Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.

Natural gas futures continued to decline as traders weighed rising inventories against potential heating demand heading into winter.

Stocks are under pressure today as earnings reports from Meta, IBM and Lam Research fail to lift investor sentiment around the AI/tech complex. Yields on 10-year Treasuries drop below 5.00%.

Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?

Solid earnings from Meta and Tesla, accompanied by Meta's better-than-expected guidance, appeared to impress and may provide more momentum for tech in what's been a strong week.

SpaceX and Netflix both topped expectations late Tuesday, though neither moved much in the aftermath. Meta and Tesla report later today. The 10-year yield and oil fell Tuesday.

Higher bond yields may offer retirees more income potential, but a diversified approach that balances income, risk, and spending needs remains important.

SpaceX reports later after a slight rebound for AI stocks yesterday ended an eight-day chip losing streak. Yields and oil remain in sharp focus, and Netflix also reports.

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