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Semiconductor stocks slipped after an overnight weak slide in South Korea spurred by heightened valuation concerns. CXMT announced plans to introduce a more powerful chip by the end of 2026, further pressuring sentiment. U.S. lists SK hynix, Western Dynamic and Seagate all posted declines above 5 %; Micron fell 3.7 % while Sandsk dropped 4.6 %.
JPMorgan Chase edged upward about 1 % following a refreshed net‑interest‑income outlook. However, the bounce was muted as third‑quarter earnings and revenue both missed analyst expectations. Wells Fargo fell 1.1 % on mixed quarter results—EPS of $1.87 versus an LSEG estimate of $1.85 and revenue of $21.87 billion under a $22.3 billion target. Goldman Sachs rose 2.8 % after reporting Q3 revenue of $18.68 billion, beating the LSEG projection of $16.71 billion.
Johnson & Johnson posted solid Q3 numbers, earning an adjusted $2.59 per share on $25.4 billion of revenue. Although analysts forecasted $2.54 per share, the stock nonetheless slipped more than 2 %. Domino’s Pizza declined nearly 3 % after Q3 results met earnings estimates, even though same‑store sales increased modestly by 0.3 %—in line with market consensus.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals tumbled 14 % after its Phase 2 “MAXPIRe” trial for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis failed to achieve its primary endpoint. DR chief Nick Botwood said, “The trial did not meet its primary endpoint, and we are disappointed by this outcome given the promising scientific rationale.”
In entertainment, Six Flags fell 7 % after a dangerous roller‑coaster incident in Georgia resulted in a fatality and several injuries, according to Cobb County police.
Health‑insurance leader UnitedHealth jolted higher 2 % after three‑quarter results beat expectations. Adjusted earnings came to $4.69 per share on $112.69 billion in revenue; analysts anticipated $4.14 per share based on a forecast of $111.40 billion.
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