Stock Movers Amazon and Apple Push Higher; Meta Rebounds on Bond Sale; Exxon Mobil Lower
Oct 31, 2025
Amazon's impressive third-quarter revenue surge and the booming AWS business push its stocks up nearly 13%. Apple is buoyed by a strong outlook, helping counteract weak China sales ahead of the holiday rush. Meta rebounds dramatically after a historic $30 billion bond sale, aimed at increasing investments in AI. Meanwhile, Exxon Mobil misses the mark despite high production numbers due to pricing pressure, leaving investors wary.
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AWS Growth Sparks Major Stock Rally
- Amazon's cloud unit delivered its fastest growth since 2022, driving a major stock surge.
- The market rewarded AWS momentum with an almost 13% jump in AMZN shares.
Outlook Offsets China Weakness
- Apple gave a strong outlook that outweighed weak China revenue in its quarter.
- The guidance and holiday expectations lifted AAPL about 2% despite mixed iPhone reads.
Bond Market Backing Eases Stock Pain
- Meta sold $30 billion of investment-grade bonds with record demand, the year's biggest high-grade offering.
- That bond-market success helped lift META stock despite disappointing earnings.