Wall Street Breakfast Nasdaq climbs on tech wins
Oct 31, 2025
Tech giants Amazon and Apple report strong earnings, boosting Nasdaq futures. A dispute over Disney channels darkening on YouTube TV causes subscriber frustration. Officials warn a government shutdown could disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans. Other trending topics include a canceled Trump-Putin summit, Meta’s record bond sale for AI costs, and SpaceX's potential $2B Pentagon deal. The market reflects mixed responses, especially with Roku's pre-market drop following its quarterly results.
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Tech Earnings Boost Market Mood
- Strong tech earnings can lift overall market sentiment and futures sharply higher.
- Amazon and Apple beat estimates, fueling a notable pre-market Nasdaq rally.
Amazon And Apple Deliver Upside
- Amazon exceeded Q3 sales, profit, and subscription estimates, driving a 12% pre-market jump.
- AWS revenue growth of 20% and Apple's guidance for double-digit iPhone growth supported investor optimism.
YouTube TV Blackout Affects Millions
- ESPN, ABC and 20+ channels went dark on YouTube TV after Google and Disney failed to reach a deal.
- YouTube TV told affected subscribers it may issue a $20 bill credit if channels remain unavailable.