Nvidia Set to Release Highly Anticipated Q3 Results
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the world’s most valuable company with a staggering $3.6 trillion market cap, will release its Q3 earnings after the close on Wednesday.
The results are expected to serve as a barometer for investor sentiment on tech stocks and the broader market, given Nvidia’s dominance in the AI sector. Analysts anticipate the chipmaker’s third-quarter revenue will surge by over 80% to $32.9 billion, driven by the continuing demand for AI technologies.
Options trading points to a potential $300-billion swing in market value, signaling a volatile session ahead. Nvidia’s stock jumped 5% on Tuesday as expectations mounted. Analysts at Wedbush are optimistic, forecasting another $2 billion beat in revenue and a bullish guidance for Q4, which they believe will reinforce Nvidia’s position at the center of the “AI Revolution.”
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Cautiously
U.S. stock futures inched higher Wednesday as investors awaited Nvidia’s results and additional corporate earnings reports. Retail giants Target (NYSE: TGT) and TJX (NYSE: TJX) will also release their quarterly numbers earlier in the day.
Additionally, Federal Reserve officials Lisa Cook, Michelle Bowman, and Susan Collins are scheduled to speak, with markets closely watching for comments on interest rates and monetary policy.
Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal Cable Networks
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is making headlines with reports of plans to spin off its NBCUniversal cable television networks, including MSNBC and CNBC.
The move reflects the shift away from traditional television to streaming platforms. The spun-off unit, which generated $7 billion in revenue over the past year, remains profitable but has faced declining viewership. Comcast will retain its NBC broadcast network, studios, theme parks, and the Peacock streaming service.
The spin-off, expected to take a year, will be led by Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal’s media group.
British Inflation Surges Past Expectations
October saw British inflation rise to 2.3% year-over-year, exceeding both September’s 1.7% and the Bank of England’s 2% target. This marks a significant increase, fueled by higher consumer prices and looming budget impacts from Britain’s new government.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that interest rates would only decrease gradually, despite the inflationary pressures.
Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Ukraine Tensions
Crude prices rose modestly on Wednesday as escalating hostilities in the Ukraine war raised concerns about potential disruptions to Russian oil supplies.
- U.S. crude futures (WTI): Up 0.5% to $69.58 per barrel
- Brent crude: Up 0.4% to $73.61 per barrel
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv closed earlier in the day following warnings of a potential strike, and tensions escalated after Ukraine used U.S. missiles to target Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s subsequent lowering of the threshold for nuclear retaliation has heightened geopolitical risks, adding to supply concerns.
However, gains were tempered by data from the American Petroleum Institute, which showed U.S. crude inventories rose by 4.75 million barrels last week, signaling weaker demand in the world’s largest energy market. Official inventory data is expected later in the session.
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