$Wal-Mart(WMT)$ reported Q3 2024 earnings, which beat market expectations and remained strong.And it raised its full-year revenue guidance for the third time, confident in its growth momentum for the upcoming holiday shopping season.Financial data and market expectationsOn the revenue front, total revenue was up 5.5% year-over-year to $169.588 billion, beating analysts' expectations of $167.49 billion, with net sales up 5.4% to $168.003 billion.Others, such as membership fees, were up 16%.In terms of profit, Q3 operating profit was US$6,708 million, an increase of 9.8% year-on-year, which was higher than the revenue growth rate, indicating that the overall business mix has improved, while the business efficiency has increased and good profitability

With $SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ reporting a strong quarter and officially hitting profitability, some may find it surprising to see drop in its stock price. Despite beating earnings expectations, raising guidance for 2024, and showing rapid expansion in its member base and product offerings, SoFi’s stock has struggled to gain the traction one might expect given these fundamentals. However, I believe the recent market behavior has created an attractive entry point as SoFi continues to prove its value as a fintech disruptor, shifting from growth mode to sustainable profitability. In Q3 2024, SoFi achieved an EPS of $0.05 (diluted), beating expectations of $0.04, and an adjusted net revenue of $689 million. SoFi’s financials are trending positive

Last week was an “interesting” way to kickstart Q4 2024 and the first week of October. 3 main events influenced and presided over the US market: Tue, 01 Oct 2024. Iran missiles attack. Status - “opened”. Tue, 01 Oct 2024. US Port strike. Status - “pend until 15 Jan 2024”. Fri, 04 Oct 2024. US Non-farm payroll report. Status - “completed”. Coupled with the 4 jobs related reports released between Tue, 01 Oct to Fri, 04 Oct, the US market edged marginally higher by the end of the week. (see below) Despite a (a) fluctuating rate cut bets, (b) geopolitical tensions, and (3) supply chain concerns: DJIA: +0.15% (+63.0 to 42,352.75). S&P 500: +0.43% (+24.55 to 5,715.07). Nasdaq: +0.38% (+68.02 to 18,137.85). As we head into a new week, I will be curious if residual effect from last week’s even

Big-Tech’s PerformanceWith the election approaching, and important events such as the jobs report and the interest rate meeting, the big tech-led market has also been at high levels and is not immune to more pullback pressure.Next week's election will determine the trend of some concept companies, the entire broad market volatility will not be small.By the close of November 1, Big Tech as a whole retreated over the past week with $Apple(AAPL)$ -2.02%, $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ -5.45%, $Microsoft(MSFT)$ -4.33%, $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ +0.01%, $Alphabet(GOOG)$

Market Overview Oklo's $Oklo Inc.(OKLO)$  latest earnings report reflects the growing interest and investments in nuclear energy as the global demand for reliable, low-carbon energy sources intensifies. Despite a reported third-quarter loss and a nearly 9% drop in after-hours trading, Oklo’s ambitious vision of leading the charge in nuclear power is well supported by strong cash reserves and strategic partnerships. With an operational loss year-to-date, Oklo is committed to meeting its full-year forecast while capitalizing on the booming demand for sustainable energy solutions. Investors are closely watching developments in the energy sector, particularly as global regulatory bodies and influential corporations

Overview of Overall Markets Global markets have experienced mixed performance recently, as investors continue to react to shifting economic data and corporate earnings reports. With inflationary pressures still affecting growth prospects, market participants are carefully weighing the latest financial results and their potential impact on interest rates and investment strategies. In particular, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have become a focal point, with investors looking to assess the stability of income-generating assets amid rising costs and evolving market conditions. Prime US REIT’s Latest Update: A Cautionary Tale Prime US REIT $Prime US ReitUSD(OXMU.SI)$  recently reported a significant declin

Market Overview: Mixed Signals in a Rising-Rate Environment The global market remains volatile as rising interest rates continue to weigh on corporate profits and investor sentiment, especially in sectors with high sensitivity to borrowing costs, like commodities and agriculture. Despite some companies showing resilience with gains from foreign exchange, the overall market sentiment leans cautious, with investors balancing concerns over rising costs and tax pressures against any positive earnings surprises. Segment: Palm Oil Sector in Focus Golden Agri-Res $Golden Agri-Res(E5H.SI)$   – Profit Under Pressure, FX Gains Soften the Impact Golden Agri-Res, a major player in the palm oil industry, reported a mixed quarter. Its underlying pro