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Stock Market Daily Podcast
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Is Amazon stock winning?
Amazon jumped roughly 9.6% in a day, prompting a fresh look at how it stacks up against peers on margins, growth, and valuation. The company’s 11.4% operating margin trails Microsoft’s but pairs with solid 12‑month revenue growth (~10.9%) and a one‑year gain of about 31% at ~37x earnings. The big question for investors: can this momentum persist versus mega‑cap competitors, or is sentiment running ahead of fundamentals?
Why is Blackstone stock falling?
Blackstone shares have slid for seven straight sessions, down about 9.3%, after mixed Q3 results: revenue rose 20% year over year but missed estimates, and operating margins slipped. Roughly $12 billion in market value evaporated, leaving the firm near a $175 billion cap and lagging the broader S&P 500 year‑to‑date. The streak underscores shifting sentiment in alternatives—raising the classic debate between a value opportunity and a deeper reset.
Earnings, deals and trade set the tone for the week
Markets opened the week with a lift from a U.S.–China trade truce and fresh deal news, including Microsoft’s $9.7 billion agreement with IREN for NVIDIA chip access and Kimberly‑Clark’s plan to acquire Kenvue at a $48.7 billion value. Earnings remain in focus with Palantir, AMD, Uber, Shopify, and Pfizer on deck, while the ongoing government shutdown and OPEC+ supply signals add crosscurrents. Expect traders to watch ISM and sentiment data for confirmation of momentum.
Stocks, bonds, gold, crypto — where is money flowing?
Flows were mixed: equities edged higher while bonds slipped on the day, gold softened short‑term but remains up for the month, and bitcoin bounced even as its weekly trend was lower. The rotation hints at a cautious risk‑on tilt with pockets of defensiveness still intact. For allocators, shifting correlations and leadership changes are key signals of evolving macro regimes.
EU eyes US SEC‑style regulator to oversee stocks and crypto, but not everyone’s on board
The European Union is considering expanding ESMA’s powers to create a more centralized, SEC‑like authority overseeing both traditional markets and crypto venues. Proponents say it would reduce fragmentation and boost competitiveness; exchange groups are pushing back over scope and control. Any move here could reshape compliance playbooks for exchanges operating across the bloc.
‘This is crazy’ — Elon Musk issues serious $38 trillion U.S. ‘bankruptcy’ warning amid bitcoin volatility
Elon Musk warned that U.S. debt dynamics are increasingly unsustainable, arguing only rapid growth driven by AI and robotics can prevent a fiscal crisis. His comments landed alongside fresh crypto weakness and renewed concern that leveraged market structure could amplify bitcoin’s swings. The takeaway for investors: macro policy and liquidity signals remain key drivers for digital assets in the near term.
Bitcoin drop may be warning for stocks: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin slipped to near $107,500 as it decoupled from the Nasdaq, a pattern that has previously preceded equity peaks, while options positioning in mega‑caps shows signs of exuberance. Bulls cite strong November seasonality, but technicians flag a bearish “megaphone” pattern and rising vol, with derivatives liquidations a live risk. With key U.S. data and policy remarks ahead, crypto’s tape could be an early barometer for broader risk sentiment.
