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Wall Street Ticks Higher After SpaceX Helps Lift AI Stocks
SpaceX’s stronger profit and 161% revenue growth renewed interest in AI-linked stocks, while Netflix’s revenue outlook fell short of analysts’ estimates.
On Wednesday, U.S. Futures ticked higher as Wall Street digested strong profit reports from SpaceX and Capital One Financial, while earnings from Netflix and AT&T disappointed investors.
Big expectations for earnings growth pushed the U.S. stock market to record highs, though inflation and higher interest rates continue weighing on the market and limiting investor confidence.
SpaceX jumped 10% after reporting a stronger profit for the summer than analysts expected, while Netflix shares dropped more than 6% after lowering ad sales guidance.
Oil prices soared as risks of transiting the Strait of Hormuz drove energy costs higher, with Brent crude jumping 1.3% to $110.21 per barrel Wednesday.
Investors remain focused on earnings reports from Meta and Tesla expected later Wednesday, as market participants gauge whether corporate profits justify recent record stock valuations.