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Meta Platforms (META) Q3 earnings preview: Can AI returns justify surging infrastructure spending?

Meta Platforms (META) heads into Q3 2026 earnings as investors assess whether AI monetisation and advertising growth can justify surging infrastructure spending. With revenue expected to rise 23.6% year-on-year to US$63.34 billion, attention turns to operating margins, free cash flow and 2027 capex guidance. Technically, META's bullish momentum remains intact above 653.17 pivotal support, while a breakout above 734.84 could expose the next resistance zone at 777.60/793.70.

21-10-2026 01:54 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Tesla Ahead of Q3 2026 Earnings: strong deliveries, weakening demand in China, and a major test for Cybercab

Tesla is set to report its Q3 2026 earnings on October 21 after beating vehicle delivery expectations. Strong exports from China, accelerating Cybercab development, and growing energy storage ambitions highlight the company's potential, while margin pressure, weakening domestic demand in China, and regulatory challenges remain key risks for investors.

20-10-2026 08:15 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

CoreWeave under pressure from mounting debt as rising borrowing costs worry investors

CoreWeave shares are under heavy pressure as mounting debt, soaring borrowing costs, and refinancing risks raise concerns about the sustainability of its AI infrastructure expansion. Despite strong demand and a $104 billion contract backlog, investors are questioning the company's financial outlook.

16-10-2026 16:05 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Chart alert: Dow Jones bullish catch-up over Nasdaq 100 as AI rotation accelerates

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has shifted from September's laggard to October's outperformer, gaining 2.46% through 15 October versus the Nasdaq 100's 1.86% decline. Rotation away from AI-linked semiconductor stocks towards healthcare and consumer sectors is driving the Dow's relative strength. Technically, US Wall Street 30 has broken above a medium-term descending channel, with 51,950 as pivotal support and a clearance above 52,390 potentially targeting 52,687 and 53,100.

16-10-2026 09:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong

France: Debt risks are mounting

French bond spreads have narrowed, but high debt and resistance to reform continue to undermine confidence. Pressure on Italian bonds signals contagion risks. Stronger banks and ECB intervention tools reduce the likelihood of a repeat sovereign debt crisis, although lasting stability requires a credible French fiscal plan.

09-10-2026 15:27 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

JPMorgan Q3 earnings preview: Can strong banking momentum continue?

JPMorgan Chase heads into Q3 2026 earnings with a high bar after an exceptional Q2, as investors assess whether strong net interest income, Global Markets revenue and investment banking momentum can continue. Credit quality and expenses are key risks. Technically, JPM is attempting a bullish reversal above its 200-day MA, with 323.00/315.70 as pivotal support and a break above 351.55 potentially opening a retest of the 366.50 record high.

07-10-2026 05:04 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump-Xi summit: five issues to watch and the trading playbook

The 24 September Trump–Xi meeting could set the next direction for global risk sentiment as markets await an extension of the US–China trade truce, targeted tariff cuts and agricultural purchases. This trading playbook highlights five assets most exposed to the outcome: USD/CNH, Hang Seng Tech, AUD/USD, the Nasdaq 100, and Singapore’s STI, and explains how traders can position for a deal, disappointment, or a sell-the-fact reversal.

22-09-2026 10:18 GMT by Kelvin Wong

NVIDIA earnings preview: AI capex, Blackwell ramp and 216.40 bullish breakout hold the key

NVIDIA heads into Q2 FY2027 earnings as the market’s key test of whether AI infrastructure demand is still accelerating fast enough to justify its US$5 trillion-plus valuation. Traders will focus on Data Centre revenue, Blackwell and Rubin execution, gross margins, Q3 guidance and AI capex sustainability. Technically, a breakout above 216.40 could revive the medium-term uptrend, while a daily close below 195.95 would weaken the bullish reversal case.

26-08-2026 05:42 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: Microsoft (MSFT) bearish Head & Shoulders pattern emerges ahead of earnings

Microsoft's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings will be closely watched as investors assess whether the software giant can convert record AI infrastructure spending into stronger Azure growth, Copilot monetisation, and free cash flow. With Microsoft's Capex-to-Revenue ratio reaching a record high among the Magnificent 7 and technical indicators turning increasingly bearish, traders will focus on whether management's guidance can justify its elevated AI investment strategy.

29-07-2026 06:59 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: Intel (INTC) bearish momentum intact below 120.35 as earnings loom

Intel reports its Q2 2026 earnings with investors closely watching whether its AI-driven turnaround can justify its 172% year-to-date rally. Beyond headline EPS and revenue, traders will focus on Data Centre and AI growth, capital expenditure, free cash flow, and management guidance. With technical indicators weakening and AI spending coming under greater scrutiny following Alphabet's earnings, Intel faces a critical test of both fundamentals and market sentiment.

23-07-2026 09:11 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: Nasdaq 100 at risk of triggering a multi-week corrective decline leg

The Nasdaq 100 is showing signs of increasing technical and fundamental weakness as AI infrastructure stocks lose momentum and semiconductor volatility accelerates. Leveraged unwinding in memory-chip leaders, concerns over rising capital expenditure, and delayed AI monetisation are weighing on valuations. Discover why the 28,200 support level is a critical technical trigger and how semiconductor weakness could drive a broader multi-week correction in US technology stocks.

17-07-2026 10:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: Bullish exhaustion signals sighted in Goldman Sachs (GS) ahead of earnings

Goldman Sachs heads into its Q2 2026 earnings after outperforming the S&P 500 and financial sector by a wide margin, raising the bar for another positive surprise. Investors will focus on investment banking fees, trading revenue, and management's outlook for capital markets activity. With US CPI, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony, and renewed Middle East tensions also driving sentiment, bearish technical signals suggest the stock may be approaching a mean-reversion phase.

14-07-2026 08:43 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: SpaceX (SPCX) Nasdaq-100 inclusion flashes a historical “sell-the-news” warning

SpaceX's fast-tracked inclusion into the Nasdaq-100 is expected to unleash around US$4.3 billion of passive buying from index-tracking funds, but history suggests investors should be wary of a potential "sell-the-news" reversal. Explore why previous Nasdaq-100 additions such as Palantir and Strategy experienced sharp post-inclusion corrections, how SpaceX's elevated AI-driven valuation increases downside risks, and the key technical levels traders should monitor.

07-07-2026 08:58 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: S&P 500 risks bull trap as stronger US dollar threatens Q2 rally

The S&P 500 finished Q2 2026 with its strongest quarterly performance since 2020 after a late surge driven by institutional window dressing and easing US-Iran tensions. However, the rally now faces a critical test as the US Dollar Index breaks to a 13-month high following the June FOMC meeting. Investors are closely watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech and this week's US jobs report, with further dollar strength potentially triggering a short-term bearish reversal in US equities.

01-07-2026 09:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Micron earnings beat sparks global semiconductor rally, USD remains firm

Global technology stocks rebounded after Micron Technology delivered blockbuster FY Q3 earnings and record guidance, reinforcing confidence that AI infrastructure spending remains exceptionally resilient. Strong demand for HBM reignited semiconductor shares across Asia, while crude oil extended losses as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unwind the geopolitical risk premium. Investors are now turning their focus to the US Core PCE inflation as the next major market catalyst.

25-06-2026 03:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Micron Technology (MU) forecast: Bearish momentum signals are emerging

Micron Technology heads into its FYQ3 earnings release after an extraordinary 268% year-to-date rally, making it one of the best-performing AI infrastructure stocks of 2026. Investors are closely watching demand for high-bandwidth memory, DRAM and NAND pricing, margin expansion, and forward guidance to gauge the sustainability of the AI spending boom. While fundamentals remain strong, technical indicators suggest the stock may be vulnerable to profit-taking.

24-06-2026 11:22 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Tech selloff deepens as US Dollar strength pressures global markets

Global markets turned defensive as a broad technology selloff hit Wall Street and Asia-Pacific semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq 100 plunged 3.3% while the US Dollar Index extended its breakout above 101.00, supported by rising Treasury yields and persistent higher-for-longer rate expectations. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to slide as Iranian export waivers and normalised Strait of Hormuz shipping flows accelerated the unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium.

24-06-2026 04:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US stock futures and Asia Pacific equities wobbled on a firmer US dollar

Global markets entered a more cautious phase as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields offset positive sentiment from easing Middle East tensions. Oil prices continued to decline following the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap and temporary authorisation of Iranian crude exports. AI-related capital expenditure remained a bright spot, with Micron and Anthropic unveiling a major strategic partnership that lifted semiconductor stocks and reinforced the long-term AI infrastructure investments.

23-06-2026 04:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Markets whipsawed as fresh geopolitical friction jolts Switzerland peace talks

Global markets started the week cautiously as fresh geopolitical friction disrupted US-Iran peace negotiations in Switzerland. Although the Strait of Hormuz remains open and crude oil exports continue to flow normally, investors remain wary of potential setbacks to a permanent agreement. The US dollar extended its strength on the back of the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy stance, while Asian currencies faced renewed pressure and equity performance diverged across the region.

22-06-2026 04:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US stock futures retreated ahead of Juneteenth holiday, US dollar remains firm

Global markets are adjusting to a new post-conflict reality as the Strait of Hormuz officially reopens following the US-Iran peace agreement. Oil prices have plunged to multi-month lows, removing much of the geopolitical inflation premium that dominated markets earlier this year. Meanwhile, the US dollar remains firmly supported by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance under Chair Kevin Warsh, while equities balance improving risk sentiment against higher-for-longer interest rates.

19-06-2026 05:06 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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