Stocks rise as SpaceX profit and AI demand offset weak Netflix outlook
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U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed strong results from SpaceX and an improved outlook from Super Micro Computer. SpaceX reported third-quarter EPS of 35 cents and revenue of $14.58 billion, while Netflix shares fell after its earnings beat was overshadowed by weaker fourth-quarter guidance. Tesla and Meta were due to report after the close.
Why it matters
The session shows how forward guidance can outweigh a quarterly earnings beat, as seen in Netflix's decline. Stronger AI demand expectations support related technology companies, while Tesla and Meta remained near-term earnings catalysts.
Key facts
- 1SpaceX reported third-quarter EPS of 35 cents on revenue of $14.58 billion and posted its first quarterly profit. aol.com
- 2Netflix reported third-quarter earnings of $0.87 per share on revenue of $12.87 billion, but projected fourth-quarter earnings of $0.67 per share and approximately $13.44 billion in revenue. investinglive.com
- 3Super Micro Computer raised fiscal first-quarter revenue guidance to $18.5 billion to $19.5 billion from $14.5 billion to $15.5 billion, and lifted its gross-margin outlook to 12% to 12.5% from 10.4% to 10.8%. investinglive.com
- 4SpaceX shares were up around 8.6% and Netflix shares were down 4.5% in early trading. investinglive.com
- 5Tesla and Meta were scheduled to release their third-quarter results after markets closed. aol.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 5 of 5 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.