• Market overview: Micron (MU) fell around 3% in premarket trading as China's CXMT (SHA:688825) reported advances in memory-chip technology. SK Hynix (SKHY) plunged over 10%, SoftBank (TYO:9984) dropped 8.5%, and ASML (ASML) declined 3.3%. Source: CNBC.
• Six Flags plunges after fatal incident: Six Flags (FUN) shares plunged over 10% after hours following a deadly roller coaster incident at its Georgia park that killed one person and injured several others. The company temporarily closed similar rides at other parks. Source: CNBC.
• Bumble surges on takeover talks: Bumble (BMBL) shares jumped nearly 50% on Monday following reports that Ithaca Holdings is in advanced talks to acquire the dating app for around $1B. Source: BBC.
• Meta launches new AI agent models: Meta (META) introduced Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its most capable AI models, targeting complex tasks in finance, law, health, and coding. Source: Meta.
• Starbucks denies Chipotle takeover plans: Starbucks (SBUX) denied reports it was considering acquiring Chipotle (CMG), ending speculation about a major restaurant merger. Chipotle shares fell nearly 4% following the denial, while Starbucks gained 1%. Source: CNBC.
• Albertsons seeks $8B from Kroger: Albertsons (ACI) is seeking at least $8B from Kroger (KR) over their failed merger, alleging Kroger undermined regulatory approval. The trial begins on October 19. Source: WSJ.
• Character.AI files for bankruptcy: AI chatbot startup Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 protection, citing legal and regulatory challenges, with liabilities of $50–$100M. Disney (DIS) is the lead bidder, offering $20M for certain assets and licensing rights. Source: The Verge.
• Banking regulators intensify AI scrutiny: U.S. and European regulators are increasing oversight of banks' use of autonomous AI agents amid growing cyberattack and financial stability risks. Source: Reuters.
• Anthropic warns of new AI risks: Anthropic warned that small AI models could gain the ability to replicate across internet-connected home devices within months, potentially becoming difficult to shut down. Source: CNBC.
• Delta postpones Saudi Arabia route launch: Delta (DAL) delayed its Atlanta–Riyadh service from October 23 to March following deadly Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh’s airport and triggered over 2,000 flight cancellations. The FAA warned of ongoing aviation risks. Source: CNBC.
• Bank of America departures: Bank of America (BAC) has lost several senior dealmakers to rivals, including JPMorgan (JPM), slipping to fourth in global investment banking rankings. Source: Reuters.

• Bank earnings: Goldman Sachs (GS) beat Q3 revenue estimates with $18.68B, driven by a 72% surge in equities trading. JPMorgan (JPM) missed earnings expectations but raised its interest income outlook, while Wells Fargo (WFC) beat EPS estimates despite weaker revenue. Sources: CNBC / Reuters.
• J&J: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported Q3 EPS of $2.59 versus $2.54 expected, with revenue of $25.4B. Tremfya sales surged 68%, but Middle East tensions weighed on medical device sales. Shares fell over 2% premarket despite higher annual guidance. The company is also leaning toward spinning off its hips-and-knees business. Sources: Reuters / WSJ.
• UnitedHealth: UnitedHealth (UNH) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $4.69, beating estimates of $4.14, while net income rose 75% to $4.11B. It raised its 2026 EPS outlook to at least $20.50 as its medical cost ratio improved to 88.4%. Shares gained 3% premarket. Sources: WSJ / CNBC.
• Domino: Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) reported Q3 EPS of $4.60, beating estimates of $4.36, while revenue rose 3.5% to $1.19B. However, U.S. same-store sales growth slowed sharply. Source: WSJ.

• IMF warns of global growth risks: The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warned that an AI investment collapse could cut global GDP by 1.1% by 2028. A prolonged Middle East war could also reduce 2027 growth by 0.5 percentage points. Source: Reuters.
• Iran war squeezes banana producers: Rising fuel, fertilizer, and shipping costs from the Iran war are pressuring banana producers. Del Monte's (DMC) banana margins stood at just 2.3% in Q2, raising concerns over future price increases and supply disruptions. Source: NY Times.

• Black Sea attacks escalate tensions: Drone strikes hit two merchant ships near Bulgaria, sinking one and leaving 11 sailors missing. Bulgaria summoned Russia’s ambassador, though responsibility remains unconfirmed. Source: BBC.
• Saudi airport closure disrupts aviation: Riyadh's airport will remain closed until Oct. 17 following deadly Houthi attacks, with 46.4% of flights canceled across Saudi airports. Source: Reuters.
• German airport suspends flight operations: Nuremberg Airport temporarily suspended flights on Tuesday after a cockpit emergency prompted Eurofighter jets to escort a passenger plane from Corfu. The aircraft landed safely, but the cause remains unclear. Source: CNN.
• Government-funded Trump ads face scrutiny: Nearly $22M in taxpayer funds was spent on pro-Trump ads, including $10M after Trump pledged private funding. Source: NPR.
• Federal agents search Omar's home: Federal agents searched Dem. Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, DC, residence on Monday as part of an ongoing criminal immigration allegation. Omar denies wrongdoing and called the search politically motivated. Source: NPR.
• Musk becomes top midterm donor: Elon Musk donated over $276M to Republican groups since July, bringing his 2025–26 political contributions to roughly $366M and surpassing his 2024 total. Source: CNBC.

• 8:15 AM: ADP Employment Change Weekly
• 10:00 AM: Existing Home Sales
• 2:00 PM: Monthly Budget Statement
• Wednesday: Core Inflation Rate MoM & YoY, Inflation Rate MoM & YoY
• Thursday: PPI MoM, Retail Sales MoM, Fed Chair Warsh Speech

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $50.91B (+8.04% YoY) misses by $507.56M.
• EPS of $5.75 (+13.41% YoY) misses by $0.19.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $25.40B (+5.86% YoY) beats by $5.29M.
• EPS of $2.59 (-7.50% YoY) beats by $0.06.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $112.69B (-0.41% YoY) beats by $1.23B.
• EPS of $4.69 (+60.62% YoY) beats by $0.55.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $21.87B (+2.02% YoY) misses by $419.54M.
• EPS of $1.87 (+8.09% YoY) beats by $0.02.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $18.68B (+23.05% YoY) beats by $1.79B.
• EPS of $17.01 (+38.86% YoY) beats by $3.96.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

Citigroup (C) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $23.85B (+7.94% YoY) beats by $137.55M.
• EPS of $2.85 (+27.23% YoY) beats by $0.22.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $1.19B (+3.40% YoY) beats by $13.90M.
• EPS of $4.60 (+12.75% YoY) beats by $0.22.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

Albertsons Companies (ACI) has released its quarterly earnings.

• Revenue of $18.90B (-0.11% YoY) misses by $66.58M.
• EPS of $0.36 (-18.18% YoY) misses by $0.07.
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics · Press Release

ASML Holding (ASML) will report tomorrow before market open.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $13.18B (+49.98% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $12.47 (+94.24% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

Fastenal Company (FAST) will report tomorrow before market open.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $2.45B (+14.87% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $0.34 (+17.24% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

State Street (STT) will report tomorrow before market open.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $4.04B (+13.99% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $3.67 (+32.01% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

Bank of America (BAC) will report tomorrow before market open.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $30.56B (+8.19% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $1.11 (+4.72% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

TSMC (TSM) will report Thursday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $45.62B (+37.84% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $4.45 (+52.40% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) will report Thursday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $5.56B (+9.70% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $2.26 (+18.32% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

U.S. Bancorp (USB) will report Thursday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $8.01B (+9.69% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $1.32 (+8.20% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

PNC Financial (PNC) will report Thursday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $6.59B (+11.47% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $4.91 (+12.87% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) will report Thursday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $6.64B (+4.57% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $1.97 (+6.49% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) will report Thursday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $1.85B (+12.08% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $0.67 (+17.54% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

The Travelers Companies (TRV) will report Friday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $11.29B (-9.43% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $7.26 (-10.81% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

Truist Financial (TFC) will report Friday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $5.35B (+2.09% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $1.07 (+2.88% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) will report Monday.

• Analysts estimate revenue of $3.34B (+44.94% YoY).
• EPS is estimated to be $0.87 (-6.45% YoY).
• Financials · As Reported · Metrics

• Estimated Thursday, October 15: Iambic Therapeutics, Inc. (IAM), a biotech firm focused on small molecule cancer therapies with $18.25M in TTM revenue and 689.4% revenue growth YoY.
• Estimated Friday, October 16: City Therapeutics, Inc. (CTY), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on RNA interference with $14.34M in TTM revenue and 388.2% revenue growth YoY.