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S&P 500 Falls Over 1%, Nasdaq Slides About 2%

The S&P 500 fell over 1% and the Nasdaq slid about 2%, pressured by higher Treasury yields as well as the hotter-than-expected September inflation report. Headline CPI rose 0.6% month-over-month and 3.7% year-over-year, compared with expectations for 0.6% and 3.6%, respectively. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3% monthly and 2.6% annually, topping forecasts of 0.2% and 2.5%.Meanwhile, oil prices headed higher as attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz added to concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Bank of Americareported lower-than-expected Q3 results a day after the Treasury Department fined the bank $1.2B over money laundering violationsMorgan Stanleyreported upbeat Q3 results, with the company saying banking pipelines "remain high"Netflixis laying off 6% of its staff, WSJ reportsBerkshire Hathawayis investing an additional $330M in Bending SpoonsASMLreported better-than-expected Q3 results and narrowed its FY26 revenue outlook2. WALL STREET CALLS:Brinkerupgraded to Buy at JefferiesJefferies also upgraded Texas Roadhouseto BuyLockheed Martinupgraded to Buy at Vertical Research following selloffAlbertsonsdowngraded to Underperform at BofABarclays downgraded HP Enterprise, Delland NetAppto Equal Weight3. AROUND THE WEB:Defense technology startup Anduril is in talks to sell insider shares at a $90B valuation, Bloomberg reportsPalantirand London Mayor Sadiq Khan's policing office have agreed to drop legal proceedings over a blocked GBP 50M Met Police AI and data analytics contract, Politico reportsThe FBI worked with CrowdStriketo dismantle more than 40 laptop farms and seize nearly 200 computer devices across Texas used to help North Koreans get remote U.S. tech jobs under stolen identities, NY Times saysGeneral Atlantic is planning to go public as early as spring 2027 and its IPO could be valued at up to $10B, FT reportsNvidia'scontrol of China's market for AI chips fell to 34% in 1H of 2026, mainly due to strict U.S. export controls and domestic rivals gaining ground, Reuters says4. MOVERS:Liquidiagained after announcing a global settlement agreement with United TherapeuticsVerastemincreased after appointing Michel Bailey as CEOGlobalFoundrieswas higher after receiving up to $21B in funding for two new semiconductor manufacturing facilitiesCoreWeaveslipped as the company's bonds drop into levels typically associated with distressInniofell in New York after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock to $405. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Camtekprovided guidance for Q3, Q4, and FY27MaxCytereported preliminary Q3 results and raised its outlook for FY26AZZreported Q2 results and increased its guidance for FY27Fastenalreported Q3 results, with EPS and revenue beating consensusSono-Tekreported Q2 results, with CEO Steve Harshbarger commenting FY27 is "progressing well"INDEXES:The Dow fell 48.62, or 0.09%, to 51,621.48, the Nasdaq lost 511.51, or 1.88%, to 26,692.87, and the S&P 500 declined 86.51, or 1.11%, to 7,718.94.

Major U.S. Averages Decline as CPI Rises

The major averages were lower near noon, pressured by higher Treasury yields as well as the September CPI report, which came in hotter than expected. Headline CPI rose 0.6% month-over-month and 3.7% year-over-year, compared with expectations for 0.6% and 3.6%, respectively. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3% monthly and 2.6% annually, topping forecasts of 0.2% and 2.5%.Meanwhile, oil prices are surging over 1% once again as attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz heighten concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Bank of Americareported lower-than-expected Q3 results a day after the Treasury Department fined the bank $1.2B over money laundering violationsMorgan Stanleyreported upbeat Q3 results, with the company saying banking pipelines "remain high"Netflixis laying off 6% of its staff, WSJ reportsBerkshire Hathawayis investing an additional $330M in Bending SpoonsASMLreported better-than-expected Q3 results and narrowed its FY26 revenue outlook2. WALL STREET CALLS:Brinkerupgraded to Buy at JefferiesJefferies also upgraded Texas Roadhouseto BuyLockheed Martinupgraded to Buy at Vertical Research following selloffAlbertsonsdowngraded to Underperform at BofABarclays downgraded HP Enterprise, Delland NetAppto Equal Weight3. AROUND THE WEB:Palantirand London Mayor Sadiq Khan's policing office have agreed to drop legal proceedings over a blocked GBP 50M Met Police AI and data analytics contract, Politico reportsThree people were seriously injured in an explosion at Intel'smanufacturing facility in Israel, Calcalist reportsThe FBI worked with CrowdStriketo dismantle more than 40 laptop farms and seize nearly 200 computer devices across Texas used to help North Koreans get remote U.S. tech jobs under stolen identities, NY Times saysGeneral Atlantic is planning to go public as early as spring 2027 and its IPO could be valued at up to $10B, FT reportsNvidia'scontrol of China's market for AI chips fell to 34% in 1H of 2026, mainly due to strict U.S. export controls and domestic rivals gaining ground, Reuters says4. MOVERS:Liquidiagains after announcing a global settlement agreement with United TherapeuticsVerastemincreases after appointing Michel Bailey as CEOGlobalFoundrieshigher after receiving up to $21B in funding for two new semiconductor manufacturing facilitiesStrivelower after announcing a 5M share offering of SATS preferred stockInniofalls in New York after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock to $405. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Camtekprovided guidance for Q3, Q4, and FY27MaxCytereported preliminary Q3 results and raised its outlook for FY26AZZreported Q2 results and increased its guidance for FY27Fastenalreported Q3 results, with EPS and revenue beating consensusSono-Tekreported Q2 results, with CEO Steve Harshbarger commenting FY27 is "progressing well"INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was down 46.41, or 0.09%, to 51,623.69, the Nasdaq was down 369.46, or 1.36%, to 26,834.93, and the S&P 500 was down 71.44, or 0.92%, to 7,734.01.

Company Reiterates Revenue Growth Guidance for FY 2027

For the full fiscal year 2027, the company is reiterating its prior guidance for flat to modest revenue growth reflecting the timing of several large orders, growing demand in the medical device market and higher value production systems. The company said, "Looking ahead, we remain focused on expanding our installed base of production systems, supporting customers as they scale, and investing in the engineering, application development and commercial capabilities that will drive our next phase of growth. We continue to maintain our previously communicated expectation of flat to modest revenue growth for the full fiscal year. This outlook reflects the timing of several large, higher-value production platform orders, which can result in increased quarter-to-quarter variability as these systems become a larger portion of our business. With a strong and growing backlog and cash position, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead and continue building long-term value for our shareholders. We are extremely proud of our performance and long-term track record of revenue and importantly net income growth."