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US economyUS producer prices: up 1.3% month over month (September 2026)Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed up 1.3% month over month for September 2026. The reading is higher than the previous one (up 0.5%).EarningsEli Lilly Sets October 29 for Third Quarter 2026 Results AnnouncementEli Lilly announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on October 29, with a conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.Company filingsSuper Micro Computer Appoints Mark Long as New Chief Financial Officer Succeeding David WeigandSuper Micro Computer (SMCI) announced the appointment of Mark Long as Chief Financial Officer of the company effective October 14, 2026, succeeding David Weigand who stepped down from the position on the same date, according to the company's filing.US economyUS initial jobless claims: 199 thousand claims (the week ending October 10, 2026)Data from the US Department of Labor showed 199 thousand claims for the week ending October 10, 2026. The reading is higher than the previous one (198 thousand claims).US economyUS retail sales: up 0.8% month over month (September 2026)Data from the US Census Bureau showed up 0.8% month over month for September 2026. The reading is lower than the previous one (up 1.3%).EarningsPrologis announces third quarter 2026 results with earnings per share of $0.86Prologis announced third quarter 2026 results, achieving earnings per share of $0.86 compared to $0.82 in the same period of 2025, while core funds from operations per share reached $1.60.EarningsCaterpillar Sets October 29 as Date for Announcing the Third Quarter 2026 ResultsCaterpillar announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on October 29.Market summaryNasdaq Falls 2% While Dow Holds Steady in Mixed SessionNasdaq 100 fell 2% and Russell 2000 dropped 1.9%, while the Dow Jones declined just 0.1%.Why it movedBank of America Falls 4.7% Following Third Quarter ResultsBank of America (BAC) stock closed down 4.7% at $51.41 on October 14, 2026, after the company announced third quarter results showing earnings per share of $0.91.Market summaryGold at $4,100 and Oil Approaches $95Gold recorded $4,100 per ounce and oil $95 per barrel, while VIX settled at 15.3.Market summaryPositive Breadth: 56 Advancing Stocks Against 45 Declining56 stocks advanced versus 45 declined, with 60% of stocks trading above their 200-day moving average.Market summaryUNH Rises 4.8% While Oracle Falls 8.8%UNH and BMY led gains with 4.8% and 4.6% rises, while ORCL fell 8.8%.Market summaryHealthcare Jumps 2.5% to Lead SectorsHealthcare sector rose 2.5% and consumer defensive gained 2.2%, while technology fell 3%.EarningsMedtronic Announces Completion of MiniMed Group Share Exchange OfferMedtronic completed its share exchange offer for MiniMed Group, divesting its entire stake of 252.8 million MiniMed shares in exchange for redeeming 55 million of its own common shares.Company filingsMerck Appoints Paul Diaz to Board of Directors Effective NovemberMerck announced that Paul Diaz will join its board of directors effective November 1, 2026, bringing the board to 14 members.Company filingsMerck: Change in Executive Management or Board of DirectorsMerck (MRK) disclosed to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): a change in executive management or board of directors.Company filingsDanaher Appoints Two New Board Members and Announces Retirement of AnotherDanaher announced the appointment of Daniel Comas and Robert Hirschberg to its board of directors effective immediately, while Alan Spoon informed the board of his decision to retire effective at the 2027 annual shareholders meeting.Company filingsDanaher: Changes in Executive Management or Board of Directors and Other EventsDanaher (DHR) disclosed to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): changes in executive management or board of directors, other events.EarningsBlackRock Reports Earnings Per Share of $10.57 in Third Quarter 2026BlackRock announced earnings per share of $10.57 (under accounting standards) or $15.93 (adjusted) for the third quarter 2026, with 19% revenue growth and 25% earnings per share growth compared to the prior year.EarningsJohnson & Johnson achieves 5.9% sales growth in third quarter and raises earnings guidanceJohnson & Johnson announced 5.9% sales growth in the third quarter 2026, adjusted earnings per share of $2.59, and raised its full-year earnings per share guidance to $11.10.EarningsMorgan Stanley Announces Earnings Per Share of $3.03 and Return of 22.6% in Third Quarter 2026Morgan Stanley announced third quarter 2026 results with diluted earnings per share of $3.03 and return on tangible common equity of 22.6%, while the board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $1.15 per share.EarningsBank of America Reports Earnings Per Share of $0.91 in Third Quarter 2026Bank of America announced diluted earnings per share of $0.91 for the third quarter of 2026, while maintaining strong capital ratios.Why it movedJohnson & Johnson stock falls 5.8% despite raising full-year earnings guidanceJohnson & Johnson stock fell 5.8% to close at $248.57, in a session coinciding with the company's announcement of third quarter results and raising of adjusted earnings per share guidance for the full year to $11.10.Market summaryMajor Indices Decline Led by Russell 2000U.S. indices closed lower, with Russell 2000 down 0.42% and Dow Jones down 0.34%, while S&P 500 remained nearly flat.
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