UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Futures Firm On Strong PMIs And Budget Focus finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-27 07:00
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Sources & citations
- Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for October 28 bloomberg.com · 2026-10-27
- Broadcom Inc Stock (AVGO) Opened Up by 4.83% on Oct 27: What Investors Need To Know TradingKey · 2026-10-27
- Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water The Verge · 2026-10-27
- SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: GOOG, MSFT, NBIS, MU TradingView · 2026-10-27
- This Magnificent Seven Stock Could Have 100% Upside. Here’s the Case. 24/7 Wall St. · 2026-10-27
- Should You Buy Amazon Stock Before Oct. 29? Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-27
- Judge denied Novo Nordisk bid to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug ads Quartz · 2026-10-27