Tech’s $380 billion splurge: This quarter’s winners and losers of the AI spending boom

With the largest cloud and internet companies reporting results this week, it’s clear that spending on artificial intelligence is only increasing.
Nvidia’s Huang downplays concerns over selling AI chips to Beijing: It has ‘plenty’ of its own

“It’s in the best interest of America to serve that China market. It’s in the best interest of China to have the American technology,” the Nvidia CEO said.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Brighthouse Financial, Amazon, Ramaco Resources and more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Affirm gets boost from New York Life with $750 million loan deal

Affirm has secured similar funding lines with Liberty Mutual Investments, PGIM, and Sixth Street Partners, a trend across the buy-now-pay-later sector.
Here are Friday’s biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Roblox, First Solar, Coinbase & more

Here are Friday’s biggest calls on Wall Street.
Chocolate’s reign over Halloween is under threat from inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices

Chocolate prices soar nearly 30% this Halloween, pushing shoppers toward gummies and sour treats as cocoa costs and inflation haunt candy aisles.
Chevron earnings beat Wall Street estimates as oil production hits record boosted by Hess acquisition

Chevron’s production in the Permian, Gulf of Mexico and Kazakhstan increased despite lower oil prices.
Apple’s latest earnings came in hot thanks to the iPhone 17. Here’s how analysts are reacting

For the most part, Apple’s fiscal fourth-quarter results has analysts thinking the stock is primed for more gains going forward.
Exxon earnings fall on lower oil prices as OPEC+ raises production

Exxon Mobil on Friday reported third quarter earnings that fell year over year, as oil prices tumbled due in large part to OPEC+ increasing production.
Millions face ‘huge sticker shock’ when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1

Millions of households logging on to enroll in a health plan via the Affordable Care Act marketplace will see much higher premiums.