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Next high-impact US event: FOMC rate decision (Oct 27-28) on Wed, Oct 28. The next monthly options expiration is Nov 20, 2026. 114 large-cap companies in our universe report earnings in the next two weeks.
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★ Best of the best (70+)
15 stocks · as of 2026-10-16Every stock in our universe scoring 70 or higher on the House Rating, highest first.
- MU Information TechnologyA · 90$878.84
- SNDK Information TechnologyA · 88$1299.30
- NEM MaterialsA · 81$118.60
- NVDA Information TechnologyA · 78$214.13
- CF MaterialsA · 78$120.85
- V FinancialsB · 76$402.61
- PM Consumer StaplesA · 73$205.20
- OXY EnergyA · 72$62.38
- PLTR Information TechnologyA · 71$186.03
- DXCM Health CareA · 71$86.04
- GOOGL Communication ServicesA · 70$340.59
- BKNG Consumer DiscretionaryA · 70$163.45
- APP Communication ServicesA · 70$266.13
- EXPE Consumer DiscretionaryA · 70$288.95
- CBOE FinancialsB · 70$314.98
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Economic & market calendar (ET, next 60 days)
| Date | Time | Impact | Type | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close | OPEX | monthly OPEX | computed | ||
| Open | OPEX | VIX options expiry | computed | ||
| 14:00 | Macro | FOMC rate decision (Oct 27-28) | Fed | ||
| 08:30 | Macro | Employment Situation / NFP (Oct data) | BLS | ||
| 08:30 | Macro | CPI release (Oct data) | BLS | ||
| Open | OPEX | VIX options expiry | computed | ||
| Close | OPEX | monthly OPEX | computed | ||
| 08:30 | Macro | Employment Situation / NFP (Nov data) | BLS | ||
| 14:00 | Macro | FOMC rate decision (Dec 8-9 (SEP)) | Fed | ||
| 08:30 | Macro | CPI release (Nov data) | BLS |
FOMC, CPI and NFP dates from official schedules (checked 2026-10-16). Forecast/actual values are not shown until a licensed consensus feed is added.
Headlines
Public RSS · fetched Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:34:26 GMT · impact tag is keyword-basedNowhere to hide: Tech selloff hits software and chip stocks alike This Senate race where data centers are a crucial issue has more spending than any other midterm clash MarketWatch ·Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension. MarketWatch ·The bond market shrugged off two inflation shocks. Why stock investors should pay attention. MarketWatch ·New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street MarketWatch ·I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year? MarketWatch ·Don’t buy this dip: Several signs suggest there’s more pain ahead for tech stocks MarketWatch ·EchoStar’s stock looks like a stealthy way to ride the SpaceX wave, J.P. Morgan says MarketWatch ·Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security, annuities, cash — then IRA. MarketWatch ·Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation? MarketWatch ·U.S. presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup market access in bilateral Bangkok talks, official says CNBC Markets ·Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank Federal Reserve ·Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers BLS ·People in China are spending nearly as much of their income as Americans on healthcare CNBC Markets ·Harvard’s endowment jumps 27% in fiscal 2026, lifted by SpaceX as top holding CNBC Markets ·China indicates rare earths will keep flowing to EU, regardless of U.S. trade deal expiration CNBC Markets ·Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading revenue beats expectations by $909 million CNBC Markets ·Bank of America shares drop after third-quarter revenue miss and regulatory penalty CNBC Markets ·Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic's Mythos CNBC Markets ·SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding SEC Press ·China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September CNBC Markets ·Goldman says investors are looking for 'profitable' Chinese business growth overseas CNBC Markets ·JPMorgan Chase blocks outside AI agents like Muse, Instinct from directly accessing accounts CNBC Markets ·Williams says Fed may not have to hike rates in 2027, at odds with traders CNBC Markets ·Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026 Federal Reserve ·Visa gets Beijing's green light for bank card business after 40 years of working with China CNBC Markets ·Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack CNBC Markets ·'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil CNBC Markets ·The bull market turned 4 years old on Monday. Investors say reaching a fifth birthday could be challenging CNBC Markets ·Inflation likely peaked for 2026 but will remain sticky, according to prediction markets CNBC Markets ·JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity CNBC Markets ·SEC Proposes Expanding Securities Eligible for Cross Trading by Registered Funds SEC Press ·Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, which provides the public and policymakers with detailed insights into the economic condition of American families Federal Reserve ·Blockchain.com seeks U.S. approval for prediction markets, crypto derivatives trading CNBC Markets ·Tokenization could unleash tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital, Nasdaq CEO says CNBC Markets ·Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the firm’s failure to sufficiently detect and report certain suspicious activity related to money laundering Federal Reserve ·Little relief expected for gas prices ahead of Election Day, according to prediction markets CNBC Markets ·After a yearslong slump, China's real estate market may be set for a turnaround CNBC Markets ·Huawei doubles down on smartphones as EV sales slow CNBC Markets ·Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show CNBC Markets ·
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