Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Wall Street Eyes Q3 Earnings and Shutdown Amid Busy Economic Week
This week on Wall Street, the grown-ups who invest money are really paying attention to how big companies are doing financially.
Many companies, like the ones that make computer chips or sell things online, will share their latest money reports.
It's like getting a report card for businesses.
They are also watching important numbers about how many jobs are available and how businesses that make things are performing.
At the same time, the US government is having a big argument, and the part that's closed is about to be closed for the longest time ever, which might make things a little tricky.
Last week, the stock market did pretty well, especially after one big online store shared good news about its money.
Wall Street's primary focus this week is on upcoming Q3 earnings reports from major companies.
Key economic data releases include September job openings, manufacturing and services PMIs, and the October employment report.
The ongoing US government shutdown is expected to become the longest on record this Thursday.
Last week saw US equities close higher, with Amazon's positive earnings outlook providing a significant boost.
The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all finished last week with gains.
- Who
- Wall Street market participants, key companies including Palantir, AMD, Shopify, Uber, Amgen, Pfizer, McDonald's, Qualcomm, and Airbnb.
- What
- Focus on Q3 earnings reports and economic data releases, while monitoring the ongoing US government shutdown which is set to become the longest on record.
- When
- The week ahead, with specific economic data releases and earnings reports spread throughout the week, and the government shutdown milestone on Thursday.
- Where
- Wall Street and the US.
- Why
- Market participants are looking for financial performance indicators from companies and economic health signals, alongside the political and economic implications of the government shutdown.
- Key Earnings Reports
- Palantir, AMD, Shopify, Uber, Amgen, Pfizer, McDonald's, Qualcomm, Airbnb, and many others.
- Key Economic Data
- September job openings, manufacturing and services PMIs, TBA sales, October employment report.
- Government Shutdown
- Poised to become the longest on record on Thursday.
- Last Week's Market Performance
- Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closed higher, boosted by Amazon's earnings.
- S&P 500 Monthly Gain
- 2.27%